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Bitcoin Circular Economies and a Bridge Between Las Vegas and Peru

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Bitcoin Circular Economies and a Bridge Between Las Vegas and Peru
To anyone stuck thinking bitcoin is only for speculators or tech bros: come to Peru. The real Bitcoin story isn’t only written in conference halls — it’s unfolding in circular economies forgotten by the banks, but now remembered by Bitcoin.
This post Bitcoin Circular Economies and a Bridge Between Las Vegas and Peru first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Pachamada.

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Bitcoin Price Stays Above $113,000 As Hong Kong’s Ming Shing Announces To Buy $483 Million In Bitcoin

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Bitcoin Price Stays Above $113,000 As Hong Kong’s Ming Shing Announces To Buy $483 Million In Bitcoin
With Bitcoin price holding above $113,000, Hong Kong-based Ming Shing Group Holdings announced plans to acquire 4,250 BTC for $483 million at an average price of $113,638 per Bitcoin through convertible notes and warrants.
This post Bitcoin Price Stays Above $113,000 As Hong Kong’s Ming Shing Announces To Buy $483 Million In Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

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9 Ways Bitcoin Treasury Companies Can Differentiate in a Crowded Market

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9 Ways Bitcoin Treasury Companies Can Differentiate in a Crowded Market
Bitcoin treasury companies can no longer rely on holdings alone to stand out. Jurisdiction, capital strategy, and leadership now define shareholder trust and mNAV.
This post 9 Ways Bitcoin Treasury Companies Can Differentiate in a Crowded Market first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

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Are You a Commodity Trading Advisor? Crypto KOLs at Risk

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. The Hidden Risk for Crypto KOLs: Running Afoul of CTA Rules As digital asset

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China Eyes Yuan-Backed Stablecoins to Challenge Dollar Dominance

China is considering yuan-backed stablecoins as part of a new international strategy, signaling a major policy shift on digital assets. The move could reshape cross-border finance but faces hurdles from capital controls. State Council of China to Review Stablecoin Roadmap Amid Dollar Pressure China is weighing the launch of yuan-backed stablecoins in a bid to

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Nexo Launches AI Tool for Real-Time Crypto Insights and Portfolio Access

Nexo launched its new artificial intelligence (AI)-based a conversational tool designed to deliver real-time crypto insights, personalized portfolio data, and seamless product access. Privacy and Data Sources Nexo, a digital assets wealth platform, announced on Aug. 20 the launch of an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant to offer users a “conversational” experience that combines real-time insights,

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Kartoon Studios Launches “BITCOIN BRIGADE: Adventures In Satoshi City”

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Kartoon Studios Launches “BITCOIN BRIGADE: Adventures In Satoshi City”
Kartoon Studios, in Partnership with Austria’s Bitkern, Unveils a Bitcoin-Native Ecosystem that Combines Animated Entertainment, Interactive Rewards, and Educational Apps to Empower the Next Generation.
This post Kartoon Studios Launches “BITCOIN BRIGADE: Adventures In Satoshi City” first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Kartoon Studios.

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Who Rugged Rogoff?

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Who Rugged Rogoff?
Kenneth Rogoff spoke, and the Bitcoin hornet’s nest awoke.  When the celebrated Harvard economist and former chief economist at the IMF yesterday publicly confessed that he was wrong on Bitcoin, he didn’t do so gracefully; instead, he doubled down. You see, it wasn’t that his prediction in 2018 of Bitcoin’s imminent doom and the bitcoin
This post Who Rugged Rogoff? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Joakim Book.

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HIVE to Provide GPU Backbone for Canada’s Sovereign AI Cloud

BUZZ HPC, the high-performance computing unit of Canadian bitcoin miner HIVE, has entered into a preferred partnership with Bell Canada to supply the computing backbone for Bell’s AI Fabric platform. This article is from Theminermag, a trade publication for the cryptocurrency mining industry, focusing on the latest news and research on institutional bitcoin mining companies.

