JAN3’s 2025 B20 index ranked the U.S. first for Bitcoin adoption, followed by Bhutan and the U.K.
Taiwan passed a virtual asset law covering customer assets, disclosures, platform rules, stablecoins, and derivatives.
Michael Saylor urged policymakers to adopt a bill of digital rights covering stablecoin yield, self-custody, and bank lending against Bitcoin.
Iran is considering Bitcoin payments for Strait of Hormuz transit during a ceasefire, aiming to bypass sanctions and maintain control.
SEC says Bitcoin mining does not meet the definition of a security and classifies Bitcoin as a digital commodity.
Kazakhstan’s central bank plans to allocate up to $350 million from its reserves to Bitcoin and digital asset–related investments.
Bitcoiners say quantum computing does not pose an immediate threat and that the network has time to prepare for potential long-term risks.
The CFTC will allow federally regulated spot Bitcoin and crypto trading for the first time as Bitnomial prepares to launch its new exchange.
