Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Bitcoin currently hovers near $86,668, boasting a $1.71 trillion valuation and $69.5 billion in daily transactional activity, fluctuating between $84,971 and $90,940. Technical patterns across varied intervals tilt decisively toward caution, painting a somber portrait for near-term prospects. Bitcoin Bitcoin‘s daily timeframe reveals persistent liquidation pressures after a swift retreat from the $106,000 pinnacle triggered […]

Senator Elizabeth Warren has launched yet another attack on cryptocurrency, this time targeting David Sacks, President Trump’s appointed Crypto Czar, with accusations that reveal more about her hostility toward free markets than any genuine concern for ethics. Elizabeth Warren’s Latest Attempt to Undermine Free Enterprise In a letter addressed to David Sacks, Elizabeth Warren (D.-Mass.) […]

In an unlikely move, Gianni Infantino president of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association), announced that his organization is seeking to partner with crypto firms to launch a cryptocurrency dubbed “FIFA coin,” that takes advantage of the organization’s strong global brand, a $170 billion soccer industry, and the sport’s 5 billion fans. Infantino made the […]

The U.S. Secret Service, supported by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, dismantled sanctioned Russian cryptocurrency exchange Garantex and froze $26 million in cryptoassets, authorities announced Friday. U.S. Secret Service, With Elliptic’s Aid, Dismantles Sanctioned Russian Crypto Exchange Garantex Elliptic’s data revealed Garantex executed over $60 billion in transactions since the U.S. and EU imposed sanctions in […]

The White House Crypto Summit on March 7 gathers top industry leaders as anticipation surges over the U.S. crypto reserve and its potential market-shaping impact. White House Crypto Summit: Crypto Giants Gather as US Crypto Reserve Fuels Speculation Many in the cryptocurrency industry are eagerly anticipating the first-ever White House Crypto Summit, a historic event […]

The former FTX boss was sentenced to 25 years in the slammer for his role in the spectacular collapse of one of crypto’s largest exchanges. Tucker Carlson Sits Down with Sam Bankman-Fried for Candid Prison Interview Donning a brown jacket, a gray t-shirt, and sipping on a beverage from a white flask, Sam Bankman-Fried or […]

The initiative seeks to bring clarity to the cryptocurrency industry in Colombia, which is currently in a gray area despite growing adoption. Proponents of the project have remarked on the need to define an institution to oversee these activities and establish rules for institutions to follow. Congress Seeks to Give Legal Status to Cryptocurrency Assets […]

Belarus is reportedly exploring cryptocurrency mining using surplus nuclear energy, following economic strategies pioneered by nations like Bhutan, according to a report by the Belarusian Telegraph Agency (BelTA). Surplus Electricity Could Fuel Belarusian Crypto Boom President Alexander Lukashenko has directed officials to explore cryptocurrency mining as a means to utilize the country’s surplus electricity, generated […]

The U.S. dollar may soon lose its safe-haven status as global markets adjust to a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape, according to Deutsche Bank. George Saravelos, the bank’s global head of FX strategy, stated, “The speed and scale of global shifts is so rapid that this needs to be acknowledged as a possibility.” This warning follows […]

Crypto investment firm Bitwise Asset Management filed for a spot aptos (APT) exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Wednesday. The company manages more than $10 billion in assets across sixteen funds, including spot bitcoin and spot ether ETFs. Bitwise also filed paperwork to establish a Delaware statutory trust for […]

Bitcoin vaulted to $90,106, reflecting a $1.78 trillion market valuation and $52 billion in daily trading activity, as price volatility danced between $86,415 and $90,917—a microcosm of a market balancing consolidation with latent ambition. BTC Bitcoin‘s daily chart scrutiny unveils a prolonged uptrend birthed in late 2024, peaking near $109,356 per BTC before retreating. The […]

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, […]