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Short NewsChina Sells Seized Cryptos to Support Public Finances
Local governments in China are teaming up with private firms to sell seized cryptocurrencies in offshore markets, turning them into cash to bolster public funds, reports Reuters. By the end of 2023, they held about 15,000 BTC worth $1.4 billion, making these sales a vital income source. With a total of 194,000 BTC valued at …
Nidhi Kolhapur·16 Apr 20251 min
Short NewsSemler and Metaplanet Make Major Bitcoin Moves
Semler Scientific, a publicly traded company, has filed with the SEC to raise up to $500 million, mainly for corporate purposes, including Bitcoin purchases. Similarly, Metaplanet Inc., a Japanese firm, is raising $10 million through 0% bonds to buy more Bitcoin. These moves highlight the increasing corporate interest in Bitcoin as a key investment asset, …
Qadir AK·16 Apr 20251 min
AWS Outage Disrupts Binance and KuCoin Services
Both KuCoin and Binance are experiencing disruptions due to a large-scale AWS network outage. Binance saw issues with failed orders and temporarily suspended withdrawals, though services are now recovering and withdrawals have resumed. KuCoin assured users that their assets remain secure and data is safe, despite the temporary disruptions. Both platforms are working on resolving …
Qadir AK·15 Apr 20251 min
Bitcoin ETFs See Inflows While Ethereum Bleeds for Fifth Straight Day
On April 14, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a net inflow of $1.47 million, indicating investor confidence in Bitcoin despite the broader market dynamics. Meanwhile, spot Ethereum ETFs faced a net outflow of $5.98 million, extending a five-day streak of consecutive outflows. This trend highlights ongoing challenges for Ethereum-focused funds, as market sentiment continues to favor …
Qadir AK·15 Apr 20251 min
Trump Team Explores Using Tariff Funds for Bitcoin Purchases
Bo Hines, Executive Director of the U.S. Presidential Digital Asset Advisory Committee, emphasized the need for the U.S. to act quickly to stay competitive in Bitcoin. In a Thinking Crypto interview, he proposed creating a national strategic Bitcoin reserve through budget-neutral methods and suggested exploring alternative funding options, such as using tariff revenues. Hines’ statements …
Qadir AK·15 Apr 20251 min
Short NewsSwedish MP Calls for Review of National Bitcoin Reserve
A Swedish Member of Parliament has officially requested a review on the establishment of a national strategic Bitcoin reserve. This proposal aims to assess the potential benefits and risks of adding Bitcoin to the country’s financial strategy. The move reflects growing interest in digital assets and their role in strengthening national economies. If approved, the …
Qadir AK·14 Apr 20251 min
Visa Joins USDG Stablecoin Consortium with Industry Giants
Visa is joining the Global Dollar Network (USDG), a stablecoin consortium led by Paxos. This group also includes major players in the cryptocurrency and fintech sectors, such as Robinhood, Kraken, and Galaxy Digital. The move reflects Visa’s growing involvement in the digital asset space and highlights the increasing collaboration between traditional financial institutions and crypto-focused …
Qadir AK·14 Apr 20251 min
Strategy Expands Bitcoin Holdings: 3,459 BTC Added for $285.8M”
Strategy has added 3,459 Bitcoin to its holdings, spending approximately $285.8 million at an average price of $82,618 per BTC. This move has resulted in a 11.4% BTC yield year-to-date (YTD) for 2025. As of April 13, 2025, MSTR’s total Bitcoin holdings have reached 531,644 BTC, acquired for around $35.92 billion, at an average price …
Zafar Naik·14 Apr 20251 min
Short NewsBhutan’s Bold Bitcoin Bet: PM Urges Global Adoption of Mining
Bhutan’s Prime Minister is making headlines by urging governments around the world to embrace Bitcoin mining. He believes it’s a smart move that can bring long-term benefits to national economies. Highlighting Bhutan’s own efforts in the space, the PM sees Bitcoin mining as a forward-thinking strategy every country should consider. His message is clear: instead …
Qadir AK·14 Apr 20251 min