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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.

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.

Tesla reports a $600 million gain from its Bitcoin holdings. Despite getting a hike from its Bitcoin holding Tesla missed analysts' expectations.

In a move to meet the requirements of a $1.4 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), El Salvador has made significant changes to its Bitcoin law. The country, which made headlines in 2021 as the first to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, has now shifted its stance on Bitcoin payments for businesses.

BTC added nearly 3% in the past 24 hours after the FOMC meeting, reversing all losses from a Monday bloodbath that saw prices drop as much as 8%.

TL;DR Tesla's Bitcoin Surge: Tesla's BTC holdings soared to nearly $1 billion in Q4 2024, with a $600M gain driven by a cryptocurrency rally and a new accounting rule. Accounting Rule Shift: A FASB update let Tesla mark Bitcoin to market value, boosting earnings by reflecting unrealized gains instead of only losses.

Czech National Bank (CNB) Governor Aleš Michl said in a recent interview that he is set to present a Bitcoin investment plan to the board on Thursday, which, if approved, could see the apex bank potentially acquire $7 billion in BTC as part of its diversification strategy.

Texas prioritizes a state Bitcoin reserve, joining other states in the crypto reserve race. Senate Bill 21 advances Texas' digital asset strategy, enabling Bitcoin reserves via taxes and donations.

Jake Teshka, the representative of the US state of Indiana, has introduced legislative bill to seek Bitcoin ETF exposure for retirement funds. The regulated BTC ETFs made strong inroads into the US market last year with the total assets under management across 12 ETFs crossing $122 billion.

Grayscale has introduced the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (MNRS), providing investors with exposure to companies operating in the Bitcoin mining industry.

Illinois has become the latest state to propose a Bitcoin reserve, joining a growing list of states advancing similar bills.

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The shares are now available at a deep discount, the report said.

Bitcoin, despite its 10% increase since January, could face a major correction as gold outperforms with annual gains of 20%. This inverse dynamic between the two assets raises concerns about an imminent reversal in the crypto market.

Tesla remains a top corporate Bitcoin holder, with its 11,509 BTC stash placing it among the largest publicly traded companies in crypto.

Riot Platforms is facing increased pressure from activist investors, with investment firm D.E. Shaw acquiring a stake in the company.

Wednesday's statement at the FOMC meeting by Fed Chairman Jerome Powell, that banks are perfectly capable of custodying Bitcoin, has led to a renewed surge from the king of the cryptos. Can the all-time high be reached, or is this just a spurt into a top that is already forming?

Despite regulatory changes, El Salvador maintains its vision of a crypto-powered economy.

These new financially settled contracts will expire daily from Monday to Friday.

Bitcoin (BTC) bounced following comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell at the FOMC meeting, signaling that banks could serve crypto customers if they comply with risk disclosure requirements. As a result, the crypto market registered notable gains, with BTC up nearly 3% as it crossed the $105,000 mark.

The correlation tends to peak during periods of strong tech market performance or sell-offs, JPMorgan analysts said.

As Bitcoin reclaims the $105k level, bulls anticipate a prolonged rally to cross beyond the $100k mark. Should you consider grabbing Bitcoin before the 2025 crypto bull run begins?

A popular crypto trader thinks current market dynamics suggest Bitcoin (BTC) is still primed to surge toward higher prices. The pseudonymous analyst known as Credible Crypto tells his 460,300 followers on the social media platform X that the ongoing altcoin capitulation is not characteristic of a market top.

The Lone Star State could become the first American state to officially establish a bitcoin reserve. Dan Patrick, the Lieutenant Governor of Texas, has included this project among the legislative priorities for 2025, marking a decisive milestone in the institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies in the United States.

The two tokens' relative performance is more a sign of bitcoin strength than ether's weakness, one observer said.