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Cointelegraph reports that Canadian Bitcoin lending company Bitcoin Treasury Corporation resumed trading on the TSX Venture Exchange on June 30, 2025. The company raised 125 million Canadian dollars ($92 million) through a brokered offering and acquired 292.8 BTC worth approximately $31.5 million. The Toronto-based firm issued 426,650
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Cointelegraph reports that Hong Kong released its latest digital asset policy statement on Thursday, introducing the LEAP framework targeting legal clarity, ecosystem expansion, real-world applications and talent development. The government will implement a licensing regime for stablecoin issuers starting August 1, while simultaneously launching plans to regularize tokenized government bonds
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India's ruling party spokesperson called for a strategic Bitcoin reserve pilot program, positioning the nation to compete with emerging global digital asset frameworks. Cointelegraph reported that Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national spokesperson Pradeep Bhandari advocated for the reserve initiative in a recent India Today editorial. The proposal comes
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Cointelegraph reports that Anthony Pompliano's crypto venture ProCap BTC purchased 3,724 Bitcoin for $386 million on Tuesday. The purchase occurred just one day after the firm announced plans to go public through a SPAC merger with Columbus Circle Capital Corp. The Bitcoin was acquired at a time-weighted
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Norwegian deep-sea mining firm Green Minerals AS announced plans to create a Bitcoin treasury and raise $1.2 billion to purchase Bitcoin long-term. According to Cointelegraph, the company said Monday the plan forms part of a wider blockchain strategy designed to diversify investments from fiat currencies. Executive chair Ståle Rodahl
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Turkey is preparing to impose detailed regulations on crypto transactions to combat money laundering and financial crime, according to information obtained by the state-run Anadolu Agency. Under the proposed measures, crypto platforms will be required to collect detailed information on the origin and purpose of every transfer. Users will need
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Cointelegraph reports that Ledger launched an offline physical recovery tool for private key recovery. The Ledger Recovery Key helps users regain wallet access without cloud-based services or personal data collection. The tool supports Ledger Flex and Ledger Stax wallets through NFC connection. Unlike Ledger's previous cloud-based Ledger Recover
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The Norwegian government announced Friday it may impose a temporary ban on cryptocurrency mining operations starting this autumn. Cointelegraph reports officials aim to "free up power, network capacity and area for other purposes" through restrictions enforced under the Planning and Building Act. The Ministry of Local Government and
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Cointelegraph reports that Nakamoto Holdings, the Bitcoin holding company founded by David Bailey, secured $51.5 million through a private placement in public equity deal completed on Friday. Bailey, who serves as crypto adviser to US President Donald Trump, completed the capital raise in under 72 hours through merger partner
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Cointelegraph reports that South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) will launch a probe into transaction fees charged by domestic cryptocurrency exchanges. The investigation aims to reduce trading costs for users according to local media reports published June 19. The move represents part of newly elected president Lee Jae-myung&
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Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao called for cryptocurrency platforms to adopt "will functions" enabling users to distribute digital assets after death. According to Cointelegraph, CZ wrote on social media that every platform should implement inheritance features allowing deceased users' assets to transfer to designated accounts
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Cointelegraph reports that Thailand approved tax exemptions on income from cryptocurrency sales for five years. Thailand will waive capital gains tax on crypto transactions through licensed providers from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2029. Deputy Finance Minister Julapun Amornvivat announced the measure Tuesday to strengthen Thailand's position
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Japanese investment firm Metaplanet completed its 2025 goal of acquiring 10,000 Bitcoin on June 16, purchasing 1,112 BTC for approximately $117.2 million at an average price of $105,435 per coin. Cointelegraph reports the Tokyo-listed company now holds more Bitcoin than Coinbase Global's 9,267
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Global cryptocurrency investment products recorded $1.9 billion of inflows during the trading week ended Friday, according to CoinShares research released Monday. This performance extended a nine-week streak of inflows totaling $12.9 billion. The surge occurred as Bitcoin traded close to new highs and Ether briefly surged past $2,
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Vietnam's National Assembly approved the Law on Digital Technology Industry on June 14, establishing legal recognition for cryptocurrency assets and setting the foundation for comprehensive digital innovation. According to Cointelegraph, the legislation takes effect January 1, 2026, making Vietnam the first country to enact standalone law specifically for
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Bitcoin holders are leveraging crypto-backed loans to purchase real estate without selling their digital assets while avoiding capital gains taxes. According to Cointelegraph, this emerging trend gains momentum among early crypto adopters and high-net-worth individuals who are Bitcoin wealthy but often fail to meet traditional real estate financing criteria. Mauricio