Tag: Bitcoin

MARA Holdings reported a net income of $528.3 million for Q4 2024, a 248% increase from the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA rose by 207% to $794.4 million, establishing a new industry benchmark, according to its February 27 shareholder letter. Despite the April 2024 Bitcoin halving, which cut block rewards in ...

Tokyo-listed Metaplanet is set to issue 2 billion JPY (approximately 13.6 million USD) in bonds to EVO FUND, with the proceeds dedicated to expanding its Bitcoin holdings. This move aligns with the company’s ongoing strategy to strengthen its position in digital assets. It follows its recent acquisition of 135 BTC, ...

Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has unveiled two new performance metrics designed to provide greater transparency into its Bitcoin treasury operations, according to a company announcement released today, February 26, 2025. The new key performance indicators (KPIs) - "BTC Gain" and "BTC ¥ Gain" - will supplement the existing "BTC Yield" ...

Pierre Rochard, Vice President of Research at Riot Platforms, has drawn attention to the fundamental differences between Bitcoin and Ethereum’s transaction models, emphasizing Bitcoin’s transparency and simplicity in contrast to Ethereum’s more intricate account-based system. In a recent tweet, Rochard explained that Bitcoin’s Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO) model allows users ...

A second Bitcoin reserve bill has been introduced in Georgia, allowing the state treasurer unrestricted authority to invest in Bitcoin. This follows the submission of a previous bill just 10 days earlier, indicating increased interest in cryptocurrency within the state. If Senate Bill 228 is passed, it will eliminate investment ...

HK Asia Holdings Limited has increased its Bitcoin holdings to nearly 9 BTC, just one week after its stock price doubled following its initial Bitcoin purchase. In recent announcement, the Hong Kong-based investment firm stated that its board had approved expanding its Bitcoin investment, reaffirming its commitment to the asset. ...

Alexander Leishman, CEO of River, a Bitcoin-based financial services provider, has weighed in on the growing debate surrounding quantum computing's potential threat to Bitcoin. While he remains sceptical of any immediate risk, Leishman argues that Bitcoin is uniquely vulnerable compared to traditional banking systems. Pushing back against claims that quantum ...

Montana is now the fourth U.S. state to advance its Bitcoin Reserve bill beyond the introduction phase.  House Bill 429, sponsored by Representative Curtis Schomer and introduced on February 7, 2025, is currently up for a floor vote in the State’s House of Representatives after passing the Business and Labor ...

Spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. have seen a reversal, recording net weekly outflows for the first time in six weeks. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced $585.65 million in net outflows for the week ending February 14, ending a streak that had brought in ...

El Salvador’s National Library (BINAES) is launching a dedicated Bitcoin section to promote public understanding of the cryptocurrency. This initiative will feature a curated collection of Bitcoin literature and an operational full-node display, spearheaded by Bitcoin educator PupusasG, a prominent Salvadoran advocate and CUBO+ graduate, to solidify Bitcoin's role in ...