Key takeaways MicroStrategy will likely be included in the Nasdaq-100 index pending its classification as a technology company. ETFs that track the Nasdaq-100 may be required to purchase MicroStrategy shares if included, affecting stock trading. Nasdaq is expected to announce…
Key Takeaways Ohio Considers Bitcoin Reserve to Protect Against Dollar Devaluation. Similar state-level initiatives for bitcoin reserves are underway in Texas and Pennsylvania. Ohio State Representative Derek Merrin has introduced legislation to create a state-backed bitcoin reserve. The proposal involves…
Nokia (NASDAQ: OK) has filed a patent application in China for a device that encrypts and indexes digital assets in the telecom operator’s latest foray into the world of blockchain. China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) confirmed that the Finnish…
President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Bo Hines, the former college football player and House GOP nominee, as Executive Director of the President’s Council of Digital Asset Advisors, or Crypto Council. Hines will work closely with Trump’s new AI and crypto…
Fresh from NVIDIA’s groundbreaking innovations notification on AI at CES 2025 on Tuesday, the crypto industry is full of ideas. Observers see a radical shift in cryptocurrencies: the next wave of users may not be human at all. Leading cryptocurrency…
Key Takeaways Michael Saylor is willing to advise Donald Trump on crypto matters if requested. MicroStrategi continues to focus on Bitcoin funds as a primary method of value creation. MicroStrategi co-founder and executive chairman Michael Saylor said Wednesday that he…
TLDR: The Brazilian Central Bank (BCB) is launching phase two of the DREX CBDC pilot program Partnership includes Microsoft Brazil, Banco Inter, 7COMm, and Chainlink The project focuses on the automation of cross-border commodity settlements using blockchain Chainlink’s CCIP allows…
TLDR: Kraken Launched kBTC, a Fully Backed ERC-20 1:1 Bitcoin Token kBTC is compatible with Ethereum and OP Mainnet networks Reserves are held by Kraken Financial, a Wyoming-licensed SPDI Chain booking verification is available for transparency Kraken plans to expand…
TLDR: Stellar (XLM) experienced a dramatic 32% price increase this week, pushing its market cap to over $13 billion and reaching $0.45 per token Technical indicators show strong bullish momentum with an RSI of 71.1 in overbought territory and a…
Key Takeaways Bitcoin ETFs surpassed gold ETFs in total assets under management, with Bitcoin funds reaching $129 billion. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust is the market leader in Bitcoin ETFs, with nearly $60 billion in assets under management. Bitcoin ETFs surpassed…
