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U.S. to Use Tariffs and Gold Revaluation to Build Bitcoin Reserves
According to Bo Hines, the U.S. government is evaluating budget-neutral ways to bolster the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.
Bitcoin News Exclusive Interview with Bitfinex’s Paolo Ardoino
Bitfinex CTO Paolo Ardoino shares with Bitcoin News how his passion for decentralization, cryptography, and resilience fuels Bitfinex’s mission to empower global financial freedom.
Tether to Assign Its Bitcoin Mining Hash Power to OCEAN Pool
Tether says the decision to divert its hashing power to OCEAN is the result of months of deep technical evaluation.
Don’t Trust, Verify: Does the US Really Own 200,000 BTC or Not?
“Annnd it’s gone!” Shadowy super-coders, inept, dishonest officials or unfortunate boating accident? Skepticism abounds on US actual bitcoin holdings.
Metaplanet Buys 319 More Bitcoin, Eyes 10,000 BTC by End of 2025
The latest Metaplanet bitcoin purchase comes at a time of market uncertainty, as tariffs set by the U.S. have investors worried.
Designathon 2025: Designing Bitcoin’s Future Together
Unlike hackatons, Designation 2025 focuses on creativity and innovation in visuals to improve bitcoin adoption.
Piero Coen and Osmo: The Bitcoin-Powered Neo Bank
Piero Coen, co-founder and CEO of Osmo, explains how the broken money system led him to bitcoin.
New Bill by U.S. Senators Targets Bitcoin Mining and AI
The Clean Cloud Act looks to impose fines on bitcoin mining and AI companies that use more than 100 kilowatts of energy.
Scottish School First in the UK to Accept Bitcoin for Tuition Fees
Lomond School is also looking to add Bitcoin and Austrian economics to its curriculum.
What Is the Biggest Obstacle to Bitcoin’s Adoption as a Currency?
Millions hold Bitcoin. Few spend it. Bitcoin was built to be a currency—so why isn’t it used like one?
New Hampshire and Florida Move Forward with Bitcoin Reserve Bills
New Hampshire and Florida become the latest states to advance their bitcoin reserve bills.
The Freedom-First Philosophy Behind SeedSigner’s Bitcoin Hardware Wallet
In an exclusive interview, Seedsigner explained to Bitcoin News how its solutions differ from everyday hardware wallets.
Lawyer Sues Homeland Security to Unveil Satoshi’s Identity
James Murphy believes there is no rationale behind a dozen government workers knowing who Satoshi is, and leaving the public in the dark.
De-dollarization is Here: Russia and China Trading Energy with Bitcoin
“Game over for the USD,” says cryptocurrency attorney and Exodus Wallet Senior Counsel Sasha Hodder on burgeoning bitcoin trade war.
DOJ Shuts Down National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team
According to Todd Blanche, the DOJ will no longer prosecute digital asset mixers and cold wallets unless they are directly involved in crimes.
The Next Wave of Bitcoin Adoption: Compensation in Bitcoin
The next wave of bitcoin adoption won’t come from governments, it will come from employers and employees recognizing the financial benefits of bitcoin compensation.
Former Riot VP Pierre Rochard Launches Bitcoin Bond Company
Rochard believes Bitcoin-backed bonds aren’t just possible, but necessary for the next phase of adoption.
Bitcoin Hashrate Hits 1 Zettahash For First Time Ever As Price Tanks
Bitcoin network is now 1,000 times more powerful than it was in 2016.
By Executive Order, Satoshi Nakamoto is 50 Years Old
Bitcoin creator’s “golden birthday” sparks mindful observance of Executive Order 6102, when Americans were forced to turn in their gold.
Dormant Coins Targeted in Proposed Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Fork
If this BIP is implemented, users who don’t move their coins in time will lose access to them.
U.S. Court Halts Genius Group’s Bitcoin Treasury Plan
Since the start of the legal tensions, the Genius Group’s stock has lost 53% of its value.
Japanese Gaming Company Enish Invests $680,000 in Bitcoin
Enish’s investment in bitcoin follows a recent trend of Japanese companies adopting bitcoin treasury strategy.
Foundation Passport: Zach Herbert’s Journey to Digital Sovereignty
In an interview with Bitcoin News, Zach Herbert shares his story from selling hardware wallets to making his flagship Foundation Passport devices.
Alabama Introduces Two Bitcoin Reserve Bills
The two bills are almost identical, with differences in the chambers of origin and sponsoring legislators.
Bitcoin 2025 Hackathon: Global Builders in Las Vegas with $30K in Prizes
A three-day sprint for Bitcoin developers to prototype, compete, and take the main stage at the world’s largest Bitcoin conference.
