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Trump Visits the Federal Reserve Headquarters

It’s not often that a sitting U.S. President pays a visit to the central bank, but Donald Trump is not your typical president. Trump Tours Federal Reserve in Surprise Washington Visit The last president to visit the Fed’s headquarters was George W. Bush, 19 years ago in 2006. That streak ended on Thursday when U.S.

Citi’s Bullish Bitcoin Outlook: $135,000 by 2025’s End

Citigroup projects bitcoin could reach $135,000 by the end of 2025 in its base-case scenario, driven by strong demand from U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), growing user adoption, and favorable macroeconomic trends. Citigroup’s latest report outlines a bull case of $199,000 if ETF inflows and adoption accelerate, and a bear case of $64,000 if

Changpeng Zhao’s Giggle Academy & American Legion Launch $2M Blockchain Scholarship for Military Families

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Changpeng Zhao’s Giggle Academy & American Legion Launch $2M Blockchain Scholarship for Military Families
The program offers up to $20K for children of fallen U.S. service members to study AI, blockchain, and real-world tech skills.
This post Changpeng Zhao’s Giggle Academy & American Legion Launch $2M Blockchain Scholarship for Military Families first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Pooling in OP-CAT’s World

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Pooling in OP-CAT’s World
BM Big Read: If Bitcoin wants to become more than a store of value, it can’t rely on just five mining pools; opening the door to even-handed satsflow to miners is critical.
This post Pooling in OP-CAT’s World first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Walt Smith.

Michael Saylor’s Strategy Expands Preferred Equity Sale To $2.47 Billion To Buy More Bitcoin

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Michael Saylor’s Strategy Expands Preferred Equity Sale To $2.47 Billion To Buy More Bitcoin
Strategy, the world’s largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has officially priced its initial public offering of 28,011,111 shares of Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock (STRC Stock) at $90 per share. The offering is expected to generate approximately $2.474 billion in net proceeds, with settlement scheduled for July 29, 2025.  Strategy confirmed the
This post Michael Saylor’s Strategy Expands Preferred Equity Sale To $2.47 Billion To Buy More Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

Does Bitcoin Have Less Than 100 Days Left In This Cycle?

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Does Bitcoin Have Less Than 100 Days Left In This Cycle?
Past Bitcoin cycles suggest a Q4 2025 peak as ETF and treasury accumulations tighten supply while MVRV Z-Score hints at a potential parabolic run to $250,000
This post Does Bitcoin Have Less Than 100 Days Left In This Cycle? first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Matt Crosby.

SEC Seeks Candidates for All 5 Audit Oversight Board Seats

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has officially launched its search for five new members, including the chairperson, to lead the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) in a pivotal period of fiscal scrutiny and investor protection. SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins announced the opening of the nomination process for all five PCAOB seats, with

Christie’s Opens Bitcoin & Crypto Real Estate Division For Luxury Housing Market

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Christie’s Opens Bitcoin & Crypto Real Estate Division For Luxury Housing Market
Christie’s International Real Estate has launched a division to handle luxury property sales using bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, as demand for anonymous, bank free transactions grows among wealthy buyers.
This post Christie’s Opens Bitcoin & Crypto Real Estate Division For Luxury Housing Market first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

South Korean Regulator Urges ETF Managers to Scale Back Exposure to Crypto-Related Companies

A South Korean financial regulator has issued verbal guidance to domestic asset management companies, advising them to limit the proportion of cryptocurrency-related stocks in their exchange-traded funds. Rising ‘Coin Theme’ Stock Inclusions Spur Caution South Korea’s Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) has reportedly issued verbal guidance to domestic asset management companies, urging them to limit the

MARA Holdings to Raise $850 Million for Additional Bitcoin Purchases

MARA Holdings announced plans to issue $850 million in zero-coupon convertible notes due 2032, with proceeds earmarked for bitcoin purchases and debt repayment. $850 Million in Convertible Notes to Fund Additional Bitcoin Acquisition MARA Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MARA) has announced plans to raise $850 million through a private offering of zero-coupon convertible senior notes due

Mistrial Motion in Tornado Cash Case Is Unlikely

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Mistrial Motion in Tornado Cash Case Is Unlikely
IRS Special Agent Stephan George’s testimony regarding some of Hanfeng Lin’s stolen funds having been put through Tornado Cash seemed credible enough to inhibit the defense from submitting a motion for a mistrial.
This post Mistrial Motion in Tornado Cash Case Is Unlikely first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

MARA Launches $850 Million Convertible Notes Deal To Buy More Bitcoin

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MARA Launches $850 Million Convertible Notes Deal To Buy More Bitcoin
MARA Holdings announced today a proposed private offering of $850 million in zero coupon convertible senior notes due 2032. The notes will be offered to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act, with an option for initial purchasers to acquire an additional $150 million within 13 days of issuance. The notes will
This post MARA Launches $850 Million Convertible Notes Deal To Buy More Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

