Trump Suggests Paying off $35 Trillion National Debt With Bitcoin — Wants US to Be Leader in Crypto

Former U.S. President Donald Trump emphasized the importance of the U.S. leading in cryptocurrency, suggesting that the government could pay off its $35 trillion national debt with bitcoin. He described crypto as “a different form of currency” that is already “prominent” and “massive,” stating that “it’s going to end up benefiting the country.” Trump Advocates … Read more

Morgan Stanley’s 15,000 Financial Advisors Can Start Pitching Bitcoin ETFs to Clients Next Week: Report

Morgan Stanley is set to offer spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to select clients through its 15,000 financial advisors starting next week. This marks a significant first for a major Wall Street bank. Advisors can pitch Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust and Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund to eligible clients, reflecting the growing acceptance of bitcoin … Read more

US Senators Flooded With 2,200 Letters Advocating Bitcoin as Strategic Reserve

U.S. senators received over 2,200 letters within 48 hours advocating for Senator Cynthia Lummis’ bill to make bitcoin a strategic reserve. The bill proposes the U.S. government acquire a significant bitcoin reserve to bolster the U.S. dollar and pay down national debt, aiming to position the U.S. as a global leader in financial innovation. Senators … Read more

Bitcoin and Crypto to Gain as Falling Rates Expand Global Liquidity, Says 21shares VP

The head of strategy at crypto investment firm 21shares has explained that the broad-based bitcoin selloff following the Federal Reserve’s decision to keep interest rates unchanged was partly due to increasing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fears of conflict escalation, leading to a temporary flight to safety. He also noted that anticipated interest … Read more

Microstrategy Boosts Bitcoin Holdings to 226,500 BTC With Q2 Acquisitions

Nasdaq-listed Microstrategy acquired 12,222 bitcoins in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 226,500 BTC. CEO Phong Le and CFO Andrew Kang expressed optimism about future bitcoin support and emphasized the company’s financial strategies. Despite net losses, Microstrategy remains committed to its bitcoin strategy. Microstrategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings Microstrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) reported its … Read more

MARA Reports Q2 2024 Earnings: Revenue Surges Amid Rising Losses and Hashrate Increase

MARA, a leader in digital asset compute, reported a significant revenue increase of 78% to $145.1 million for the second quarter of 2024. Despite this growth, the company faced a substantial net loss of $199.7 million, driven by a $148 million fair value loss on digital assets. MARA Reports Q2 Earnings: Revenue Rises 78% Despite … Read more

Bahamas Enacts Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act

The Bahamas has enacted the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act, 2024 (DARE 2024), establishing itself as a leader in digital asset regulation. Announced by the Securities Commission, DARE 2024 builds on the DARE Act, 2020, introducing significant reforms to address the evolving digital asset landscape. Christina Rolle, Executive Director of the Securities Commission, emphasized … Read more

Robert Kiyosaki Urges Investors to Save Bitcoin as Smart Money, Highlighting Trump’s BTC Endorsement

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has urged investors to save bitcoin instead of fiat currencies, which he calls “fake money.” He criticized the historical decision to take the dollar off the gold standard and the education system for not teaching about money. Kiyosaki also noted former U.S. President Donald Trump’s endorsement of bitcoin … Read more