MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor says he’ll get three minutes to pitch Microsoft on why it should buy Bitcoin, claiming it would make it a more stable and less risky stock.
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Smithsonian to display IRS laptop that tracked Bitfinex’s 120K stolen Bitcoin
The Smithsonian Institute has obtained the laptop owned by former IRS agent Chris Janczewski which was used to track down the 2016 Bitfinex hacker who stole 120,000 Bitcoin.
Securitize Unveils Vault System to Revolutionize Institutional Defi Liquidity
Securitize has rolled out its S-Token Vault, utilizing ERC4626 technology to elevate liquidity and streamline portfolio management for institutions holding tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). Bridging Finance and Defi: Securitize Launches Next-Gen S-Token Vault The project, revealed in a statement shared with Bitcoin.com News, was developed by Securitize Credit, a subsidiary of Securitize. It links up …
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Chris Pavlovski Stirs the Crypto Pot—Should the Video Platform Rumble Hold Bitcoin?
On Tuesday, shortly before bitcoin (BTC) reached a lifetime high of $94,057 per coin, Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski sparked interest on X. He posed a question to his 289,300 followers, asking whether Rumble should adopt bitcoin as a strategy and add it to its balance sheet. Michael Saylor Joins Rumble’s Bitcoin Treasury Debate: ‘I’d Be …
Bitcoin Mining Firm Compass Establishes 30 MW Site in Iowa
Compass Mining is constructing a new Bitcoin mining facility in Iowa, aiming to expand its self-owned infrastructure portfolio in the United States. Compass Mining’s Iowa Expansion Highlights Growing U.S. Presence Compass Mining has announced the development of a bitcoin mining facility on a five-acre site in Iowa. The company plans to energize eight megawatts (MW) …
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Nansen Collaborates with TRON DAO to Empower Developers and Users with Advanced Blockchain Insights
PRESS RELEASE. Singapore, November 19, 2024 — Leading blockchain data provider Nansen announced its collaboration with TRON DAO, a community-governed DAO dedicated to accelerating the decentralization of the internet via blockchain technology and dApps. TRON, the trusted network for developers, institutions, and individuals worldwide, will be fully integrated on Nansen 2. This collaboration aims to …
Hedge Funds Double Down on Bitcoin ETF Holdings
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) remain preferred choice of investment for institutional investors seeking exposure to bitcoin. Hedge Funds Keep Diversifying Portfolio With Bitcoin The recent 13F Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) filing for end of Q3 revealed that hedge funds such as Millennium Management, Capula Management, and Tudor Investment boosted their exposure to U.S. spot bitcoin …
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Paxos to Acquire Membrane Finance in Strategic Move to Make USD-Backed Stablecoins MiCA Compliant
This strategic move is aimed at accelerating Paxos’ commitment to compliant financial products and success of its stablecoins. USD-Backed Stablecoins in Europe Paxos, a regulated financial institution and provider of tokenized products has announced an agreement in principle to acquire Membrane Finance, a blockchain infrastructure company, subject to regulatory approval. With this acquisition, Paxos is …
Bitcoin Reaches $93,975, Setting a New All-Time High
Bitcoin (BTC) shattered records on Tuesday, reaching an eye-popping $93,975—a new all-time high. Bitcoin Rallies to $93,975, Liquidating $44.4M in Shorts The top cryptocurrency gained 3.3% against the U.S. dollar in the past day and climbed 7.5% this week. With a towering market cap of $1.86 trillion, bitcoin continues to command attention in the ever-evolving …
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Dogecoin to $5? It’s possible according to a ‘Gaussian channel’ model
One analyst says DOGE could rally 5,000% from its current price, based on a Gaussian channel analysis.
Brian Armstrong Proposes US Sovereign Wealth Fund That Pays Americans Dividends Through Elon Musk’s D.O.G.E.
Coinbase co-founder and CEO Brian Armstrong is proposing a plan that would pay dividends to Americans while making the size of the government leaner. Armstrong says on the social media platform X that President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to “cut the size of government …
Two Solana Ecosystem Altcoins Jump After Crypto Exchange Bithumb Announces Trading Support
Two Solana (SOL)-based altcoins are rallying amid sudden support from the South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb. Bithumb announced spot trading support starting on Tuesday for memecoin PONKE (PONKE) and automated market maker (AMM) protocol Raydium (RAY). Amid the news, monkey-themed PONKE has shot up more than 7% in the last 24 hours, trading for $0.77 …
Crypto Veteran Arthur Cheong Bullish on DEX Built on Coinbase-Backed Base Chain
The venture capitalist Arthur Cheong is calling attention to one decentralized exchange (DEX) altcoin he thinks is primed for a bullish trajectory. The DeFiance Capital CEO, citing data from the analytics firm Nansen, points out to his 180,800 followers on the social media platform X that Coinbase Ventures has been heavily investing in Aerodrome Finance …
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Chainlink Collaborates With Microsoft on CBDC Commissioned By Brazil’s Central Bank
Blockchain oracle service provider Chainlink (LINK) is working on a pilot project for Brazil’s proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC) called DREX with Microsoft and other firms in the country. In a press release, Chainlink says it is collaborating with Microsoft Brazil, digital bank Banco Inter and blockchain finance firm 7COMm to build a trade …
Macro Guru Luke Gromen Says Bitcoin Will Rise Against Gold With or Without Support From US Government
Veteran macro investor Luke Gromen believes Bitcoin (BTC) is set to outperform gold even even if it doesn’t have the backing of the US government. In a video posted on the Forest for the Trees YouTube channel, Gromen says Bitcoin has a huge leg up against gold due to its fundamentals. But while the macro …