The Clay Artisan of Bitcoin: How Trump’s Words Mold Crypto Trends

While forces such as U.S. Federal Reserve rate policies and disruptive incidents — the $1.4 billion Bybit breach, for instance — indisputably trigger dramatic fluctuations in bitcoin’s value, one figure stands apart in shaping its trajectory: U.S. President Donald Trump. Love him or loathe him, his capacity to mold crypto markets borders on the alchemical, … Read more

Money Printing — China’s Economic Defense Against Trump Tariffs May Drive Bitcoin Prices Higher

China is significantly increasing its money supply, marking its first major monetary easing in 14 years, a strategic move primarily driven by domestic economic pressures and looming U.S. trade tensions under President Donald Trump’s administration. China’s Monetary Policy Shifts in Face of Trump Tariff Storm In December 2024, China’s Politburo announced a shift to a … Read more

Bitcoin Advocate Lummis Skeptical of Near-Term Approval for Trump’s Crypto Reserve Plan

Wyoming Sen. Cynthia Lummis, a leading bitcoin proponent, cast doubt on the immediate feasibility of former President Donald Trump’s proposed cryptocurrency strategic reserve, citing insufficient Congressional backing as a critical barrier. Political Resistance Slows Trump’s Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, Lummis Says Trump’s plan, unveiled March 2, 2025, via Truth Social, calls for a “Crypto Strategic Reserve” … Read more

Metaplanet Buys 497 BTC for $43.9 Million, Total Holdings Reach 2,888 BTC

Metaplanet Inc. has expanded its bitcoin treasury, purchasing 497 BTC at an average price of $88,448 per coin, totaling $43.9 million (6.6 billion yen). This latest acquisition brings the company’s total bitcoin holdings to 2,888 BTC, purchased at an average price of $84,127 per BTC, reinforcing its aggressive accumulation strategy. Metaplanet also continues to track … Read more

Crypto Market Swings Wildly on Trump Policy News, Traders Cash In: Cryptoquant Report  

Digital asset valuations vaulted dramatically following former President Donald Trump’s Sunday unveiling of a proposal to create a U.S. Digital Asset Reserve, incorporating bitcoin, ethereum, XRP, solana, and cardano. Bitcoin leapt nearly 10%, ethereum 13%, and XRP 34% within hours on Sunday, according to Cryptoquant analysts. The declaration ignited enthusiasm around institutional embrace, spurring frenzied … Read more

Pornstar Shoots Armed Robbers Who Were After Her $20M Bitcoin Fortune

The adult actress claims she was suddenly dragged out of bed and violently pistol-whipped before shooting one of the assailants. Armed Robbers Target Pornstar’s $20M Bitcoin, But She Fights Back Famous pornstar and Twitch streamer Kaitlyn Siragusa who goes by the moniker “Amouranth,” claims she narrowly escaped with her life on Sunday after an armed … Read more

5 Aggressive Strategies Trump Could Use to Build a Colossal Federal BTC Reserve

The U.S. government could rapidly build a strategic bitcoin reserve under the Trump administration through five key methods: seizing assets, accepting tax payments, purchasing directly, selling federal assets for BTC, and borrowing bitcoin via loans or bonds. 5 Key Methods the U.S. Government Could Leverage to Fast-Track a Federal Bitcoin Stockpile The U.S. government may … Read more

OFAC Blacklists Iran-Based Nemesis Admin, 49 Crypto Addresses in Post-Takedown Sanctions

The U.S. Department of the Treasury blacklisted 49 bitcoin (BTC) and monero (XMR) addresses connected to Behrouz Parsarad, an Iran-based figure accused of overseeing the defunct Nemesis darknet marketplace (DNM), as part of persistent initiatives to disrupt fiscal channels underpinning illicit narcotics trade and digital malfeasance. After Takedown, Treasury Targets Nemesis Founder and 49 Cryptocurrency … Read more

Bitwise Criticizes US Crypto Reserve for Including XRP, SOL, ADA

Bitwise’s executives have criticized the U.S. crypto reserve’s inclusion of ETH, XRP, SOL, and ADA, arguing bitcoin alone is a true reserve asset. Bitwise Reacts to Trump’s Crypto Reserve—Did Altcoins Just Weaken the Plan? Many leaders in the cryptocurrency industry, including executives at asset management firm Bitwise, have voiced their opinions on the U.S. crypto … Read more

Blackrock Warns of Bitcoin Supply Shock—Not Enough BTC for Every Millionaire

Blackrock warns that bitcoin’s scarcity is more severe than widely believed, predicting that if every U.S. millionaire sought just one BTC, there wouldn’t be enough to meet demand. Blackrock Warns: Not Enough Bitcoin for Every Millionaire to Own Just One Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, published a report on Feb. 26 highlighting bitcoin’s potential … Read more