Tag: bitcoin
All news related to the leading cryptocurrency.
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.
Coinbase and Gemini Say US Crypto Reserve Should Only Include BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe CEOs of leading crypto exchanges, Coinbase and Gemini, believe that Bitcoin may be the only cryptocurrency suitable to serve as a US reserve asset.
Metaplanet Purchases 156 Bitcoin Worth $13.4M
Reading Time: < 1 minuteMetaplanet has acquired an additional 156 Bitcoin, valued at $13.4 million, bringing its total holdings to 2,391 BTC.
Coinbase CEO: Bitcoin is Best Option for US Crypto Reserve
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCoinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has shared his perspective on US President Donald Trump’s recent announcement about the nation’s crypto reserve, suggesting that solely including Bitcoin might be the optimal choice.
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Loses $420M in a Day
Reading Time: < 1 minuteInvestors withdrew a record $420 million from BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust in a single day as Bitcoin reached its lowest value of the year.
US Spot Bitcoin ETFs Lose $938M in a Day
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced their largest-ever daily net outflows, as Bitcoin remains below $90,000.
Hemi Launching Mainnet on March 12, Uniting the Bitcoin and Ethereum Ecosystems Into a Single Supernetwork
Reading Time: 3 minutesChicago, Illinois, 25th February 2025, Chainwire
Avenir Group Solidifies Position as Asia’s Largest Bitcoin ETF Holder with $599 Million Stake
Reading Time: 3 minutesHong Kong, Hong Kong, 20th February 2025, Chainwire
MicroStrategy Shares Plans to Buy More BTC
Reading Time: < 1 minuteStrategy is conducting a private offering of convertible senior notes, planning to raise $2 billion to purchase more Bitcoin.
Michigan Proposes to Establish a Bitcoin Reserve
Reading Time: < 1 minuteA proposal for establishing a strategic crypto reserve has been put forward in Michigan, making it the 20th state to consider a reserve backed by digital currency.
North Carolina Proposes Bill to Add Bitcoin to Reserves
Reading Time: < 1 minuteNorth Carolina, led by Speaker of the House Destin Hall, has introduced a new bill to invest public money into cryptocurrency.