Republic, DePIN Project Mawari Launch Landmark US Node Sale via Reg D

An alternative asset investment platform has partnered with the decentralized physical infrastructure network project Mawari to launch the first license sale of guardian nodes for U.S. investors. Democratizing Access to Decentralized Infrastructure The alternative asset investment platform, Republic, has partnered with the decentralized physical infrastructure network (DePIN) project Mawari to launch the first license sale

MEXC Debuts Stock Futures With Zero Fees

The launch of stock futures with zero fees and USDT settlement by MEXC gives global users streamlined access to U.S. equities without a traditional brokerage. The move signals a broader push toward the convergence of crypto and traditional finance (TradFi). MEXC Bridges TradFi and Crypto with Zero-Fee U.S. Stock Futures Offering Global crypto exchange MEXC

‘Crypto Queen’ Cynthia Lummis Calls for Senate to Cancel August Recess and Stay in Session

While Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson made the controversial move to shut down the House early to prevent Congress from grilling Jeffrey Epstein’s former partner and convicted sex trafficker, Ghislaine Maxwell, Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis, the so-called “Crypto Queen,” published a press release on Tuesday afternoon imploring the Senate to remain in session for the

RGB v0.11.1 Launches, Allowing The Creation Of Digital Assets on Bitcoin Mainnet

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RGB v0.11.1 Launches, Allowing The Creation Of Digital Assets on Bitcoin Mainnet
The update introduces client-side validated digital assets to Bitcoin and Lightning, allowing issuance, transfer, and contract functionality without external blockchains or intermediaries.
This post RGB v0.11.1 Launches, Allowing The Creation Of Digital Assets on Bitcoin Mainnet first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Orphanage in Uganda That Runs on Bitcoin Celebrated Bitcoin Pizza Day with a Road Trip

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Orphanage in Uganda That Runs on Bitcoin Celebrated Bitcoin Pizza Day with a Road Trip
A team that helps operate the Orphans of Uganda Children’s Center, which runs in part on international bitcoin donations, took the orphans on a field trip to the zoo on Bitcoin Pizza Day to to show them that anything is possible, much like Laszlo Hayek did when he bought two pizzas with bitcoin 15 years ago.
This post Orphanage in Uganda That Runs on Bitcoin Celebrated Bitcoin Pizza Day with a Road Trip first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

KindlyMD and Nakamoto Holdings File with SEC, Merger Expected to Close August 11

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KindlyMD and Nakamoto Holdings File with SEC, Merger Expected to Close August 11
The companies submitted their definitive information statement to the SEC following prior shareholder approval.
This post KindlyMD and Nakamoto Holdings File with SEC, Merger Expected to Close August 11 first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

US Government Puts Stamp of Approval on Key Digital Asset in Historic First Move

SEC Chair confirms first-ever U.S. government stamp of approval on a key digital asset, signaling a breakthrough moment for blockchain adoption in mainstream financial infrastructure. SEC Chair Confirms Historic Pivot: Stablecoins Now Core to US Financial Future A pivotal shift in U.S. regulatory posture is underway as stablecoins gain unprecedented government recognition, signaling potential upgrades

Peter Schiff Says Sell Ether and Buy Bitcoin

Infamous bitcoin sceptic and proud gold bug Peter Schiff posted a curious message to his 1.1 million X followers on Monday afternoon, urging them to sell ether ( ETH) and use the proceeds to buy bitcoin ( BTC). Schiff, who once compared the dominant cryptocurrency to the bulbs of the Dutch Republic’s 1634 “tulip mania,”

Data from Tornado Cash Trial Shows a Relatively Low Amount of Criminal Usage of the Protocol

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Data from Tornado Cash Trial Shows a Relatively Low Amount of Criminal Usage of the Protocol
While FBI Special Agent Joel DeCapua, the main witness to take the stand on day six of the Tornado Cash trial, highlighted the large amounts of criminal funds that moved through Tornado Cash, the defense illustrated that this amount was relatively small compared to those from the innocent, everyday people who used the service.
This post Data from Tornado Cash Trial Shows a Relatively Low Amount of Criminal Usage of the Protocol first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.

