Video game retailer GameStop Corporation (GME) has finished a convertible debt offering that raised $1.5 billion, with some proceeds earmarked for buying Bitcoin.The offering was initially set to raise at least $1.3 billion, but purchasers opted for an additional $200 million aggregate principal amount of notes, GameStop said in an April 1 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. "The company expects to use the net proceeds from the offering for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin in a manner consistent with the Company's Investment Policy," GameStop added.

April 2, 2025 05:08:23 UTC What is Liberation Day 2025 ? Starting April 2, US President Donald Trump will introduce new tariffs, calling it “Liberation Day” for America. These tariffs are aimed at countries that charge high duties on American products or have strict trade rules that the US sees as unfair.

Crypto firms Circle and Trump-backed American Bitcoin Corp. are both preparing to enter public markets, signaling a growing push by major digital asset companies.

The long and tense legal fight between Ripple Labs and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is finally over. Last week, the SEC officially dropped its appeal, and Ripple has agreed to pay a $50 million fine while also dropping its own cross-appeal.

After experiencing a bearish trend earlier in the week, Bitcoin (BTC) seems to have regained upward momentum. The asset started the day with a 2.1% rise.

Dogecoin is showing early signs of life after a weeklong downtrend, as new technical signals on the 4-hour Heikin Ashi chart suggest the meme coin may be pivoting toward recovery.

The Japanese firm purchased another 160 BTC for $13.3 million on Wednesday — just a day after snapping up 696 BTC.

BlackRock has received approval from the UK's top financial markets regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, to operate as a crypto asset firm. According to an Apr.

XRP price started a fresh decline from the $2.20 zone. The price is now consolidating and might face hurdles near the $2.120 level.

Metaplanet announced Wednesday that it has added 160 Bitcoin to its corporate treasury for about $13.2 million, raising its total holdings to 4,206 BTC as part of its ongoing accumulation strategy. The post Metaplanet Adds Another 160 BTC to Treasury, Pushing Holdings to 4,206 BTC appeared first on Cryptonews.

Grayscale has recently filed an updated S3 registration statement for its Digital Large Cap Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This fund is designed to offer diversified exposure to a broad range of cryptocurrencies, including major altcoins like Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and XRP.

The XRP price fell as low as $2.0238 on Monday, potentially forming a local bottom. Since then, the XRP price is up almost 6%, however, the possibility of a deeper retracement remains.

Tether, the developer of USDT, has added 8,888 Bitcoins to its holdings valued at around $735 million at the time of the transaction. This latest market move by the popular stablecoin issuer was reported by Arkham.

The Bitcoin Policy Institute predicts that bitcoin bonds, treasury instruments that invest part of their income in bitcoin purchases, would help the U.S. save over $354 billion in the next ten years without considering the possible upside of BTC's price. Bitcoin Policy Institute Presents Bitcoin Bonds Proposal to Pay the U.S.

Ethereum price started a recovery wave above the $1,850 level. ETH is now consolidating and facing key hurdles near the $1,920 level.

Bitcoin broke out from a bullish inverted head-and-shoulders pattern and is poised to hit the $88,500 level.

Bitcoin price started a recovery wave above the $83,500 zone. BTC is now consolidating and might struggle to settle above the $85,500 zone.

Metaplanet Inc. added 696 BTC in Q1 2025, using options to lower acquisition costs. The firm's total Bitcoin holdings reached 4,046 BTC. Japan's Metaplanet Grows Bitcoin War Chest to 4,046 BTC Japan's publicly listed bitcoin treasury company, Metaplanet Inc.

Ripple's $50M settlement offer and ETF prospects lift XRP hopes, but SEC silence and macro risks weigh on near-term price outlook.

Leading cryptocurrencies spiked Tuesday ahead of President Donald Trump's tariff rollout on the symbolic "Liberation Day." Cryptocurrency Gains +/- Price (Recorded at 8:45 p.m.

According to a recent CryptoQuant Quicktake post, short-term Bitcoin (BTC) holders are choosing to retain their digital assets despite incurring unrealized losses. CryptoQuant contributor Onchained explained that short-term BTC holders have recorded significantly lower realized losses compared to their unrealized losses.

The on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has explained how the investors who bought at the Bitcoin top are showing conviction, not capitulation. 3 To 6 Months Old Bitcoin Buyers Have Been Holding Strong Recently In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode has discussed a couple of Bitcoin investor cohorts.

Federal Judge Beryl Howell has allowed the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to keep hold of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) headquarters building, worth an estimated $500 million, according to a ruling issued on Tuesday. This decision follows several days of controversy over the building's status.

Across Binance and OKX, the top three most popular perpetual futures pairs have shown a decent price uptick (+2% to 2.5% over the last 24 hours) alongside a big jump in trading volume.

