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87th Reason For National Bitcoin Reserve: A Dynamic Crypto Sector Retains Skilled Talent and Curbs Brain Drain

Countries that establish Bitcoin reserves create economic ecosystems that generate high-quality employment opportunities for technical professionals. Nations facing significant outflows of skilled IT workers can develop vibrant cryptocurrency sectors through regulatory clarity and national Bitcoin adoption. Data shows that regions with progressive cryptocurrency policies experience higher retention rates of software

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Metaplanet Issues $21 Million In Bonds To Fund Bitcoin Acquisition

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet announced a new $21.25 million bond issue to purchase additional Bitcoin for its growing treasury. According to Cointelegraph, the company will issue "0% Ordinary Bonds" with all funds allocated exclusively for Bitcoin acquisition. This latest funding round comes just days after Metaplanet revealed

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Germany Confiscates $38 Million In Crypto Assets From Exchange Tied To Record-Breaking Theft

German law enforcement agencies have seized 34 million euros ($38 million) in cryptocurrency from eXch, an exchange platform allegedly used to launder funds stolen in the record-breaking $1.4 billion Bybit hack. According to Cointelegraph, the seizure was announced on May 9 by Germany's Federal Criminal Police Office

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86th Reason For National Bitcoin Reserve: Utilizing BTC for Liquidity Protects Precious Metal Holdings

Countries maintaining national reserves face a strategic dilemma when fiscal emergencies arise: which assets to liquidate first. The historical approach has often required selling precious metals like gold, effectively reducing a nation's long-term wealth preservation capacity. Bitcoin presents an alternative liquidity layer that can shield gold and other

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Trump Advisor Bailey Secures $300 Million For New Bitcoin Investment Firm

David Bailey, CEO of BTC Inc. and a key advisor to President Donald Trump on cryptocurrency policy, has raised $300 million to launch a publicly traded Bitcoin investment company named Nakamoto, CNBC reported on May 7, 2025. The funding includes $200 million in equity and $100 million in convertible debt,

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US Banks Get Green Light To Trade Customers' Cryptocurrency Assets

Latest Regulatory Development The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) announced through interpretive letters on Wednesday that national banks can now buy and sell cryptocurrency assets on behalf of their customers. CoinDesk reports that the OCC clarified banks can also outsource crypto-related services to third parties, including custody

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85th Reason For National Bitcoin Reserve: Introducing Bitcoin ETFs Expands Local Capital Markets

Nations holding Bitcoin in reserve assets gain the option to develop exchange-traded funds (ETFs) or notes that track these holdings, expanding access to domestic capital markets. When countries list Bitcoin-backed investment vehicles on their exchanges, they create new entry points for institutional and retail investors who seek regulated exposure to

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Hive Digital Accelerates Bitcoin Mining Capacity With Paraguay Expansion

Hive Digital Technologies has completed the first phase of its 100-megawatt Bitcoin mining facility in Yguazú, Paraguay, marking a major expansion of its operations in Latin America. According to Crypto.news, the announcement caused Hive Digital's shares to rise 2% in pre-market trading on April 21. The newly

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Xapo Bank Launches Bitcoin-Backed Loans Up To $1 Million For Long-Term Holders

New Lending Service Targets Bitcoin Long-Term Investors Xapo Bank has introduced Bitcoin-backed loans of up to $1 million, allowing customers to access liquidity without selling their Bitcoin holdings according to an announcement made on March 18, 2025. CoinDesk The Gibraltar-based wealth manager, known for its Bitcoin custody and interest-bearing account

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84th Reason For National Bitcoin Reserve: Bitcoin Derivatives Offer Volatility Management Tools

Nations concerned about Bitcoin's price volatility now have access to sophisticated financial instruments for risk management. Bitcoin derivatives markets provide governments with hedging tools similar to those used for traditional reserve assets like gold and commodities. These instruments - futures, options, and swaps - allow countries to maintain

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Binance Founder Advises Kyrgyzstan To Adopt Bitcoin And BNB For National Crypto Reserve

Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has recommended Bitcoin and BNB as the foundation for Kyrgyzstan's planned National Crypto Reserve. On May 5, Zhao shared this advice on social media following his appointment to the country's National Crypto Committee by President Sadyr Japarov . The proposal

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FLORIDA WITHDRAWS STRATEGIC BITCOIN RESERVE BILLS AS STATE BITCOIN RACE CONTINUES

Florida has officially withdrawn two bills aimed at establishing a state-level strategic Bitcoin reserve, dealing a blow to cryptocurrency advocates in the state. According to CoinDesk, Florida's House Bill 487 and Senate Bill 550 have been "indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration" on May 3. The

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83rd Reason For National Bitcoin Reserve: Tokenizing Property Rights Simplifies Ownership and Transfers

Property rights tokenization on Bitcoin-based protocols offers nations a streamlined approach to managing real estate ownership and transfers. Countries that incorporate Bitcoin reserves gain direct access to blockchain infrastructure that enables property rights to be represented as digital tokens, reducing administrative overhead by up to 90% and cutting transaction settlement

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Global Bitcoin Policy Index (GBPI)

The Global Bitcoin Policy Index (GBPI) provides the first comprehensive assessment of national regulatory frameworks for Bitcoin across 35 countries worldwide. Our analysis reveals a stark policy divide: high-performing nations like Switzerland, Singapore, and El Salvador have developed balanced frameworks that address risks while enabling innovation, while restrictive or unclear

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OKX EXCHANGE CHALLENGES TRON FOUNDER OVER ALLEGED FREEZE NOTICE

OKX founder and CEO Star Xu publicly defended the cryptocurrency exchange against accusations from Tron founder Justin Sun regarding the handling of a law enforcement request. According to Cointelegraph, Sun claimed OKX failed to respond to a "freeze notice" sent to its official email from a "relevant

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Arizona Governor Vetoes Bitcoin Reserve Bill Amid Growing State-Level Crypto Initiatives

Governor Katie Hobbs of Arizona has vetoed a bill that would have allowed the state to invest in Bitcoin using seized funds, effectively ending the state's bid to become the first in the nation to adopt cryptocurrency in its official reserves. The legislation, Senate Bill 1025, proposed creating