Senator Ted Cruz Pushes FLARE Act to Mine Bitcoin With Flared Gas
Senator Cruz’s FLARE Act will help promote the use of excess gas for bitcoin mining through tax incentives.
Bitcoin Trading Cards: Educating Bitcoiners One Pack at a Time
Aladdin, founder of Bitcoin Trading Cards shares his story from the cannabis industry to Bitcoin education in a recent interview with Bitcoin News.
U.S. Agencies to Reveal Bitcoin Holdings per Trump’s Directive
The result of this audit could have significant effects on Bitcoin policy both domestically and internationally.
Trump Sons Launch “American Bitcoin” In Partnership with Hut 8
Hut 8 will hold an 80% stake in American Bitcoin, while American Data Centers, Backed by Trump sons, will take the remaining 20%.
The Bitcoin Insider Who Saw the Slime and Stayed Anonymous
Unseen Finance, an ex-insider who has been involved in global finance for years, shared his insights with Bitcoin News.
MARA Holdings Announces $2 Billion Stock Offering to Buy More Bitcoin
MARA Holdings is following Strategy’s lead, launching ATM stock offering to fund bitcoin purchases.
Dominari Holdings Invests $2 Million in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF
Dominari’s bitcoin investment might seem modest compared to other big companies, but it’s actually a big chunk of the company’s annual profits.
BlackRock’s Global Fund Expands Bitcoin ETF Holdings by 91%
Other BlackRock funds including BSIIX and MAWIX also hold IBIT shares.
French Blockchain Group Adds 580 BTC to its Reserves
The Blockchain group currently holds 620 BTC, acquired for €50.5 million.
GameStop Announces Bitcoin Reserve Plan, Begins with $1.3B Raise
The plan to invest in bitcoin came after GameStop’s board of directors voted unanimously in favor.
BlackRock Debuts its First Bitcoin ETP in Europe
Analysts are optimistic that BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETP in Europe could become as successful as its U.S. counterpart.
$584M Purchase Pushes Strategy’s Reserves Past 500,000 BTC
Strategy has been aggressively buying bitcoin, and now has over 2.3% of bitcoin’s total supply in its coffers.
Arizona Legislature Advances 5 Bitcoin Bills, Including Legal Tender
Arizona moves TWO bitcoin reserve bills forward, as well as bills targeting bitcoin as legal tender, government accepting for taxes and bitcoin ATMs under fire
Japanese Real Estate Firm Value Creation Invests in Bitcoin
Value Creation’s stock jumped 67% following the announcement, showing investor confidence.
Pakistan Eyes Bitcoin Mining to Stabilize Power Grid
Pakistan Crypto Council believes utilizing bitcoin mining helps the country manage its surplus energy and turn a profit.
Bitcoin FilmFest 2025: Well-Beyond The Frame Of Independent Cinema
Set for May 22-25, this year’s edition of Bitcoin FilmFest, themed ‘Beyond the Frame,’ indeed explores much more than just independent cinema, keeping authentic perspectives rooted in sound money and culture at its heart.
SEC Declares Bitcoin Mining Is Not a Securities Transaction
SEC’s new stance brings much needed regulatory clarity to bitcoin mining industry.
Bitcoin 2025 Expands Its Open-Source Footprint
Open Source Hub debuts for collaboration; Open source stage returns to host core developers, lightning engineers, and privacy researchers.
Pi Day Belongs on the Bitcoin Holiday Calendar
Is this the real life? Let’s all just take a day to chat about life, the universe and everything over some freshly baked cosmic pie.
Xapo Bank Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans, Up to $1 Million Cash
The new loans have a TVL of 20% to 40%, giving customers a comfortable cushion preventing forced liquidation.
Minnesota Senator Proposes Bitcoin Act
Senator Miller who introduced the bill had been a Bitcoin skeptic in the past, but he says his research has led him to become a believer in the scarce digital asset.
Adam Soltys’ Coinos: The Bitcoin Wallet That Just Works
In a recent interview with Bitcoin News, Adam Soltys discussed Coinos, his accidental journey into Bitcoin, and his mission to make satoshis accessible to everyone.
Brazil Explores Law Allowing Salary Payments in Bitcoin
The bill legally allows employees to pay up to 50% of workers’ wages in bitcoin.
‘The Satoshi Papers’ Bitcoin Symposium Comes to Austin
Texas Bitcoin Foundation executive director Smolenski rounds up scholars to discuss money and state
Bank of Korea Says No to Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset
Despite increasing talks around the world about bitcoin reserves, the Bank of Korea stays firm and denies the possibility.
