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Trump Media Will Raise $2.5 Billion to Build Bitcoin Treasury
Trump Media first denied the report by Financial Times, but later released an official press release, confirming the bold bitcoin plan.
Blockstream Unveils “Future of Finance Runs on Bitcoin” Vision
Launch of the new Blockstream app and spotlight on enterprise platform by CEO Dr. Adam Back reflect the company’s strategic vision across consumer, enterprise and institutional markets
Michael Saylor Says Proof-of-Reserves is a Bad Idea
Michael Saylor was asked about publishing Strategy’s proof of reserves in a side event in the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas.
Sati Unlocks Lightning for 1.5M Xverse Users
Following its WhatsApp deployment, Sati now powers the largest Lightning rollout to date on a Bitcoin-native wallet.
Bitcoin 2025 Conference Kicks off in Las Vegas Today
Bitcoin 2025 is the largest gathering of Bitcoin enthusiasts worldwide, and this year, influential figures from the U.S. government are taking part.
H100 Becomes First Swedish Company with a Bitcoin Reserve
Although small, H100’s bitcoin purchase caused its stock price to rise 40%.
DDC Enterprise Starts Bold Bitcoin Strategy with 21 BTC Purchase
DCC Enterprise is the first e-commerce company active in both the U.S. and China to build a bitcoin treasury.
Bitcoin is Redefining the Hurdle Rate in Modern Investing
Has Bitcoin officially become THE asset, where if you can’t beat it, you must join in?
Fake Ledger Live App Discovered Targeting MacOS Users
The discovered malware replaces the real ledger live app on MacOS silently and without any alerts.
Ledn Moves to Fully Custodied, Bitcoin-Only Loan Model
Ledn discontinues bitcoin yield generation and ETH support to double down on Bitcoin-collateralized lending.
How Adam O’Brien Built Bitcoin Well to Bypass Traditional Banking
Adam O’Brien founded Bitcoin Well in 2013, helping people escape what he calls a “captured fiat world” to a more freedom-focused financial life.
Sangha Renewables to Launch 20MW Solar Mining Farm in Texas
Sangha Renewables is aiming for a “behind-the-meter” setup for its project, using energy from a nearby solar power plant that has surplus energy.
Jippi Launches Pokémon GO-Style Bitcoin Game at Bitcoin 2025
Jippi partners with six leading Bitcoin Companies sponsoring custom in-game “Beasts” to captivate 30,000 attendees through gamified education and Bitcoin prizes.
Blackstone, World’s Largest Alternative Asset Manager, Invests in IBIT
A conservative alternative asset management giant’s investment in bitcoin ETFs shows bitcoin is becoming more accepted in tradfi.
JPMorgan Chase to Allow Clients to Buy Bitcoin, Says CEO Jamie Dimon
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has been a critic of Bitcoin for a long time, and the bank has been blocking users from buying digital assets.
Retired Artist Loses 17.5 BTC to Coinbase Impersonators
Suman was tricked into giving away his seed phrase, losing over $2 million in digital assets he had saved over the years.
Panama City Considers Creating a Bitcoin Reserve
Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi met with Max Keiser, the advisor to El Salvador’s President, and Stacy Herbert, Director of El Salvador’s Bitcoin Office.
Steak ‘n Shake Accepting Bitcoin: Effects on Retail and E-Commerce
Steak ‘n Shake now accepts your bitcoin as payment … Will this be an ongoing trend in retail?
Al Abraaj Becomes First Mideast Firm with Bitcoin Treasury
Al Abraaj Restaurants group says the decision to invest in bitcoin came after thorough due diligence, and a consultation with Michael Saylor.
Donald Trump’s Recent Visit To The Middle East & The Effects On Bitcoin
President Trump visits Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE, creating headlines across geopolitical and financial landscapes.
Coinbase Data Breach and $20M Ransom: What We Know So Far
Coinbase says it might cost between $180 million and $400 million to upgrade its security measures and reimburse lost funds.
Ukraine to Reportedly Launch First European Bitcoin Reserve
Ukrainian MP Yaroslav Zheleznyak has confirmed that a draft law allowing the creation of a bitcoin reserve will be submitted to the parliament soon.