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Informal Systems’ Malachite Acquired by Circle to Power New Arc Blockchain Network for Stablecoin Finance

Informal Systems has announced the acquisition of its high-performance consensus engine, Malachite, by Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) to support the launch of Arc1, a new Layer-1 blockchain network designed specifically for stablecoin finance. The Arc network is set to debut in testnet later this year, leveraging Malachite’s Byzantine Fault Tolerant (BFT) consensus engine,

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Are You Even a Bitcoiner If You’re Not on Nostr?

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Are You Even a Bitcoiner If You’re Not on Nostr?
Bitcoiners who aren’t on Nostr are missing the point. The purple pill of Nostr is inseparable from Bitcoin’s orange pill.
In this sit-down interview with Bitcoin Magazine, Derek Ross throws down the gauntlet to Bitcoiners who aren’t on Nostr.
This post Are You Even a Bitcoiner If You’re Not on Nostr? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Joakim Book.

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Solana App Revenue Plunges 44% in Q2 Despite Efficiency Gains

In the second quarter of 2025, Solana’s ecosystem experienced mixed performance across key metrics. Total application revenue dropped 44.2% to $576.4 million, while the app revenue capture ratio increased from 126.5% to 211.6%. Application Revenue Plunge According to the latest Messari report, the total application revenue generated on Solana plunged 44.2% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ), from $1.0

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Navigating CFTC Regulations for Crypto Funds 

Law and Ledger is a news segment focusing on crypto legal news, brought to you by Kelman Law – A law firm focused on digital asset commerce. The following opinion editorial was written by Alex Forehand and Michael Handelsman for Kelman.Law. A Guide to CFTC Rules for Crypto Investment Funds With U.S. regulators increasingly classifying

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An Excerpt from Bitcoin Circular Economies: Prologue

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An Excerpt from Bitcoin Circular Economies: Prologue
The Prologue from Bitcoin Circular Economies explores how Bitcoin empowers local communities to connect with global value chains in the digital age.
This post An Excerpt from Bitcoin Circular Economies: Prologue first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Alvaro D. Maria.

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Bitcoin Tipping Is Now Live on X, Powered by BitBit and Spark

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Bitcoin Tipping Is Now Live on X, Powered by BitBit and Spark
LOS ANGELES (CA), 8/18/2025 – BitBit, the self-custodial social wallet that lets users instantly send and receive bitcoin directly in their browser, today announced the launch of its X (formerly Twitter) integration, enabling users worldwide to exchange bitcoin tips on the platform seamlessly. The payments will be associated with X usernames, allowing anyone to receive
This post Bitcoin Tipping Is Now Live on X, Powered by BitBit and Spark first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Spark.

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Bitcoin Price Slides Below $115,000 As Strategy And Metaplanet Buys Additional Bitcoin

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Bitcoin Price Slides Below $115,000 As Strategy And Metaplanet Buys Additional Bitcoin
Bitcoin price dropped below $115,000 as Metaplanet acquired 775 BTC for $93 million at $120,006 per coin, bringing its holdings to 18,888 BTC, while Strategy purchased 430 BTC for $51.4 million, increasing its total to 629,376 BTC.
This post Bitcoin Price Slides Below $115,000 As Strategy And Metaplanet Buys Additional Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

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Metaplanet Adds 775 Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach 18,888 BTC

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350) announced the purchase of an additional 775 bitcoin at an average price of ¥17,720,023 per coin (totaling ¥13.733 billion), bringing its cumulative holdings to 18,888 bitcoin at an overall average cost of ¥15,041,118 (aggregate ¥284.097 billion). The company also reported its key performance indicators for its Bitcoin Treasury Operations:

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Trump, Tariffs, and Tornado Cash

Last week, Donald Trump reminded traders that he can still move markets with a tweet, a tariff, or a firing. Crypto whipsawed on his words and actions. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get the editorial the second it’s finished. Trump as

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Thailand to Allow Foreign Visitors to Convert Crypto for Payments

