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The U.S. government controls nearly $23 billion in bitcoin, making it one of the world’s largest holders as massive seizures and a new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve reshape America’s crypto footprint. US Government Keeps $23 Billion in Bitcoin Blockchain intelligence platform Arkham shared on social media platform X on Feb. 16 that the U.S. government is … Read more
Coinmarketcap’s latest Proof of Reserves report shows Binance holding an overwhelming lead in exchange reserves, showcasing sharp differences in scale, liquidity, and asset strategies across major crypto platforms. Proof of Reserves Highlights Binance’s Liquidity Advantage Coinmarketcap (CMC) has published its January 2026 Major Crypto Exchange Reserves Ranking, offering a detailed snapshot of how liquidity is … Read more
Steak ‘n Shake increases its bitcoin exposure by $5 million, raising the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to $15 million. Steak ‘n Shake, a Biglari Holdings company, announces it has increased its bitcoin exposure by $5,000,000 in notional value, bringing the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR) to $15,000,000; the update is presented as part of the chain’s ongoing … Read more
Steak ‘n Shake adds $10,000,000 in BTC to its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve while reporting higher same‑store sales. Steak n Shake announced on 16 January 2026 that it has increased its bitcoin exposure by $10,000,000 in notional value, continuing a program begun eight months earlier when the company started accepting bitcoin payments and directing all bitcoin … Read more
In 2025, bitcoin reserves on exchanges fell sharply, signaling a shift toward long‑term custody by institutions, though experts warn this metric is no longer a reliable price indicator. The Great Exchange Exodus: A Shift to Long-Term Custody In 2025, bitcoin underwent a series of fundamental shifts, transitioning from a speculative risk-on asset into a core … Read more
In 2025, the roster of nation-states holding BTC quietly shifted, and what follows is a look at the top five countries sitting on large caches of the world’s leading crypto asset. Seized, Mined, Stockpiled: How Governments Became Major Bitcoin Holders in 2025 Early this year, in May, estimates put the United States’ bitcoin stash at … Read more
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
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
A new, comprehensive crypto bill has been tabled in the French Parliament by the UDR party, led by Éric Ciotti. UDR’s Vision for ‘National Digital Gold’ Éric Ciotti, the leader of the French political party UDR, has unveiled a bill proposing the creation of a strategic bitcoin reserve. The bill, which is unlikely to garner … Read more
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