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Robinhood To Acquire Bitstamp Exchange in $200M Deal
Robinhood To Acquire Bitstamp Exchange in $200M Deal

Robinhood has announced its agreement to acquire Bitstamp, a Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange, for $200 million in cash.  This move aims to expand Robinhood's presence in the Bitcoin and crypto market, with the transaction expected to be finalized in the first half of 2025. Established in 2011, Bitstamp

Bitcoin  •  Business  •  Jun 06, 2024
President Biden Faces Setback With Controversial Veto on Cryptocurrency Bill
President Biden Faces Setback With Controversial Veto on Cryptocurrency Bill

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&

Bitcoin  •  Politics  •  Jun 03, 2024
Monochrome Submits Application for Australia's First Fully-Licensed Spot Bitcoin ETF
Monochrome Submits Application for Australia's First Fully-Licensed Spot Bitcoin ETF

An application for Australia's first fully-licensed spot Bitcoin ETF under new regulatory guidelines has been submitted to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). Monochrome Asset Management, in partnership with Vasco Trustees, announced the updated application for the Monochrome Bitcoin ETF (IBTC), aimed at providing regulated exposure to retail investors.

Bitcoin  •  Business  •  Jun 03, 2024
Trump Breaks Ground as First President To Allow Bitcoin Lightning Donations for Campaign
Trump Breaks Ground as First President To Allow Bitcoin Lightning Donations for Campaign

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

Bitcoin  •  Politics  •  Jun 02, 2024
University of Austin and Unchained Team up To Raise $5 Million for Bitcoin Endowment
University of Austin and Unchained Team up To Raise $5 Million for Bitcoin Endowment

Unchained and the University of Austin (UATX) have partnered to create a long-term Bitcoin endowment. Joseph Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Unchained, has donated two Bitcoin to start the campaign, supporting UATX's efforts to incorporate Bitcoin into its financial strategy. I’ve seen the values the organization places

Bitcoin  •  News  •  May 31, 2024
Robinhood To Acquire Bitstamp Exchange in $200M Deal
Robinhood To Acquire Bitstamp Exchange in $200M Deal

Robinhood has announced its agreement to acquire Bitstamp, a Bitcoin and cryptocurrency exchange, for $200 million in cash.  This move aims to expand Robinhood's presence in the Bitcoin and crypto market, with the transaction expected to be finalized in the first half of 2025. Established in 2011, Bitstamp

Bitcoin  •  Business  •  Jun 06, 2024
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Capital B Acquires 12 Bitcoin for €0.8 Million While Increasing Holdings to 2,937
Capital B Acquires 12 Bitcoin for €0.8 Million While Increasing Holdings to 2,937

Capital B bought 12 Bitcoin for €0.8M, raising holdings to 2,937 Bitcoin and reporting a 1.57% YTD BTC yield.

Strategy Holds 815,061 Bitcoin and Surpasses BlackRock’s Holdings
Strategy Holds 815,061 Bitcoin and Surpasses BlackRock’s Holdings

Strategy bought 34,164 Bitcoin for $2.54 billion, raising holdings to 815,061 Bitcoin and surpassing BlackRock as the largest holder.

Viral Payment Exploit Renews Focus on Bitcoin as Alternative to Contactless System Risks
Viral Payment Exploit Renews Focus on Bitcoin as Alternative to Contactless System Risks

A viral clip on X shows a locked iPhone charged without consent, renewing focus on Bitcoin as a more secure alternative.

Tether Introduces Self-Custodial Wallet To Expand Direct Access to Digital Assets
Tether Introduces Self-Custodial Wallet To Expand Direct Access to Digital Assets

Tether launched tether.wallet, a self-custodial app for Bitcoin, stablecoins, and gold with gasless transfers and full user control.

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Iran Weighs Bitcoin Payments for Strait of Hormuz Transit During Ceasefire
Iran Weighs Bitcoin Payments for Strait of Hormuz Transit During Ceasefire

Iran is considering Bitcoin payments for Strait of Hormuz transit during a ceasefire, aiming to bypass sanctions and maintain control.

SEC Issues Guidance Clarifying Status of Digital Assets and Bitcoin Mining
SEC Issues Guidance Clarifying Status of Digital Assets and Bitcoin Mining

SEC says Bitcoin mining does not meet the definition of a security and classifies Bitcoin as a digital commodity.

Kazakhstan Central Bank Plans up to $350 Million Allocation to Bitcoin and Digital Assets
Kazakhstan Central Bank Plans up to $350 Million Allocation to Bitcoin and Digital Assets

Kazakhstan’s central bank plans to allocate up to $350 million from its reserves to Bitcoin and digital asset–related investments.

Bitcoiners Push Back on Quantum Computing Risk Claims
Bitcoiners Push Back on Quantum Computing Risk Claims

Bitcoiners say quantum computing does not pose an immediate threat and that the network has time to prepare for potential long-term risks.

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