The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given initial approval for Bitwise's spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF).

Bitcoin (BTC) has been holding steady above the $100,000 mark, leading many investors to wonder whether the cryptocurrency has reached its market peak. However, one well-known crypto analyst, Credible Crypto, remains optimistic, suggesting that Bitcoin is currently in a “very healthy” consolidation phase and is well-positioned for further gains in the future.

Tether is integrating its USDT stablecoin with Bitcoin's Lightning Network, leveraging the Taproot Assets protocol to enhance transaction efficiency.

Stablecoin issuer Tether has announced that its flagship USDT stablecoin, which boasts a market cap of $139 billion, has been launched on Bitcoin's Lightning Network.

Tether's latest move puts USDT directly on Bitcoin's infrastructure, allowing stablecoin transactions to settle faster and more efficiently via the Lightning Network.

Crypto Market Today, January 31: Bitcoin (BTC) and altcoins have again encountered a turbulent action right ahead of vital U.S. economic data release. As the PCE inflation data looms for Friday, traders and investors appear to be uncertain about the market's performance ahead.

42.26 million wallets held less than 0.01 BTC as of today.

Bitcoin (BTC) is showing signs of a major breakout, following a “perfect bullish retest” after the recent market turbulence. As the cryptocurrency market begins to recover, Bitcoin's price has surged, and many are wondering if a 10% upswing is on the horizon for February.

XRP rises amid ETF optimism, but SEC's appeal decision looms. Will the regulator retreat or double down on its legal battle?

In the past few days, Bitcoin (BTC) has withstood two key developments that could have derailed the cryptocurrency's bullish momentum. Given Bitcoin's resilience, analysts are now predicting a new BTC all-time high (ATH) in the coming weeks.

Rising USDT and USDC inflows, along with institutional and macroeconomic factors, are fueling Bitcoin's next big move.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved a key part of an application for a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that would track Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two largest cryptocurrencies. Bitwise Asset Management's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF aims to provide investors with exposure to both digital assets, weighted by their respective market capitalizations.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved Bitwise's Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF, offering investors exposure to both cryptocurrencies. The approval, granted on an “accelerated basis” on Thursday, allows the fund to track both spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) based on their market capitalization.

The energy woes of the Russian Bitcoin mining hotspot of Irkutsk are intensifying, with the region's Governor calling for a “year-round ban” on crypto mining. The post Governor of Russian Bitcoin Mining Hotspot Calls for Year-round Ban appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin price started a fresh upward move above $103,200. BTC is now correcting gains and might revisit the $102,000 support zone.

Fifteen years ago, Bitcoin was virtually worthless, with 14 BTC selling for just $0.01. Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo recently highlighted this in an X post, noting, 15 years ago today, you could buy 14 Bitcoin for $0.01, $1.5 million today.

Lucien Bourdon, a Bitcoin analyst at Trezor, has criticized the European Central Banks (ECB) decision to reject the Czech Republics proposal to include Bitcoin in bank reserves. ECB President Christine Lagarde argued that reserves must be liquid, secure, and safe, deeming Bitcoin unsuitable.

The US securities regulator has given the initial nod to Bitwise's ETF tracking Bitcoin and Ether, weighted according to their relative market capitalizations.

Tether, the crypto firm behind the world's largest stablecoin, is bringing its $140 billion USDT token to Bitcoin.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the listing and trading of the Bitwise Bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). This decision allows NYSE Arca to list and trade shares of the fund, which will hold both Bitcoin and Ethereum alongside cash reserves.

Bitcoin is poised for a sharp correction before surging to new highs in 2025, warns Arthur Hayes, citing tightening global liquidity and excessive market optimism.

Lightning Labs, the company behind Bitcoin layer 2 Lightning Network, is using the Taproot Assets protocol to integrate Tether's USDT stablecoin.

Lightning Labs, the company behind Bitcoin layer 2 Lightning Network, is using the Taproot Assets protocol to integrate Tether's USDT stablecoin.

