Indiana is making waves in the financial world with the introduction of House Bill 1322, a proposal that could allow state pension funds to invest in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The bill, currently under review, has fueled a significant discussion about the future of state-managed pension funds and the role of digital assets in securing retirement savings for public workers.

Fifteen years ago, in the early days of Bitcoin, 14 BTC would go for just $0.01. Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo highlighted this fascinating piece of history in a recent X post.

The coming of the Trump administration swiftly bore fruit for the cryptocurrency industry since, as it entered the white house, Gary Gensler exited the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), thus ending what many called ‘operation chokepoint 2.0' and the ‘war on crypto.'

Grayscale has introduced a new crypto-related investment product focused on the Bitcoin mining sector, according to a Jan. 30 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The new product is called the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF and is designed to track the performance of Bitcoin mining companies.

According to revised accounting standards, Tesla's digital assets now amount to $1.08 billion, indicating a mark-to-market gain from its bitcoin holdings. Unrealized Bitcoin Gains of $600 Million Added to Tesla's Earnings Tesla Inc. has reported a $600 million boost in its latest quarterly results, attributed to a recent change in accounting rules for digital assets.

His official watches are now available for purchase on his website. Buyers can pay with Bitcoin or the $TRUMP token via Solana Pay.

Czech National Bank is set to vote on a $7 billion Bitcoin reserve proposal, but Finance Minister Stanjura warns against BTC's volatility.

Discover the utility altcoin (DTX Exchange) that's gaining traction among Dogecoin traders, with potential gains of up to 27,000% as Ethereum's price tanks.

Czech Finance Minister Zbynek Stanjura has raised his concern about the central bank Governor's suggestion to explore the possibility of investing some of the country's foreign currency reserves in Bitcoin.

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Bitcoin recently surged back past the $105K mark, reflecting more investor confidence, possibly driven by President Donald Trump's recent executive order. In this post, we'll unpack the implications of the uptick and the best altcoins to put your money in as the crypto market recovers.

Elon Musk's Tesla has taken advantage of a new accounting rule that lets companies adjust the value of their digital asset holdings at market prices each quarter and reported a $600M paper gain in the fourth quarter of the year.

From South Africa to Kenya to Ghana, Africans are using Bitcoin to better their lives — and they aren't asking anyone's permission as they do so.

Another project looking to turn Bitcoin into a more fruitful base for DeFi has raised $20 million in funding toward that goal

Grayscale Investments has introduced the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (ticker: MNRS), a new exchange-traded fund that provides exposure to publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies.

El Salvador, the first country to recognize Bitcoin as legal tender, has made a significant policy adjustment, shifting away from mandatory Bitcoin acceptance in the private sector.

El Salvador's Congress passed a legislative amendment on Wednesday to alter the country's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) policy, making its acceptance voluntary rather than mandatory. What Happened: The move, introduced by President Nayib Bukele, was approved as part of efforts to meet conditions set by the International Monetary Fund in a $1.4 billion loan agreement, according to Reuters.

Through an informal on-chain voting process that commenced on January 21, the Ethereum community voted Danny Ryan as the next leader of the Ethereum Foundation. The vote, initiated by the “votedannyryancom” campaign, comes at a time when EF is facing criticism for its leadership and governance strategies.

Grayscale's new ETF, MNRS, tracks Bitcoin mining firms and infrastructure, offering investors exposure to the mining industry without direct BTC investment.

Ales Michl, governor of the Czech National Bank (CNB), has revealed plans to propose adding Bitcoin to the bank's reserves, signaling a potential shift in national asset diversification strategy.

Illinois has introduced House Bill 1844, which proposes the establishment of a Bitcoin reserve within the state treasury, aiming to hold BTC for a minimum of five years.

Metaplanet recently announced its plans to accumulate 10K Bitcoins by the end of 2025 and at least 21K by the end of next year.

This expands Robinhood's crypto offerings, giving users more ways to trade digital assets. This new feature from Robinhood lets users trade on price moves without owning BTC.

El Salvador's Legislative Assembly approved reforms to the nation's Bitcoin Law, altering key aspects of its applicability.

