El Salvador's Legislative Assembly has amended its Bitcoin Law, making it optional for merchants to accept Bitcoin as payment. This change aligns with conditions set by the International Monetary Fund for a $1.

The Czech National Bank is exploring a potential expansion of its investment portfolio, as global institutions, such as the Norwegian sovereign wealth fund, show increasing exposure to assets like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: The CNB's Bank Board, during its Thursday meeting, approved an analysis into broadening its international reserves.

DeepSeek may have “nothing to do” with crypto, but its sudden entrance on the scene affected crypto prices.

Elon Musk's electric car manufacturer, Tesla, reported a $600 million net paper gain on its Bitcoin holdings in the fourth quarter of 2024 after taking advantage of a new accounting rule that allows companies to value digital assets at current market prices each quarter.

ECB President Lagarde said she's "confident" bitcoin will not be a part of the assets of any EU central bank.

Bitcoin has caught yet another market correlation. According to JPMorgan analysts, BTC is most closely correlated with small-cap tech stocks.

Trump's recent executive order may signal the end of Bitcoin's historically rigid four-year market cycle. With regulatory clarity, institutional adoption, and government-backed initiatives, could this policy shift usher in a new era of sustained growth—eliminating the dreaded crypto winter?

El Salvador agreed to stop accepting tax payments in BTC and to “gradually unwind” the Chivo wallet, a government-issued crypto wallet.

In a significant acknowledgment of the growing influence of the cryptocurrency market and its flagship asset, Bitcoin (BTC), Michael Saylor, co-founder of MicroStrategy, graces the cover of Forbes Magazine.

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At more than $100,000 per coin, Bitcoin is increasingly seen as a financial asset that can unlock new wealth opportunities for holders.

Christine Lagarde confirms Bitcoin will not be included in the eurozone's central bank reserves due to concerns over liquidity, security, and regulatory scrutiny.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Bitcoin could top fresh records in the coming days, with prices soaring to as high $130,000 in the coming months, Standard Chartered wrote.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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