ARK 21Shares and Fidelity’s Bitcoin ETFs combined for a $369.7 million net inflow, contributing to the market’s first inflow day since Feb. 14.
Monthly archives: March 2025
Nothing has changed in US crypto banking since Trump returned: Caitlin Long
Despite the Trump administration being more crypto-friendly than its predecessor, it still hasn’t addressed the issue of crypto debanking, Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long said.
Bitcoin isn’t a worthy reserve asset, Swiss central bank president says: Report
Swiss National Bank President Martin Schlegel said Bitcoin is too volatile and lacks sufficient liquidity to be a reserve asset, which is currently being proposed in Switzerland. Swiss National Bank (SNB) President Martin Schlegel reportedly doesn’t want to make Bitcoin a reserve asset in Switzerland — citing a lack of stability, liquidity concerns and security …
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Tariffs, trade tensions, and the Bitcoin mining industry
The following is a guest post from Jill Ford, Founder of Bitford Digital. The ongoing turbulence in global trade policies has sent shockwaves through multiple industries, and Bitcoin mining is no exception. Many in the crypto mining sector are now grappling with the impact of these tariffs as they come into sharper focus. Some are already dealing …
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How blockchain will bridge the divide in 2025
The following is a guest post by Marc Boiron, CEO at Polygon Labs. In a world of fake news, misinformation and declining faith in traditional institutions, blockchain should bridge the divide by bringing something incredibly powerful and utterly unique to the table: trustlessness. Or, at least, it should. Unfortunately, blockchain has always suffered from its …
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30,702 BTC in 60 Days—Strategy’s Insane Bitcoin Gains Signal Bigger Move Ahead
Microstrategy’s $2.6 billion bitcoin gain in just two months cements its dominance, while executive chairman Michael Saylor pushes regulators to shape the future of digital assets. Strategy’s Bitcoin Holdings Surge as Saylor Engages Regulators Michael Saylor, executive chairman of software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), has provided an update on the company’s bitcoin holdings and …
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House Oversight Probes Biden’s FDIC for Crypto Banking Crackdown
The House Oversight Committee is investigating whether the FDIC’s delayed crypto oversight and banking restrictions were driven by political motives or unlawful regulatory overreach. House Oversight Committee Investigates FDIC’s Crypto Policies The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform announced on Feb. 28 that Chairman James Comer (R-KY) is investigating the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s …
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Ethereum Research Paper Challenges Centralization With Decentralized Block Proposal System
A new research paper published on Ethereum’s community research forum proposes a decentralized system to replace Ethereum’s centralized block-building model, eliminating maximal extractable value (MEV) risks while democratizing participation. Can BFT and Randomization Fix Ethereum’s MEV and Builder Dominance? Ethereum’s current Proposer-Builder Separation (PBS) framework, designed to mitigate MEV concentration, has led to centralization, with …
ETF Weekly Recap: Bitcoin ETFs Face Third Week of Outflows, Losing $2.61 Billion
The week of Feb. 24 to 28 saw significant outflows from crypto ETFs, with bitcoin funds losing $2.61 billion and ether funds losing $335.35 million. A record single-day withdrawal of $1 billion from bitcoin ETFs on Feb. 26 underscored the prevailing bearish sentiment in the market. Crypto ETFs in Turmoil: Consecutive Weekly Outflows for Bitcoin …
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Cryptic Whale Emerges: $663M Bitcoin Hoard Resurfaces Via Pennies in Blockchain Dust
Following February’s detection of 1,549.25 dormant bitcoins roused from cryptographic hibernation, three microtransactions—originating from wallets dormant for seven years and eight months—unveiled a colossal whale harboring 7,787.23 BTC, valued at $663 million. Digital Breadcrumbs Lead to Half-Billion-Dollar Lair As of this update, bitcoin hovers near $85,140 per unit, its valuation stabilizing after a tumultuous week …
Bitcoin Price Watch: Oversold Conditions Hint at a Bounce—But Is It Enough?
Bitcoin is trading at $84,926 to $85,125 over the last hour with a market capitalization of $1.68 trillion and a 24-hour trading volume of $39.79 billion, while the intraday price range has fluctuated between $83,232 and $86,517, signaling key technical levels that traders are closely monitoring. Bitcoin On the 1-hour chart, bitcoin (BTC) shows signs …
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Crypto Wallet MetaMask Introducing Native Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) Support This Year
The popular Ethereum (ETH)-focused crypto wallet MetaMask plans to introduce native Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) support in the coming months. MetaMask announced this week that Solana would be added in May, which represents the wallet’s first native non-Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) support. The project plans to add Bitcoin compatibility sometime in Q3. SOL defied …
$350,000,000 Payment To T-Mobile Customers Incoming After Massive Hack and Data Breach Settlement
US phone giant T-Mobile is about to send $350 million to customers affected by a devastating data breach. A new update on the T-Mobile Data Breach Settlement website says payments will begin in April. The 2021 breach affected about 76 million people, exposing sensitive information like names, Social Security numbers and birth dates. Those who …
Bank Employee Allegedly Steals $1,000,000 in Cash From New York Bank Vault, Fleeing With Stacks of Money in Backpack: Report
A bank teller has been arrested for allegedly grabbing $1,000,000 in cash from his employer’s vault and successfully sneaking it out of the premises. Daniel A. Acebo was hired by a New York bank – which hasn’t yet been named – as a business banker, according to local reports. One of his jobs was to …
BlackRock Includes IBIT Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange-Traded Fund in Model Portfolio: Report
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, has reportedly incorporated its iShares spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (IBIT) into some of its model portfolios. Bloomberg, citing a BlackRock investment outlook that its journalists had viewed, reports that the firm added a 1-2% allocation for IBIT in model portfolios that allow for alternative investments. Model portfolios …