A powerful new federal bill offers full tax expensing to crypto miners capturing flared gas, turning wasted energy into bitcoin-fueled grid dominance. FLARE Act Sets the Stage for US Energy Reform and Bitcoin Mining Expansion U.S.

As the Trump Administration sets out tariff policy on “Liberation Day” Wednesday, many are pessimistic about the economy in general and crypto prices in particular. But there are strong reasons not to be, say analysts.

2025 has already been a chaotic year for both Bitcoin (BTC 3.10%) and Solana (SOL 1.30%), with the former losing 6% of its value and the latter losing 28% even as both are exposed to major catalysts in the form of an emerging apparently pro-crypto regulatory regime in the U.S.

The venture plans to scale fast, mine Bitcoin cheaply, and expand the family's crypto footprint ahead of a potential public offering.

Recent XRP price action has sparked a new prediction from a crypto analyst, as a potential Head and Shoulders pattern emerges on the chart. The analyst warns that this technical formation could trigger a significant price correction for XRP, describing this downturn as the worst-case scenario.

The crypto market is on high alert as the possibility of further upward momentum in the Bitcoin price threatens to trigger a massive wave of liquidations. New data suggests that $9.41 billion worth of short positions could be wiped out if Bitcoin reaches the $90,000 price high.

Grayscale has filed with the SEC to list its digital large cap fund as an ETF on NYSE Arca, offering exposure to bitcoin, ethereum, XRP, solana, and cardano. Grayscale's Digital Large Cap Fund Targets NYSE Arca Listing for Broader Crypto Exposure Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments filed a Form S-3 registration statement with the U.S.

Bitcoin (BTC) price is surprisingly trading in the green as the broader financial landscape gears up for the implementation of President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs. Despite the current rally, it remains unknown how the BTC price will react to the tariffs in the long term.

In an industry built on bold ideas, broken norms, and a constant stream of innovation, April Fools' Day is more than a time for pranks; it's a mirror. This year's jokes played with history, poked fun at present tensions, and offered a surprising amount of insight, all under the banner of humor.

As the price of Bitcoin takes a hit, the market cap of top public miners is shrinking even further, JP Morgan said in a new report.

U.S. spot SOL ETF futures performance was 80x less compared to similar BTC products during their debut period.

XRP price surged to $2.20 amid growing optimism over the upcoming stablecoin bill review. A breakout from a falling wedge signals bullish momentum Ripple (XRP) Stabilises at $2 as US Congress Reviews Stablecoin Bill on April 2 The cryptocurrency market witnessed a significant recovery this week, with Ripple's XRP rebounding 5% from a local bottom

Bitcoin may be a useful hedge against inflation in the near future as market uncertainty is growing. In the long run, it may also be useful to envision Bitcoin differently, treating it as a barometer for the tech industry.

ETH's overall sentiment has remained negative in the past month and the update didn't change anything.

The US Department of the Treasury and other federal agencies are expected to disclose their holdings of Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies on April 5.

One of the great promises of Ethereum's (ETH 5.10%) blockchain is that it's a go-to for people wanting to use it for smart contracts. With the chain's rise came the inevitable proliferation of competitors aiming to provide such functionalities cheaper, faster, and better.

Bitcoin Magazine Bill That Authorizes Texas Comptroller Invest $250 Million Into Bitcoin Moves To Committee Texas House Bill (H.B.) 4258 authorizes the state's comptroller to invest funds from the state's Economic Stabilization Fund, often considered its “Rainy Day Fund”, into bitcoin and/or other cryptocurrencies. This post Bill That Authorizes Texas Comptroller Invest $250 Million Into Bitcoin Moves To Committee first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

Dogecoin buyers have made a strong comeback, driving DOGE to rise by 7.3% over the past day.

Digital assets rose a day before the U.S. president was set to announce sweeping trade tariffs, but analysts remain wary about their impact.

While last week the company's announcement initially sent its shares higher, the longtime meme stock has since fallen.

Grayscale Investments has filed to convert its private Digital Large Cap Fund into an exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Can Ethereum still claim L1 dominance as Solana gains ground and the ETH/BTC ratio crashes below 0.022? ETH/BTC hits a multi-year low Ethereum (ETH), the world's second-largest crypto by market cap, is facing a sobering reality check.

On-chain data shows the Bitcoin whales have seen their population grow recently, despite the bearish action that the price has been facing. Bitcoin Whales Have Seen Notable Growth In Past Five Weeks According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Santiment, whale-sized Bitcoin wallets have recently climbed to their highest point since December of last year.

Solana (SOL) is attempting to recover from an almost 12% correction over the past seven days. The RSI has surged into overbought territory, suggesting strong bullish momentum.