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Polish Central Bank Chooses 'Lose a Lot' Strategy by Avoiding Bitcoin

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Polish Central Bank Chooses 'Lose a Lot' Strategy by Avoiding Bitcoin

In what could be described as the financial equivalent of refusing to leave the house because it might rain, the National Bank of Poland (NBP) has declared it will not consider holding Bitcoin reserves "under any circumstances." NBP President Adam Glapiński showcased his mastery of risk assessment with

By John Williams Feb 11, 2025
Japan Plans Major Crypto Regulation Reform and Bitcoin ETF Changes

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Japan Plans Major Crypto Regulation Reform and Bitcoin ETF Changes

Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is preparing major changes to cryptocurrency regulations that would classify digital assets as financial products similar to securities. The planned reforms aim to bring more transparency to the crypto market through expanded company disclosure requirements. The FSA has started closed meetings with industry

By John Williams Feb 11, 2025
Hong Kong Immigration Accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum as Asset Proof

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Hong Kong Immigration Accepts Bitcoin and Ethereum as Asset Proof

Hong Kong has started accepting Bitcoin as proof of assets for investment immigration applications. The Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency has approved two cases where applicants used digital assets to meet the HK$30 million ($3.8 million) residency requirement. The most recent approval came on February 7, 2025, when

By John Williams Feb 11, 2025
Czech Republic Removes Tax on Long Term Bitcoin Holdings

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Czech Republic Removes Tax on Long Term Bitcoin Holdings

Czech President Petr Pavel signed a comprehensive digital finance law on February 6, 2025, introducing significant changes to cryptocurrency regulations. The legislation removes capital gains tax on Bitcoin and other crypto assets held for more than three years, aligning the country with other crypto-friendly European nations like Germany, Switzerland, and

By John Williams Feb 9, 2025
Tornado Cash Developer Released Under Electronic Monitoring

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Tornado Cash Developer Released Under Electronic Monitoring

Alexey Pertsev, the developer of cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash, has been released from custody under electronic monitoring on February 7, 2025. Pertsev had been in pre-trial detention since 2022 following charges related to the cryptocurrency mixing service. The Dutch court's decision comes after Pertsev was sentenced to five

By John Williams Feb 8, 2025
Missouri Lawmaker Proposes State Bitcoin Reserve Fund

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Missouri Lawmaker Proposes State Bitcoin Reserve Fund

Missouri State Representative Ben Keathley has introduced House Bill 1217, which proposes the creation of a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Fund to diversify the state's investment portfolio. The bill, filed on February 6, would allow the state treasurer to receive, invest, and hold Bitcoin under specific conditions. Today I

By John Williams Feb 7, 2025
SEC Restructures Cryptocurrency Division Under New Leadership

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SEC Restructures Cryptocurrency Division Under New Leadership

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is making significant changes to its cryptocurrency regulation approach, including staff reductions and new oversight requirements. The special cryptocurrency enforcement unit, which currently employs more than 50 lawyers and staff members, will be downsized with some attorneys transferring to other departments. The changes come

By John Williams Feb 7, 2025
Bitcoin Worth $1.6 Billion Moves Off Exchanges in Major Withdrawal

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Bitcoin Worth $1.6 Billion Moves Off Exchanges in Major Withdrawal

Bitcoin exchanges saw a significant movement of funds on Wednesday as over 17,000 BTC, valued at $1.6 billion, left centralized platforms. The data, reported by Glassnode and shared by Bitwise's head of research Andre Dragosch, represents the largest single-day withdrawal since April 2024, with Bitcoin trading

By John Williams Feb 6, 2025
Norway Central Bank Fund Grows Bitcoin Exposure Through $500M MicroStrategy Investment

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Norway Central Bank Fund Grows Bitcoin Exposure Through $500M MicroStrategy Investment

Norway's central bank investment division, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), now holds MicroStrategy shares worth $500 million, showing growth in its Bitcoin-linked investments. The fund's indirect Bitcoin holdings grew from 2,446 BTC to 3,821 BTC in the second half of 2024. The investment comes

By John Williams Feb 4, 2025
Trump's Trade War Drive Bitcoin Down But Strengthen Its Long-term Position

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Trump's Trade War Drive Bitcoin Down But Strengthen Its Long-term Position

Trump has started another round of trade wars. The new tariff order has taken effect: 25% against Mexico and Canada, and 10% against China. The official justification? Fentanyl smuggling into the US. Canada and Mexico are rolling out retaliatory tariffs, while China plans to file a WTO complaint. The impact

By John Williams Feb 3, 2025
15 US States Move Forward with Plans for Bitcoin Reserves

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15 US States Move Forward with Plans for Bitcoin Reserves

Fifteen US states have begun taking steps toward establishing government-owned Bitcoin reserves, following President Donald Trump's recent executive order to explore creating a national cryptocurrency stockpile. The movement gained momentum after Trump's election victory and his continued support for making America "the crypto capital of

By John Williams Feb 1, 2025
Philcoin Launches PhilSocial: A Blockchain-Powered Social Impact Platform

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Philcoin Launches PhilSocial: A Blockchain-Powered Social Impact Platform

Philcoin has officially launched PhilSocial, a blockchain-based social platform that integrates social media engagement with philanthropy. Built on the Polygon blockchain, this hybrid app introduces a  "Get2Give" model, where users can contribute to charitable causes while engaging in everyday online interactions. To drive PhilSocial’s global presence and

By John Williams Jan 31, 2025
Fed Chair Powell Confirms US Banks Can Serve Crypto Clients as Bitcoin Rises

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Fed Chair Powell Confirms US Banks Can Serve Crypto Clients as Bitcoin Rises

Bitcoin reached a new milestone of $105,000 on Thursday following the Federal Reserve's latest policy meeting, where Chair Jerome Powell confirmed that US banks can provide services to cryptocurrency clients. The price surge came after a brief dip to $101,800 on Wednesday, putting the leading cryptocurrency

By John Williams Jan 31, 2025
Czech Central Bank Considers Converting 5 Percent of Reserves to Bitcoin

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Czech Central Bank Considers Converting 5 Percent of Reserves to Bitcoin

The head of the Czech National Bank (CNB) plans to propose investing billions of euros from the country's reserves into bitcoin, potentially becoming the first western central bank to hold cryptocurrency assets. Governor Aleš Michl will present this plan to the bank's board at an upcoming

By John Williams Jan 31, 2025
100 Reasons For Bitcoin National Reserves

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100 Reasons For Bitcoin National Reserves

Bitcoin is not a speculative asset. Bitcoin offers nations a practical tool to bypass international payment restrictions, reduce SWIFT dependence and accelerate the digital transformation of their economies from supply chains to cross-border trade. Since BTC PEERS team dedicated itself to Bitcoin advocacy, Bitcoin's price has surged more

By John Williams Jan 30, 2025
Tesla Reports 600 Million Dollar Gain From Bitcoin Holdings Under New Accounting Rules

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Tesla Reports 600 Million Dollar Gain From Bitcoin Holdings Under New Accounting Rules

Tesla has reported a significant increase in its bitcoin holdings value for the fourth quarter of 2025, with the figure rising from $184 million to $1.08 billion following new accounting standards implementation. The company's net income received a $600 million boost due to this change, as stated

By John Williams Jan 30, 2025
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