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Modular blockchain Hemi Labs has officially launched its mainnet with $440 million in total value locked (TVL). The project aims to merge Bitcoin and Ethereum into "a single supernetwork," according to the company's announcement, according to Coindesk reporting. Founded by early Bitcoin developer Jeff Garzik, Hemi
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The Turkish Capital Markets Board (CMB) published two regulatory documents on March 13 outlining new rules for crypto asset service providers (CASPs). These regulations affect crypto exchanges, custodians, and wallet service providers operating in the country, according to Cointelegraph reporting. The CMB now has full regulatory control over crypto asset
100 Reasons For Bitcoin
Nations holding Bitcoin as part of their sovereign reserves could generate additional revenue through decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols. By allocating a portion of idle Bitcoin reserves to lending or staking activities on DeFi platforms, governments can earn yield while maintaining custody of their assets through non-custodial smart contracts. This approach
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Senator Tommy Tuberville has joined several lawmakers to introduce the "Boosting Innovation, Technology, and Competitiveness through Optimized Investment Nationwide Act," or BITCOIN Act, in the US Senate. The legislation aims to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as an additional store of value for America's balance sheet,
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Gemini crypto exchange is growing its trading capabilities for institutional clients in Europe by adding US dollar payment support. The exchange, founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss, has partnered with Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick to enable US dollar payment rails for institutional customers in the United Kingdom and Switzerland - based
100 Reasons For Bitcoin
Countries that add Bitcoin to their national reserves create an environment that attracts digital nomads and remote workers from around the world. Nations with Bitcoin reserves tend to develop clear regulatory frameworks, widespread merchant acceptance, and robust digital payment infrastructure. These practical benefits transform such countries into prime destinations for
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Wyoming Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis has reintroduced legislation to create a strategic bitcoin reserve, following President Donald Trump's recent executive order on the matter. The bill, known as the "Boosting Innovation, Technology, and Competitiveness through Optimized Investment Nationwide Act" or BITCOIN Act, was previously proposed in
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StarkWare, the $8 billion company behind Ethereum Layer 2 solution Starknet, announced the creation of a "Strategic Bitcoin Reserve." The company is now holding a growing portion of its treasury in Bitcoin, joining other crypto firms that maintain Bitcoin reserves - based on Block's reporting.. StarkWare
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Spanish banking giant Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) has received approval from Spain's financial regulator to offer Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) trading to its clients, according to Reuters. This development comes as the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation fully takes effect across member
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Strategy, the world's largest public corporate Bitcoin holder, announced plans to raise up to $21 billion in fresh capital to purchase more Bitcoin. The company made this announcement on March 10 through a new sales agreement called the "ATM Program." Under this program, Strategy will issue
100 Reasons For Bitcoin
When nations add Bitcoin to their reserves, they trigger a wave of public interest in technology and cryptography that extends far beyond financial markets. Countries like El Salvador have witnessed substantial growth in technical education following their Bitcoin adoption, with coding bootcamps, cryptography courses, and blockchain development programs expanding by
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Recent data reveals China possesses nearly double the Bitcoin reserves of the United States, creating a surprising imbalance in national cryptocurrency holdings. According to figures from Jan3, China holds approximately 194,000 BTC while the United States maintains just 112,189 BTC worth about $10 billion as reported by Coinrepublic.
100 Reasons For Bitcoin
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) face substantial barriers when entering global markets, with cross-border payment fees consuming between 3-7% of transaction values. National Bitcoin reserves could enable central banks to provide settlement infrastructure that reduces these costs to less than 1%, allowing SMEs to compete internationally without the financial burden
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Core, the Bitcoin staking platform behind liquid-staking token lstBTC, has formed a partnership with Singapore-based custodian Cobo. This collaboration aims to grow Core's institutional presence in the Asia-Pacific region - based on Coindesk reporting.. The arrangement will let Cobo's institutional clients earn yield on their Bitcoin
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A new Bitpanda survey shared with Cointelegraph reveals that women are increasingly entering the cryptocurrency market with a focus on long-term wealth creation. According to the findings, 50% of female crypto investors prioritize long-term financial growth, with 49% holding digital assets for up to five years. The survey of 1,
100 Reasons For Bitcoin
When nations add Bitcoin to their sovereign reserves, large institutional investors take notice. Data shows that pension funds, venture capital firms, and technology companies increase their cryptocurrency allocations following government Bitcoin purchases. El Salvador's 2021 Bitcoin treasury adoption prompted a 27% increase in institutional cryptocurrency investment within the