White House crypto czar David Sacks made the announcement late on Thursday, March 6, stating, “Just a few minutes ago, President Trump signed an Executive Order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.” He added that the reserve would be capitalized with Bitcoin owned by the federal government, which was forfeited as part of criminal or civil asset forfeiture […]
Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), has said that a Bitcoin strategic reserve will position the United States as a leader in cyberspace. In an interview with Fox News Channel, Saylor argued that Bitcoin is a secure means of savings for individuals, companies, and governments. Bitcoin Will Take The U.S. to Cyberspace Saylor, whose […]
Amid several days of massive Bitcoin volatility, the asset soared back above $88,000 on Tuesday after BlackRock CEO Larry Fink allegedly told investors to buy any short-term dips, as he expects an economic rally for later this year. Bitcoin traded for $82,300 at 11:40am ET on Tuesday, before rallying above $88,300 within the next three […]
Metaplanet has acquired an additional 156 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $13.4 million. The Japanese investment firm is also exploring a potential listing outside of Japan. Details From the Latest Buy CEO Simon Gerovich announced on X that the BTC was purchased at an average price of about $85,890 per BTC. The latest buy brings its […]
Investors pulled $508 million from digital asset investment products last week, pushing two-week outflows to $924 million. This reversal comes after an 18-week period of inflows totaling $29 billion. CoinShares attributed the decline to market caution following the US Presidential inauguration, with concerns over trade tariffs, inflation, and monetary policies unsettling investors. The period also […]
Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and Hong Kong Telecommunications (HKT) have partnered to establish a joint venture (JV) focused on issuing a Hong Kong dollar-backed stablecoin. The JV intends to apply for a license under the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) new regulatory framework. HKD-Backed Stablecoin According to the official press release, […]
The use of cryptocurrency for payments has seen significant growth, as evidenced by Binance Pay’s expanding user base and transaction volume in 2024. According to data provided by Binance and analyzed by CryptoQuant, the number of Binance Pay users tripled from the previous year, reaching 41.7 million. This rapid adoption highlights the increasing role of […]
The median cryptocurrency investor saw their portfolio grow by $5,482 in 2024, according to a recent report by crypto tax and portfolio tracking platform CoinLedger. The study analyzed data from more than half a million users, highlighting key trends in the digital asset market, including top-performing tokens and the impact of regulatory changes on trading […]
Around 16,500 Bitcoin options contracts will expire on Friday, Feb. 21, and they have a notional value of roughly $1.6 billion. This week’s expiry event is smaller than last week’s and one of the tiniest of the year, which means there will be virtually no impact on spot markets, which have been range-bound for most […]
Metaplanet has announced that its total Bitcoin holdings have reached 2,100 BTC, now worth $196 million. The firm revealed it recently bought an additional 68.59 BTC for $6.6 million at an average price of $96,335. 0.01% of Total Bitcoin Supply In a February 20 X post, the company highlighted that its BTC reserves now make […]