The Thai government is launching a new initiative called “Touristdigipay” on Aug.18, to boost its tourism sector. The scheme allows foreign tourists to convert their cryptocurrencies into Thai Baht to use for payments. The program is a direct response to a decline in tourism, particularly from China. To participate, visitors must open an account with

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The Entertainment Engine Powering Crypto’s Global Reach

My considerable industry experience and observations have led me to write this piece, which examines how one of the fastest-growing entertainment sectors is quietly becoming a powerful driver for mainstream cryptocurrency adoption. A Record-Breaking Surge in iGaming In Q1 2025, crypto casinos processed $26 billion in wagers, nearly double the same period last year. This

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Fed Kills Crypto Crackdown Program With Quiet Bomb Drop on Banking Oversight

The Federal Reserve just dismantled its targeted crypto oversight, clearing the runway for banks to re-enter digital assets under streamlined rules and unleashing fintech innovation nationwide. Federal Reserve Just Pulled the Plug on Crypto Crackdown Machine The U.S. Federal Reserve Board announced on Aug. 15, 2025, that it will end its Novel Activities Supervision Program

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Terawulf Secures $3.7B AI Hosting Deal With Fluidstack, Backed by Google

Bitcoin miner Terawulf announced on Aug. 14 that it has entered into two ten-year high-performance computing colocation agreements with AI cloud platform Fluidstack. Financial and Corporate Backing Bitcoin miner Terawulf announced on Aug. 14 that it had entered two 10-year high-performance computing (HPC) colocation agreements with artificial intelligence (AI) cloud platform Fluidstack. As part of

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FBI Warns of Ruthless Crypto Recovery Scam Preying on Victims Twice

Crypto recovery scams are evolving fast, with sophisticated fraudsters now impersonating entire law firms and fake government agencies to exploit victims a second time. FBI Flags Fake Crypto Lawyers Exploiting Grief, Trust, and Empty Wallets The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issued a new public service alert on Aug. 13, 2025, highlighting an intensification

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How to Think About Bitcoin Treasury Companies: A Bitcoiner’s Dilemma in the Age of Rampant Speculation

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How to Think About Bitcoin Treasury Companies: A Bitcoiner’s Dilemma in the Age of Rampant Speculation
With bitcoin treasury companies bringing Wall Street into hype mode and new Saylor contenders launching weekly, what’s a Bitcoiner supposed to do? At this, our fiat end times, mNAVs games and regulatory arbitrage are either a recipe for disaster or the blueprint for unbelievable wealth.
This post How to Think About Bitcoin Treasury Companies: A Bitcoiner’s Dilemma in the Age of Rampant Speculation first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Joakim Book.

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Bitcoin Heating Up: Home Bitcoin Mining is Going To Heat Europe

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Bitcoin Heating Up: Home Bitcoin Mining is Going To Heat Europe
As energy costs soar and grids destabilize, European innovators are turning to Bitcoin mining at home as a decentralized solution — blending heat, profit, and power independence in one sleek radiator.
This post Bitcoin Heating Up: Home Bitcoin Mining is Going To Heat Europe first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Joakim Book.

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Online Privacy Is Under Threat in the UK and US. Policy Expert Freddie New Advises How To Protect Yourself

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Online Privacy Is Under Threat in the UK and US. Policy Expert Freddie New Advises How To Protect Yourself
Freddie New, head of policy at Bitcoin Policy UK, a UK-based Bitcoin think tank and advocacy group, speaks to what’s in our immediate power when it comes to preserving our privacy online, including when transacting with Bitcoin.
This post Online Privacy Is Under Threat in the UK and US. Policy Expert Freddie New Advises How To Protect Yourself first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

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Is Bitcoin Price Outperforming Gold and NASDAQ This Cycle?

