Why Texas Bitcoin Reserve Bill SB21 Matters, Its Benefits, and Potential Challenges

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The State of Texas took a bold step towards establishing a cryptocurrency reserve on Thursday, March 6, 2025, when its Senate passed Bitcoin Reserve Bill SB21, sponsored by Senator Charles Schwertner. For the bill to become law, it must pass through the Texas House of Representatives and receive the governor’s assent. Demystifying Bitcoin Reserve Bill SB21 … Read more

BTC, SOL, ADA Rebound as Trump Pledges Strategic US Crypto Policy

Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), XRP, and Cardano (ADA) saw a surprising spike on Sunday, March 2, 2025, after President Donald Trump tweeted that his administration would establish a U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve. The announcement came just hours after the Office of Communications stated that the White House would host its first-ever crypto summit, scheduled for … Read more

Bitcoin Price in February 2025: The Month BTC Slipped Below $85K Due to Panic Selling

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Bitcoin started the month at $102,402.80 per BTC and closed at $84,373.01, with a market capitalization of $1,673,219,380,516 at the end of the month. It was a month characterized by panic selling, which briefly pushed the price below $85K before recovering to $90K. However, BTC struggled to maintain this level and eventually fell below $85K. … Read more

Bitcoin Price in January 2025: The Month BTC Surged to an All-Time High of $109,114.88

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January 20, 2025, marked a significant milestone for Bitcoin as it reached an all-time high (ATH) of $109,114.88. The month was characterized by high volatility before Bitcoin hit this new record. Although the price initially faced resistance after touching $100K—trading below the mark for a brief period—it regained momentum on January 17, maintaining a value … Read more

Bitcoin Price in December 2024, Ending The Year With $1.8 Trillion Market Cap

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Bitcoin price closed at $93,429.20 at the end of 2024, with market capitalisation closing at $1,850,183,342,119. Here is the price of BTC against the US dollar from December 1 to December 31, 2024: Date Open Close Dec. 31 $92,643.25 $93,429.20 Dec. 30 $93,527.20 $92,643.21 Dec. 29 $95,174.06 $93,530.23 Dec. 28 $94,160.19 $95,163.93 Dec. 27 $95,704.97 $94,164.86 … Read more

Metaplanet Issues JPY 2 Billion in Bonds for Bitcoin Purchases

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A Japanese Bitcoin treasury firm, Metaplanet, has issued JPY 2 billion (approximately $13.4 million) in 0% bonds to fund additional Bitcoin purchases, adding to its existing BTC reserves. The BTC treasury firm announced this on its X handle (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, February 27, 2025, marking its latest move in a series of purchases that … Read more

Local Crypto Player Blocking Binance From Operating in the Philippines – CZ Alleges

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Co-founder and former CEO of Binance, Changpeng Zhao (popularly known as CZ), has alleged that a Philippine-based local cryptocurrency operator is behind Binance’s inability to operate in the country. CZ, who did not mention the specific rival, made the accusation on Wednesday while responding to a Filipino crypto trader, @Kenneth_TCG, who asked: “Will you be … Read more

What Is a Mining Pool and Why Joining One Worth It?

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Cryptocurrency mining, the backbone of blockchain networks, involves solving complex computational problems to validate transactions and add blocks to the blockchain, rewarding miners with digital assets. In the early days of cryptocurrency, solo mining was a viable approach, as the network difficulty was low, and the competition was minimal. Individual miners could use standard computer … Read more

DeFi Insurance: How It Works and Its Benefits

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Decentralized Finance (DeFi) insurance refers to a blockchain-based insurance system that operates without the need for traditional intermediaries such as insurance companies or brokers. In DeFi insurance, smart contracts are used to automate claims and payouts, allowing users to protect their digital assets in a decentralized manner. This innovative approach aims to bring more transparency, … Read more