Czechia Embraces Crypto: President Signs Landmark Bill into Law
Czech President Petr Pavel has officially signed a pivotal cryptocurrency bill into law, marking a significant step toward regulatory clarity for digital assets in Czechia. This new legislation aligns with the European Union’s broader legal framework, ensuring compliance while fostering industry growth. As outlined in a statement from the Czech Cryptocurrency Association (CKMA), the law […]
MicroStrategy Drops ‘Micro,’ Rebrands as ‘Strategy’ with Bitcoin Logo
MicroStrategy, the well-known business intelligence and Bitcoin treasury firm, has officially rebranded itself as “Strategy,” unveiling a new Bitcoin-themed visual identity. Announced on February 5, the company reaffirmed its commitment to developing business intelligence software while continuing its aggressive Bitcoin acquisition strategy. Additional insights regarding the rebrand are expected to be shared during the firm’s […]
BlackRock to launch Bitcoin ETP in Europe
BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, is gearing up to introduce a Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) in Europe, as reported by Bloomberg on February 5. This development follows the massive success of BlackRock’s U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), which has accumulated over $57 billion in net assets since its […]
Crypto.com Plans to File Cronos ETF and Launch Stablecoin in 2025
Cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com is prioritizing the launch of an exchange-traded fund (ETF) for its native token, Cronos, signaling the ongoing trend of digital assets moving toward mainstream institutional adoption. As part of its roadmap for 2025, Crypto.com intends to file its ETF application in the final quarter of the year, though no additional specifics have […]
Bitcoin Struggles to Hold $100K as Trade War Tensions Resurface
Bitcoin slipped back below the $100,000 threshold on February 4, as renewed concerns over global trade tensions halted a swift recovery. BTC Price Rally Stalls Amid Tariff Uncertainty Data from TradingView revealed that BTC/USD retraced approximately 3% after the daily open, reversing part of its recent gains. Optimism had initially surged following reports that U.S. […]
Tokenized RWA Markets Reach All-Time High as Crypto Recovery Accelerates
The market for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) has surged back to its all-time high, driven by a strong rally in RWA-related tokens on February 3. According to industry data from RWA.xyz, the total value locked (TVL) in tokenized RWAs has climbed to $17.1 billion, matching levels first seen in mid-January. Compared to the same period […]
Coinbase Secures UK FCA Registration as Crypto Service Provider
Coinbase has officially received approval from the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to operate as a registered virtual asset service provider (VASP). In a statement released on February 3, the cryptocurrency exchange highlighted that this approval solidifies its position as the largest registered crypto trading platform in the UK. With this authorization, the Nasdaq-listed […]
MicroStrategy Pauses Bitcoin Buys, Commits to Holding $30B BTC
Michael Saylor, executive chairman of MicroStrategy, revealed that the company had deviated from its usual approach of selling common stock to fund Bitcoin acquisitions. In a post on X dated Feb. 3, Saylor stated that as of Feb. 2, MicroStrategy was holding a total of 471,107 Bitcoin, which had been purchased for over $30 billion. […]
Trump’s Trade War Poised to Skyrocket Bitcoin Price
US President Donald Trump’s newly imposed tariffs may serve as a catalyst for Bitcoin’s long-term price surge, argues Jeff Park, head of alpha strategies at BitWise. According to Park, these trade policies will contribute to a weaker US dollar in global markets while also leading to declining yields on US government securities, making Bitcoin an […]
Bitcoin Dominance Reclaims 60% as Altcoins Continue Downtrend
Bitcoin’s (BTC) dominance—an indicator of its market share within the cryptocurrency sector—surged past 60% on February 2, coinciding with a broad market downturn triggered by newly announced trade tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump. Alternative cryptocurrencies, or altcoins, bore the brunt of the decline, with Ethereum (ETH) slipping by approximately 9.3% over the past week, […]