Vancouver mayor proposes Bitcoin as city reserve asset for stability
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim proposes Bitcoin as a reserve asset to protect purchasing power. Jeff Booth supports Ken Sim’s proposal, recognizing Bitcoin’s potential as a strategic asset. Former USA CFTC Chairman Giancarlo advocates for Bitcoin reserves, likening it to gold. Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim has introduced a bold proposal to explore Bitcoin as a reserve […]
Bitcoin reserve bill introduced in Brazil
Bitcoin adoption could get another boost from Brazil. This is after a Brazilian Congressman introduced a bill proposing adoption of BTC as national reserve asset. US lawmakers are also pushing for a Bitcoin strategic reserve. A Congressman in Brazil has introduced a Bitcoin reserve bill, adding the country to a growing list of nations looking […]
What happened in crypto this week
It’s been another busy week in the crypto market: MicroStrategy buys another $4.6 billion of Bitcoin, BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF options brings in $2 billion on day one, Donald Trump’s transition team considers first White House crypto office, Justin Sun buys a banana for $6.2 million, SEC chair Gensler to step down on January 20, Bitcoin […]
Cboe to launch first cash-settled Bitcoin index options
Cboe to launch cash-settled Bitcoin index options based on the CBTX index on Dec 2. The options will offer indirect exposure to Bitcoin via US spot Bitcoin ETFs. Mini options and customizable FLEX options will also be available at launch. Cboe Global Markets, a leader in the derivatives and securities exchange network, has announced plans […]
US spot Bitcoin ETFs hit $30 billion in combined net inflows since January launch
BlackRock’s IBIT attracted the most at over $600 million followed by Fidelity’s FBTC with $301 million The 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs have brought in a combined $30.35 billion since launching in January US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) took in $1 billion in daily total net inflows yesterday as Bitcoin inched closer to the $100k […]
Bitcoin gets within touching distance of $100K as rally continues
Bitcoin’s new price follows after it hit $98,000 yesterday Analyst Skew said there is “positive market signal” and that there is “a lot of aggregate spot supply around $100k” Bitcoin came within touching distance of $100,000 on November 22 as the asset continues its bull run since the beginning of November. Bitcoin nears $100,000. Source: […]
Bitcoin tops $98,000 as rally gains momentum
Bitcoin has jumped to $98,370, its highest-ever price as bulls target $100,000. The flagship cryptocurrency has rallied higher since Donald Trump’s re-election on Nov. 5 Bitcoin’s march towards $100,000 continued Thursday as the benchmark crypto asset broke past $98,000 for the first time ever. Having hit $97k earlier in the day, BTC showed no mercy […]
Fundraising platform JustGiving accepts over 60 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum
JustGiving now accepts over 60 cryptocurrencies for people to donate with 94% of crypto users are Millennials and Generation Z More than $2 billion has been donated to charitable causes over the past five years UK-based fundraising platform JustGiving is teaming up with The Giving Block, a digital asset company, to start accepting crypto donations. […]
Hoth Therapeutics to buy up to $1 million worth of Bitcoin
Hoth Therapeutics, a publicly-traded biopharmaceutical company, has adopted Bitcoin (BTC) as a treasury asset. The clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company announced on Nov. 20 that its board of directors had approved adding BTC to its balance sheet. In the first step of this significant move, Hoth Therapeutics will buy up to $1 million in Bitcoin, according to […]
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF options brings in nearly $2b in trade on day one
Bitcoin hit a record of more than $94,000 following the launch of options contracts on BlackRock’s IBIT 289,000 contracts were Calls and 65,000 were Puts, meaning investors were bullish on a Bitcoin price rise Joe Constori said the market is bullish that Bitcoin’s price will reach $100,000 by the end of 2024 Options contracts on […]