Bitcoin is up about 3% following the speech by Fed's chair Jerome Powell who said "banks are perfectly able to serve crypto customers."

Christine Lagarde said Thursday that bitcoin would not be included in the ECB's reserves, citing liquidity, security, and regulatory concerns.

Elastos Bitcoin DeFi raises $20M to scale BeL2.

Users of FutureBit Apollo miner equipment solved a block, taking the whole 3.125 BTC reward. The block was solved by up to 296 miners pointing their equipment at the problem, and is the second node solved with the Apollo mining equipment.

The CNB's board will decide the next steps based on the analysis, with no changes made until that process is concluded.

Geoff Kendrick, the head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered, has predicted that the price of Bitcoin could rocket to $130,000 within the next two months.

Bitcoin's current bullish trajectory exhibits striking similarities to the 2015–2018 market cycle, as illuminated in a recent Glassnode report co-authored by analysts Cryptovizart and Ukuria OC.

Best-selling author Robert Kiyosaki is changing his investment strategy in favor of Bitcoin (BTC). The Rich Dad Poor Dad author tells 3.5 million subscribers of his YouTube channel that since 1964, he has been investing in silver but is now trading in silver and gold for Bitcoin.

"We want crypto DeFi to expand access to institutional-quality products," said Apollo Partner Christine Moy.

A new research report analyzing token popularity in crypto casinos reveals that while Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) continue to dominate the market, alternative cryptocurrencies like Litecoin (CRYPTO: LTC) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) are gaining traction. What Happened: The study, conducted by Renomowanekasyno.pl, highlights the various factors influencing players' choices in online crypto gambling.

In an informal Ethereum poll, a majority of ETH wallets collectively holding over 51,198 ETH ($164 million) cast their votes in support of former Ethereum researcher Danny Ryan to become the next leader of the Ethereum Foundation (EF).

CME Group, the world's largest operator of financial derivatives exchanges, announced it will introduce options on Bitcoin Friday Futures.

Texas plans to establish a state Bitcoin reserve. This new initiative, highlighted by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick as one of his top 40 legislative priorities for 2025, showcases the state's continued commitment to integrating digital assets into its financial framework.

Bitcoin continues to flirt with a breakout toward all-time highs as macro tailwinds strengthen.

The European Central Bank cut interest rates as expected on Thursday and left the option for more easing open. It maintained that inflation in the euro zone is mostly under control, despite concerns about global trade. ECB Cuts Rate To 2.

Grayscale Investments has launched the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (MNRS), offering investors a way to gain exposure to the Bitcoin mining industry without directly holding BTC. Tracking the Indxx Bitcoin Miners Index, the ETF includes major players like MARA, Riot, and Core Scientific, making it an attractive option for those looking to diversify into Bitcoin-related equities.

Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank (ECB), has stated that Bitcoin will not be part of the reserves of any of the 27 central banks that are part of the General Council.

Speculations about Ethereum's potential for a major upswing to a new all-time high in the ongoing cycle swells within the community as many wonder why ETH has underperformed compared to other altcoins. Several factors have been considered to have hindered ETH's much-awaited rally including weak whale activity.

As Bitcoin consolidates above $105K, on-chain metrics paint a picture of mature market behavior - where diamond hands meet sustained network growth.

Pump.fun surpassed Solana and Ethereum in 30-day trading volume, with Solana generating over $119.33 million in monthly fees, while Ethereum recorded $142.57 million. Data from DefiLlama showed that Pump.fun recorded $295.53 million in trading volume in the past 24 hours.

The Czech Republic is gearing up to adopt a Bitcoin reserve. However, Czech Finance Minister Zbynek Stanjura has expressed concerns over the country's Bitcoin strategy.

Indiana is making waves in the financial world with the introduction of House Bill 1322, a proposal that could allow state pension funds to invest in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The bill, currently under review, has fueled a significant discussion about the future of state-managed pension funds and the role of digital assets in securing retirement savings for public workers.

The main companies included in the MNRS portfolio and more

Fifteen years ago, in the early days of Bitcoin, 14 BTC would go for just $0.01. Bitcoin historian Pete Rizzo highlighted this fascinating piece of history in a recent X post.

