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President Donald Trump faced scrutiny after speaking at a private investment dinner for his $TRUMP memecoin while standing behind a lectern displaying the official presidential seal. Cointelegraph reports that the event took place Thursday at Trump National Golf Club in Virginia, where 220 investors who collectively spent $148 million attended
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State-owned enterprises (SOEs) represent a substantial portion of many national economies, offering essential services in banking, energy, telecommunications, and transportation. These public institutions can function as practical testbeds for Bitcoin and blockchain integration within governmental frameworks. By incorporating Bitcoin into payment systems or treasury operations, SOEs can develop operational expertise
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Michigan lawmakers introduced four cryptocurrency bills on May 21, 2025, according to Cointelegraph. The legislative package addresses pension fund investments, central bank digital currency restrictions, Bitcoin mining at abandoned wells, and related tax policies. State Pension Fund Bitcoin Investment House Bill 4510, introduced by Representative Bill Schuette, would permit Michigan&
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Swedish health technology company H100 Group AB saw its shares rise 37% on May 22 after purchasing 4.39 Bitcoin for 5 million Norwegian krone ($490,830). The Stockholm-based firm bought Bitcoin at an average price of $111,785 per coin. Bitcoin Magazine reports H100 is Sweden's first
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Government-backed cryptocurrency infrastructure fundamentally changes how businesses operate across borders. When nations establish formal partnerships with exchanges and payment processors, they create predictable conversion pathways between Bitcoin and local currencies. This infrastructure allows exporters to receive payments instantly from anywhere, while e-commerce platforms can accept global customers without traditional banking
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Crypto awareness in Singapore reached an all-time high of 94% in 2025, but actual ownership declined from 40% to 29%, according to Cointelegraph. Independent Reserve's fifth annual Singapore Crypto Market Survey, conducted in February with 1,500 participants, revealed this paradox between knowledge and participation. The survey showed
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The United Kingdom's Court of Appeal partially dismissed a lawsuit brought by Bitcoin SV investors against major cryptocurrency exchanges on May 21, 2025. Cointelegraph reports that the court rejected claims worth over £8.9 billion ($11.9 billion) from investors who held BSV during the 2019 delisting period.
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Nations adopting Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset generate substantial international media attention that translates into measurable economic benefits. El Salvador's 2021 Bitcoin adoption generated over $200 million in earned media value within the first quarter, while drawing record tourism numbers and positioning the country as a technology
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Swiss cryptocurrency financial service provider Bitcoin Suisse has received in-principle approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), marking its first expansion outside the European Union. According to Cointelegraph, the company secured this approval through its subsidiary BTCS (Middle East) Ltd, positioning the
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The Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act passed a crucial procedural vote in the United States Senate with a 66-32 margin on May 20, advancing legislation that creates the first comprehensive federal framework for stablecoin regulation. According to Cointelegraph, the bill now heads to a Senate
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Bitcoin transfers have proven effective in delivering financial aid to conflict zones where traditional banking infrastructure has collapsed. When war or political instability destroys financial systems, Bitcoin offers a reliable alternative for transmitting value across borders without intermediaries. This capability allows humanitarian organizations to send funds directly to affected populations
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A court decision in Australia could open the door to as much as $640 million in capital gains tax (CGT) refunds on Bitcoin transactions after a judge ruled that crypto should be treated as money rather than a taxable asset. According to Cointelegraph, the ruling emerged from a criminal case
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Nations that diversify their reserves beyond traditional fiat currencies can reduce their vulnerability to geopolitical pressure. Bitcoin offers governments a way to hold value in a system that exists outside any single nation's control. By incorporating Bitcoin into national reserves, countries can protect themselves from having financial access
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Panama City Mayor Mayer Mizrachi has indicated a potential move toward establishing a city-level Bitcoin reserve following discussions with key figures from El Salvador's Bitcoin policy team. On May 16, 2025, Mizrachi posted a cryptic message reading "Bitcoin Reserve" on his social media account after meeting
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Bitcoin's 24/7 operational capability provides governments with continuous access to liquid capital during emergencies, a feature traditional banking systems cannot match. While conventional financial markets shut down nights, weekends, and holidays, Bitcoin transactions continue uninterrupted across time zones and borders. This perpetual availability allows national treasuries to
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DDC Enterprise, also known as DayDayCook, a US consumer brand with Hong Kong roots and operations in mainland China, announced a Bitcoin reserve strategy in a shareholder letter on May 15. The company has acquired 100 BTC for approximately $10.4 million and plans to accumulate 5,000 BTC in