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Is Bitcoin Price Outperforming Gold and NASDAQ This Cycle?
The bitcoin price is up 600% this cycle, but is it really shining? This deep dive compares BTC to Gold & tech stocks, revealing a surprising truth about its performance.
This post Is Bitcoin Price Outperforming Gold and NASDAQ This Cycle? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

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Dunamu and MB Bank to Launch Vietnam’s First Licensed Crypto Exchange

South Korea’s Dunamu, operator of Upbit, is partnering with Vietnam’s state-controlled MB Bank to launch the country’s first licensed crypto exchange. The move follows new legislation legalizing digital assets in Vietnam. Vietnam Set to Open First Domestic Crypto Exchange with Dunamu–MB Bank Deal Vietnam is preparing to debut its first domestic cryptocurrency exchange through a

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Circle Touts $658 Million in Annual Revenue as Q2 Results Drop

The firm is fresh off a massively successful initial public offering in June and is riding the coattails of a pro-crypto Congress. Stablecoin Giant Circle Rakes in $658M in Revenue Circle (NYSE: CRCL), the world’s second largest stablecoin issuer, is having a stellar year so far, exceeding revenue expectations in its debut quarterly earnings report

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Bitcoin Price Slid Down To $118,000 After Surpassing Google’s Market Cap

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Bitcoin Price Slid Down To $118,000 After Surpassing Google’s Market Cap
Bitcoin price retreated to $118,000 after reaching an all-time high of $124,283 and briefly surpassing Google parent Alphabet’s market cap with a $2.46 trillion valuation compared to Alphabet’s $2.448 trillion.
This post Bitcoin Price Slid Down To $118,000 After Surpassing Google’s Market Cap first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

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Bybit Charts 10-Year Growth Path as Ethereum Nears All-Time High

Ethereum is trading above $4,700, just 4% shy of its all-time high, as Bybit releases a report outlining its evolution and roadmap to 2035. The analysis predicts massive scaling, institutional adoption, and ETH’s rise as a benchmark yield asset. Ethereum’s Next Decade of Scaling and Institutional Adoption Projected by New Bybit Report Ethereum is closing

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Bitcoin Price Breaks $123,000, Bullish Momentum Targets $125,000

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Bitcoin Price Breaks $123,000, Bullish Momentum Targets $125,000
Bitcoin price surges past $123,000, boosting Strategy’s holdings to $77.2B and El Salvador’s profit to $468M, while ETFs see massive trading volumes.
This post Bitcoin Price Breaks $123,000, Bullish Momentum Targets $125,000 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

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Metaplanet Triples Assets in Q2 With Bitcoin-Backed Preferred Shares for Japan’s Yield-Starved Market

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Metaplanet Triples Assets in Q2 With Bitcoin-Backed Preferred Shares for Japan’s Yield-Starved Market
Metaplanet triples assets in Q2, launching Bitcoin-Backed Preferred Shares to target Japan’s yield-starved fixed income market.
This post Metaplanet Triples Assets in Q2 With Bitcoin-Backed Preferred Shares for Japan’s Yield-Starved Market first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.

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Bitcoin Treasuries: Cool Story Bro, Now Show Us the Discipline

As more publicly traded companies adopt the MSTR Bitcoin treasury strategy, one may need to ask: is this truly sustainable, or just another bubble waiting to burst? The following guest post comes from Bitcoinminingstock.io, the one-stop hub for all things bitcoin mining stocks, educational tools, and industry insights. Originally published on Aug. 7, 2025, it

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Pantera Leads $20M Openmind Funding Round

The crypto venture capital firm says Openmind’s focus on using decentralization to address the so-called “missing layer” problem in robotics could be a game-changer. $20M Boost: Pantera Leads Investment in Openmind Dan Morehead’s Pantera Capital quietly announced a $20 million funding round for AI software startup Openmind on Monday, touting its open-source software products as

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Coinbase Targets DeFi Domination With New Stablecoin Fund to Accelerate Onchain Growth

Coinbase is igniting a fresh DeFi liquidity surge with a powerful new stablecoin fund, targeting top protocols to fuel adoption, deepen markets, and accelerate onchain finance growth. Coinbase Unveils New Stablecoin Bootstrap Fund to Amplify DeFi Liquidity Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on Aug. 12, 2025, that it is launching a second Stablecoin Bootstrap

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Bitcoin Nears $123K as Whale Addresses Hit All-Time High

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Bitcoin Nears $123K as Whale Addresses Hit All-Time High
BTC price hovers near record highs as addresses holding over 100 BTC surge to 18,996, fueled by corporate treasuries and pro-crypto policies.
This post Bitcoin Nears $123K as Whale Addresses Hit All-Time High first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nik.

