Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

The Avalanche Foundation and digital payment firm Rain launched the Avalanche Card on Feb. 26, 2025, enabling users in Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America to spend cryptocurrencies through Visa’s global network. Avalanche and Rain Partner to Launch Crypto Card for Conversion-Free Spending The card supports transactions using USDC, USDT, Wrapped AVAX (wAVAX), and AVAX, […]

Michael Saylor announced via X on Feb. 26, 2025, that his March 11 Bitcoin for America keynote will outline a theoretical strategy to pay off the U.S. national debt, currently at $36 trillion, using bitcoin. Turning Bitcoin Into Trillions: The Controversial Idea to Zero Out U.S. Debt Saylor’s provocative assertion, central to his March 11 […]

Aya Miyaguchi has transitioned from executive director to president of the Ethereum Foundation, effective Feb. 25, 2025, as part of a leadership restructuring aimed at addressing community concerns and advancing institutional partnerships. Aya Miyaguchi Steps Into Ethereum Foundation Presidency Miyaguchi, who joined the nonprofit in 2018, oversaw key milestones such as Ethereum’s 2022 transition to […]

Fold Holdings has expanded its bitcoin treasury with the purchase of 10 additional BTC at an average price of $87,500 per coin. The move underscores Fold’s long-term commitment to bitcoin as a core treasury asset. Fold Holdings Adds 10 Bitcoin to Treasury, Reinforcing Long-Term BTC Strategy Fold Holdings Inc., a bitcoin financial services company, has […]

Strive Asset Management CEO Matt Cole has urged Gamestop to adopt bitcoin as part of its treasury reserve strategy, a proposal acknowledged by Chairman Ryan Cohen but not yet publicly endorsed by the company. Strive CEO Proposes Gamestop Allocate Portion of $5B Cash Reserves to Bitcoin Matt Cole, CEO of Strive Asset Management, recommended in […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) closed its investigation into Uniswap Labs on Feb. 25, 2025, ending a four-year probe without enforcement action, a move seen as part of a broader pivot toward crypto-friendly regulation under new leadership. Crypto Industry Sees Relief as SEC Drops Uniswap Labs Investigation The investigation, launched in 2021, centered […]

The former CEO of embattled cryptocurrency exchange FTX was found guilty on seven counts of fraud last year and is currently serving a 25-year prison sentence. After Two-Year Absence, Sam Bankman-Fried Reappears to Discuss DOGE Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried is currently detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, serving a 25-year sentence issued […]

Bitdeer Technologies Group reported a $531.9 million net loss for Q4 2024 as it invested heavily in proprietary mining hardware development, including $243.4 million in payments to chip manufacturer Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), while targeting a self-mining hashrate of 40 exahash per second (EH/s) by late 2025. Strategic ASIC Push Drives Bitdeer’s $532M Q4 […]

“OKX was used to facilitate over five billion dollars’ worth of suspicious transactions and criminal proceeds,” said Acting U.S. Attorney Matthew Podolsky. OKX Settles for $500M Following Guilty Plea in Anti-Money Laundering Case Seychelles-based cryptocurrency exchange OKX pled guilty to one count of operating an unlicensed money-transmitting business and was slapped with a $504 million […]

The SEC’s Crypto Task Force met with Michael Saylor to discuss a groundbreaking regulatory framework that could legitimize digital assets, fuel market growth, and secure U.S. dominance. Michael Saylor Pushes SEC for a Crypto Framework That Could Change Everything The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force met with Microstrategy’s executive chairman, Michael […]

Bitcoin’s price tumbled Monday evening around 6 p.m. ET after news spread that U.S. President Donald Trump announced plans to impose a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports, set to take effect March 4, 2025. The development aligned with afternoon drops in major U.S. stock indices, as investors weighed concerns about earnings from the […]

The regulator initiated 125 cryptocurrency-related enforcement actions totaling more than $6 billion in penalties under former Chairman Gary Gensler. U.S. Regulator Abandons Robinhood Crypto Probe Robinhood Crypto (RHC), a division of financial services firm Robinhood, announced on Monday that the U.S. Securities and Exchanges Commission (SEC) has shut down a securities violation investigation it was […]

Robert Kiyosaki warned that if Fort Knox gold is missing, the U.S. economy could collapse, the dollar would crash, and global chaos could be inevitable. Missing Fort Knox Gold Could Wreck Economy, Destroy Dollar, and Spark Global Turmoil Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, raised concerns about the U.S. economy after questioning the […]

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In January, Swiss gold exports to the U.S. reached a record high of 193 metric tons, driven by fears of potential tariffs. This surge, exceeding the total for 2024, was triggered by a premium on Comex gold futures, creating a profitable opportunity for traders to deliver gold to U.S. warehouses. Due to differing bar sizes […]

