Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Data from coinatmradar.com reveals a net decline of 971 bitcoin automated teller machines (ATMs) globally in March, punctuated by a fleeting resurgence of 188 installations in the month’s final week. 2025’s First Reduction: 971 Bitcoin ATMs Vanish The once-expansive proliferation of crypto ATMs has plateaued in recent years, with 2022 marking the first annual contraction […]

Gamestop has unveiled a bitcoin reserve strategy, aligning with soaring institutional BTC adoption while sitting on a $4.8 billion cash stockpile, fueling its most disruptive pivot yet. $4.8B on Deck: Gamestop to Load Treasury With Bitcoin—Is the Game Just Beginning? Gamestop Corp. (NYSE: GME) announced on March 25 that its board of directors had “unanimously […]

Robert Kiyosaki says bitcoin is creating historic wealth and will soar past $200K this year—while fearful investors will stay poor, paralyzed until it’s too late. Robert Kiyosaki Expects Bitcoin to Soar Past $200K This Year Robert Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has cautioned against a common mindset he believes keeps […]

Trump Media has unveiled a $250 million plan to launch crypto ETFs and SMAs, blending patriotism with digital finance for global investor appeal. Trump Media Introduces ETF Strategy Featuring Bitcoin and Made-in-America Assets Trump Media and Technology Group Corp. (TMTG), which trades on the Nasdaq under the ticker DJT, outlined plans Monday to initiate a […]

Mario De Marco, Anderson Leme, and Rodrigo Quaresma, Federal Revenue agents, talked about the possibility of seizing bitcoin from travelers in Brazil. During a podcast, the agents clarified that they could confiscate digital assets from travelers only if there is a pending investigation involving these bitcoin. Leme stated that the current regulation did not mention […]

On Sunday, a wallet that had lain inactive for nearly 14 years sprang to life, executing a transaction of 100 BTC—a haul from 2011 now valued at $8.5 million. 14-Year-Dormant Bitcoin Migrates to Modern P2SH Addresses At block height 889,103, a long-dormant Pay-to-Public-Key-Hash (P2PKH) wallet sprang into action, migrating 100 BTC—now valued at $8.5 million—to […]

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, Libra’s founders face a class action lawsuit, a bitcoin wages bill is introduced in the Brazilian Congress, and a Venezuelan minister claims that 25% of international trade can be settled […]

Tether, the world’s largest stablecoin issuer, has reportedly initiated engagement with a “Big Four accounting firm” to audit the reserves of its fiat-pegged token. Paolo Ardoino, Tether’s CEO, shared this update with Reuters as the circulating supply of USDT currently stands at 143.46 billion. Tether Listens toTrump’s ASAP Stablecoin Mandate in Pursuit of Big Four […]

Crypto skeptics and advocates went head-to-head in a legal debate that sought to determine the SEC’s role in crypto regulation. First-Ever SEC Crypto Roundtable Ignites Passionate Discussions on Regulation The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) hosted its first-ever crypto roundtable on Friday, pitting critics and proponents of digital assets in a sometimes-contentious debate focused […]

DOJ asks victims to claim $7 million recovered from a global crypto scam that used fake platforms, shell companies, and coercion to drain investor funds. Feds Recover $7M—Now DOJ Urges Victims to Claim Share of Recovered Funds The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on March 21 that $7 million in proceeds from a cryptocurrency […]

Coinbase CEO backed Treasury’s shift on crypto regulation, urging crime crackdowns that protect innovation, privacy, and free speech without punishing open-source technology. Coinbase to Treasury: Let’s Crush Crypto Crime Without Killing Innovation Brian Armstrong, the CEO of crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN), has endorsed the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s decision to reverse sanctions on […]

Bitcoin’s crashes often spark 190% rebounds, making Bitwise more bullish than ever as market chaos signals a prime setup for explosive upside. Bitwise CIO Says Bitcoin’s ‘Dip Then Rip’ Pattern Is Flashing a Bullish 190% Setup Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at asset management firm Bitwise, used his March 17 memo to explain why bitcoin […]

In a notable regulatory pivot, the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has rescinded sanctions targeting Tornado Cash, an Ethereum-powered service for algorithmic mixing of digital assets, reigniting discourse about its operational integrity. Even as legal barriers dissolve, industry observers and digital defense professionals urge extreme caution against using the platform. Experts […]

Binance launched its first “Vote to Delist” campaign, letting users influence token removals as it shifts from internal-only decisions to community-driven governance on listings. Token Elimination Begins: Binance Empowers Users With Vote to Delist Feature Crypto exchange Binance took another step in its community governance roadmap by activating its first-ever “Vote to Delist” campaign on […]

Ripple says the SEC has no power over most crypto assets, demands law-first clarity, and celebrates a pivotal legal retreat. Ripple Pressures SEC to Abandon Enforcement Tactics After Key Legal Breakthrough Ripple submitted its response Friday to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Crypto Task Force, urging the agency to shift away from past […]