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Bitcoin Price Stays Above $118,000 As Metaplanet, Smarter Web Company Buys Additional Bitcoin

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Bitcoin Price Stays Above $118,000 As Metaplanet, Smarter Web Company Buys Additional Bitcoin
Bitcoin price maintained its position above $118,000 as Metaplanet acquired 518 BTC for $61.4 million at an average price of $118,519, bringing its total holdings to 18,113 BTC valued at $1.85 billion. The Tokyo-based company’s BTC Yield reached 26.5% in the current quarter, following its impressive performance in previous quarters. At the same time, Smarter Web Company also announced the purchase of 295 BTC for $35.2 million at an average of $119,412.
This post Bitcoin Price Stays Above $118,000 As Metaplanet, Smarter Web Company Buys Additional Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

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Metaplanet Acquires 518 Bitcoin, Boosting Total Holdings to 18,113 BTC Valued at $1.85 Billion

Metaplanet Inc. (Tokyo Stock Exchange: 3350) has announced the acquisition of an additional 518 bitcoin as part of its ongoing Bitcoin Treasury Operations, with an average purchase price of 17,540,861 yen per bitcoin (approximately $118,519), totaling approximately 9.086 billion yen (around $61.4 million). This latest purchase increases the company’s total bitcoin holdings to 18,113 bitcoin,

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Stripe Quietly Building ‘Tempo’ Blockchain With Paradigm’s Backing: Report

A newly published report says fintech heavyweight Stripe is quietly crafting a payments-driven blockchain dubbed “Tempo” in collaboration with cryptocurrency venture capital firm Paradigm, according to a job listing and people with knowledge of the project. Sources: Stripe Is Developing a Blockchain Forbes reported that the Aug. 3 posting, shared through the Blockchain Association, described

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Crypto Miners Drained Enough Power to Light up a City — Kazakhstan Cracks Down

Authorities in Kazakhstan have uncovered a scheme involving electricity companies illegally supplying power to cryptocurrency miners. Violations of Digital Mining Laws Authorities in Kazakhstan recently busted electricity companies accused of illegally supplying power to cryptocurrency miners. According to a statement, the Department of Financial Monitoring (DFM) for the East Kazakhstan region, along with the National

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Bitcoin Price Pumps Above $120,000 As Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys $18 Million Worth Of Bitcoin

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Bitcoin Price Pumps Above $120,000 As Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys $18 Million Worth Of Bitcoin
Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, purchased 155 BTC worth $18 million at an average Bitcoin price of $116,401 per coin, bringing its total holdings to 628,946 BTC as Bitcoin price trades above $120,000. The purchase marks the fifth anniversary of Strategy’s Bitcoin treasury strategy, which began with a $250 million investment in 2020.
This post Bitcoin Price Pumps Above $120,000 As Michael Saylor’s Strategy Buys $18 Million Worth Of Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Vivek Sen.

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Huajian Medical Launches Ethereum Treasury Strategy, Aiming for Largest ETH Balance in Hong Kong Market

Huajian Medical (Hong Kong: 1931), a Chinese medical diagnostics provider, has reportedly launched its “Global Enhanced Ethereum Treasury with Downward Protection Mechanism” strategy, aiming to position ETH as its core reserve asset. This initiative seeks to establish the company as a leader in the Hong Kong stock market and on a global scale in terms

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Executive Order Opens Crypto for 401(k) Investors

On August 7, 2025, the White House issued a long-awaited executive order titled “Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors.” For the first time, U.S. retirement savers will be permitted to allocate a portion of their 401(k) accounts to certain alternative investments—including private equity, real estate, and digital assets such as cryptocurrencies. The following

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