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Microsoft shareholders will vote in December on a proposal to invest in Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, though the company's board has recommended a "no" vote.
Tesla continues to hold $780 million in Bitcoin after moving nearly its entire stash to new wallets, sparking concerns but confirming no liquidation.
A new Minneapolis Fed report suggests that banning or taxing Bitcoin could help governments sustain long-term budget deficits.
Dutch bitcoin-only exchange BL3P will close operations on December 20, 2024, due to new regulations, with users encouraged to transition to its parent platform, Bitonic.
The SEC has approved NYSE options trading on Spot Bitcoin ETFs, expanding investment opportunities for both institutional and retail investors as Bitcoin’s price continues to rise.
Italy plans to raise the capital gains tax on Bitcoin, from 26% to 42% as part of its 2025 budget strategy.
Bitcoin is money because people spend it on goods and services.
MicroStrategy, under Michael Saylor's leadership, is aiming to become a "Bitcoin bank" with a trillion-dollar valuation, driven by its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy.
A Charles Schwab survey reveals that 45% of U.S. investors plan to invest in Bitcoin and crypto ETFs.
South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) is reviewing its ban on Bitcoin and crypto ETFs and institutional accounts.
The U.S. federal budget deficit surged to $1.834 trillion in fiscal 2024, driven by rising interest payments on the national debt and increased spending on Social Security and Medi…
Crypto.com has filed a lawsuit against the SEC after receiving a Wells Notice, challenging the regulator's "overreach" in its classification of cryptocurrencies like Solana and Car…
A U.S. judge has approved FTX’s bankruptcy plan, clearing the way for $16 billion in repayments to creditors following the crypto exchange’s collapse in 2022.
The National Bank of Bahrain has introduced the first Bitcoin investment fund in the Gulf Cooperation Council.
The UAE has exempted cryptocurrency transfers and conversions from VAT, marking a major step toward creating a more Bitcoin-friendly regulatory environment in the region.
Bitwise is merging three futures-based funds into the new Trendwise Bitcoin and Treasuries Rotation Strategy ETF, designed to reduce volatility by shifting between Bitcoin futures…
Robinhood expands its services in Europe by allowing customers to transfer Bitcoin and crypto, enhancing access to self-custody options.
The Congressional Budget Office warns that Social Security is on track to run out of funds in nine years, leaving the U.S. with tough choices like benefit cuts, tax hikes, or furth…
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