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Bitcoin's derivatives market is experiencing strong buying interest as traders position themselves before White House Crypto Summit. Market participants are preparing for potential market-moving announcements that could affect cryptocurrency prices - based on Block's reporting. Gordon Grant, a cryptocurrency derivatives trader, observed a persistent increase in
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on March 6 establishing a US Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and a National Digital Asset Stockpile. The order acknowledged that "there is a strategic advantage to being among the first nations to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve" due to Bitcoin's
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Brazilian fintech company Méliuz has begun investing a portion of its cash reserves in Bitcoin following board approval of a new treasury strategy. According to a securities filing released Thursday, the company has purchased 45.72 Bitcoin for approximately $4.1 million at an average price of $90,926 per
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China announced new fiscal and monetary stimulus measures on Wednesday, aiming to increase consumption and counter the effects of growing trade tensions with the United States. The stimulus package comes as China targets a 5% GDP growth rate and sets a fiscal deficit target of 4% of GDP for the
100 Reasons For Bitcoin
Public procurement systems worldwide face persistent challenges with transparency, accountability, and efficiency. Nations adopting Bitcoin reserves could use blockchain-based smart contracts to transform government purchasing, creating self-executing agreements that release payments only after verified completion of project milestones. This approach would reduce corruption, prevent budget misallocation, and remove bureaucratic obstacles
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Emirates NBD, one of the largest banking groups in the Middle East and owned by the Dubai government, has started offering cryptocurrency trading services through its digital banking subsidiary Liv. The new service was introduced on March 5 on the Liv X app, according to a joint announcement made on
100 Reasons For Bitcoin
Bitcoin exhibits distinctly different behavior from traditional commodities in national reserve portfolios. Analysis of price movements over the past decade shows Bitcoin has maintained a correlation coefficient below 0.2 with oil, gold, silver, and agricultural commodities. This statistical independence allows Bitcoin to function as a counterbalance when commodity markets
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El Salvador President Nayib Bukele announced Tuesday that the country will continue purchasing bitcoin despite reaching a financing agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that was expected to limit such activities. "No, it's not stopping," Bukele stated on social media platform X. "If it
100 Reasons For Bitcoin
Bitcoin's round-the-clock trading availability provides nations with an exceptional advantage that traditional reserve assets cannot match. Unlike foreign exchange markets that operate within specific time windows and close on weekends and holidays, Bitcoin trades continuously, 365 days a year, without interruption. This constant market access enables governments to
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Ark Invest purchased 38,865 Coinbase shares worth $8 million for its Next Generation Internet exchange-traded fund (ARKW) on Monday. At the same time, the investment firm sold $8.2 million worth of its own spot Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) as the cryptocurrency market gave back gains from the weekend -
100 Reasons For Bitcoin
Bitcoin's open-source protocol design represents a foundational model for nations seeking to build robust digital infrastructure. Countries that add Bitcoin to their reserves gain direct experience with transparent, permissionless systems that operate on clear, publicly verifiable rules. This hands-on engagement with decentralized networks helps government officials understand how
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Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has expressed a preference for Bitcoin as the primary asset in President Donald Trump's proposed crypto strategic reserve. Following Trump's Sunday announcement, Armstrong suggested on social media platform X that "Just Bitcoin would probably be the best option — simplest, and clear
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President Donald Trump has instructed his Presidential Working Group on Crypto to proceed with establishing a Crypto Strategic Reserve that would include Solana (SOL), XRP, and Cardano (ADA), according to a Sunday morning post on Truth Social. The working group is led by executive director Bo Hines. "A U.
100 Reasons For Bitcoin
Nations that back their sovereign debt with Bitcoin reserves create a unique value proposition for global bond investors. The transparent, verifiable nature of blockchain-based collateral allows market participants to monitor national reserves in real-time, potentially reducing risk premiums on government securities. This mechanism could transform how investors evaluate sovereign credit
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In Kibera, Africa's largest informal settlement located 6.5 kilometers from Nairobi's city center, a Bitcoin-based economic system called Afribit has been developing over the past five years. Home to more than 500,000 residents, this community has embraced digital currency as a solution to financial
100 Reasons For Bitcoin
Government policies that support renewable energy-based Bitcoin mining operations can transform excess energy capacity into national economic value. Nations adding Bitcoin to their reserves have begun creating regulatory frameworks that reward mining operations powered by clean energy sources. This approach allows countries to monetize previously wasted energy while reducing the