Project Open was presented to the SEC as a pilot program to test the issuance of equity securities on public blockchains. By leveraging the zero settlement times and transparency of these blockchains, Project Open aims to lower the costs of issuance and trading simultaneously. Project Open Presented by Solana Policy Institute, Superstate, and Orca The
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The Rise of Europe’s First Bitcoin Treasury Company
After a full reset in 2023, The Blockchain Group emerged as Europe’s first Bitcoin Treasury Company—and it’s now outpacing Bitcoin itself.
This post The Rise of Europe’s First Bitcoin Treasury Company first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Nick Ward.
The Wall Street Journal reported that Tesla’s board had initiated a search for a new CEO to replace Elon Musk, citing sources familiar with discussions that began in March due to Musk’s focus on his role in the Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Tesla’s declining stock price and sales. The report noted
The bitcoin-focused technology firm closed a $210 million funding round led by Fulgur Ventures last October and is now implementing key expansion initiatives. Strategic Shift: Blockstream Carves out Mining and Hardware Divisions Bitcoin infrastructure firm Blockstream has announced that it will spin out its mining and ASIC divisions, establishing them as independent companies as part
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Global X Debuts Three New ETFs on Cboe Canada, Including Bitcoin-Focused Income Funds
Global X Investments Canada has launched three new ETFs on Cboe Canada—RSCL, BCCC, and BCCL—offering investors access to U.S. small-cap equities and innovative Bitcoin strategies featuring semi-monthly income.
This post Global X Debuts Three New ETFs on Cboe Canada, Including Bitcoin-Focused Income Funds first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.
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The Bitcoin Space Race: Why the U.S. Risks Falling Behind Its Rivals
Why America must treat Bitcoin as a strategic asset—or risk losing ground to China in the next global power race.
This post The Bitcoin Space Race: Why the U.S. Risks Falling Behind Its Rivals first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Spencer Nichols.
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BlackRock’s Mitchnick: “Flows Are Back in a Big Way” as Bitcoin ETFs Shift to Institutional Hands
At the Token2049 conference in Dubai, BlackRock’s Head of Digital Assets Robert Mitchnick confirmed a renewal of capital into Bitcoin ETFs citing the growing perception of Bitcoin as a hedge in uncertain markets.
This post BlackRock’s Mitchnick: “Flows Are Back in a Big Way” as Bitcoin ETFs Shift to Institutional Hands first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.
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Bitcoin Covenants: OP_VAULT (BIP 345)
The fourth article in the Covenant series, examining the OP_VAULT proposal from James O’Beirne and Greg Sanders.
This post Bitcoin Covenants: OP_VAULT (BIP 345) first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Shinobi.
Canada’s Conservative party leader Pierre Poilievre was poised to win the election by a landslide, until U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to annex the country. Mark Carney Assumes Power After Trump Took Center Stage in Canada’s Federal Election Mark Carney, the shadowy former governor of Canada’s central bank, was elected as Prime Minister on Monday
World, the biometric cryptocurrency and ID project, has launched Build Latam in Argentina, a program aimed at empowering tech projects to leverage World’s services in their products. Martín Mazza, Tools for Humanity regional manager for Latin America, explained the new security measures the project has implemented to protect user data. World Launches Latam-Focused Incentives, Discusses
On Tuesday, the crypto economy edged 0.51% higher over the past 24 hours, cruising at a valuation of $2.98 trillion, with bitcoin ticking up 0.5% and ethereum climbing 1.5% in the same window. Meanwhile, SAFE token vaulted more than 23% today, while AI16Z appreciated by 9.29% against the U.S. dollar. Wall Street Ends Up, Crypto
The government of the UAE has launched what it calls the first AI-based legislative system, allowing synthetic agents to develop laws and monitor their effects through big data analysis. UAE Enables AI Interaction in Lawmaking With New Smart Legislative System Artificial Intelligence (AI) has begun to penetrate all aspects of human life, and governance is
Compass Mining has initiated operations at the first phase of its self-owned bitcoin mining facility in Iowa, the company announced on Tuesday. Compass Mining Powers Up First Phase of 30 MW Iowa Project The initial 8-megawatt (MW) phase of the 30 MW project is now online, with construction on remaining capacity set to begin in
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has delayed a decision on whether to approve the listing of Franklin Templeton’s proposed exchange-traded fund (ETF) tied to XRP, extending its review period by 45 days. SEC Takes Additional 45 Days to Assess Franklin XRP Fund Filing The SEC announced Tuesday it will defer its ruling on