Strategy Announces IPO of 5 Million STRC Stock to Fund Bitcoin Purchases

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Strategy Announces IPO of 5 Million STRC Stock to Fund Bitcoin Purchases
Strategy announced today a proposed initial public offering of 5,000,000 shares of its Variable Rate Series A Perpetual Stretch Preferred Stock—referred to as STRC Stock—registered under the Securities Act of 1933. According to the company, proceeds from the IPO will be used “for general corporate purposes, including the acquisition of Bitcoin and for working capital.” 
This post Strategy Announces IPO of 5 Million STRC Stock to Fund Bitcoin Purchases first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

Goldman Trader Notes Market Strength, Crypto Ascent to $4T Amid Warning on Shifting Risk/Reward

Goldman Sachs’ top trader, Tony Pasquarello, sees the U.S. stock rally holding its pace but flags a shifting risk and reward dynamic as summer approaches—especially with the crypto market ballooning to a staggering $4 trillion in value. Goldman’s Pasquarello on Markets: Rally Fueled, Risks Rising In a market note covered by Tyler Durden at Zerohedge,

Report: UK Moves to Sell Billions in Confiscated Bitcoin Assets

The UK Home Office is preparing to sell a massive stockpile of bitcoin seized from criminals, potentially netting the Treasury billions to address budget pressures, The Telegraph reported this weekend. United Kingdom’s Home Office Prepares Major Sale of Confiscated Bitcoin The haul of forfeited bitcoin (BTC), estimated to be worth billions, includes approximately 61,245 BTC

ETH Tsunami Incoming: Firms Quietly Amass Mountains of Ethereum

Ever since Strategy, previously Microstrategy, began putting bitcoin ( BTC) into its company coffers, a significant number of other businesses have followed suit. Currently, various organizations are incorporating leading alternative coins into their financial holdings, and below is a glimpse at some of the entities acquiring large sums of ethereum ( ETH) this year. Crypto

Trump–Backed World Liberty Financial Clarifies WLFI Launch—No Pre-Sale, No Insider Edge

World Liberty Financial moves to calm investor concerns with a token unlock plan, delaying insider access, rejecting new pre-sales, and putting community trust at the forefront. WLFI Clarifies Token Unlock Strategy, Delays Insider Access to Build Community Trust World Liberty Financial, a decentralized finance (DeFi) project that has garnered significant attention due to its strong

Crypto Giant Bullish Files for NYSE IPO With Peter Thiel Backing

Bullish is charging into the public markets with a bold NYSE bid, signaling massive momentum for institutional crypto as investor appetite reignites and global ambitions scale fast. Thiel-Backed Bullish Makes High-Stakes NYSE Move Digital asset platform Bullish announced on July 19 that it publicly filed a registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Trump Signs GENIUS Act Into Law, Will Make America “The Crypto Capital of the World” 

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Trump Signs GENIUS Act Into Law, Will Make America “The Crypto Capital of the World” 
President Donald Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law today, marking a milestone in his administration’s push to establish the United States as the global Bitcoin and crypto capital. The legislation creates a clear regulatory framework for dollar-backed stablecoins, representing what Trump called “perhaps the greatest revolution in financial technology since the birth of the
This post Trump Signs GENIUS Act Into Law, Will Make America “The Crypto Capital of the World”  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

Charles Schwab to Launch Bitcoin Trading, Directly Targeting Coinbase Users 

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Charles Schwab to Launch Bitcoin Trading, Directly Targeting Coinbase Users 
Charles Schwab is preparing to enter the Bitcoin trading arena, according to CEO Rick Wurster, who spoke in a new interview with CNBC. This positions Charles Schwab as a direct competitor to Coinbase, Wurster discussed.  “Our clients are invested in crypto today,” Wurster said. “In fact, our clients hold more than 20% of the exchange
This post Charles Schwab to Launch Bitcoin Trading, Directly Targeting Coinbase Users  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

Coinsilium’s Bitcoin Treasury Surpasses 112 BTC Following Latest £920,000 Purchase 

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Coinsilium’s Bitcoin Treasury Surpasses 112 BTC Following Latest £920,000 Purchase 
Coinsilium Group Limited has expanded its Bitcoin treasury to 112 Bitcoin following a £920,000 purchase executed through its wholly-owned Gibraltar subsidiary, Forza Gibraltar Limited. The latest acquisition of 10.2489 Bitcoin at an average price of £89,765.73 per Bitcoin ($120,538.77) represents the company’s continued commitment to its Bitcoin-focused treasury strategy.  The digital asset venture builder, which
This post Coinsilium’s Bitcoin Treasury Surpasses 112 BTC Following Latest £920,000 Purchase  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

Lawmakers Accelerate Efforts to Address Crypto Ethics With MEME, Stop TRUMP Acts

Crypto ethics reform is accelerating as sweeping legislation gains traction to block federal officials from cashing in on digital assets, igniting major momentum in Washington’s crackdown. Momentum Builds for Crypto Ethics Reform as Lawmakers Target Official Conflicts Efforts to restrict crypto involvement by federal officials are gaining steam, as lawmakers expand support for ethics-focused legislation

