First-Ever State Bitcoin Purchase Puts Texas in the Spotlight

Texas has become the first U.S. state to obtain bitcoin exposure with public funds, allocating $10 million to its new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. Texas formally entered the bitcoin arena on Nov. 20, 2025, when officials deployed $10 million of surplus budget funds to acquire bitcoin exposure via Blackrock’s IBIT exchange-traded-fund (ETF). The buy stems from … Read more

Germany’s AfD Calls for Bitcoin Exemption From EU MiCA Rules

The German opposition party, Alternative for Germany, is demanding that the German government exempt bitcoin from the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets regulation. Arguments for Special BTC Status The German opposition party, the Alternative for Germany (AfD), has escalated its stance on bitcoin ( BTC) by filing a motion in the Bundestag (Parliament) calling for … Read more

Deutsche Bank Sees Bitcoin Exploding Into Central Bank Reserves by 2030 With Gold

Bitcoin’s rising institutional appeal, record-breaking price moves, and growing role as a macro hedge could secure its place alongside gold in reserves, Deutsche Bank says. Deutsche Bank Sees Bitcoin Coexisting With Gold in Global Reserve Portfolios Deutsche Bank published a report by its Research Institute on Sept. 22 titled “ Bitcoin vs. Gold: The Future … Read more

Report Shows Bitcoin Treasuries Added 47,718 BTC in August

Corporate and institutional bitcoin treasuries expanded in August 2025 as tracked entities added 47,718 BTC, lifting total disclosed holdings to about 3.68 million BTC, according to bitcointreasuries.net. Net additions came entirely from public and private firms only. Bitcointreasuries.net Report Logs 17 New Entities in August The August additions were valued at $5.2 billion at Aug. … Read more

Kazakhstan Plans Strategic Crypto Reserve as Part of Rapid National Digitalization Agenda

In his Address titled “Kazakhstan in the Age of Artificial Intelligence,” delivered to the nation, President Kassym‑Jomart Tokayev unveiled a rapid digitalization and crypto‑asset agenda aimed at turning Kazakhstan into a fully digital country within three years. Tokayev called for swift passage of a Digital Code to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), platform economics, and big … Read more

The Case for Including Bitcoin in Official Reserves—and Why It Won’t Become the Global Reserve Currency Anytime Soon

Bitcoin has strengthened its place as a tactical asset for reserve managers and national governments alike in recent years, but contrary to some opinions, it is still a long way from becoming a suitable global reserve currency. Even as governments in the Philippines announce initial plans to include the asset in their reserves and President … Read more

Oklahoma Lawmaker Proposes Bitcoin Reserve Act to Protect State Finances

A proposed Oklahoma bill seeks to integrate bitcoin into state savings and pensions, aiming to safeguard purchasing power and position the state as a leader in digital assets. State Finances Meet Bitcoin: Oklahoma Lawmaker’s Strategic Reserve Plan Oklahoma State Rep. Cody Maynard announced on Wednesday that he has introduced the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act, proposing … Read more