Bitcoin Spot Trading Under CFTC Control
Senate Agriculture leaders propose granting the CFTC authority over crypto spot markets, requiring registration and protecting self-custody rights. Draft seeks feedback on DeFi oversight. #Update #Crypto
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Bitcoin Embraced by 60% Institutional Investors
Institutional investors prioritize diversification, with 61% planning to increase crypto allocations despite near-term caution, according to Sygnum’s Future Finance 2025 report. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Payments Launch with Lightning Support
Square, part of Block Inc., now allows merchants to accept Bitcoin payments using the Lightning Network or fiat currency via its point-of-sale system. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Diversification Surges Among Institutions
Institutional investors are increasing crypto allocations, with 80% viewing $BTC as a viable reserve amid fiat concerns; regulatory uncertainty is the main barrier. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Whales Surge $307K in 24 Hours
Whales invest $307K in Bitcoin Hyper ($HYPER) presale, indicating strong demand for its Bitcoin Layer-2 solution. $26.8M+ raised at $0.013255 per token. #Update #Crypto
Bitcoin: Trump Denies Razzlekhan Pardon
Heather “Razzlekhan” Morgan sentenced to 18 months for laundering $13B in stolen bitcoin; her claims of Trump commuting her sentence proven false. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin Slides to $105K as Death Cross Looms
Bitcoin $BTC is under selling pressure at $104,990 after failing to break above $107,250, with a looming “death cross” indicating potential prolonged downtrends. Critical support is at $100,000. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin: Cryptoqueen Faces Sentencing Over $6.5B
Zhimin Qian, the ‘Cryptoqueen,’ faces UK sentencing for laundering $6.5B via Bitcoin, involving luxury property purchases in London; 61,000 BTC seized. #Breaking #Legal
Bitcoin Revenue Soars 87% Amid Price Surge
@TeraWulf reports Q3 revenue up 87% to $50.6M, driven by higher $BTC prices and expanded mining capacity. Stock rises to $14.30 after initial gains. #Update #Crypto $WULF
Bitcoin Claim Against US Government Rejected
A federal appeals court dismisses Michael Prime’s $364M bitcoin claim against the U.S. government due to late filing and lack of evidence. #Update #Legal
Bitcoin Empowers 4M Merchants with Square
@Square has launched Bitcoin payments for over 4 million merchants, allowing in-person transactions without fees until 2027. Online options are planned. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Miner Bitdeer Crashes 30% on Loss
Bitdeer Technology Group’s stock dropped 20% after reporting a Q3 net loss of $266.7 million, with a loss per share of -$1.28, despite tripling revenue. Crypto
Bitcoin Surges as Strive Acquires $162M Holdings
@Strive has acquired 1,567 BTC for $162M at an average price of $103,315, raising total holdings to 7,525 BTC and surpassing Galaxy Digital. #Update #Crypto $BTC
Bitcoin Rally Ignited by US Government Shutdown End
The potential end of the 40-day US government shutdown is reducing financial uncertainty, prompting increased institutional accumulation of cryptocurrencies. #Update #Crypto $BTC $ETH