Neutron Partners with Cobo to Power All of Asia with Lightning Network
Fight for regional dominance heats up as Neutron & Cobo Power Asia with Lightning Network.
Twenty One Capital Becomes 3rd-Largest Corporate Holder of Bitcoin
According to BitcoinTreasuries, Twenty One Capital started with 31,500 BTC, and has now added another 4,812 BTC to its coffers.
Trump-Backed American Bitcoin to Go Public Via Merger with Gryphon
American Bitcoin chose a reverse merger with Gryphon Digital instead of an IPO, a faster and simpler method of going public.
My First Bitcoin Receives $1M Grant from #StartSmall
My First Bitcoin has received a $1 million grant from Jack Dorsey’s initiative #StartSmall to advance independent Bitcoin education around the world.
Metaplanet Overtakes El Salvador in Bitcoin Holdings After $126M Purchase
After its latest bitcoin acquisition, Metaplanet’s holdings have risen to 6,796 BTC, surpassing El Salvador’s 6,174 BTC.
How Oliver Porter is Helping Gen Z Earn and Learn Bitcoin With Jippi
Oliver Porter discusses how he came to mix Bitcoin education with fun, and found the Jippi game to share Bitcoin wisdom with the Gen Z audience.
Former UFC Champion Conor McGregor Calls for an Irish Bitcoin Reserve
McGregor plans to run for Irish presidency as an independent candidate and is looking to introduce financial reforms, including a bitcoin reserve.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance to Speak at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas
JD Vance will attend the Bitcoin 2025 conference, alongside other influential political and financial figures like Senator Lummis, David Sacks, and Michael Saylor.
Oregon Passes Law Officially Recognizing Bitcoin as Collateral
The passage of SB 167 into law allows businesses and companies to legally use bitcoin just like traditional collateral for transactions.
How Ben Weiss Built CoinFlip into a Crypto Kiosk Empire
Coinflip co-founder Ben Weiss explains how the idea of Coinflip sparked, and the challenges they had to overcome along the way.
Trump Advisor David Bailey to Launch $300M Bitcoin Firm ‘Nakamoto’
CNBC and The Information were the first to announce this venture, citing an unnamed individual familiar with the matter.
Launch of Onramp Trade: Industry-Leading Bitcoin Financial Services Platform
Comprehensive ecosystem offers institutional-grade trading, custody, and wealth management solutions—all under one roof.
New Hampshire Approves and Signs Bitcoin Reserve Bill into Law
The model for New Hampshire’s bitcoin reserve bill (HB 302) was written by Satoshi Action Fund.
Arizona Governor Vetoes Bitcoin Bill
“Arizonans’ retirement funds are not the place for the state to try untested investments like virtual currency” Gov. Hobbs
Florida Bitcoin Reserve Bills “Indefinitely Postponed”
The Florida bitcoin reserve bills would have allowed the state’s chief financial officer to invest 10% certain public funds in bitcoin.
Bitcoin Dominance Hits 65%, Highest in 4 Years
Bitcoin dominance has surged to its highest in four years, following better regulatory clarity and favorable macroeconomic conditions.
Ledn’s Mauricio Di Bartolomeo & Adam Reeds: Revolutionizing Global Lending
Ledn’s co-founders Mauricio Di Bartolomeo and Adam Reeds explain how bitcoin mining sparked the idea of a global lending platform.
UK to Ban Bitcoin Purchases With Credit Cards
The FCA proposed a new rule that restricts the use of borrowed money to buy digital assets like bitcoin.
Roswell NM Launches World’s First Municipal Bitcoin Strategic Reserve
Over $5,000 in BTC donated to be held 10 years: Designated for disaster relief and seniors’ water bill stipends.
42/42 Plan: Strategy Doubles its Bitcoin Acquisition Program
Strategy is doubling down on its already aggressive bitcoin purchase plan, looking to raise another $42 billion to buy even more BTC.
El Salvador Continues Buying Bitcoin Despite IMF Deal
Both the government of El Salvador and officials from the IMF have confirmed that the country has been abiding by the IMF regulations, but is still able to build its bitcoin reserve.
