The Bitcoin Policy UK (BPUK) has released open letters to the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, and the City Minister, Tulip Siddiq, outlining the urgent need for a comprehensive Bitcoin policy.  Only the US and China hold more Bitcoin than the UK. Yet we've done nothing to capitalise on this

Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), a company that harnesses digital asset computing for energy transformation, has purchased $100 million worth of Bitcoin, boosting its total holdings to more than 20,000 Bitcoin. The company also revealed a new treasury strategy by retaining all mined Bitcoin and making strategic acquisitions periodically. Fred

BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), saw an inflow of $526 million on July 22nd, marking its largest single-day increase since March.  This nearly $527 million influx brought the total assets under management for BlackRock's Bitcoin fund to over $22 billion. This recent

Blockstream and Luxembourg-based digital asset marketplace STOKR are launching the Blockstream Mining Note 2 (BMN2), an EU-compliant hashrate-backed security token on the Liquid Network.  Today, we’re launching the next generation of Bitcoin mining investments: the Blockstream Mining Note 2 (BMN2). It offers investors direct exposure to hashrate generated at

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) is set to make history tomorrow with the debut of Asia's first inverse Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). The CSOP Bitcoin Futures Daily (-1x) Inverse Product will start trading on July 23rd. This ETF will invest in short positions on Bitcoin futures contracts

Blockstream, the global leader in Bitcoin infrastructure technology, is partnering with Luxembourg-based digital asset marketplace STOKR for the launch of an EU-compliant hashrate-backed security token issued on the Liquid Network: the Blockstream Mining Note 2 (BMN2).  BMN2 builds on the successful track record of its predecessor, BMN1, by offering qualified

The Liquid Federation has announced the addition of nine new Bitcoin-focused members, expanding its global reach to a total of 73.  Today, we welcome nine new members. This expands the Liquid Federation to a total of 73 Bitcoin-focused members, which now includes major P2P platforms, Lightning companies, and leaders in

The Liquid Federation has today announced the addition of nine new Bitcoin-focused members, expanding its global reach to a total of 73, in what has proven so far to be a momentous year for the Liquid Network, Bitcoin’s first and most popular sidechain.  The new members - Alby, Botev

A heated dispute has surfaced on X, with allegations against Volet, a cryptocurrency service provider, suggesting they are withholding user funds under dubious pretenses. The accusations were made public by Giacomo Zucco, Director of Plan B Network, who claims that the company is refusing to return his deposited Bitcoin. 🚨🚨⛳️ALERT:

Australia's leading stock exchange, the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), has approved the listing of its second Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). On July 9th, the ASX authorized digital asset manager DigitalX to launch a spot Bitcoin ETF, set to start trading on July 12th under the ticker BTXX. 🎉🎉 DigitalX

Bitcoin's price dropped this week, falling below $55,000 for the first time since February, as the defunct Mt. Gox exchange began distributing billions in owed funds. Mt. Gox announced it has started repayments to creditors, ending years of waiting since its 2014 collapse. The Japan-based exchange will

Sony Group is set to introduce a Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange in Japan after acquiring Amber Japan, a local subsidiary of Amber Group. The revamped exchange will be named S.BLOX. In 2023, Sony acquired Amber Japan through its subsidiary, Quetta Web. Previously, Amber Japan was known as DeCurret until

Coinbase has filed lawsuits against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), alleging attempts to undermine the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency sector. The lawsuits, submitted on June 27th in the Washington D.C. district court, claim that the SEC and FDIC did not comply with

The transfers originated from a wallet linked to the German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA). In 2013, the BKA confiscated nearly 50,000 Bitcoin from a film piracy site. On June 25th, the BKA wallet transferred $24 million worth of Bitcoin across two transactions to Kraken and Coinbase. Additionally, $30

The now-defunct Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox has announced it will commence the distribution of assets stolen from clients during a 2014 hack starting in July, following years of delayed deadlines. In a statement posted on the Mt. Gox website today, trustee Nobuaki Kobayashi said, "the Rehabilitation Trustee has been

