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El Salvador Amends Bitcoin Policies to Secure $1.4B IMF Deal

January 30, 2025 Paulo

El Salvador revises Bitcoin laws to meet IMF’s $1.4B loan terms, making BTC payments optional while keeping it legal tender and scaling back state crypto projects.

Czech Central Bank Eyes Holding Up to 5% of Reserves in Bitcoin

January 29, 2025 Paulo

Czech National Bank Governor Aleš Michl plans to propose allocating up to 5% of the bank’s reserves to Bitcoin, a first for a Western central bank.

Illustration of corporate executives analyzing Bitcoin’s role as a reserve asset against a backdrop of digital currency icons.

Corporate Bitcoin Holders Poised for Growth as Accounting Rules Evolve

January 14, 2025 Paulo

Corporate Bitcoin adoption is set to soar, driven by MicroStrategy’s bold roadmap, new accounting rules, and shifting regulatory winds in the U.S.

Rostin Behnam, chair of the CFTC, speaking at a public event

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam to Resign on Trump’s Inauguration Day

January 7, 2025 Paulo

CFTC Chair Rostin Behnam will step down on January 20, the day of Trump’s inauguration. His tenure advanced crypto oversight and industry policies.

Futuristic illustration showing Bitcoin challenging the traditional banking system and enabling tokenized assets

US Government Unlikely to Buy Bitcoin in 2025, Says Galaxy Digital Research Head

December 28, 2024 Paulo

Galaxy Digital’s Alex Thorn predicts the US government won’t buy Bitcoin in 2025, but policy discussions around Bitcoin reserves may gain traction.

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MicroStrategy Acquires 5,262 BTC for $561M, Total Holdings Reach 444,262 BTC

December 23, 2024 Paulo

MicroStrategy buys 5,262 BTC for $561M, raising its holdings to 444,262 BTC. Joining Nasdaq 100 highlights its growing influence in Bitcoin advocacy.

Frank Ahlgren III sentenced for Bitcoin tax fraud involving $3.7 million in underreported BTC gains.

Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Investor Sentenced to Two Years for Tax Fraud

December 14, 2024 Paulo

Satoshi-era Bitcoin investor Frank Ahlgren sentenced to two years for tax fraud, marking the first crypto tax case to result in prison time.

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Australia’s AMP Fund Invests $27M in Bitcoin: A Milestone for Superannuation Funds

December 13, 2024 Paulo

AMP invests $27M in Bitcoin, becoming Australia’s first superannuation fund to adopt crypto, signaling a bold step in institutional investment.

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Remixpoint Expands Crypto Holdings with $1.4 Million Bitcoin Purchase

December 10, 2024 Paulo

Remixpoint’s $1.4M Bitcoin purchase boosts its crypto portfolio to $34.3M, reflecting a $6.72M profit and reinforcing its strategic investment approach.

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El Salvador Plans Bitcoin Policy Changes to Secure $1.3B IMF Loan

December 9, 2024 Paulo

El Salvador may amend its Bitcoin Law to secure a $1.3B IMF loan. Changes could also unlock $2B from global lenders. Decision expected soon.