Tag: Bitcoin

Former UFC champion and self-declared future Irish presidential hopeful Conor McGregor took to X on May 11 to ignite a conversation around Bitcoin and the broader world of cryptocurrencies. In his post, McGregor reflected on the growing significance of digital assets, emphasizing Bitcoin’s role as a potential tool for public ...

Metaplanet has announced a new bond issuance aimed at funding further Bitcoin acquisitions. This development follows the company’s recent purchase of 555 BTC, which brought its total Bitcoin holdings to 5,555 BTC. Building on this momentum, Metaplanet confirmed on Friday that it will raise $21.25 million through a 0% ordinary ...

Steak ‘N Shake is set to boldly move into the cryptocurrency space, announcing that all its U.S. locations will begin accepting Bitcoin payments starting May 16. This move will allow the chain’s more than 100 million customers to purchase their signature steakburgers and milkshakes using BTC. The decision follows several ...

CleanSpark Inc, a leading U.S.-based Bitcoin mining company, announced a 62.5% year-over-year increase in revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2025, totalling $181.7 million. However, despite the strong revenue growth, the company reported a net loss of $138.8 million, or $0.49 per share, compared to a net income of ...

Alpen Labs has introduced the Bitcoin Dollar (BTD), a Bitcoin-collateralized stablecoin created to uphold Bitcoin’s core values of decentralization, privacy, and permissionless access. The launch marks a significant step in developing censorship-resistant financial infrastructure, positioning BTD not as a corporate product but as a public good for the broader Bitcoin ...

Bitcoin surged to $98,933 on May 8, gaining 2.6% in just 24 hours, as investor sentiment improved following President Donald Trump’s announcement of an impending trade deal. This rally came shortly after Trump posted on Truth Social, revealing plans to hold a press conference in the Oval Office the following ...

New Hampshire has become the first state to sign into law a bill allowing businesses to hold Bitcoin as part of their cash reserves. Governor Chris Sununu officially enacted the legislation on May 6, 2025, marking a significant milestone for crypto adoption at the state level. The new law permits ...

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has deepened its commitment to Bitcoin, announcing the purchase of an additional 555 BTC as part of its ongoing accumulation strategy. The move signals the company’s continued confidence in the long-term value of digital assets, particularly amid growing institutional interest in cryptocurrency. According to a disclosure ...

Bybit has released its latest crypto derivatives report in collaboration with Block Scholes, highlighting a six-day streak of gains in risk-on assets, primarily driven by positive signals surrounding potential US trade deals. This newfound market confidence, however, is tempered by persistent volatility, with traders remaining cautious as they continue to ...

Swiss National Bank (SNB) President Martin Schlegel publicly declared that cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, are unsuitable for inclusion in the country’s official reserve assets. At a financial conference, Schlegel emphasized that digital currencies' extreme price volatility and uncertain liquidity make them unreliable for safeguarding national monetary stability. “Cryptocurrencies are not currently ...