The Bitcoin holdings of MicroStrategy have surged once again. The company’s total Bitcoin holdings reached 386,700 after an announcement that it had acquired 55,500 BTC for $5.4 billion. With the purchase of 55,500 BTC from November 18–24 at an average price of $97,862 per bitcoin, MicroStrategy increased its BTC yield
In a novel and innovative move, El Salvador is mining Bitcoin utilizing the strength of its volcanic landscape. While praising the country’s geothermal energy potential, President Nayib Bukele proposed a “rent your volcano to mine Bitcoin” initiative recently. El Salvador has used its natural resources, particularly its 170 volcanoes, to
South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) has rejected plans to create a national Bitcoin reserve. The decision comes as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump pushes pro-crypto policies. FSC Chairman Kim Byung-hwan expressed caution, prioritizing investor protection over rapid adoption. 📢JUST IN: SOUTH KOREA'S FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMISSION (FSC) DROPS PLANS TO ESTABLISH
Bitcoin retraced from its record-breaking rally, trading at $97,954, down 0.03% in 24 hours. BTC’s market cap fell below $1.9 trillion, losing over $60 billion since Friday. Meanwhile, the global crypto market cap dropped 0.74% to $3.34 trillion, with a trading volume of $199.2 billion, down 3.24% over the last
The first bitcoin spot index options including a cash settlement will be introduced by Cboe Global Markets. Options based on the newly created Cboe Bitcoin US ETF Index, which will monitor the performance of spot bitcoin ETFs traded on U.S. exchanges, are set to debut on Monday, Dec. 2. Cboe
Robert Kiyosaki, an author and Bitcoin advocate, has spoken out against the Federal Reserve. In addition, Kiyosaki praised Michael Saylor’s Bitcoin approach, founder of MicroStrategy, for its ability to help investors avoid financial problems. It is worth mentioning that this statement is made after the author’s recent endorsement of Saylor’s
Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all-time high of $99,655.50, edging closer to the $100,000 mark. Although the price slightly dipped to $98,515 today, Bitcoin has posted its largest monthly gain ever, surging over 40.8% in November. This growth reflects increasing optimism in the broader crypto market. Over the past 15
Another high-ranking US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) officer has announced their impending resignation, drastically altering the trajectory of the agency. A statement made on November 22nd states that SEC Commissioner Jaime Lizárraga would resign on January 17th, which is less than three years after taking the oath of office.
The cumulative total net inflow for U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds has surpassed $30 billion for the first time since debut in January. The strong market sentiment that followed former president Trump’s re-election has caused the bitcoin ETFs to see increased levels of trading activity and net inflows. Wednesday was
Market excitement was sparked by Senator Cynthia Lummis’ recent statement that increasing Bitcoin holdings might contribute to halving the US debt in 20 years. Notably, Lummis has been an outspoken advocate for Bitcoin, which has recently drawn a lot of interest from players in the cryptocurrency market. Despite this, the
