The International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a report on Tuesday about its ongoing loan agreement with El Salvador, claiming that the Central American country has not bought any new Bitcoin (BTC) since signing the agreement in December 2024. El Salvador’s Chivo Bitcoin wallet “does not adjust its Bitcoin reserves to reflect changes in clients’ Bitcoin…
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Key takeaways Google Gemini can break down complex crypto news, like new US legislation, by pulling clear summaries from trusted sources. By scanning reactions on X, Gemini reveals how investors feel about the news, helping traders gauge short-term momentum. Gemini highlights who benefits first, like stablecoin issuers and compliant exchanges, and who faces risk, particularly…
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Optimistic regulatory expectations became the focal point for cryptocurrency investors this week, following an event dubbed by the US government as “Crypto Week,” during which lawmakers sought to pass three key regulatory bills for the Web3 industry. Fueled by the optimistic outlook, Bitcoin (BTC) flipped Amazon’s $2.3 trillion market capitalization and soared to become the…
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Update (July 18 at 5:08 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include more information on Circle’s attendance at the signing ceremony, scheduled for 6:30 pm UTC. Update (July 18 at 5:33 pm UTC): This article has been updated to include a statement from Sergey Nazarov. Several high-profile figures in the crypto and blockchain…
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Metaplanet vs. Semler Scientific: Inside their Bitcoin treasury arms race Strategy kicked off the corporate Bitcoin boom, but in 2025, the real competition is Metaplanet vs. Semler Scientific. Both are publicly listed, both are buying Bitcoin (BTC) in size, and both are turning their balance sheets into battlegrounds. On July 7, 2025, Metaplanet, listed in…
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US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins showed openness to allowing cryptocurrencies in 401 (k) retirement plans for Americans, but highlighted the need for responsible disclosure. During a Bloomberg interview published Friday, Atkins did not rule out allowing cryptocurrencies into 401 (k) plans. Still, he emphasized that education on the risks associated with…
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The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is considering the creation of an innovation exemption within its regulatory framework to foster tokenization, SEC Chair Paul Atkins said during a press event on Friday, according to Bloomberg. In the Bloomberg report, Atkins said that the SEC staff was considering changes that would promote tokenization, including an…
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Crypto market watchers are concerned about a potential correction as whales are selling billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin, despite the US Senate passing three key pieces of legislation that provide more clarity for digital assets. A Satoshi-era whale awakened after 14 years of dormancy and moved $9.6 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC), which he…
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Crypto is now at the center of the UK’s debate on campaign finance reform, with some members of parliament calling for a ban on crypto donations. Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden of the UK Labour Party told fellow MPs on July 14 that cryptocurrency donations to political campaigns should be banned. McFadden, who is a…
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Update (July 18, 1:30 pm UTC): This article has been updated to correct the number of filed objections to the motion. The FTX creditor community is awaiting a ruling next week that could let the FTX bankruptcy estate freeze payouts to creditors in “restricted countries,” including China. On Tuesday, the US Bankruptcy Court in Delaware…
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