Relai Private Introduces Bitcoin-Backed Loans
Relai partners with Sygnum Bank, a Swiss digital asset bank, to offer Bitcoin-backed loans to its HNWI clients.
Through these loans, users don’t need to sell their Bitcoin but can live off it or use it strategically for other investments.
Discussions Heat Up Among Bitcoin Devs Over OP_RETURN Proposal
Removal of OP_RETURN limits — a feature that allows short strings of data to be amended to bitcoin transactions — could result in a surge in spam.
Ledger Leak Victims Hit by Physical Mail Scam
A new wave of scams is targeting Ledger hardware wallet users, with physical letters being sent to victims.
Bitcoin Mining Now Uses Over 50% Green Energy: Cambridge Study
The study shows bitcoin miners are improving their environmental footprint by reducing the use of fossil fuels and managing hardware waste better.
Coinbase Launches Bitcoin Yield Fund for Institutions
The new Bitcoin Yield Fund promises a 4% to 8% annual return in bitcoin, utilizing a cash-and-carry arbitrage strategy.
Swiss National Bank Stays Firm Against Bitcoin Reserve Push
Despite growing interest in bitcoin in Switzerland and worldwide, the Swiss National Bank stands firm against it.
ARK Invest Raises 2030 Bitcoin Price Target to $2.4 Million
If this bitcoin price prediction becomes reality, bitcoin would become the world’s largest asset by market cap, surpassing gold.
Federal Reserve Eases Digital Asset Rules Opening Door for Banks
The Federal Reserve rescinding its digital asset rules enables banks to offer bitcoin services more freely.
Cantor Fitzgerald, Tether and SoftBank Launch $3B Bitcoin Venture
Strike CEO Jack Mallers is co-founding 21 Capital and will also be the CEO.
Bitcoin Surpasses Google, Becomes 5th Largest Asset
Bitcoin’s market cap rose to $1.87 trillion, briefly surpassing silver and Alphabet on Wednesday morning.
Hodl Hodl’s CEO, Anna, on Building a True P2P Exchange
Hodl Hodl’s CEO Anna, explains in an interview with Bitcoin News, how freedom, sovereignty and anonymity are her main goals.
Bitcoin ETFs See Biggest Inflows Since January
The recent tensions in the White House with Donald Trump criticizing Fed Chair Jerome Powell have prompted investors to flee from the U.S. dollar.
CitizenX Acquires Plan B Passport to Accelerate Sovereign Movement
As more individuals and families are getting second passports, citing risk of instability, the most trusted citizenship platform is acquiring Plan B Passport in a strategic move to create and advance new citizenship options tailored to those seeking a plan ₿.
Are All Bitcoin IOUs Shitcoins?
Bitcoin tokens offer easier access but come with tradeoffs—are they gateways to real Bitcoin or just shiny wrappers?
Bitcoin Eyes $90K as China’s M2 Money Supply Hits Record High
The rise in China’s M2 money supply could mean more money flowing into harder assets like gold and bitcoin.
Camp Nakamoto: Bitcoin, Nature, and Soul-Changing Connections
Angelo and Jeff explain to Bitcoin News how they met, and how their idea of Camp Nakamoto came to fruition.
$10T Giant Charles Schwab to Launch Spot Bitcoin Trading by 2026
Experts believe this move by Charles Schwab will have tremendous effects on the market, similar to the launch of bitcoin ETFs in 2024.
Spar Supermarket in Switzerland Now Accepts Bitcoin Via Lightning
If this experiment proves successful, it could be rolled out to the whole Spar network.
Arizona’s Bitcoin Reserve Bill Might Face Veto Near Approval
Governor Katie Hobbs said she would veto every bill until something was done to fund disability services in the state.
Bitcoin News Exclusive Interview with Braiins’ Jan Čapek
Jan Čapek, co-founder of Braiins, shares his vision for the future of bitcoin mining with Bitcoin News.
Crack Bitcoin Using Quantum Computers and Earn 1 BTC Prize
Project Eleven believes this would be an extremely hard task, and achieving even a few bits of a private key would be big news.
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.