Tagged: bitcoin

June 14, 2025 @ 4:21 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc, a digital fintech group specializing in blockchain-based financial infrastructure, has unveiled plans to raise $800 million to establish a long-term Bitcoin treasury reserve. The initiative marks a strategic shift toward integrating digital assets into the company’s core balance sheet and treasury… Read More

June 14, 2025 @ 12:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

A new report highlights Ethereum’s resurgence, the growing trend of corporate crypto accumulation, and the potential risks associated with leveraged positions in the industry. As the crypto market navigates a complex economic landscape, insights shared by CoinGecko offer a valuable perspective on emerging trends and… Read More

June 13, 2025 @ 8:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Over the past few years, the crypto market has moved from a primarily onchain market to a “ubiquitous” asset class, according to a new research report. In March of this year, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a working group charged “with… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 9:31 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Copper, a firm focused on digital asset custody, collateral management, and prime services, announces expanded support for Stacks (STX) and sBTC, the synthetic Bitcoin-backed protocol, rolled out across its secure custody and settlement infrastructure. sBTC is a Bitcoin-backed asset “on the Stacks Layer 2, pegged… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 4:16 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency industry continues to reshape the global financial landscape, with 2025 marking a pivotal year for innovation, investment, and societal adoption. Recent reports from Coinbase, PitchBook, Gemini, and CoinMetrics highlight the dynamic growth, challenges, and evolving demographics of the crypto ecosystem. From technological advancements… Read More

June 8, 2025 @ 3:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bitcoin mining sector continues to demonstrate resilience and adaptability in the face of post-halving challenges, with firms like MARA, Riot Platforms, and Bit Digital reporting significant operational updates for May 2025. These updates highlight robust production, infrastructure growth, and a strategic pivot toward diversification,… Read More

June 4, 2025 @ 3:05 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Trump Media & Technology Group (NASDAQ:DJT), the parent company of Truth Social, has taken a notable step by filing for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) through NYSE Arca, the electronic trading arm of the New York Stock Exchange. This filing marks a pivotal moment… Read More

June 4, 2025 @ 10:41 am By JD Alois  |  

The landscape of ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) has expanded significantly in recent years. Typically ETFs hold lower fees and greater liquidity than mutual funds, creative sponsors now offer a plethora of strategies with some being rather sophisticated. Covered call ETFs that focus on specific stock sectors… Read More

June 3, 2025 @ 11:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Recently, a private gathering under Chatham House rules gathered industry professionals in order to tackle a looming threat to Bitcoin: quantum computing. Fred Krueger, a prominent figure in the crypto space, shared key insights from the discussion on X, highlighting the urgent need for Bitcoin… Read More

May 30, 2025 @ 4:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

Trump Media (NASDAQ:DJT) has closed on a private placement raising $2.44 billion in new capital. The funds will be utilized to pursue a Bitcoin treasury strategy. The funds raised included $1.44 in equity capital, at a price of $25.72 per share, and $1 billion in… Read More

May 30, 2025 @ 12:36 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Shakepay Inc. recently noted that their CIRO-regulated securities dealer has officially joined Payments Canada. Shakepay also mentioned that they are joining an “exclusive” group of fintechs, and this milestone marks a significant step “towards bridging the gap between the crypto industry and traditional finance in… Read More

May 29, 2025 @ 2:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), the world’s leading asset manager, recently issued a notable warning about the future of Bitcoin in its updated iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) filing, submitted in early May 2025. The firm, overseeing assets worth more than $11.6 trillion—greater than the combined GDP of… Read More

May 29, 2025 @ 8:13 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Exodus announces the launch of XO Pay, a service that allows customers to buy and sell cryptocurrency directly within the Exodus Mobile wallet. Developed by Exodus and powered “by Coinme’s Crypto-as-a-Service API platform, XO Pay is the self-custody wallet with native on-ramping.” XO Pay eliminates… Read More

May 28, 2025 @ 9:46 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Block, Inc. announced it will launch bitcoin payments on Square, marking a significant milestone in making bitcoin more “accessible and usable.” Bitcoin payments on Square will be showcased at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas from May 27-29, where attendees can “experience this new feature firsthand… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 9:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

YZi Labs has invested in Avalon Labs, an on-chain capital market for Bitcoin, building a scalable, transparent, and accessible financial network that unlocks Bitcoin’s economic potential. As the world’s issuer of Bitcoin-backed stablecoins, Avalon is transforming Bitcoin from “a passive store of value into a… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 4:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Swedish firm H100 Group AB has reportedly raised SEK 21 million (approximately $2.2 million) in a funding round structured as a 0% interest convertible loan. The investment round was led by Adam Back, the CEO of Blockstream and a prominent figure in the Bitcoin community,… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 11:52 am By JD Alois  |  

Trump Media  (Nasdaq, NYSE, Texas: DJT) is planning to purchase Bitcoin and is raising $2.5 billion to execute the mission. In a public statement issued earlier today, Trump Media said has entered into subscription agreements with around 50 institutional investors, to issue and sell approximately… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 9:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Bitcoin is currently trading around $109,000 after hitting a new all-time high of almost $112,000. Of course, many Bitcoin prognosticators are sharing their predictions regarding near-term and longer-term price expectations. One big holder anticipates Bitcoin to be measured in the millions of dollars in the… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 7:56 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Blockchain Group (TBG), a French-based company focused on blockchain technology and cryptocurrency investment, announced a significant step in its Bitcoin Treasury Company strategy through a €63.3 million convertible bond issuance. This move aims to enhance TBG’s Bitcoin holdings, potentially increasing its total to approximately… Read More

May 25, 2025 @ 3:35 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Nakamoto Holdings Inc., Kindly MD, Inc. (NASDAQ: KDLY), and Anchorage Digital announced a partnership to advance the future of corporate Bitcoin adoption. Through this partnership, Anchorage Digital, home to the only U.S. federally chartered digital asset bank, will “provide custody and trading services to KindlyMD… Read More