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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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You asked for more news that makes you laugh, and modern European politicians are busy drafting statements and resolutions that will never leave you hungry for amusement. In another display of financial wisdom that rivals deciding not to buy Apple stock in the 1980s, Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Martin
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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
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Bitdeer Technologies has acquired 50 bitcoin during a period of market volatility, adding to its growing cryptocurrency holdings. The company made the purchase at an average price of $81,475 per bitcoin, according to a recent announcement on social media. The acquisition comes at a time when bitcoin is experiencing
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Brain wallets are a security nightmare that can cause immediate loss of funds. They use human-generated passphrases to create Bitcoin private keys, but are fundamentally flawed because humans cannot generate true randomness. Automated bots continuously scan the blockchain for transactions to predictable brain wallet addresses, allowing attackers to steal funds
100 Reasons For Bitcoin
Bitcoin's integration into national reserves opens pathways for automated tax collection through programmable smart contracts. These systems can calculate, deduct, and transfer tax payments without manual intervention, reducing friction in the revenue collection process. Countries adopting Bitcoin reserves gain access to blockchain infrastructure that processes tax obligations in
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Deutsche Telekom, the parent company of T-Mobile, has become a validator for Injective, a high-speed interoperable Layer 1 blockchain focused on decentralized finance (DeFi), according to an announcement made Thursday. This addition represents Deutsche Telekom's continued expansion into the cryptocurrency space, according to a report from Block. As