Czech National Bank Chief Pushes for Bitcoin Research

As reported by Coinpaper Czech Central Bank Governor Aleš Michl has proposed creating a Bitcoin test portfolio and called for extensive research into the cryptocurrency's technology, showing a progressive stance among traditional banking institutions. The announcement came through his February 19 social media post, where he shared his

Trump Promises US Leadership in Cryptocurrency Markets

President Donald Trump declared he has ended what he characterized as the Biden administration's opposition to Bitcoin and cryptocurrency during his speech at the FII PRIORITY Summit in Miami Beach on Wednesday in a report from Cryptobriefing. Trump said his executive orders aim to keep the United States

Montana Advances Bill to Make Bitcoin Part of State Investment Portfolio

According to House Bill 429 documents from Montana's 69th Legislature, the state's House Business and Labor Committee has approved legislation that could make Bitcoin a part of the state's investment strategy, joining a broader movement of twenty U.S. states considering similar measures worth

Strategy Launches $2 Billion Zero Interest Note Offering for Bitcoin Plans

Strategy announced its plans to offer $2 billion in convertible senior notes due 2030 according to their press release. The company made this announcement on February 18, 2025, in Tysons Corner, Virginia. The zero-interest notes will be offered through a private placement to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of

Google Explores Ways to Bridge Traditional and Crypto Payment Systems

Google is working on plans to make Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies more accessible to everyday users, according to statements made by Kyle Song, Google's Web3 Specialist, at the Bitcoin Tech Carnival in Hong Kong on February 18 in a report from Bloomingbit. The tech giant aims to create

US Bitcoin Mining Industry Creates 31,000 Jobs Amid Growing State Adoption

The US Bitcoin mining industry has grown from a niche technology sector into a major economic force, generating more than $4.1 billion in gross product annually and supporting over 31,000 jobs nationwide, according to a new economic impact study released in January 2025. This growth comes as twenty

Wisconsin Joins Growing List of States Investing in Bitcoin with 321M ETF Purchase

According to a recent SEC filing, Wisconsin's state pension fund has substantially increased its position in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, joining a growing number of states exploring cryptocurrency investments. The State of Wisconsin Investment Board now holds 6,060,351 shares in the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)

Bitcoin Will Reach 120K by June 2025 and Stabilize Until Autumn

I predict Bitcoin will reach $120,000 by June 2025 and stabilize at this level until mid-autumn, after which it will continue to grow. Government interest in Bitcoin has become the main factor behind this prediction. Twenty U.S. states are reviewing legislation to add Bitcoin to their reserves, with

BlockDAG Launches Layer-1 Network with $200 Million in Presale Funding

According to information shared with us, BlockDAG has raised nearly $200 million in its presale period, entering the cryptocurrency market as Bitcoin trades around $100,000. The new blockchain network offers both mining capabilities and smart contract functionality. The platform's mining system does not require ASIC hardware, which

Abu Dhabi Wealth Fund Invests $437 Million in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF

Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Investment Company, has invested $436.9 million in BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to The Block article. The investment was revealed in a filing published on Friday, February 14, 2025. The purchase coincided with

Goldman Sachs Acquires 2 Billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

Goldman Sachs has invested approximately $2 billion in cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds according to SEC filing, with significant positions in both bitcoin and ethereum products. The investment bank's regulatory filings show it increased its ethereum ETF holdings by 2,000% in the fourth quarter, while building its bitcoin ETF

GameStop Studies Bitcoin Investment Possibilities

Video game retailer GameStop is planning to expand into cryptocurrency investments, with a specific focus on Bitcoin, according to three sources close to the matter according to CNBC. The company's stock jumped 20% in after-hours trading following the news. The potential investment strategy comes after GameStop CEO Ryan