The coming of the Trump administration swiftly bore fruit for the cryptocurrency industry since, as it entered the white house, Gary Gensler exited the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), thus ending what many called ‘operation chokepoint 2.0' and the ‘war on crypto.'

Grayscale has introduced a new crypto-related investment product focused on the Bitcoin mining sector, according to a Jan. 30 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The new product is called the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF and is designed to track the performance of Bitcoin mining companies.

According to revised accounting standards, Tesla's digital assets now amount to $1.08 billion, indicating a mark-to-market gain from its bitcoin holdings. Unrealized Bitcoin Gains of $600 Million Added to Tesla's Earnings Tesla Inc. has reported a $600 million boost in its latest quarterly results, attributed to a recent change in accounting rules for digital assets.

His official watches are now available for purchase on his website. Buyers can pay with Bitcoin or the $TRUMP token via Solana Pay.

Czech National Bank is set to vote on a $7 billion Bitcoin reserve proposal, but Finance Minister Stanjura warns against BTC's volatility.

Discover the utility altcoin (DTX Exchange) that's gaining traction among Dogecoin traders, with potential gains of up to 27,000% as Ethereum's price tanks.

Czech Finance Minister Zbynek Stanjura has raised his concern about the central bank Governor's suggestion to explore the possibility of investing some of the country's foreign currency reserves in Bitcoin.

Illinois has introduced a bill to establish a state-managed Bitcoin reserve, joining Texas, Indiana, and other states in exploring Bitcoin-related legislation as part of a broader trend toward state-level digital asset adoption.

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Bitcoin recently surged back past the $105K mark, reflecting more investor confidence, possibly driven by President Donald Trump's recent executive order. In this post, we'll unpack the implications of the uptick and the best altcoins to put your money in as the crypto market recovers.

Elon Musk's Tesla has taken advantage of a new accounting rule that lets companies adjust the value of their digital asset holdings at market prices each quarter and reported a $600M paper gain in the fourth quarter of the year.

From South Africa to Kenya to Ghana, Africans are using Bitcoin to better their lives — and they aren't asking anyone's permission as they do so.

Another project looking to turn Bitcoin into a more fruitful base for DeFi has raised $20 million in funding toward that goal

Grayscale, the asset management firm behind spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund GBTC, has announced the launch of Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF. The new ETF, with the ticker MNRS, targets investors eyeing investment opportunities across companies offering Bitcoin mining services.

Grayscale Investments has introduced the Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF (ticker: MNRS), a new exchange-traded fund that provides exposure to publicly traded Bitcoin mining companies.

El Salvador, the first country to recognize Bitcoin as legal tender, has made a significant policy adjustment, shifting away from mandatory Bitcoin acceptance in the private sector.

El Salvador's Congress passed a legislative amendment on Wednesday to alter the country's Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) policy, making its acceptance voluntary rather than mandatory. What Happened: The move, introduced by President Nayib Bukele, was approved as part of efforts to meet conditions set by the International Monetary Fund in a $1.4 billion loan agreement, according to Reuters.

Through an informal on-chain voting process that commenced on January 21, the Ethereum community voted Danny Ryan as the next leader of the Ethereum Foundation. The vote, initiated by the “votedannyryancom” campaign, comes at a time when EF is facing criticism for its leadership and governance strategies.

Grayscale's new ETF, MNRS, tracks Bitcoin mining firms and infrastructure, offering investors exposure to the mining industry without direct BTC investment.

Ales Michl, governor of the Czech National Bank (CNB), has revealed plans to propose adding Bitcoin to the bank's reserves, signaling a potential shift in national asset diversification strategy.

Illinois has introduced House Bill 1844, which proposes the establishment of a Bitcoin reserve within the state treasury, aiming to hold BTC for a minimum of five years.

Metaplanet recently announced its plans to accumulate 10K Bitcoins by the end of 2025 and at least 21K by the end of next year.

This expands Robinhood's crypto offerings, giving users more ways to trade digital assets. This new feature from Robinhood lets users trade on price moves without owning BTC.

El Salvador's Legislative Assembly approved reforms to the nation's Bitcoin Law, altering key aspects of its applicability.