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Paris-based cryptocurrency company The Blockchain Group plans to raise over $340 million for its Bitcoin treasury, according to Cointelegraph. The firm claims to be Europe's first Bitcoin treasury company and will raise 300 million euros ($342 million) to fund additional BTC purchases. The announcement came Monday through a
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Stablecoin issuer Tether plans to open-source its Bitcoin mining software by the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Cointelegraph. The company's Bitcoin Mining OS (MOS) will allow new miners to enter the market without relying on expensive third-party vendors. Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino announced the project on social
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Didi Taihuttu, patriarch of the Bitcoin Family, has completely redesigned his cryptocurrency security system following violent attacks on crypto holders worldwide. Cointelegraph reports that the family now hides portions of their private keys across four continents using encrypted storage methods. The security overhaul addresses rising crypto-related crimes that have affected
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Cointelegraph reports that Bitcoin has transformed from a cypherpunk experiment into a mainstream asset courted by politicians and institutions. The shift became apparent at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, where prominent political figures including US Vice President JD Vance, Eric Trump, and Donald Trump Jr. appeared alongside institutional
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The Bitcoin community is calling on Tesla CEO Elon Musk to stack Bitcoin as a strategic response to his ongoing public feud with US President Donald Trump. According to Cointelegraph, crypto trader and analyst Will Clemente suggested that "the best way for Elon to get back at Trump is
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European lawmakers are preparing to regulate decentralized finance protocols starting in mid-2026, even though regulators have yet to define "decentralization" under current law. Cointelegraph reports that DeFi protocols remain in regulatory limbo as the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) enters its final implementation phase. Vyara Savova, senior policy
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Strategy, the world's largest corporate Bitcoin holder, plans to raise nearly $1 billion through a stock offering to fund additional Bitcoin purchases. Cointelegraph reports that the company, led by executive chairman Michael Saylor, plans to issue 11,764,700 shares of 10.00% Series A Perpetual Stride Preferred
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The European Parliament will vote in July on a technology sovereignty proposal backed by pro-Bitcoin lawmaker Sarah Knafo, according to Cointelegraph. The Committee on Industry, Research and Energy adopted the non-binding report on June 3, 2025, calling for European policy development in digital ecosystems. The proposal addresses Europe's
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Romania's national postal service Poșta Română installed its first Bitcoin ATM at a branch location in Tulcea, partnering with Bitcoin Romania exchange. Cointelegraph reports the postal service plans to add four additional Bitcoin ATMs in Alexandria, Piatra Neamț, Botoșani, and Nădlac. The deployment represents part of a broader
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Hong Kong's securities regulator has confirmed plans to introduce digital asset derivatives trading for professional investors as part of a broader strategy to expand product offerings and strengthen the city's position in the global digital asset market. Christopher Hui Ching-yu, secretary for Financial Services and the
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Cointelegraph reports that Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, announced a comprehensive security overhaul on June 4, 2025. The Dubai-based exchange implemented the changes in response to February's $1.4 billion hack, which became the largest cryptocurrency theft in history when North Korean-linked
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Texas Republican Representative Brandon Gill faces scrutiny after filing late disclosures for up to $500,000 in Bitcoin purchases, potentially violating the Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act. Cointelegraph reports that Gill disclosed two Bitcoin trades valued between $100,001 and $250,000 each, made on January 29 and February
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MARA Holdings achieved record Bitcoin production in May 2025, mining 950 BTC and earning 282 blocks, representing a 35% month-over-month production increase. Cointelegraph reported that the publicly traded mining company posted a 38% increase in blocks earned compared to April, establishing new monthly highs despite escalating network difficulty. The company
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Cointelegraph reports that Strategy acquired 705 Bitcoin for $75.1 million between May 26 and 30, 2025. The purchase occurred at an average price of $106,495 per coin during a week when Bitcoin dropped from $110,000 to an intraweek low of $103,400. The acquisition brings Strategy'
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Cryptocurrency investment products recorded $286 million in net inflows during the week ending May 30, 2025, continuing a seven-week streak that brought total inflows to $10.9 billion, according to CoinShares. The weekly gains occurred despite Bitcoin dropping approximately 6% from $110,000 to an intraweek low of $103,400,
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Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor publicly requested an appearance on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast to discuss Bitcoin, generating excitement among cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Cointelegraph reported that Saylor responded to a fan account asking about potential guests by posting "Hey @joerogan, let's talk about Bitcoin" on May 31.