Hiveon & Andrii Garanin: Powering the Future of Bitcoin Mining and HPC
In an exclusive interview with Bitcoin News, CEO of Hiveon, Andrii Garanin, explains how his small startup in 2017 grew to become an important part of Bitcoin mining industry.
David Sacks Sold $200M in Digital Assets Before White House Role
Sacks sold his digital assets to avoid potential conflicts of interest during his role at the White House that could shape US bitcoin and digital assets regulations.
Rep. Byron Donalds Introduces Bill to Protect Trump’s Bitcoin Reserve
Byron Donalds’ bill looks to make the U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve a permanent law so no future administration can change it.
Trezor Hardware Wallet Vulnerability: What We Know So Far
The discovered vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the seed generation process using a “very cheap setup”.
Bitcoin Act Returns: U.S. Lawmakers Reintroduce Landmark Bill
The new BITCOIN Act differs from the previous one in some key aspects.
Deutsche Börse to Launch Bitcoin Custody for Institutional Investors
Deutsche Börse will launch the new bitcoin custody service in April 2025 through its post-trade unit, Clearstream.
Strategy To Raise $21B Via ATM Program to Purchase More Bitcoin
Following Strategy’s announcement, the company’s stock fell 5%.
Utah Passes Bitcoin Bill but Ditches State Reserve Plan
HB230 was passed with a major change, leaving the bitcoin investment part out.
Tony Yazbeck’s Journey: From Financial Collapse to The Bitcoin Way
The Bitcoin Way emerged as a consulting service for financial sovereignty from the ashes of the Lebanon banking collapse.
Craig Wright Fined £225,000 Over Use of AI in Appeal Bid
This marks the first time someone is held accountable for the use of AI-generated documents in a London court.
Texas Senate Advances Bitcoin Reserve Bill With Bipartisan Support
Texas bitcoin reserve bill now goes to the House of Representatives before reaching Governor Abbott’s desk.
The Power of the Purse: How the Fed Undermines Constitutional Intent
Abolishing the Federal Reserve dismantles the engine of inflation and debt monetization, realigning our financial system with the principles of sound money.
Trump Signs Executive Order Creating U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve
Trump’s executive order creates a strategic bitcoin reserve, as well as a separate “digital asset stockpile”.
From NASA to Bitcoin: Michael Mo and KULR’s Bet on the Future
Bitcoin News spoke with KULR’s co-founder and CEO, Michael Mo, about the company’s evolution and its Bitcoin play.
List: White House Crypto Summit Attendees
“Who’s Who” by one in the know: journalist Eleanor Terrett shares the White House Crypto Summit attendee list.
Bitwise Introduces Bitcoin & Gold ETP in Europe
The new Bitcoin & Gold ETP (BTCG) is backed by real bitcoin, held in cold storage, and physical gold stored in London vaults.
Bitcoin is Safer Than Your Bank
Bitcoin is decentralized, secure, and free from bank failures or restrictions. Take control of your money—no intermediaries, no limits, just financial freedom.
497 BTC Purchase: Metaplanet Now the top Asian Bitcoin Holder
Metaplanet’s stock surged over 19% following the news of the 497 BTC purchase.
Bitcoin Takeover: A Five-Day Bitcoin Revolution Takes Austin by Storm
Bitcoin Takeover aims to reclaim Austin’s tech roots during SXSW, bringing innovation, education, and community to the heart of the festival.
Un-Strategic: Crypto CEOs Say Hell No to XRP
Even those who profit from altcoins say XRP in US strategic reserve is bad for America.
Firefish: Igor Neumann Talks Non-Custodial Bitcoin Lending
Igor Neumann explains the importance of peer-to-peer bitcoin lending as a service, and how Firefish simplifies it.
Saylor Believes Bitcoin Will Hit $10M as US Considers BTC Reserve
Michael Saylor said he believes bitcoin’s market cap will eventually reach $200 trillion as institutions and governments rush to buy the scarce digital asset.
Sen. Lummis To Fox: ‘I Spend Dollars, Save Bitcoin’
Fox News host receives lesson in Gresham’s Law from Sen. Cynthia Lummis, who says ‘I spend dollars and save bitcoin’.
1,200 Bitcoin ATMs Go Dark in the US as Fraud Concerns Grow
Experts suspect the new Crypto ATM Fraud Prevention Act, introduced by Senator Dick Durbin has spooked bitcoin ATM operators.
A Book to Introduce Bitcoin & Its Values to Your Loved Ones
Unstable Innovation guides your loved ones through entrepreneurship and open innovation, helping them embrace Bitcoin through storytelling and curiosity.
