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The US Bitcoin mining industry has grown from a niche technology sector into a major economic force, generating more than $4.1 billion in gross product annually and supporting over 31,000 jobs nationwide, according to a new economic impact study released in January 2025. This growth comes as twenty
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According to a recent SEC filing, Wisconsin's state pension fund has substantially increased its position in BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, joining a growing number of states exploring cryptocurrency investments. The State of Wisconsin Investment Board now holds 6,060,351 shares in the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)
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I predict Bitcoin will reach $120,000 by June 2025 and stabilize at this level until mid-autumn, after which it will continue to grow. Government interest in Bitcoin has become the main factor behind this prediction. Twenty U.S. states are reviewing legislation to add Bitcoin to their reserves, with
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According to information shared with us, BlockDAG has raised nearly $200 million in its presale period, entering the cryptocurrency market as Bitcoin trades around $100,000. The new blockchain network offers both mining capabilities and smart contract functionality. The platform's mining system does not require ASIC hardware, which
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Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala Investment Company, has invested $436.9 million in BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to The Block article. The investment was revealed in a filing published on Friday, February 14, 2025. The purchase coincided with
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Goldman Sachs has invested approximately $2 billion in cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds according to SEC filing, with significant positions in both bitcoin and ethereum products. The investment bank's regulatory filings show it increased its ethereum ETF holdings by 2,000% in the fourth quarter, while building its bitcoin ETF
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Video game retailer GameStop is planning to expand into cryptocurrency investments, with a specific focus on Bitcoin, according to three sources close to the matter according to CNBC. The company's stock jumped 20% in after-hours trading following the news. The potential investment strategy comes after GameStop CEO Ryan
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Russian investment company Finam has announced a new structured bond product linked to BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, aimed at qualified investors. The bond will have a six-month term and will be denominated in rubles, with returns calculated in US dollar equivalents based on the Central Bank's exchange
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Twenty state legislatures across the United States are reviewing bills that would establish bitcoin and digital asset reserves, with potential investments reaching $23 billion, according to research from asset management firm Vaneck. Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at Vaneck, released findings on February 12 showing that if passed,
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According to a press release, Peanut, a payment network startup, has secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding to develop its digital dollar transfer platform. The company aims to create a system for sending stablecoins across borders without requiring users to have technical knowledge of digital currencies. The platform currently
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KULR Technology Group has expanded its bitcoin holdings with an additional $8 million purchase, bringing its total bitcoin investment to $50 million. The company acquired the new bitcoins at an average price of $101,695 per bitcoin, including fees. KULR now holds 510 BTC in its treasury. The latest purchase
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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