Fold added 475 BTC to its treasury, increasing total holdings to over 1,485 BTC while using convertible bonds to raise capital.Fold is applying for a Nasdaq listing under the ticker “FLD” to improve transparency and attract institutional investors. Bitcoin-based financial services company Fold has just added 475 BTC, worth $41 million, to its treasury. With...
Standard Chartered suggests the U.S. fund its Bitcoin reserve by selling part of its $760 billion gold reserves without burdening taxpayers.Kendrick sees growing institutional Bitcoin adoption, with financial giants like BlackRock and Standard Chartered embracing digital assets in traditional finance. Geoff Kendrick, head of digital asset research at Standard Chartered, has presented a bold idea:...
Only 4% of the global population owns Bitcoin in 2025, highlighting its early adoption phase with strong potential for future growth.Crypto adoption is accelerating faster than early internet adoption, with institutional interest and Bitcoin ETFs driving broader mainstream acceptance. In 2025, Bitcoin adoption is still in its early stages, with only about 4% of the...
A 2018 Ripple internal email rekindles the claims that the company is behind the “Bitcoin is controlled by China” propaganda. Ripple boss Brad Garlinghouse is reported to have publicly confirmed this claim as the company also stated a similar position in its Wells Notice response to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in 2020. Ripple...
BBVA has launched a crypto trading service in Spain.The service will allow customers to buy, sell, and manage Bitcoin and Ethereum through its app. Spanish bank BBVA has received the green light from Spain’s securities regulator to allow its customers to trade in Bitcoin and Ether. This will help the bank consolidate its presence in...
Singapore Exchange (SGX) plans to introduce Bitcoin perpetual futures in the second half of 2025, targeting institutional investors only.Singapore leads globally in blockchain innovation, with over 1,600 patents and 81 crypto exchanges, reinforcing SGX’s digital asset expansion. In the second half of 2025, the Singapore Exchange (SGX) is prepared to launch a Bitcoin perpetual futures...
Strategy’s stock has tumbled 40%, mirroring Bitcoin’s struggles, while investor fears over valuation and ETF outflows intensify.Bitcoin’s surge lost momentum after a cautious Fed outlook, triggering heavy ETF withdrawals and fresh selling pressure. MicroStrategy, now rebranded as Strategy, has been one of Bitcoin’s most vocal corporate supporters, but its aggressive investment strategy is coming under...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is considering blockchain for housing grants, but officials fear mismanagement could destabilize federal housing funds like past crises.The Trump administration’s crypto-friendly stance fuels speculation, but HUD denies official plans for blockchain or stablecoin adoption. According to a ProPublica report, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban...
Bitcoin investors are on the edge amid a strong Japanese bond outlook.Bitcoin investment is gaining momentum amid strong institutional adoption. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), faces intense pressure amid surging Japanese bond yields. According to reports, Japan’s 20-year government bond yield has reached its highest level since 2008, indicating potential risk aversion. Possible Impact...
MicroStrategy’s stock, MSTR, declined by almost 50% from its November high as a possible bearish continuation threatens Bitcoin’s (BTC) rebound. Bitcoin is currently struggling to hold above a crucial support level as analysts predict a possible decline to $60,000. Business intelligence company MicroStrategy has witnessed its stock, MSTR, undergoing one of the worst moments in its...