Jack Dorsey’s technology company Block joined the Standard & Poor’s 500 (S&P 500) index on Wednesday, marking the third public company with Bitcoin holdings to join the global benchmark. Block holds 8,584 Bitcoin (BTC) worth approximately $1 billion, according to BitcoinTreasuries.NET. That stash makes Block the 13th-largest corporate holder of BTC. The company’s shares on…
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US President Donald Trump released his plan to make the United States the “world capital” of artificial intelligence (AI) on Wednesday, outlining steps to ease data center regulations, revise federal content standards and prioritize government contracts for select AI developers. The report, published by the White House, presents a three-pillar plan, with initiatives to encourage…
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Why crypto ATMs were targeted by New Zealand regulators On July 17, 2025, New Zealand’s government made a defining move in its ongoing battle against financial crime: It announced a nationwide ban on cryptocurrency ATMs. The decision, spearheaded by Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee, is part of a sweeping reform of the country’s Anti-Money Laundering…
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Key points: Bitcoin dives more than 2% from its $120,000 daily high to swipe bid liquidity in an anticipated move. Market projections nonetheless see a deeper retracement coming. “Froth” is starting to appear across crypto as altcoin open interest hits new all-time highs. Bitcoin (BTC) dipped to take bid liquidity at Wednesday’s Wall Street open…
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Mara Holdings, one of the largest publicly traded crypto mining firms, said it intends to offer up to $1 billion worth of convertible senior notes, with a portion of the funds intended for Bitcoin purchases. According to a Wednesday announcement, $850 million of notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers due in 2032. The…
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Opinion by: Senator Tim Scott and Senator Cynthia Lummis The US Congress recently took a major step toward reclaiming the United States’ leadership in financial innovation. The bipartisan GENIUS Act passed — a landmark bill that establishes the first-ever federal framework for payment stablecoins. It’s a milestone for consumer protection, national security and American competitiveness…
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Key takeaways: Bitcoin (BTC) remains pinned below $120,000 after reaching a fresh all‑time high near $123,000 last week. As BTC price consolidates, numerous market analysts are convinced that the cycle is not over. Here are the reasons why analysts think that the Bitcoin bull market has not peaked yet. Bitcoin fundamentals remain strong Analytics firm…
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CoinShares, a major European cryptocurrency investment firm, has secured a license under the local regulatory framework, Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). CoinShares received the MiCA license through its French subsidiary, CoinShares Asset Management, the company announced on Wednesday. With the license, CoinShares became the “first continental European regulated asset management company” to be qualified under…
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Key points: Bitcoin short-term holders are showing classic profit-taking behavior, sending BTC to exchanges. Their presence among exchange inflows has reached a level associated with “local bottoms” on BTC/USD. A popular bid level on Binance now sits at $117,500. Bitcoin (BTC) may be putting in its next local bottom as retail investors offload profits, new…
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South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) advised local asset managers to avoid excessive exposure to crypto firms. According to a Wednesday report by The Korea Herald, the FSS verbally instructed local asset managers to limit exposure to crypto firms. The report cited Coinbase and Strategy stock as examples. The guidance was reportedly informal and advisory.…
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