Economics
SEC Approves Options Trading on BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF
The SEC has approved options trading on BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust, marking a key milestone in Bitcoin's integration into traditional financial markets.
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Economics
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Economics
MicroStrategy Increases Bitcoin Holdings with $489 Million Purchase
MicroStrategy has purchased an additional $489 million in Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 252,220 BTC worth $16 billion, as the company continues to use Bitcoin as a hedge…
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Economics
Commerzbank and DZ Bank to Offer Bitcoin Trading Services
Commerzbank and DZ Bank, two of Germany's largest financial institutions, are launching Bitcoin and cryptocurrency trading services.
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Economics
BlackRock Releases Report Touting Bitcoin as a Unique Portfolio Diversifier
BlackRock’s new report highlights Bitcoin as a unique portfolio diversifier, emphasizing its decentralized nature and potential as a hedge against global financial and political in…
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Economics
MicroStrategy Announces $700 Million Offering to Boost Bitcoin Holdings
MicroStrategy announces a $700 million private offering to redeem senior secured notes and acquire additional Bitcoin.
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Economics
Elizabeth Warren Pressures Fed for 0.75% Rate Cut
Senator Elizabeth Warren and two other Democratic senators are urging the Federal Reserve to implement a 0.75% interest rate cut.
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Economics
MicroStrategy Acquires Additional $1.11 Billion in Bitcoin
MicroStrategy has purchased 18,300 Bitcoin for $1.11 billion, raising its total holdings to 244,800 BTC.
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Economics
U.S. Budget Deficit Hits $1.9 Trillion as Interest Payments Surpass $1 Trillion for First Time
The U.S. budget deficit has surged to $1.9 trillion in fiscal 2024, driven by rising interest costs and a $319 billion reversal from the student loan forgiveness plan.
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Economics
UK Parliament Introduces Bill to Recognize Bitcoin as Personal Property
The UK Parliament introduced a bill to legally recognize Bitcoin as personal property, offering stronger legal protections and resolving complex disputes involving digital holdings…
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Economics
Monochrome Bitcoin ETF Partners with Hoseki to Implement Daily Proof-of-Reserves
Monochrome Bitcoin ETF partners with Hoseki to become the first Australian Bitcoin ETF offering daily proof-of-reserves.
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Economics
SEC May Challenge FTX Bankruptcy Plan Over Stablecoin Distributions
The SEC may challenge the FTX bankruptcy estate's plan to repay creditors using stablecoins, potentially complicating the process and setting a precedent for the treatment of digit…
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Economics
Gryphon Expands with Ultra Low-Cost Bitcoin Mining Acquisition
Gryphon Digital Mining has acquired Bitcoin mining operations in Louisiana with ultra low-cost electricity at $0.01/kWh.
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Economics
Riot Platforms Nears 20% Stake in Bitfarms, Triggering Potential Poison Pill Defense
Riot Platforms escalates its takeover bid for Bitfarms by increasing its stake to 19.9%.
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The Demonization of the Productive Class
Can't be productive if the government takes all of your profits.
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Economics
Metaplanet Adds ¥500 Million Worth of Bitcoin to Its Treasury
Metaplanet, a Japanese publicly traded company, has invested an additional ¥500 million in Bitcoin, bringing its total holdings to 360.368 bitcoins.
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Economics
Bitwise Asset Management Acquires ETC Group, Expands European Market Presence
Bitwise Asset Management's acquisition of ETC Group, Europe's largest physical Bitcoin ETP issuer, marks a major expansion into the European market.
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Economics
Italy's Banca Sella to Offer Bitcoin Trading to Over 1.3 Million Customers
Banca Sella, Italy's second-oldest bank, is set to offer Bitcoin trading to over 1.3 million customers, marking a significant step in integrating Bitcoin into traditional banking.
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Economics
South Korea’s National Pension Fund Invests $34 Million in MicroStrategy Stock
South Korea’s National Pension Service (NPS) has invested $34 million in MicroStrategy, aligning with a growing trend among global institutions seeking indirect exposure to Bitcoin…
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Economics
SEC Approves First Leveraged MicroStrategy ETF
The SEC has approved MSTX, the first leveraged ETF targeting MicroStrategy, offering investors 175% long daily exposure to the company's Bitcoin-driven stock.
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