Crypto Legislation Hits Escape Velocity—No Future Presidents Can Stop It Now

Crypto is now so entrenched in the U.S. financial system—with bipartisan momentum and Wall Street alignment—that no future administration can unwind it, an expert explained. Can Future Administrations Shut Down Crypto? Not After What Just Happened Mounting bipartisan support and deep institutional adoption are anchoring U.S. crypto legislation, signaling a long-term policy shift that future

President Trump Plans to Open 401(k)s to Bitcoin, Crypto, Gold, and Private Equity: FT

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President Trump Plans to Open 401(k)s to Bitcoin, Crypto, Gold, and Private Equity: FT
The executive order, expected this week, aims to unlock the $9 trillion retirement market by allowing 401(k) plans to invest in alternative assets.
This post President Trump Plans to Open 401(k)s to Bitcoin, Crypto, Gold, and Private Equity: FT first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

U.S. House Passes The GENIUS And Anti-CBDC Act

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U.S. House Passes The GENIUS And Anti-CBDC Act
In a decisive move for the future of Bitcoin and crypto in the United States, the House of Representatives has officially passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act and the Anti-Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Act. Both bills are backed by President Donald Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and
This post U.S. House Passes The GENIUS And Anti-CBDC Act first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

US House Passes Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill The CLARITY Act

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US House Passes Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill The CLARITY Act
The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration, bringing the US one step closer to establishing a clear regulatory framework for Bitcoin and other digital commodities.
This post US House Passes Bitcoin, Crypto Market Structure Bill The CLARITY Act first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Ripple Expands Blockchain Footprint in UAE With Real Estate and Custody Deal

Ripple is revolutionizing global real estate as Dubai adopts its XRP Ledger for tokenized property deeds, unlocking secure, scalable blockchain custody in a landmark government move. Dubai Land Department Modernizes Deeds With Ripple’s Blockchain Infrastructure Ripple announced on July 16 a major step into the UAE’s tokenized asset market, reinforcing its global custody network through

XRP Exposure Gets Institutional Boost With Proshares Leveraged ETF Launch

XRP rockets into the spotlight as Proshares launches a 2x leveraged ETF, offering traders amplified exposure to crypto price swings through a regulated, futures-backed product. Proshares Launches Leveraged XRP ETF With 2x Daily Performance Exposure Investor enthusiasm for XRP is fueling the creation of regulated financial products that provide access to its price movements. Asset

LND v0.19.2 Released with Key Bug Fixes and Performance Upgrades

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LND v0.19.2 Released with Key Bug Fixes and Performance Upgrades
The latest LND update fixes major stability issues, reduces memory usage, improves peer connections, and adds better support for test networks, built using go1.23.9.
This post LND v0.19.2 Released with Key Bug Fixes and Performance Upgrades first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

FOIA Request Reveals US Marshal Service Holds Nearly 29,000 BTC Worth $3.44 Billion 

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FOIA Request Reveals US Marshal Service Holds Nearly 29,000 BTC Worth $3.44 Billion 
In a newly published response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request filed on March 24, 2025, the United States Marshal Service (USMS) confirmed it currently holds a total of 28,988.35643016 BTC, according to official documents released to independent journalist L0la L33tz. The full list of assets — categorized case by case — was
This post FOIA Request Reveals US Marshal Service Holds Nearly 29,000 BTC Worth $3.44 Billion  first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

El Salvador And Pakistan Leaders Meet To Discuss Bitcoin

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El Salvador And Pakistan Leaders Meet To Discuss Bitcoin
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador hosted Pakistan’s Minister of Crypto, Bilal Bin Saqib, for a meeting focused on expanding global Bitcoin collaboration. According to an official statement, the two leaders discussed three major topics: Bitcoin mining and energy resources, the creation of strategic Bitcoin reserves, and advancing Bitcoin education in their respective countries.  El
This post El Salvador And Pakistan Leaders Meet To Discuss Bitcoin first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

Peter Schiff Warns: Bitcoin Treasury Strategy Is a Time Bomb of Speculation

Corporate giants are snapping up bitcoin at breakneck speed, igniting warnings that unchecked accumulation could detonate a massive speculative bubble and shatter crypto’s decentralized foundation. Massive Bitcoin Hoards by Corporations Could Be Setting Up a Market Implosion A growing wave of corporate bitcoin accumulation is triggering concern among critics who argue the trend is fueling

Tornado Cash Trial Day 2: Prosecution and Defense Tell Different Stores about Roman Storm

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Tornado Cash Trial Day 2: Prosecution and Defense Tell Different Stores about Roman Storm
With a jury finalized, the prosecution and defense made their opening statements, each featuring a very different slant on Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Storm’s intentions in creating Tornado Cash.
This post Tornado Cash Trial Day 2: Prosecution and Defense Tell Different Stores about Roman Storm first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Frank Corva.