Wyoming’s Republican Senator has criticized the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank over its role in Operation Choke Point 2.0, and now she’s calling for the Fed Chairman to step down. Lummis Ramps Up Pressure, Calls for Powell’s Resignation Fed Chair Jerome Powell has had a rough year. He has been taunted by the president, accused of…
Standard Chartered has made history by becoming the first global systemically important bank (G-SIB) to launch deliverable spot trading for bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH), a major milestone in the adoption of digital assets by traditional finance. The UK-based bank announced that the new trading service will allow institutional clients—corporates, asset managers, and other large…
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. Mapua University has introduced the Philippines’ first undergraduate program…
On Monday, Strategy revealed plans for an initial public offering (IPO) of a new series of preferred stock to fund further bitcoin acquisitions. The news follows the company adding 6,220 BTC to its stash. Strategy Plans STRC Stock IPO at 9% Initial Dividend to Raise Funds for Bitcoin The company filed for an IPO of…
In 2017, Bulgarian authorities made headlines when they seized 213,500 BTC during a crackdown on organized cybercrime. At the time, bitcoin was trading below $3,000 so the total stash was worth around $640 million. A year later, in 2018, the Bulgarian government sold the entire bitcoin haul. Bulgaria sold the entire 213,500 bitcoin for 15,000…
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. After months of quiet activity, the non-fungible token (NFT)…
On Monday, Gamesquare Holdings Inc. disclosed it has significantly expanded its digital asset treasury management program, increasing its authorization from $100 million to $250 million. Gamesquare Ramps up Ether Buying The Nasdaq-listed media and technology company, Gamesquare Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: GAME), recently purchased $30 million worth of ethereum ( ETH), acquiring approximately 8,351.89 ETH at…
On July 11, French lawmakers submitted a bill to the National Assembly that will run for five years, with the goal of using excess energy—mostly from nuclear and renewable sources—to mine bitcoin. France produces more energy than it can use, especially during off-peak hours or when renewable energy sources like wind and solar are producing…
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. BitPinas has no commercial relationship with any mentioned entity unless otherwise stated. 📬 Get the biggest crypto stories in the Philippines and Southeast Asia every week — subscribe to the BitPinas Newsletter. On the decentralized betting platform Polymarket, a prediction asking…
While bitcoin catches its breath, a handful of altcoins have been stealing the spotlight—and earlier today, solana’s market cap punched past the $100 billion milestone. In just the past seven days, SOL has climbed 15.5% when measured against the U.S. dollar. Solana’s Explosive Climb Fuels Altcoin Derivatives Boom Solana is having a strong week, climbing…
