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Microstrategy Chairman Michael Saylor has agreed to deliver a three-minute presentation to Microsoft’s board of directors regarding the potential benefits of investing in bitcoin. During a recent X Spaces event hosted by Vaneck, Saylor revealed that he was approached by the National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), which has been promoting the proposal. Saylor … Read more
Russia’s governmental commission on electricity development approved cryptocurrency mining restrictions on Monday, set to take effect on Dec. 1 with subsequent enforcement covering Nov. 15 to March 15 annually through 2031. Deputy Energy Minister Yevgeny Grabchak confirmed the decision, which targets 13 regions, including Irkutsk, Buryatia, and Transbaikal, excluding Moscow. The extended enforcement periods were … Read more
Grayscale Investments has finalized reverse share splits for its Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC) and Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH), effective Nov. 19, 2024. These splits adjust share prices relative to their net asset values, with BTC shares increasing fivefold and ETH shares rising tenfold, while reducing the number of outstanding shares proportionally. Fractional shares … Read more
President Trump’s Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG) is reportedly in advanced talks to acquire Bakkt, a cryptocurrency trading venue owned by Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), in a potential all-share takeover, according to a report by the FT. With TMTG’s equity valuation at approximately $6 billion, the company is leveraging its market position to expand beyond … Read more
According to “people familiar with the matter” who spilled the beans to the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong reportedly met with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday. WSJ reporter Brian Schwartz claims the meeting would be the first since Election Day on Nov. 5 and the two will discuss “personnel appointments for … Read more
Goldman Sachs is planning to spin off its digital assets platform into an independent company, aiming to enable large financial firms to create, trade, and settle instruments via blockchain. Mathew McDermott, Goldman’s global head of digital assets, revealed that the initiative is in early stages, with a spin-out goal set within 12 to 18 months, … Read more
Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has announced the issuance of about $11.31 million (¥1.75 billion) in one-year bonds with a 0.36% interest rate, with the proceeds earmarked for additional purchases of bitcoin (BTC). This strategic move underscores Metaplanet’s commitment to expanding its cryptocurrency investments amid a growing interest in digital assets. … Read more
According to Enlace, a real estate tech company, the number of real estate transactions involving some form of cryptocurrency as payment has surged this year. The company found that this usage grew by 15% in 2024, driven by the benefits these payment methods offer over traditional purchases, including the rapid deployment of funds and savings … Read more
In a bold move that echoes recent calls from the U.S. to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, Sławomir Mentzen, a presidential candidate, has proposed that his country create its own Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. In a recent social media post, Mentzen outlined his vision for transforming Poland into a cryptocurrency haven, promising friendly regulations, low taxes, … Read more
Andrew Tate, former kickboxer and social media personality, has made the case for investing in bitcoin over other assets, such as gold and real estate. On social media, Tate expressed worries about the size of his BTC stash, stating he had concerns about a few hundred BTC might not be enough. He declared that he … Read more