The Bitcoin Policy UK (BPUK) has released open letters to the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, and the City Minister, Tulip Siddiq, outlining the urgent need for a comprehensive Bitcoin policy.  Only the US and China hold more Bitcoin than the UK. Yet we've done nothing to capitalise on this

The price of Bitcoin rose above $63,000 following an assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump at a campaign rally. Bitcoin increased nearly 10%, climbing from below $58,000 on Friday to over $63,000 by Monday morning. This sharp increase occurred after a gunman opened fire

Former President Donald Trump has been confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2024, the largest Bitcoin conference globally, scheduled for July 25th to 27th in Nashville, Tennessee. This announcement marks a notable moment for the event, known for significant industry announcements and news. In 2021, El Salvador’s President Nayib

On July 8th, 2024, a committee within the Republican National Committee endorsed a preliminary version of its 2024 party platform, which firmly backs Bitcoin. In the document, page nine clearly declares, "we will defend the right to mine Bitcoin, and ensure every American has the right to self-custody of

On July 8th, the German government continued its transfer of Bitcoin to exchanges, moving over $56 million worth in several transactions. Blockchain data shows that government-associated addresses transferred 500 Bitcoin to Bitstamp and Coinbase (250 Bitcoin each) at 14:48 UTC+8, valued at approximately $27.9 million, and an

The German government transferred $175 million worth of Bitcoin to various exchanges, reducing its total to 40,359 Bitcoin. Shortly after, Arkham Intelligence reported via X and its on-chain explorer that the wallet received inflows of 1,915 Bitcoin from Kraken, Bitstamp, and Coinbase. Update: German Government BTC Movements German

The German Federal Criminal Police Office (BKA) transferred an additional 1,500 Bitcoin, valued at nearly $95 million, to various Bitcoin and crypto exchanges, including Bitstamp, Coinbase, and Kraken, on July 1st. Since June 19th, the German government has moved Bitcoin worth approximately $220 million to different exchanges, according to

On June 26th, the US government transferred 3,940 Bitcoin to Coinbase Prime, Coinbase's platform for institutional trading. This transaction was identified by blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence. The Bitcoin that was transferred had been confiscated from Banmeet Singh, a convicted drug trafficker, earlier in 2024.  Singh was

Coinbase has filed lawsuits against the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), alleging attempts to undermine the Bitcoin and cryptocurrency sector. The lawsuits, submitted on June 27th in the Washington D.C. district court, claim that the SEC and FDIC did not comply with

An anonymous Bitcoin donor has contributed over $500,000 in Bitcoin to cover the expenses for WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange's return to Australia. Assange has been released after pleading guilty in a U.S. court as part of a deal ending his 14-year legal battle. Julien Assange received

Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has proposed a new bill to allow federal income tax payments in Bitcoin, as first reported by the Daily Wire. This legislation seeks to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, directing the Treasury Secretary to devise a plan for accepting Bitcoin as payment. BREAKING: Today,

Donald Trump recently met with David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, along with several prominent U.S. Bitcoin miners. During the meeting, Trump pledged to advocate for Bitcoin mining both in Washington D.C. and internationally. Today was a historic moment in our journey towards hyperbitcoinization. The former and next

President Biden and the Democrats have recently been projecting a more moderate and conciliatory stance on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency issues.  However, following a record-breaking surge in TikTok memberships for Trump, driven by his supporters, it is uncertain how the Democrats will regroup around Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies as an issue. Biden&

Donald Trump has become the first American President to accept Bitcoin Lightning Network payments for campaign donations.  This announcement signifies a major milestone in integrating Bitcoin into mainstream politics, demonstrating Trump's commitment to advancing Bitcoin's future in the U.S. Trump's campaign has collaborated

The Executive Office of President Joe Biden has issued a Statement of Administration Policy concerning H.R. 4762, the Financial Innovation and Technology Act of 2021 (FIT 21).  This legislation seeks to establish clear guidelines for Bitcoin and other digital assets. The Chamber of Digital Commerce, an advocacy group for