Despite Bitcoin's growing adoption, ECB President Christine Lagarde signaled Thursday that member states are unlikely to follow suit.

Texas is poised to be at the forefront of cryptocurrency adoptions through its ambitious legislative proposal. Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick has an ambitious plan to set up a Bitcoin reserve for the state as part of his legislative priorities in 2025.

Michael Saylor is everywhere, and now he's on the cover of Forbes in an issue released Jan. 30. The 59-year-old CEO of MicroStrategy was pictured grinning under the bold title, “The Bitcoin Alchemist,” an iconic and very fitting name.

Illinois has proposed a plan to hold Bitcoin in a state fund for at least five years before selling or using it. The bill is still being reviewed.

Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor is now recognized as “The Bitcoin Alchemist” by Forbes Magazine.

The SEC approved a filing from NYSE Arca to list and trade shares for Bitwise's combined bitcoin and Ethereum exchange-traded fund.

The fund gives investors exposure feature exposure to both spot bitcoin and ether, weighted by market capitalization.

ECB President Christine Lagarde has dismissed Bitcoin as a reserve asset, citing concerns over liquidity, security, and regulatory risks, despite a recent 25-basis-point interest rate cut to 2.75% aimed at stabilizing the economy. The post ECB President Christine Lagarde Rejects Bitcoin for EU Reserves appeared first on Cryptonews.

Odin.fun is a launchpad and trading platform for Bitcoin's Runes tokens. Can it supercharge the Bitcoin meme coin ecosystem?

The country's giant sovereign wealth fund holds over $500 million in Microstrategy shares and similar stakes in other bitcoin-focused companies such as Coinbase. Norwegian Pension Fund Increases Its Bitcoin Exposure by 153% The $1.

The integration is supported by Taproot Assets, a network that enables interoperability between stablecoins and other assets on the Bitcoin network.

Tether's USDt joins Bitcoin's Lightning Network for faster, low-cost transactions, enhancing financial applications and global reach. The post Tether integrates USDt on Bitcoin's Lightning Network appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Bitcoin kicked off 2025 with a bang, but a fresh set of factors needs time to congeal before BTC price can chase new highs.

Bitcoin's rise to fame has been marked by unpredictable swings. For years, the world's most popular cryptocurrency has followed a four-year cycle of rapid growth followed by sharp crashes.

Retail investors are starting to take excessive risk in derivative markets but they could be right!

The largest stablecoin is integrating with the Bitcoin network, Tether Paolo Ardoino announced at a Bitcoin conference in El Salvador.

Stablecoins are increasingly popular for everyday uses like payments, remittances and savings, and Tether's expansion aims to spur activity to the Bitcoin-based ecosystem.

South Dakota Representative Logan Manhart made two new legislative proposals on Jan. 30 aimed at incorporating Bitcoin (BTC) into the state's investment strategy. House Bill 1202 (HB 1202) would allow the state to allocate 10% of its public funds to Bitcoin.

The stablecoin issuer's choice to bring USDT back to Bitcoin is a massive win for the Lightning Network and Joltz's bet on Taproot Assets.

The chances of a European central bank holding Bitcoin reserves have just increased, despite comments from ECB President Christine Lagarde stating that the asset is unsuitable.

The Czech National Bank (CNB) announced plans to explore the potential inclusion of Bitcoin (BTC) in its reserve assets on Jan. 30. The move comes despite European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde's vocal opposition to central banks holding the crypto.

Amid increasing anticipations of the United States' potential implementation of its Bitcoin strategy, new states are introducing BTC proposals. The US State of Montana has become the latest to join the US rally to adopt a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

How does Tesla's $600 million Bitcoin gain fit into the bigger picture of corporate crypto adoption?

Crypto flagship asset, Bitcoin currently struggles with upside momentum following a recent sharp rundown in the general market, and facing significant resistance at the $103,000 level. Despite the waning price performances, profitability has been increasing, with a considerable amount of the coins now in profit.