Matt Hougan, Chief Investment Officer at Bitwise Asset Management, believes crypto exchange Coinbase (Nasdaq: COIN) will be a $1 trillion company in the future, following its acquisition of Deribit. In a statement on X, Hougan signaled strong confidence in Coinbase’s strategic direction, stating: “This is an insanely great acquisition. Coinbase is going to be a

Bitcoin Magazine OCC Gives Banks the Green Light to Offer Bitcoin and Crypto Custody and Trading Services The OCC's latest guidance clarifies that national banks and federal savings associations can offer cryptocurrency custody and trading services, including outsourcing to third-party providers, as long as they adhere to risk management practices and regulatory compliance. This post OCC Gives Banks the Green Light to Offer Bitcoin and Crypto Custody and Trading Services first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Bitcoin Magazine Arizona Becomes Second State to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Arizona joins New Hampshire in leading the digital finance frontier, turning unclaimed state assets into Bitcoin through a bold, budget-neutral strategy aimed at combating inflation and modernizing public funds. This post Arizona Becomes Second State to Establish Strategic Bitcoin Reserve first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Alpen Labs has introduced the bitcoin dollar (BTD), a bitcoin-collateralized stablecoin built on zero-knowledge rollup technology, aiming to provide a censorship-resistant alternative to centralized stablecoins. ZK Rollups Power Alpen’s New Bitcoin-Backed Stablecoin The bitcoin dollar (BTD) will operate as an over-collateralized stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar, using bitcoin ( BTC) as its sole backing

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According to reports, Euroclear is set to proceed with the confiscation of $3 billion in Russian assets to compensate Western investors for losses incurred from asset forfeitures in the country. If executed, this move risks jeopardizing the clearance platform that handles trillions. Euroclear to Seize $3 Billion in Russian Assets A move that might put

Edwin Rojas Ulo, president of the Central Bank of Bolivia, stated that the institution is currently consulting with international organizations regarding the design of a currency referred to as the “virtual boliviano,” which would facilitate international settlements. Central Bank of Bolivia to Launch Digital Currency With International Settlements in Mind Bolivia, which initially banned the

Bitcoin Magazine Scotland’s Lomond School and Saifedean Ammous Launch New Bitcoin Scholarship Program In a bold new step blending education and Bitcoin innovation, Lomond School has announced the launch of the Satoshi Scholarships, a first-of-its-kind Bitcoin-powered scholarship initiative, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The announcement comes alongside a strategic partnership with renowned economist Dr. Saifedean Ammous to develop an Austrian economics curriculum for students. This post Scotland’s Lomond School and Saifedean Ammous Launch New Bitcoin Scholarship Program first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Jenna Montgomery.

Bitcoin Magazine Strategy CEO Phong Le Reveals How MSTR Is Rewriting Corporate Finance In New Bitcoin Presentation Phong Le, Strategy CEO, introduces a groundbreaking Bitcoin-based financial model, reshaping corporate finance with real-time performance metrics and a new standard for valuation, governance, and capital deployment. This post Strategy CEO Phong Le Reveals How MSTR Is Rewriting Corporate Finance In New Bitcoin Presentation first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Bitcoin Magazine Strive Asset Management Merges with Asset Entities to Launch A Public Bitcoin Treasury Company Strive Asset Management merges with Asset Entities to create the first publicly traded Bitcoin treasury company, leveraging innovative tax-efficient strategies and reverse mergers to maximize long-term Bitcoin exposure and shareholder value. This post Strive Asset Management Merges with Asset Entities to Launch A Public Bitcoin Treasury Company first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Oscar Zarraga Perez.

Jobless claims surged at the end of April according to fresh data from the Department of Labor, but both traditional and crypto markets still rallied Thursday morning. Markets Rally: Bitcoin Hits $97K Even as Jobs Data Disappoints The number of unemployed Americans filing for jobless benefits swelled to a seasonally adjusted 241,000 for the week

Bitcoin Magazine ERIC & DONALD TRUMP JR TO SPEAK AT BITCOIN CONFERENCE 2025! We are delighted to announce that Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of the Trump Organization, and Donald Trump Jr., entrepreneur and political commentator, will both speak at the Bitcoin Conference 2025 in Las Vegas. This post ERIC & DONALD TRUMP JR TO SPEAK AT BITCOIN CONFERENCE 2025! first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Conor Mulcahy.

XRP opened May 1, 2025, trading within a tight intraday range of $2.15 to $2.24, maintaining a current price of $2.22. With a total market capitalization of $130 billion and daily trading volume of $2.94 billion, XRP remains in a key consolidation phase with signals suggesting cautious optimism across multiple timeframes. XRP On the 1-hour

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Bitcoin Magazine 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.

Bitcoin Magazine 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.

Bitcoin Magazine 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.

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 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

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