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The Blockchain Group has acquired 580 Bitcoin (BTC) in its largest cryptocurrency purchase to date. This purchase represents the France-based tech consulting company's third Bitcoin acquisition since it began its accumulation strategy in November 2024. The latest purchase is considerably larger than the company's previous acquisitions
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BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has introduced its first bitcoin exchange-traded product in Europe. The new offering, called "iShares Bitcoin ETP," is now available on exchanges in Paris, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt, according to the company's product page. The Switzerland-domiciled product represents BlackRock'
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Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) reports that Democratic politicians are increasingly supporting Bitcoin, with party members who favor the cryptocurrency growing from about 10 to nearly 80 in recent years. Khanna made these remarks at the Bitcoin Policy Institute's Bitcoin for America summit on March 11, 2025, according to
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GameStop has announced plans to invest corporate cash in Bitcoin following unanimous board approval. The video game retailer revealed this strategy on March 25, 2025, causing its stock to jump more than 6% in extended trading. The company plans to use a portion of its cash reserves or future debt
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Cryptocurrency exchange BYDFi has announced the launch of MoonX, a Web3 trading platform focused on memecoins. According to Decrypt publication, the platform connects to Solana, BNB Chain, and other major blockchains, with reported access to more than 500,000 memecoin trading pairs. MoonX combines aspects of centralized and decentralized exchange
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Tabit Insurance, a Barbados-regulated insurance company, has raised $40 million in bitcoin reserves to back traditional insurance and reinsurance business. The firm was established by former executives from the now-closed cryptocurrency exchange Bittrex and received its class 2 insurance license from the Barbados Financial Services Commission. The company launched in
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MicroStrategy has acquired 6,911 Bitcoin (BTC) for $584 million between March 17 and March 23, according to a March 24 filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The company purchased the cryptocurrency at an average price of $84,529 per coin. With this latest acquisition, MicroStrategy now
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A new study by Rangga Handika from Tokyo International University examines how Bitcoin and oil affect major stock markets differently. Analyzing data from 2016-2024, the research found Bitcoin typically triggers positive contagion (markets move in the same direction), while oil creates negative contagion (markets move in opposite directions). The study
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Japan's Metaplanet announced today that Eric Trump, the second son of U.S. President Donald Trump, has joined its Strategic Board of Advisors. CEO Simon Gerovich shared the news on X, stating that Trump will help advance the company's mission to expand its bitcoin treasury. Metaplanet
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President Trump has revitalized cryptocurrency markets by announcing plans to add five cryptocurrencies to U.S. strategic reserves: Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano. This decision potentially creates a pathway for cryptocurrencies to compete with the U.S. dollar as a global reserve currency. Bitcoin emerged following the 2008 financial
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According to a March 21 Bloomberg report, Coinbase is in advanced discussions to purchase Deribit, the world's largest cryptocurrency options trading platform. This potential acquisition comes amid growing popularity of crypto derivatives trading. Deribit, which dominates Bitcoin and Ethereum options trading, would add to Coinbase's existing
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Venture capital firm Haun Ventures is looking to raise $1 billion for two new crypto-related investment funds within the next three months, according to Fortune Crypto's March 21 report. The firm plans to allocate the money evenly, with $500 million for early-stage crypto investments and $500 million for
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Atai Life Sciences, a NASDAQ-listed biopharmaceutical company, has announced plans to purchase $5 million worth of Bitcoin. The company, which develops mental health treatments using psychedelics such as DMT and MDMA, joins several other public medical companies that have recently invested in cryptocurrency. Christian Angermayer, founder and chair of Atai,
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According to a press release published on our website, Lagrange and Matter Labs have reached an agreement that will direct up to 75% of Matter Labs' outsourced proof demand to the Lagrange Prover Network over the next two years. The deal was announced on March 20th, 2025, and changes
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The North Dakota Senate has passed a bill regulating cryptocurrency ATMs with a 45-to-1 vote on March 18. House Bill 1447 includes a $2,000 daily transaction limit per user, a provision that had been modified during earlier legislative discussions. The bill aims to protect residents from scams by establishing
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Xapo Bank, a cryptocurrency-friendly bank based in Gibraltar, has launched Bitcoin-backed US dollar loans on March 18. This new lending product allows pre-approved customers to access loans of up to $1 million while keeping their Bitcoin holdings. The service targets long-term Bitcoin holders who want to unlock cash value from