Betting big on bitcoin, Microstrategy is raising $2 billion through convertible notes to fuel further BTC acquisitions, reinforcing its vision as the ultimate bitcoin treasury firm.
Strategy Targets $2B in Fresh Capital—A High-Stakes Bet on Bitcoin’s Future
Software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), now rebranded as Strategy, announced on Feb. 18 that it intends to offer $2…
Ripple's Victory Is Near as SEC Backs Down—Former SEC Official Declares the Fight Over
February 19, 2025
The SEC’s crypto enforcement is collapsing, with a former official predicting the agency will soon drop its Ripple appeal and halt all crypto-related cases.
SEC’s Crypto War Collapses—Former Official Predicts Ripple Case Will Be Dropped
John Reed Stark, former chief of…
Metaplanet has made another significant move in its ongoing Bitcoin investment strategy, announcing on Monday the acquisition of an additional 269.43 BTC. The purchase, valued at approximately $26.4 million (¥4 billion), further cements Metaplanet’s position as a major…
Investor interest in Binance remains high, with former CEO Changpeng Zhao acknowledging the possibility of small-scale investments.
Exclusive Binance Stakes? CZ Signals Potential for Small-Scale Investments
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) dismissed rumors about a potential sale of the cryptocurrency exchange in a post on social media platform X on Feb. 17. Zhao addressed speculation…
Russia Declares SWIFT 'Dying' as Crypto Reshapes Finance
February 18, 2025
Russia claims it can reconnect to SWIFT anytime but questions its relevance as digital finance evolves. Could SWIFT become obsolete as BRICS nations develop alternatives?
Russia Calls SWIFT Obsolete—Is Crypto the Key to the New Financial Order?
Russia claims that it has…
Polymarket Bet Signals 78% Chance for SEC-Approved XRP ETF, Higher Odds for SOL and LTC Funds
February 18, 2025
Based on fresh data from the prediction marketplace Polymarket, there is a 78% probability that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will approve an XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) this year.
Wagers Point to High Odds for SEC-Approved XRP, LTC and SOL…
Feds Say AI Crypto Firm Was a Scam, Owner Faces Trial
February 17, 2025
A Las Vegas businessman, Brent C. Kovar, 58, has been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a $24 million cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme through his company, Profit Connect. Prosecutors claim Kovar falsely promoted Profit Connect as an artificial intelligence-powered cryptocurrency mining firm that guaranteed fixed investment returns of 15%-30% APR and falsely implied FDIC backing. From 2017 to 2021…
South Korea to Allow Institutional Crypto Trading in H2 2025
February 17, 2025
Starting in the second half of the year, South Korea will allow certain institutional investors, including listed companies, to open virtual asset trading accounts.
Risks of Institutional Participation
South Korea will allow certain institutional investors to open virtual…
Hollywood Hijinks: Crypto Promoter Arrested After Daring Stunt
February 17, 2025
A man was arrested after climbing the Hollywood sign and waving a flag promoting the Vigilante token cryptocurrency.
Vigilante Token Launched in ‘Most Viral’ Way
On Feb. 15, the Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that officers detained a man seen atop the Hollywood…
20 US States Push Bitcoin Reserve Bills, Potentially Igniting a $23 Billion BTC Buying Frenzy
February 13, 2025
Lawmakers in 20 U.S. states are pushing bitcoin reserve bills that could inject $23 billion (247K BTC) into the market, according to Vaneck’s head of digital assets research, who calls the estimate conservative.
20 State Bitcoin Bills Could Unleash a $23 Billion Buying Wave—247K BTC at Stake
Lawmakers across 20 U.S. states have introduced bills aimed at establishing bitcoin and digital asset…
