MicroStrategy Acquired 11K BTC Just Before Trump’s Inauguration
MicroStrategy, the largest corporate Bitcoin holder, has announced a significant addition to its cryptocurrency reserves, acquiring 11,000 BTC. In a statement released on Jan. 21, the company confirmed the purchase, which totaled $1.1 billion. The acquisition was made at an average price of $101,191 per Bitcoin and occurred between Jan. 13 and Jan. 20, just […]
El Salvador Adds 12 More Bitcoin to National Reserve Despite IMF Agreement
El Salvador recently added 12 Bitcoin to its national reserve, even after committing to scale back some of its cryptocurrency initiatives as part of an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). On Jan. 19, the National Bitcoin Office announced via X (formerly Twitter) that the country acquired 11 Bitcoin for its Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, […]
EU Regulator Calls on Companies to Limit Non-MiCA-Compliant Stablecoins
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has called on companies to take action against stablecoins that do not comply with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA). On January 17, ESMA issued a statement addressing asset-referenced tokens (ARTs), commonly known as stablecoins, urging crypto asset service providers (CASPs) to implement measures to restrict […]
Trump’s WLF Secures $100M in Crypto Tokens During Inauguration
World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralized finance (DeFi) initiative connected to the Trump family, made headlines by amassing significant cryptocurrency holdings just hours before Donald Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration. Data from Arkham Intelligence reveals that WLF’s wallet address purchased $46.8 million worth of Ether (ETH) and $46.7 million in wrapped Bitcoin (wBTC) within a span […]
Trump’s ‘America First Agenda’ Makes No Mention of Crypto or Bitcoin
On January 20, US President Donald Trump outlined his administration’s key “America First Initiatives,” but the list notably lacked any mention of cryptocurrencies or a strategic Bitcoin reserve. The White House briefing highlighted priorities such as enhancing public safety, reducing costs via energy independence, streamlining government operations, and promoting traditional “American values.” Despite campaign pledges […]
TRUMP crashes 38% as MELANIA launches her own memecoin
The memecoin associated with United States President-Elect Donald Trump saw a sharp 28% drop as Melania Trump, the incoming First Lady, unveiled her own memecoin, which quickly achieved a market cap of $4 billion within the first 30 minutes. Melania promoted the new cryptocurrency on her X account to her 3.2 million followers, and it […]
MicroStrategy’s Saylor Hints at Another Bitcoin Purchase for 11th Consecutive Week
On January 19, MicroStrategy co-founder Michael Saylor once again shared a Bitcoin chart signaling a potential BTC purchase the following day, marking the 11th week in a row he has done so. In a social media post, Saylor hinted, “Things will be different tomorrow,” possibly referring to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump on January […]
Will Pro-Crypto Policies Endure After Trump’s Administration?
As Donald Trump prepares to be sworn in as U.S. President on January 20, many in the cryptocurrency sector are hopeful his administration will bring about favorable policies for the industry. Yet, the longevity of such policies might hinge on the political dynamics in Washington, D.C., and the outcomes of future elections, according to insiders. […]
TRUMP Memecoin Hits Top 15 Worldwide In 48 Hours, Sparking Tax Cut Rumors
Rumors of potential tax changes for cryptocurrency gains are spreading rapidly, driven by the sudden success of Official Trump (TRUMP), a memecoin tied to US President-elect Donald Trump. The Solana-based token has quickly outpaced well-known memecoins like Dogecoin, Shiba Inu (SHIB), and Pepe. According to CoinGecko, TRUMP now boasts a fully diluted valuation (FDV) of […]
MARA Honors Trump with Bitcoin Tribute Amid Rising Pro-Crypto Momentum
In a move reflecting the growing excitement around pro-Bitcoin leadership, MARA Holdings has embedded an AI-generated portrait of Donald Trump on the Bitcoin blockchain. The “Trump 47” block, mined on January 17, was announced by MARA’s chairman and CEO Fred Thiel on the social media platform X. Thiel described the initiative as a tribute to […]