TL;DR The price of Bitcoin has reached $106,000 after the release of US GDP data, which came in below expectations, favoring cryptocurrencies. Bond yields and the US dollar weakened, driving a rebound in the crypto market. Analysts expect BTC to stay above $106,000, which could lead to a sustained bullish movement and benefit other cryptocurrencies.

While the U.S. presidential committee continues to discuss the possibility of establishing a strategic reserve that may include a combination of domestic crypto tokens, state governments have already made their intentions clear.

The SEC fined Kraken $30 million back in 2023 and forced it to shut down a similar staking product for U.S. customers.

Christine Lagarde seemed to dismiss concerns that Czechia's central bank would adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset.

For Bitcoin accounts and those with dissident views, the takedown of accounts remind many that giant tech companies control much of what happens on the Internet.

The XRP Ledger (XRPL) is set to undergo a major amendment as part of its move to enhance the layer-1 network. Per the details shared by XRPScan, the AMMClawback amendment will enable token issuers to retrieve assets in defined circumstances.

Grayscale Investments has launched the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF, offering investors exposure to bitcoin mining firms, as the industry continues to expand.

Brady Swenson, co-founder of the Bitcoin-focused financial services platform Swan, unleashed a series of accusations against Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse on January 29 via X.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has no intention of adding Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to its reserves, according to ECB President Christine Lagarde . Speaking after the central bank's latest interest rate adjustment, Lagarde dismissed the idea, stating that Bitcoin does not align with the ECB's standards for safety, liquidity and regulatory compliance, The Block reported.

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde slapped down on Thursday a suggestion by her Czech colleague Ales Michl to include bitcoin among his country's official reserves.

Norway's central bank holds over $500 million in indirect Bitcoin exposure through investments in MicroStrategy and other BTC-focus entities.

Dogecoin is back in the green Thursday with modest gains, but some prominent Solana meme coins are blasting up the charts.

The CNB board Czech National Bank Bitcoin proposal approved a proposal to assess investing in Bitcoin as part of its €140B reserves.

Grayscale, the first mainstream crypto-centric asset manager, announces the launch of MNRS, an exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Bitcoin (BTC) mining heavyweight stocks. It provides investors with yet another opportunity to benefit from the BTC rally without owning crypto physically.

Mizuho Securities initiated coverage on shares of MSTR with an "outperform" rating and a $515 price target.

Velar and its partners have raised more than 6,000 STX to incentivize users to adopt the .BTC digital identity on the Stacks layer-2 network.

The CNB approves plan to explore allocating a portion of its €140 billion reserves to Bitcoin.

Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood on Tuesday shared her insights on crypto regulations under President Trump and Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) evolving role in financial markets. What Happened: Wood, a longtime Bitcoin bull, said in an interview with Bloomberg that she believes a Trump-led government would bring greater regulatory clarity and support for crypto across all branches of the U.S. government.

In a meeting following the European Central Bank's (ECB) interest rate cut announcement, the bank's President, Christine Lagarde, reiterated her long-standing criticism of cryptocurrencies in general, and Bitcoin (BTC) in particular.

In a latest development, the board of the Czech National Bank approved a proposal on Thursday to analyze the options for investing in additional asset classes, including bitcoin.

Tokenized Credit Fund offers access to Apollo Diversified Credit Fund, utilizing chains like Solana and Ethereum.

TL;DR Grayscale launches a Bitcoin Miners ETF focused on companies in the sector, offering a new investment alternative. The ETF provides exposure to Bitcoin mining without the need for direct cryptocurrency investment, reducing risk. Grayscale's management aims to capitalize on the growth of Bitcoin miners as global adoption of the cryptocurrency expands.

BTC struggles at $106K resistance as whale exits and Funding Rates spark uncertainty. Is there a breakout looming?

