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A senior official in President Lula's administration has expressed support for adding Bitcoin to Brazil's national reserves. Pedro Giocondo Guerra, chief of staff to Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, made these remarks during a recent congressional event, describing the potential move as beneficial for the country'
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BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, has launched its first bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe. The new "iShares Bitcoin ETP" is now trading on exchanges in Paris, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt, according to the company's product page as reported by BTC Peers. This Switzerland-domiciled
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GameStop has announced plans to invest corporate cash in Bitcoin following unanimous board approval on March 25, 2025. The video game retailer's stock jumped more than 6% in extended trading after the announcement. The company will use a portion of its cash reserves or future debt and equity
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A Brazilian federal deputy has proposed new legislation that would allow employers to pay portions of worker salaries in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The bill, filed on March 12, requires that at least 50% of wages remain in Brazilian real while permitting the remainder to be paid in digital assets as
Finance
David Sacks and his venture capital firm sold over $200 million in cryptocurrency and crypto-related stocks before he took on his role as the White House AI and crypto czar, the White House confirmed. A memorandum dated March 5 outlined these sales as reported by BTC Peers. The White House
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The Bank of Russia has proposed a three-year experimental legal framework allowing large investors to directly purchase and trade cryptocurrencies. The proposal, developed under presidential instructions, creates a pathway for institutional investment in digital assets and has been submitted to the government for review, according to a report from Bitcoin
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Wyoming Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis has reintroduced legislation to create a strategic bitcoin reserve. The bill follows President Donald Trump's recent executive order on the same topic and aims to transform his executive action into permanent law as reported by BTC Peers. The legislation, known as the "
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A new Bitpanda survey of 1,400 investors reveals that women are increasingly entering the cryptocurrency market with a focus on long-term wealth creation according to BTC Peers. The findings show 50% of female crypto investors prioritize long-term financial growth, with 49% holding digital assets for up to five years.
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According to BTC Peers, China unveiled a series of fiscal and monetary stimulus measures on Wednesday aimed at boosting consumption and addressing trade tensions with the United States. The government has set an ambitious 5% GDP growth target alongside a fiscal deficit target of 4% of GDP for the year.
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Brazilian fintech company Méliuz has purchased 45.72 Bitcoin worth approximately $4.1 million, according to BTC Peers. The company paid an average price of $90,926 per Bitcoin as part of a newly approved treasury strategy. The board-approved policy allows Méliuz to allocate up to 10% of its cash
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Polymarket traders assign a 97% probability that MicroStrategy will purchase additional Bitcoin between February 4-10, with $661,565 in trading volume backing this prediction. The market has maintained consistently high probability levels above 90% throughout early February. According to the market rules, a positive outcome requires MicroStrategy to announce new
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Polymarket traders assign a 46% probability that the US government will hold Bitcoin in its reserves during 2025, with the prediction market showing $717,389 in trading volume. The probability has fluctuated significantly, reaching peaks above 60% in late January before settling into its current range. The market's