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According to Cointelegraph, Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor presented his Bitcoin thesis at the Bitcoin MENA conference in Abu Dhabi. Saylor described Bitcoin as a hard asset rather than money. He compared Bitcoin to crude oil that requires refinement into different financial products. Economist Saifedean Ammous attended the same conference
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According to Cointelegraph, Strategy executive chairman Michael Saylor presented his Bitcoin thesis at the Bitcoin MENA conference in Abu Dhabi. Saylor described Bitcoin as a hard asset rather than money. He compared Bitcoin to crude oil that requires refinement into different financial products. Economist Saifedean Ammous attended the same conference
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Morgan Stanley Capital International Index could exclude crypto treasury companies from major equity benchmarks. According to Cointelegraph, BitcoinForCorporations estimates potential outflows between $10 billion and $15 billion if MSCI proceeds. The proposal targets firms holding more than 50% of balance sheets in digital assets. The preliminary list includes 39 companies
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Morgan Stanley Capital International Index could exclude crypto treasury companies from major equity benchmarks. According to Cointelegraph, BitcoinForCorporations estimates potential outflows between $10 billion and $15 billion if MSCI proceeds. The proposal targets firms holding more than 50% of balance sheets in digital assets. The preliminary list includes 39 companies
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The Central African Republic's cryptocurrency ventures enabled foreign criminal organizations and deepened elite control rather than improving financial inclusion, according to a new report. The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime published research titled "Behind the blockchain: Cryptocurrency and criminal capture in the Central African Republic."
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The Central African Republic's cryptocurrency ventures enabled foreign criminal organizations and deepened elite control rather than improving financial inclusion, according to a new report. The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime published research titled "Behind the blockchain: Cryptocurrency and criminal capture in the Central African Republic."
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MetaMask announced native Bitcoin support on Monday, December 16, 2025. According to Cointelegraph, the Ethereum-focused wallet now allows users to buy, swap, send, and receive BTC directly. The integration arrives 10 months after MetaMask first announced plans in February 2025. Users can now transact Bitcoin without relying on wrapped versions
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MetaMask announced native Bitcoin support on Monday, December 16, 2025. According to Cointelegraph, the Ethereum-focused wallet now allows users to buy, swap, send, and receive BTC directly. The integration arrives 10 months after MetaMask first announced plans in February 2025. Users can now transact Bitcoin without relying on wrapped versions
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Bhutan signed a multi-year memorandum of understanding with Cumberland DRW to develop digital asset infrastructure in Gelephu Mindfulness City. According to Cointelegraph, the agreement was announced on December 15, 2025. Cumberland will support Bitcoin reserve management for the special administrative region. The market maker will establish operations in GMC and
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Bhutan signed a multi-year memorandum of understanding with Cumberland DRW to develop digital asset infrastructure in Gelephu Mindfulness City. According to Cointelegraph, the agreement was announced on December 15, 2025. Cumberland will support Bitcoin reserve management for the special administrative region. The market maker will establish operations in GMC and
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Itaú Asset Management advised investors to allocate between 1 and 3 percent of portfolios to Bitcoin for 2026. According to Cointelegraph, the investment arm of Brazil's largest private bank made the recommendation on December 13, 2025. Itaú Unibanco's asset management division published a research note explaining
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Itaú Asset Management advised investors to allocate between 1 and 3 percent of portfolios to Bitcoin for 2026. According to Cointelegraph, the investment arm of Brazil's largest private bank made the recommendation on December 13, 2025. Itaú Unibanco's asset management division published a research note explaining
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The United Arab Emirates has developed a two-tier digital asset strategy. Abu Dhabi anchors institutional Bitcoin infrastructure. Dubai builds consumer payment systems and Web3 applications. According to Cointelegraph, the approach reflects a planned division rather than policy confusion. Abu Dhabi positioned itself as a hub for Bitcoin custody, OTC liquidity
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The United Arab Emirates has developed a two-tier digital asset strategy. Abu Dhabi anchors institutional Bitcoin infrastructure. Dubai builds consumer payment systems and Web3 applications. According to Cointelegraph, the approach reflects a planned division rather than policy confusion. Abu Dhabi positioned itself as a hub for Bitcoin custody, OTC liquidity
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Japan's Financial Services Agency released a comprehensive report on Wednesday outlining plans to transfer cryptocurrency regulation from the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. Cointelegraph reports that the Financial System Council's Working Group concluded crypto assets now function primarily as investment targets
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Japan's Financial Services Agency released a comprehensive report on Wednesday outlining plans to transfer cryptocurrency regulation from the Payment Services Act to the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. Cointelegraph reports that the Financial System Council's Working Group concluded crypto assets now function primarily as investment targets