Ethereum sellers have struggled to push the asset below the crucial $3K support for months, while recent price action suggests a bullish rebound. However, ETH remains confined between the 100-day MA at $3.3K and the 200-day MA at $3K.

The bill allows the state treasurer to accept Bitcoin donations.

Grayscale has just launched its new Bitcoin Miners ETF, marked with the ticker MNRS, opening up a fresh way for investors to gain exposure to the growing Bitcoin mining industry.

Norway's indirect bitcoin exposure via its sovereign wealth fund has risen to 3,821 BTC, according to K33 analyst Vetle Lunde.

Grayscale's ETF could drive increased investment in Bitcoin mining, potentially boosting industry growth and influencing Bitcoin's market dynamics. The post Grayscale rolls out Bitcoin Miners ETF, taps into global Bitcoin mining ecosystem appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Cryptocurrency analyst and trader Ali Martinez has published fresh data revealing a potential threat to the current bull market. He revealed a critical Bitcoin price level that must not be crossed by bears.

El Salvador makes Bitcoin acceptance voluntary in order to comply with an IMF loan agreement. The government intends to continue acquiring Bitcoin despite policy changes.

The Salvadoran government has urgently passed a major amendment to its bitcoin legislation, abandoning the requirement for companies to accept BTC as a means of payment. This reform comes as part of a $1.4 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Is Texas setting the stage for a financial revolution with its Bitcoin Reserve plans?

Donald Trump has been accumulating Ethereum (ETH) over the past few weeks, causing people to wonder what his plan is with crypto. His World Liberty Financial just another $10 million worth of ETH amid the ongoing downtrend. On the other hand, IntelMarkets (INTL), a relatively new AI-based coin, has risen by over 810%.

In the most recent development, Grayscale has rolled out Bitcoin Miners ETF with a ticker MNRS to support Bitcoin Mining and related ecosystems. Grayscale already offers Spot Bitcoin ETF with Spot Ether ETF, and MNRS is now the latest entrant to ETF investments by the asset management firm.

As January ends and February looms on the horizon, the cryptocurrency market is buzzing with anticipation for what many analysts predict could be the start of an altseason in Q1 of 2025, following the Bitcoin halving year's historical trend. This period is often marked by significant price movements in altcoins, with several already showing promising

The global crypto market cap was up 2.6% to over $3.57 trillion on Thursday, with trading volume up 17% to over $130 billion. Upbeat mood continued to dominate as the Asian trading session saw Bitcoin (BTC) hold steady following a bounce to above $105k on Wednesday.

Illinois has taken a significant step towards integrating crypto into its financial framework with the introduction of House Bill 1844 (HB1844).

Bitcoin is "hanging in there" despite the Fed causing volatility in the equities market, according to Santiment.

Norway's sovereign wealth fund saw a 153% year-over-year increase in indirect bitcoin exposure in 2024, according to K33 Research.

Tesla has announced a $600 million paper gain from its Bitcoin holdings in the fourth quarter of 2024, attributed to new accounting regulations.

JPMorgan analysts have identified that Bitcoin exhibits its highest correlation with small-cap tech stocks, particularly those in the Russell 2000 tech sector.

The crypto market is buzzing with significant whale transactions, hinting at major price movements for Ethereum (ETH). With institutional capital flowing in through ETFs, Ethereum's outlook is becoming increasingly bullish.

Illinois has proposed a bill for a state-run Bitcoin reserve. The state has a goal to use the world's first crypto as a financial savings technology.

Bitcoin (BTC), the world's largest cryptocurrency, has once again defied market expectations by surging past the $105,000 mark. Despite the Federal Reserve maintaining its hawkish stance on interest rates, the digital asset continues to show resilience, demonstrating its ability to decouple from traditional markets.

Standard Chartered see bitcoin reaching $130,000 in the next two months as institutional inflows accelerate and market sentiment shifts.

Standard Chartered‘s Geoffrey Kendrick on Thursday predicted that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will reach a new all-time high in the coming days, forecasting a price range of $112,000 to $130,000 for February and March. Kendrick's bullish outlook follows a recent market correction and is supported by various factors, including improved market positioning, positive regulatory developments and potential central bank adoption.

Crypto analyst Michaël van de Poppe said that there is a high chance Bitcoin will hit a new all-time high in the coming weeks.