Bitcoin is trading at $95,700 with an overall market capitalization of $1.89 trillion, a 24-hour trading volume of $13.51 billion, and an intraday price range between $94,805 and $96,684, reflecting a consolidation phase amid mixed technical signals. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s daily chart shows BTC previously peaked near $109,356 before experiencing a pullback to approximately $89,164, followed […]

Robert Kiyosaki warns of an impending economic crash, predicting bitcoin will recover faster than any asset. He urges investors to abandon fiat currency and embrace BTC, gold, and silver. Robert Kiyosaki on the Coming Crash—Says Bitcoin Will Rise Stronger Than Ever Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, expressed renewed concerns about a major […]

The SEC’s crypto enforcement program is unraveling, with legal retreats and restructuring. A former SEC official predicts the Ripple appeal is next to be abandoned. SEC’s Ripple Fight Nears Collapse, Former SEC Official Signals the End The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) appears to be unraveling its crypto-enforcement program, with multiple legal retreats and […]

Franklin Templeton has filed for a Solana ETF, aiming to track SOL’s market performance while allowing share purchases with cash or crypto and staking holdings for rewards. Franklin Templeton Files for Solana ETF With SEC Franklin Templeton, through its affiliate Franklin Holdings LLC, filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […]

A perennial inquiry among financial circles—from bitcoin enthusiasts to gold stalwarts—centers on the U.S. national debt’s vertiginous climb to $36.51 trillion by Feb. 22, 2025. Contrary to the specious assertions of certain commentators who simplistically blame tax reductions, the crux lies in three interlocking forces: expansive fiscal outlays, unrelenting shortfalls between revenue and expenditures, and […]

Bybit scrambled to process over 350,000 withdrawal requests after a massive hack, with executives calling it possibly the worst financial breach ever. Bybit in Crisis Mode—350,000 Withdrawals Flood the System Ben Zhou, CEO of crypto exchange Bybit, provided an update on social media platform X on Feb. 21 regarding the company’s response to a recent […]

Lawmakers are demanding urgent FDIC action to end “debanking,” warning that unchecked regulatory power threatens financial access and could be weaponized against lawful businesses. 5 Recommendations to End ‘Debanking’: Congress Pressures FDIC to Act Now House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill, along with Representatives Dan Meuser, Andy Barr, and Bryan Steil, have urged the […]

More than a month after Donald Trump, the 47th U.S. president, launched his meme-inspired TRUMP token, the Solana-based crypto asset continues to glitter in the top 50 rankings. A lively 709,835 unique wallets now hold the token, sparking curiosity about its biggest holders and how this newly launched digital offering is distributed. Let’s peek at […]

Bitget Wallet has integrated decentralized lending protocol Aave to allow users to stake USDT and USDC across five blockchain networks while retaining self-custody of assets. Aave Integration Enables Cross-Chain Stablecoin Staking on Bitget Wallet Bitget Wallet has integrated decentralized lending protocol Aave to allow users to stake USDT and USDC across five blockchain networks while […]

The U.S. seeks to forfeit millions in crypto from a Binance account, alleging wire fraud and money laundering tied to a fraudulent investment scheme. US Government Moves to Forfeit Crypto Seized from Binance Account The U.S. government has initiated a civil forfeiture action against cryptocurrency holdings seized from a Binance account, alleging their involvement in […]

The SEC’s decision to drop its dealer rule lawsuit appeal marks a major victory for the crypto industry, ending a legal battle over regulatory overreach and signaling change. A Win for the Crypto Industry The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has voluntarily dropped its appeal in the lawsuit challenging the dealer rule, securing a […]

China’s holdings of U.S. Treasuries have fallen to a 15-year low, driven by a preference for less visible accounts and a desire to reduce reliance on the U.S. financial system. Geopolitical Tensions Fuel China’s Treasury Shift The amount of U.S. Treasuries held by China has dropped to its lowest level since 2009. The decline is […]

On Thursday, Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road, posted on social media expressing that Roger Ver warrants support and that “no one should spend the rest of their life in prison over taxes.” Ross Ulbricht Rallies Support for Roger Ver After regaining his freedom earlier this year, following Donald Trump’s inauguration and the […]

Bitcoin’s bull market is accelerating, fueled by institutional adoption, Trump’s pro-crypto policies, and soaring ETF inflows, with analysts citing a confluence of positive catalysts ahead. Bitcoin Bull Market Is Loading—Here’s What’s Fueling the Surge Bernstein analysts believe bitcoin is entering its next major rally, driven by institutional investment, government policies, and the growing impact of […]

Wintermute, a crypto market maker, is expanding its operations into the U.S., including opening a New York office and introducing OTC products for American customers. Wintermute Plans U.S. Expansion, Cites Trump’s Pro-Crypto Stance Wintermute, one of the largest liquidity providers in the crypto market, is set to expand into the U.S. with plans to open […]