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EU Regulator Evaluates Bitcoin Approval for UCITS Products
EU Regulator Evaluates Bitcoin Approval for UCITS Products

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial watchdog, is evaluating the possibility of integrating Bitcoin and crypto into the region's €12 trillion mutual fund market. ESMA is soliciting feedback on broadening the range of permissible assets for Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable

News  •  Bitcoin  •  May 09, 2024
Bitcoin Network Surpasses One Billion Transactions
Bitcoin Network Surpasses One Billion Transactions

The Bitcoin network has hit a significant landmark, processing its one billionth transaction. This milestone comes 15 years and four months after the genesis block of Bitcoin was mined on January 3rd, 2009. Congrats on the first 1 billion transactions everyone! Here’s to the next 1 billion 🍻#Bitcoin pic.

News  •  Bitcoin  •  May 06, 2024
Jack Dorsey Commits $21 Million to Bitcoin Development Efforts
Jack Dorsey Commits $21 Million to Bitcoin Development Efforts

Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter (now X), donated $21 million to OpenSats, a non-profit organization, through his #startsmall initiative.  21m https://t.co/rrra2TC1xX https://t.co/Zww3WMFKUn — jack (@jack) May 4, 2024 This donation is part of his broader support for Bitcoin and decentralized social media, viewing Bitcoin as

News  •  Bitcoin  •  May 04, 2024
13F SEC Filings Reveal Second Largest European Bank Purchases Bitcoin ETF
13F SEC Filings Reveal Second Largest European Bank Purchases Bitcoin ETF

Recent 13F filings with the SEC indicate that BNP Paribas, Europe's second largest bank, has gained Bitcoin exposure by purchasing BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). Since their launch earlier this year, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have surpassed $200 billion in total trading volume. Regulatory

News  •  Bitcoin  •  May 02, 2024
DOJ Arrests Roger Ver on Tax Fraud Charges
DOJ Arrests Roger Ver on Tax Fraud Charges

Roger Ver, known as "Bitcoin Jesus" and a notable early Bitcoin investor, has been indicted by the Department of Justice on charges including mail fraud, tax evasion, and filing false tax returns.  Ver was arrested in Spain over the weekend on these charges, and the U.S. plans

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Apr 30, 2024
EU Regulator Evaluates Bitcoin Approval for UCITS Products
EU Regulator Evaluates Bitcoin Approval for UCITS Products

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial watchdog, is evaluating the possibility of integrating Bitcoin and crypto into the region's €12 trillion mutual fund market. ESMA is soliciting feedback on broadening the range of permissible assets for Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable

News  •  Bitcoin  •  May 09, 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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