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Texas is advancing plans for a strategic bitcoin reserve, aiming to strengthen its financial security, encourage community investment, and reinforce its role in digital asset innovation. Bitcoin Reserve Bill Progresses in Texas Legislature The Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act was read on Feb. 7 and referred to the Senate Finance Committee for review. Senate Bill … Read more
A landfill in Newport, Wales, where James Howells accidentally discarded a hard drive containing 7,500 bitcoins (now worth approximately $750m or £620m) is scheduled to close in 2025-26. Howells’ attempts to sue the council for access to the site or compensation were unsuccessful. The council is planning to cap and close the landfill, which has … Read more
Bitcoin’s price on February 9, 2025, stood at $96,413. It has a market cap of $1.911 trillion, a 24-hour trade volume of around $23.62 billion, and an intraday price range between $95,782 and $97,317. Bitcoin Bitcoin‘s 1-hour chart reflects a period of consolidation following a drop from a local high of $100,185 to a low … Read more
Hong Kong has approved cryptocurrency as proof of assets for investor immigration, recognizing bitcoin and ethereum holdings in two cases under its HK$30 million residency requirement. Crypto as Proof of Wealth? Hong Kong Is Leading the Way Hong Kong has reportedly accepted cryptocurrency as proof of assets for investment immigration applications. Accountant Xiao Yaohe confirmed … Read more
A U.S. bitcoin strategic reserve would be a ticking time bomb, warns Arthur Hayes, predicting political manipulation, market chaos, and a government ready to dump BTC at will. Arthur Hayes on the Dangers of a US Bitcoin Strategic Reserve Arthur Hayes, former CEO of crypto exchange Bitmex, published an essay on Feb. 5, where he … Read more
Bitcoin is the “smarter and safer” choice than the U.S. dollar, Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says, predicting a market crash will push billions into BTC. Bitcoin Over US Dollar? Kiyosaki Declares It’s the Smarter, Safer Bet Financial educator Robert Kiyosaki, renowned for his best-selling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” continues to advocate … Read more
Bitcoin’s computational backbone has shattered records once more, clocking in at 852 exahash per second (EH/s) in February 2025, heralding the dawn of the zettahash epoch with an impending 14.8% amplification. Hashrate Hyperdrive: Bitcoin Defies Sluggish Traffic to Blast Into Uncharted Territory On Feb. 8, 2025, Bitcoin’s processing velocity eclipsed its prior pinnacle of 840 … Read more
From last week it has felt like most crypto market participants are exhausted. After a whirlwind of meme coin pumps, dramatic price swings, and sentiment whiplash, it’s easy to see why many are feeling that way. This editorial is from last week’s edition of the Week in Review newsletter. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to … Read more
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino predicts bitcoin users will transition to quantum-resistant addresses long before advanced computers pose a genuine threat to its cryptography, though millions in lost coins — potentially including Satoshi Nakamoto’s stash — could face risks. Quantum Computing No Immediate Threat to Bitcoin, Says Tether Chief; Lost Coins May Re-Enter Market Ardoino emphasized … Read more
Bitcoin has struggled to keep pace with gold in 2025, as geopolitical instability and Trump’s trade war policies push investors toward traditional safe-haven assets. Gold Outperforming Bitcoin in 2025 Bitcoin, which outperformed most asset classes last year, is now lagging behind gold, as investors flock to stability amid growing geopolitical tensions. According to a recent … Read more