Bitcoin Alive 2025: Australia’s Premier Bitcoin-Only Experience Returns
Bitcoin Alive returns for a 2025 edition, set to be held at The Roundhouse at The University of New South Wales on March 8.
Beaver Bitcoin: Aubrey Jesseau Simplifies Bitcoin for Canadians
Aubrey Jesseau, CEO and founder of Beaver Bitcoin, joined Bitcoin News to talk about the story of Canada’s favorite Bitcoin on- and off-ramp.
Trump to Host First Ever White House “Crypto Summit” on March 7
The summit will be led by Trump’s “Crypto Czar” David Sacks.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino Predicts Ultimate Bitcoin Domination
Ardoino said he believes USDT is just a bridge, connecting fiat to bitcoin.
Texas Advances Bitcoin Reserve Bill
Texas bitcoin reserve bill was approved by Senate Banking Committee with a 9-0 vote.
Medical and Monetary Freedom: The Semler Vision
Eric Semler, Chairman of Semler Scientific joined Bitcoin News to discuss the company’s Bitcoin strategy and how it intertwines with its medical and business goals.
Oklahoma Bitcoin Reserve Act Passes Out of House Committee
Oklahoma joins other states in advancing proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, awaiting a final vote on the House floor.
5th Bitcoin Educators Unconference with Bitcoin Park in Nashville
Mi Primer Bitcoin holds its 5th Bitcoin educators unconference, where everybody is a potential speaker.
Famous Gold Bug: ‘I Love the Sound’ of Bitcoin Crashing
Peter Schiff’s bombastic rhetoric highlights multiple ‘bad takes’ espoused by bitcoin critics personifying “Bitcoin Derangement Syndrome”.
Rezolve AI Unveils $1 Billion Bitcoin Treasury Plan
Rezolve AI aims to build an AI-powered payment system, enabling merchants to seamlessly transact in bitcoin and Tether.
Voltage Cloud: Electrifying Bitcoin’s Future with Lightning
Voltage is a Lightning payments platform enabling businesses to instantly settle globally with bitcoin and stablecoins.
South Dakota Bitcoin Reserve Bill Dies in Committee
South Dakota lawmakers effectively killed the bitcoin reserve bill by pushing it to the 41st legislative session.
Bitcoin ETFs Face $1 Billion Outflows Amid US-China Trade Tensions
Bitcoin ETFs had their worst month in February, with over $1.14 billion leaving the recently approved investment vehicles.
Viral Video Advises ‘Max Out Credit, Buy Bitcoin’
Angel investor encourages assuming massive debt to buy bitcoin; X user updates on 14 months of ‘maxing 8 cards’
Borja Seward and Roxom: Building the Future of Capital Markets on Bitcoin
On Roxom, users can trade a wide range of assets including stocks, ETFs and derivatives, all denominated and settled in bitcoin.
Saylor Wants US to Buy 20% of Entire Bitcoin Supply
At the CPAC, Saylor stated that there is room for only one nation state to be the frontrunner in bitcoin reserves.
Lazarus Group Pulled off Largest Digital Asset Heist in History
The recent Bybit hack was the largest theft of digital assets ever recorded.
Uncertainty Is Guaranteed: Bitcoin Preserves Wealth When Systems Fail
Bitcoin safeguards assets amid political unrest, offering a unique, unseizable, and portable investment compared to traditional options.
South-African Public Company Altvest Capital Invests in Bitcoin
Altvest Capital is the first African company to adopt a bitcoin treasury strategy, following the footsteps of Strategy in the US and Metaplanet in Japan.
Bitcoin News Exclusive Interview with Bitcoin FilmFest
Bitcoin FilmFest team joined Bitcoin News for a heart-to-heart discussion on the team’s initiatives and roadmap for the future.
Montana Moves Forward with Bitcoin Reserve Bill
Montana’s bitcoin reserve bill joins the bills from 3 other states, which have passed out of committee.
PlebLab Hosts Fifth Startup Day on March 13
Pleblab’s Startup Day brings Bitcoin builders, founders and developers together to help them connect.
Pro-Bitcoin Howard Lutnick Confirmed as US Commerce Secretary
The election of Howard Lutnick as the new Secretary of Commerce could have a huge impact on Washington’s Bitcoin policies.
Texas Takes Second Swing at Bitcoin, Other States Strike Out
Texas hears differing bitcoin proposals in both House and Senate, but similar bills are failing in other U.S. states.
Making Bitcoining Easy: Exclusive Interview with Coinbits’ Dave Birnbaum
Dave Birnbaum, VP of Product at Coinbits explains to Bitcoin News how they plan to make stacking sats easier for the average man with a set-up-and-forget approach.
