Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Veteran trader Peter Brandt slams Trump’s crypto reserve plan, citing a credibility loss for including altcoins like ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA. Peter Brandt Calls Trump’s Crypto Reserve a ‘Huge Defeat’ for True Crypto Fans Veteran trader Peter Brandt, who has over five decades of market experience, has criticized President Donald Trump’s announcement of a […]

The SEC’s new Crypto Task Force is launching roundtables to reshape crypto regulation, starting March 21, as enforcement cases drop and pro-innovation policies take hold. SEC’s Crypto Roundtables Signal Major Policy Shift The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a series of roundtables to explore key aspects of crypto asset regulation, with the […]

Hut 8 Corp. has reported $80.7 million in crypto-related revenue for 2024, driven by bitcoin mining and GPU-as-a-service operations. The company expanded its bitcoin reserve to 10,171 BTC and secured a $125 million partnership with Bitmain. Hut 8 Expands Bitcoin Mining and Digital Infrastructure with $125M Bitmain Deal Hut 8 Corp., a bitcoin mining and […]

Blockchain analysis reports from Arkham Intelligence indicate that North Korea’s Lazarus Group has fully laundered the ethereum (ETH) proceeds from the Bybit breach, with a significant share of the assets now converted into bitcoin (BTC). From ETH to BTC: Lazarus Group Now Holds 6,706 Bitcoin Worth $591M Examining 57 separate accounts, the hackers behind the […]

US President Donald Trump’s announcement of a strategic crypto reserve has sparked controversy with some questioning the timing of the announcement. ADA Inclusion Raises Eyebrows U.S. President Donald Trump’s naming of XRP and ADA among the five digital assets that will make up the crypto strategic reserve has sparked outrage and allegations of insider trading. […]

Economist Peter Schiff questioned why the U.S. needs an XRP reserve. Despite strong industry support, he asked: “What’s the rationale for an XRP reserve? Why the hell would we need that?” Peter Schiff Questions US XRP Reserve in Trump’s Strategic Crypto Initiative Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has questioned why the U.S. needs an […]

The rise of the cryptocurrency market, with bitcoin leading the charge, from early November through December 2013 marked a defining chapter that thrust digital currencies into the global spotlight. A confluence of pivotal elements fueled this extraordinary growth, though many of the leading digital assets from that era have since faded into obscurity. Here, we […]

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approves a $1.4 billion credit facility for El Salvador, Brazil states it will spearhead the development of BRICS-native payment systems, and the Brazilian CBDC hits […]

Robert Kiyosaki says bitcoin “might be a scam” but argues the U.S. dollar and banking system are worse. He advocates for buying bitcoin, gold, and silver. Robert Kiyosaki: Bitcoin Could Be a Scam, but He’s Still Buying—Here’s Why Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has once again made headlines […]

The SEC backing down from its Ripple appeal could be the seismic shift crypto has been waiting for, igniting speculation that the agency’s crackdown is collapsing. SEC’s Retreat Signals a Major Shift in Crypto Regulation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is on the verge of a major retreat in its legal battle against […]

Microstrategy’s $2.6 billion bitcoin gain in just two months cements its dominance, while executive chairman Michael Saylor pushes regulators to shape the future of digital assets. Strategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Surge as Saylor Engages Regulators Michael Saylor, executive chairman of software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), has provided an update on the company’s bitcoin holdings and […]

The House Oversight Committee is investigating whether the FDIC’s delayed crypto oversight and banking restrictions were driven by political motives or unlawful regulatory overreach. House Oversight Committee Investigates FDIC’s Crypto Policies The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform announced on Feb. 28 that Chairman James Comer (R-KY) is investigating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s […]

A House committee has moved to repeal the IRS’ controversial “DeFi Broker Rule,” arguing it would stifle innovation, overwhelm the agency with filings, and disadvantage U.S. crypto users. House Committee Blocks IRS DeFi Broker Rule The House Ways and Means Committee has voted to repeal the Biden Administration’s last-minute “DeFi Broker Rule,” arguing that the […]

Michael Saylor met with U.S. lawmakers to push for a structured digital asset framework, aiming to position the U.S. as a global crypto leader. Michael Saylor Pushes for US Crypto Leadership in Congressional Talks Michael Saylor, co-founder and Executive Chairman of software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), met with the U.S. House Financial Services Committee […]

The Atlanta Fed’s GDP model projects a -1.5% contraction in U.S. Q1 2025 GDP, raising concerns about stock market volatility, bitcoin’s near-term stability, and the Federal Reserve’s rate-cut calculus amid a widening trade deficit and cooling consumer spending. GDP Downgrade Sparks Uncertainty: Stocks, Bitcoin Vulnerable as Fed Watches Data Gross domestic product (GDP), the broadest […]

According to the most recent data, Bitcoin’s hashrate has dipped beneath the 800 exahash per second (EH/s) threshold, coinciding with a 30-day low in mining revenue, commonly referred to as hashprice. As of Friday, the hashprice is hovering just below $50 per petahash per second (PH/s), marking a notable decline in miner profitability. Bitcoin Miners […]

MARA reported a record-high revenue of $214.4 million in Q4 of 2024, a 37% increase from the same period in 2023. MARA’s Block Wins Rise 25% Bitcoin miner and publicly listed firm MARA (Nasdaq: MARA) said it registered a record-high revenue of $214.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, up 37% from $156.8 million […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stated on Feb. 27 that most meme coins do not meet the definition of securities under federal law, exempting them from registration requirements. SEC Clarifies Meme Coins Fall Outside Securities Regulations Meme coins, defined as crypto assets tied to internet culture or trends, derive value primarily from speculation […]

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 […]