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The Czech central bank's exploration of Bitcoin for reserves could signal a shift towards digital assets, impacting global reserve strategies. The post Czech central bank approves proposal to explore Bitcoin for foreign exchange reserves appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Illinois has taken a bold step by introducing a bill to create a Bitcoin reserve, making it one of the first US states to officially recognize Bitcoin as a financial savings tool. The move also means Illinois wants to store Bitcoin in its treasury, just like money in a savings account.

Some of the most optimistic targets are up to $14 per coin.

European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has reaffirmed that Bitcoin will not be included in the official reserves of the European Union. She stated that the digital asset does not meet the necessary criteria for liquidity, security, and safety, making it unsuitable for central bank holdings.

Bitcoin is up about 3% following the speech by Fed's chair Jerome Powell who said "banks are perfectly able to serve crypto customers."

Christine Lagarde said Thursday that bitcoin would not be included in the ECB's reserves, citing liquidity, security, and regulatory concerns.

Elastos Bitcoin DeFi raises $20M to scale BeL2.

When it comes to the rivalry between XLM and XRP, things are getting interesting. After a rough few months, Stellar's XLM token may finally have reached a key low against its long-time competitor, XRP.

Users of FutureBit Apollo miner equipment solved a block, taking the whole 3.125 BTC reward. The block was solved by up to 296 miners pointing their equipment at the problem, and is the second node solved with the Apollo mining equipment.

The CNB's board will decide the next steps based on the analysis, with no changes made until that process is concluded.

Geoff Kendrick, the head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered, has predicted that the price of Bitcoin could rocket to $130,000 within the next two months.

The meme coin ecosystem is witnessing remarkable development as Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB) and PEPE record a price recovery. This has triggered speculation on the broader market as participants wonder if the current resurgence signals the comeback of meme coins.

Bitcoin's current bullish trajectory exhibits striking similarities to the 2015–2018 market cycle, as illuminated in a recent Glassnode report co-authored by analysts Cryptovizart and Ukuria OC.

Best-selling author Robert Kiyosaki is changing his investment strategy in favor of Bitcoin (BTC). The Rich Dad Poor Dad author tells 3.5 million subscribers of his YouTube channel that since 1964, he has been investing in silver but is now trading in silver and gold for Bitcoin.

"We want crypto DeFi to expand access to institutional-quality products," said Apollo Partner Christine Moy.

A new research report analyzing token popularity in crypto casinos reveals that while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) continue to dominate the market, alternative cryptocurrencies like Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) are gaining traction. What Happened: The study, conducted by Renomowanekasyno.pl, highlights the various factors influencing players' choices in online crypto gambling.

In an informal Ethereum poll, a majority of ETH wallets collectively holding over 51,198 ETH ($164 million) cast their votes in support of former Ethereum researcher Danny Ryan to become the next leader of the Ethereum Foundation (EF).

CME Group, the world's largest operator of financial derivatives exchanges, announced it will introduce options on Bitcoin Friday Futures.

Texas plans to establish a state Bitcoin reserve. This new initiative, highlighted by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick as one of his top 40 legislative priorities for 2025, showcases the state's continued commitment to integrating digital assets into its financial framework.

El Salvador amended its Bitcoin law to comply with an IMF deal, ensuring voluntary acceptance while maintaining its legal tender status. The post El Salvador amends Bitcoin law to comply with IMF deal, making acceptance voluntary appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Big crypto whales are making waves as we head toward 2025, loading up on DOGE and Lightchain AI. These deep-pocketed investors always seem to know something the rest of us don't, and their latest moves have the crypto community buzzing.

Bitcoin continues to flirt with a breakout toward all-time highs as macro tailwinds strengthen.

The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday and left the option for more easing open. It maintained that inflation in the euro zone is mostly under control, despite concerns about global trade. ECB Cuts Rate To 2.

Grayscale Investments has launched the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (MNRS), offering investors a way to gain exposure to the Bitcoin mining industry without directly holding BTC. Tracking the Indxx Bitcoin Miners Index, the ETF includes major players like MARA, Riot, and Core Scientific, making it an attractive option for those looking to diversify into Bitcoin-related equities.