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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has stated that Bitcoin will not be part of the reserves of any of the 27 central banks that are part of the General Council.

As Bitcoin consolidates above $105K, on-chain metrics paint a picture of mature market behavior - where diamond hands meet sustained network growth.

The Czech Republic is gearing up to adopt a Bitcoin reserve. However, Czech Finance Minister Zbynek Stanjura has expressed concerns over the country's Bitcoin strategy.

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.

The main companies included in the MNRS portfolio and more

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.