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All news related to the leading cryptocurrency.
Tether Teams Up with Mining Pool to Strengthen Network’s Decentralization
Reading Time: < 1 minuteTether, the stablecoin issuer, plans to direct its existing and future Bitcoin hashrate to OCEAN’s Bitcoin mining pool to enhance the network’s decentralization.
Pakistan to Use Energy Surplus for Bitcoin Mining
Reading Time: < 1 minutePakistan is strategically channeling its surplus electricity into Bitcoin mining and AI data centers, marking a new integration of cryptocurrency into its economy.
New Hampshire and Florida Advance Crypto Reserve Bills
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn April 10, New Hampshire’s House narrowly passed bill HB302 with a 192-179 vote. It now proceeds to the state Senate for further consideration.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy Suspends Bitcoin Buying
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor’s company, Strategy, paused its Bitcoin purchases amid global financial instability, as noted in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on April 7.
Brazil Court Authorizes Crypto Seizure
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBrazil’s Superior Court of Justice has granted judges the authority to seize cryptocurrency assets from debtors.
Yala Announces RealYield: A Marketplace for Bitcoin-Powered Real-World Asset Yields
Reading Time: 3 minutesSingapore, Singapore, 4th April 2025, Chainwire
Genius Group Ordered to Sell its Bitcoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGenius Group, an AI-driven education company, announced it must sell its Bitcoin holdings following a US court order preventing the sale of shares, fundraising, or Bitcoin purchases.
Alabama and Minnesota File Bills to Add Bitcoin to Reserves
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLawmakers in Minnesota and Alabama have introduced companion bills that, if passed, would enable each state to purchase Bitcoin.
BlackRock CEO: Bitcoin Could Replace US Dollar as Global Reserve Currency
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn his 2025 annual letter to investors, BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned that the United States could lose its global reserve currency status to Bitcoin.
GameStop’s Board Approves Bitcoin Purchases
Reading Time: < 1 minuteGameStop announced on Tuesday that its board has unanimously approved a plan to purchase Bitcoin using its corporate cash, following a strategy made popular by MicroStrategy.
Mt. Gox Transfers $1B in Bitcoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn-chain data from Arkham Intelligence revealed that the bankrupt crypto exchange Mt. Gox transferred 11,501.4 Bitcoin (about $1 billion) on March 25.
Whale Acquires $200M in Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin whales have notably increased their holdings in the last 24 hours, according to on-chain data.
BlackRock Believes US Recession May Help Bitcoin Grow
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlackRock’s head of digital assets, Robbie Mitchnick, believes Bitcoin has the potential to thrive in a recessionary macro environment, contrary to some analysts’ opinions.
Xapo Bank Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans
Reading Time: < 1 minuteXapo Bank, based in Gibraltar, has introduced Bitcoin-backed loans, allowing consumers to access USD funds without selling their assets.
Minnesota Senator Puts Forward a Bitcoin Act
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMinnesota state Senator Jeremy Miller has introduced the Minnesota Bitcoin Act after revising his stance on Bitcoin.
Nebraska Approves Bill to Regulate Crypto ATMs
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNebraska Governor Jim Pillen has signed a new law aimed at combating cryptocurrency fraud amid a rise in crypto ATM crimes across the United States.
Bitwise Launches ETF Tracking Firms With Large BTC Holdings
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitwise Asset Management has introduced the Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF, trading under the ticker OWNB.
What is Bitcoin?
Reading Time: 2 minutesBitcoin is a digital currency created by Satoshi Nakamoto to allow people send and receive money without the need of intermediaries.
Coinbase Unveils Plans to Offer 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures in US
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase will soon introduce 24/7 futures trading for Bitcoin and Ethereum through its Coinbase Derivatives platform, marking a first for US clients.
El Salvador Keeps Buying BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteEl Salvador continues to purchase Bitcoin despite an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to limit its Bitcoin acquisitions.
Utah Passes Bitcoin Bill
Reading Time: < 1 minuteLate Friday, Utah lawmakers passed legislation aimed at providing regulatory clarity, but they removed a key provision that would have allowed the state to invest public funds in cryptocurrency.
Michael Saylor: US Government Must Buy 25% of Bitcoin Supply
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMichael Saylor, founder of Strategy, has proposed an ambitious plan for the US government to acquire up to 25% of Bitcoin’s total supply over the next decade.
Mt. Gox Transfers $1 Billion in Bitcoin to New Address
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCustodians of Mt. Gox’s Bitcoin holdings have recently transferred 11,833.64 BTC, valued at over $1 billion.
Blockstream Will Launch Three Bitcoin-backed Funds
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBitcoin developer Blockstream has reportedly secured a multibillion-dollar investment to launch three new funds.
Metaplanet Buys Another $43.9M Worth of BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJapanese investment firm Metaplanet has invested an additional $43.9 million to acquire 497 BTC.