U.S. lawmakers are demanding answers from the SEC after the agency excluded meme coins from oversight, as scams soar and President Trump and the First Lady launch their own tokens. SEC Challenged Over Meme Coin Guidance as Lawmakers Demand Transparency on Political Ties U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and U.S. Representative Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) formally […]

The Digital Dollar Project, which focuses on investigation leading to the future-proofing of the dollar, states that while the U.S. currency is still peerless, it is moving on the wheels of technology quickly approaching obsolescence. Digital Dollar Project States U.S. Currency Must Modernize to Preserve Its Status The Digital Dollar Project, a non-neutral, non-profit forum […]

Ripple CEO expects significant XRP growth amid potential U.S. crypto reserve inclusion and ETF approval, citing a favorable regulatory shift. Ripple CEO: XRP Poised for U.S. Crypto Stockpile and ETF Breakthrough Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse expressed confidence in XRP’s inclusion in the U.S. crypto stockpile and the approval of an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) in […]

With bitcoin hovering between $83,880 and just above the $86,000 range on Thursday, a long-inactive wallet first created on March 18, 2016—exactly nine years ago this week—moved 534.94 BTC, now valued at around $45 million based on current exchange rates. $45 Million in Bitcoin Moves for the First Time in 9 Years Today, for the […]

The U.S. state of North Carolina may allocate up to 10% of public funds to bitcoin, aiming to establish a strategic reserve and embrace cryptocurrency as part of its financial strategy. North Carolina’s Senate Bill 327 Seeks to Invest 10% of Public Funds in Bitcoin North Carolina lawmakers are reviewing Senate Bill 327, the North […]

With the participation of Ribbit Capital, Franklin Templeton, NYCA, First Round, Lightspeed Faction, and HF0, Crossmint will accelerate its mission to bring every business and AI agent onchain. Crossmint Raises $23.6 Million to Move Businesses to Blockchain The world is increasingly moving to include blockchain technology, and companies like Crossmint have risen to address this […]

A Czech National Bank board member has raised doubts on bitcoin as a reserve asset, citing legal uncertainty and volatility risks, even as it explores new asset classes. Bitcoin Faces Pushback From Czech Central Bankers Czech National Bank board member Jan Kubicek has expressed reservations about incorporating bitcoin into the central bank’s reserves, citing its […]

The 2025 Crypto Support Index (CSI) ranks U.S. President Donald Trump as the world leader with the most crypto-supportive government. Trump Ahead Bukele and Zelenskyy According to the Crypto Support Index (CSI) 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump ranks first among world leaders whose governments support or endorse cryptocurrency. With an index score of 10, Trump […]

The class action lawsuit, filed by Burwick Law before the Supreme Court of New York, alleges that Kelsier Ventures, KIP Protocol, Meteora, and other related parties orchestrated an unfair token launch, misleading purchasers and harming Libra’s retail investors. Burwick Law Introduces Class Action Lawsuit Against Libra Token Co-Founders La Libertad Avanza, better known as the […]

Several U.S. lawmakers have warned that President Trump’s crypto dealings and Elon Musk’s unchecked power endanger financial stability, weaken oversight, and erode public trust in government accountability. US Lawmakers Sound the Alarm Over Trump’s Crypto Ties and Musk’s Expanding Power Four U.S. senators, including Elizabeth Warren, along with Representative Jamie Raskin, sent a letter to […]

EOS is rebranding to Vaulta as it pivots toward Web3 banking. Alongside this transformation, the platform plans to introduce a new digital asset, allowing EOS holders to exchange their existing tokens on a 1:1 basis for the newly minted currency. Vaulta Emerges as EOS Rebrand, Aims to Bridge Traditional Finance and Decentralized Banking Vaulta, the […]

Strategy is unleashing a 5 million-share stock offering, strengthening its bitcoin war chest and pushing its aggressive expansion in the world’s largest cryptocurrency treasury. Strategy’s Stock Offering Unlocks More Firepower for Bitcoin Expansion Software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), now rebranded as Strategy, announced on March 18 that it plans to offer 5,000,000 shares of […]

On Tuesday, onchain investigator ZachXBT raised alarms about the growing prevalence and severity of exploits within the cryptocurrency sector, highlighting the recent Bybit breach as a critical example. ‘This Industry Is Unbelievably Cooked,’ Says Investigator His latest commentary delivers a scathing assessment of the industry’s approach to security, regulatory compliance, and efforts to combat illicit […]

Wazirx is gearing up for a high-stakes relaunch after a major security breach, partnering with Zodia Custody to reinforce asset security and rebuild user trust. Wazirx Is Gearing Up for High-Stakes Relaunch—Will New Security Hold Up? Indian crypto exchange Wazirx is preparing to restart operations after a major security breach that compromised its platform and […]

A recent survey by Data for Progress found that only about 10% of US voters want the Trump administration to increase federal funding for cryptocurrency and blockchain development. However, a White House fact sheet clarifies that the strategic reserve will be funded exclusively with bitcoin seized through criminal or civil asset forfeiture, requiring no taxpayer […]