Federal prosecutors have asked a judge to sentence former Celsius Network CEO Alex Mashinsky to at least 20 years in prison for orchestrating a multiyear fraud that caused over $550 million in losses to cryptocurrency investors. Mashinsky’s $48M Gain from Celsius Collapse Demands 20 Years, Prosecutors Say In a sentencing memorandum filed April 28, the
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the 79th Secretary of the Treasury, addressed trade tensions with China during a White House press conference, emphasizing that Beijing faces severe economic consequences if tariffs remain high. ‘Certainty Not Necessarily Good’: Bessent Defends Strategy Amid Stock Market Stall Amid efforts to highlight President Trump’s policy achievements during his second
Research from Standard Chartered Bank shows a marked exodus from spot gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to bitcoin ETFs. Gold vs. Bitcoin: ETFs Show Shifting Investor Sentiment as BTC Holds $95K London-based Standard Chartered Bank published research on Tuesday showing a migration of investor capital from spot gold ETFs to bitcoin ETFs, as the cryptocurrency held
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – April 29, 2025 – P2P.org, a leading validation and staking provider across multiple blockchain networks, has been officially elected as a TRON Super Representative (SR), supporting TRON’s mission to decentralize the internet through blockchain technology. This strategic integration strengthens
Messika, the Parisian fine jewelry brand, now accepts cryptocurrency payments across its boutiques and online store, embracing bitcoin, ether, USDT, and solana through a seamless integration with Lunu. Messika Now Accepts Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies Worldwide Paris-based fine jewelry house Messika has taken a major step into the future of luxury retail, announcing it now […]
Mastercard is turbocharging the future of payments with a sweeping launch of global stablecoin capabilities, revolutionizing digital wallets, merchant checkouts, and cross-border transactions. Mastercard Unveils Full-Scale Stablecoin Payments Network Globally Mastercard announced on April 28 a major step forward in digital payments by unveiling global, end-to-end capabilities aimed at enabling stablecoin transactions from digital wallets […]
Coinbase’s CEO is urging companies to dive into crypto’s explosive growth, championing unstoppable institutional adoption and a soaring total addressable market transforming global finance forever. ‘The Water Is Warm, Everyone Should Come in’ Brian Armstrong, CEO of crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN), responded Monday on social media platform X to commentary crediting Coinbase with steering […]
Citi forecasts U.S. dollar stablecoins could surge to $3.7 trillion in the bull case, driving an unprecedented blockchain-fueled transformation of global finance by 2030. US Dollar Stablecoins Set to Dominate Amid Global Blockchain Frenzy, Says Citi Citi’s Global Perspectives and Solutions division released a new report titled “Digital Dollars—Banks and Public Sector Drive Blockchain Adoption” […]
Nasdaq is revolutionizing the future of digital assets with a bold framework to seamlessly fuse crypto into U.S. capital markets while safeguarding investors, laying the groundwork for a major financial transformation. Nasdaq Unveils Ambitious Digital Asset Integration Framework Nasdaq Inc. has proposed a comprehensive new regulatory framework aimed at integrating digital assets into the existing […]
Coinbase unleashes a game-changing Bitcoin Yield Fund, offering powerful returns with minimized risk, revolutionizing institutional crypto investing and setting a new gold standard for secure yield. Coinbase Launches Bitcoin Yield Fund, Avoiding High-Risk Loans and Call Selling Crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) announced on April 28 the launch of the Coinbase Bitcoin Yield Fund (CBYF),
The London-based bank released its forecast in a research report published on Monday, predicting a new bitcoin all-time high of $120K by the summer, followed by a $200K price by the end of December. Standard Chartered Sees Bitcoin Soaring to $200K in 2025 Geoffrey Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, is doubling
The Stacks Asia DLT Foundation has officially registered in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), becoming the first Bitcoin-based foundation to establish a presence in the financial center. Bitcoin L2 Projects Get Support Through New ADGM Registration According to the announcement shared with Bitcoin.com News, the foundation’s move aims to support Bitcoin layer two (L2)
Tether Holdings has released its first-quarter 2025 attestation for Tether Gold (XAUT), confirming that more than 7.7 tons of physical gold fully back the tokens in circulation. Tether Releases Independent Verification of XAUT Reserves Tether’s attestation report, completed by BDO Italia S.p.A., independently verified that 246,524.33 fine troy ounces of gold were held in custody
Digital asset funds saw a surge of $3.4 billion in inflows last week, marking the third-largest on record, as investors seek alternatives amid sustained concerns over tariffs. Bitcoin and Ethereum Lead Digital Asset Inflows Digital asset investment products recorded a massive $3.4 billion in inflows last week, the third-largest weekly total on record, according to
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