Stablecoins could experience an unprecedented boom if key legislation is passed in the United States this summer. According to an analysis by Standard Chartered, led by Geoff Kendrick, these digital assets could multiply their market value to $2 trillion in the next three years. This growth would also drive a new wave of demand for […]
Trump Considers Imposing Tariffs to Finance Bitcoin Reserves Without Affecting Taxpayers
Donald Trump’s administration is considering implementing tariffs or other alternative mechanisms to finance the purchase of Bitcoin without using public funds, according to Bo Hines, the former president’s chief crypto advisor. In a recent interview with Anthony Pompliano, an entrepreneur and influencer in the crypto ecosystem, Hines explained that Trump’s team is studying “creative and […]
New York Considers Allowing Tax Payments in Bitcoin
New York could take an important step towards the adoption of cryptocurrencies in public services. A new legislative proposal seeks to authorize the use of digital assets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin for the payment of taxes and other government services. Although the state has not yet considered a law to support Bitcoin as […]
U.S. Dissolves Crypto Crime Unit in Regulatory Shift Under Trump
The Donald Trump administration continues to roll back oversight of digital assets. In this context, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has disbanded the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team (NCET), a key unit in the investigation and prosecution of cryptocurrency-related crimes, according to a Fortune report based on an internal memo. The dissolution of the NCET, […]
U.S. Requires Federal Agencies to Disclose Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Holdings
U.S. federal agencies have until next Monday to report their holdings of Bitcoin and other digital assets to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, a White House official confirmed to journalist Eleanor Terrett. This measure is part of the executive order signed by President Donald Trump on March 6, which establishes the Strategic Reserve of Bitcoin and […]
Brazil Debate Draft Law to Allow Partial Payment of Wages in Bitcoin
Workers in Brazil could receive part of their salaries in Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies if the National Congress approves a new bill that seeks to regulate this form of payment. The proposal, identified as PL 957/2025, was presented by Deputy Luiz Philippe de Orléans-Braganza and raises the possibility of employers and employees agreeing to the […]
US Inflation Slows in February, Bitcoin Surpasses $84,000
Inflation in the United States showed signs of moderation in February, with consumer prices rising 0.2 percent compared to January, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released on Wednesday. On an annual basis, inflation fell to 2.8 percent, down from 3 percent the previous month. Following the release of the report, Bitcoin reacted […]
Mark Carney will be the new Prime Minister of Canada: What does this mean for Bitcoin?
Mark Carney, former governor of the Bank of England and the Bank of Canada, is about to become the next Prime Minister of Canada. However, his rise does not seem to be good news for Bitcoin (BTC), as he has been a constant critic of cryptocurrencies. On March 9, Carney won a resounding victory with […]
IMF Demands El Salvador Prohibit Bitcoin Accumulation in the Public Sector
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for new restrictions on Bitcoin purchases by El Salvador’s public sector as part of an expanded $1.4 billion financing agreement with the country. On March 3, the IMF issued a new request under this agreement, presenting several documents, including an update to the staff statement and a statement […]
Bitcoin ETFs Experience Record $1 Billion Outflows on Worst Day Yet
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs faced their most significant outflows on Tuesday as Bitcoin dropped below $88,000, triggering the largest single-day capital flight in the history of these investment vehicles. Fidelity’s FBTC was the hardest hit, followed closely by BlackRock’s ETF. Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. endured a sharp sell-off on Tuesday as […]