Aleš Michl, Governor of the Czech National Bank (CNB), has sparked discussions about the potential inclusion of Bitcoin in the bank’s foreign exchange reserves as part of its diversification strategy. In a recent interview with CNN Prima News, Michl expressed an openness to Bitcoin as a potential diversification tool. However, ...
A recent survey by News1 indicates that South Korean cryptocurrency investors have again shown a strong preference for Bitcoin, which remains the most preferred digital asset, with Ripple (XRP) now in second place, surpassing Ethereum (ETH). The survey was conducted on the blockchain-based voting platform, The POL, from December 24 ...
Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of BitMEX, predicted that Bitcoin would experience a rally that would peak in late March. He attributes this potential surge to the Federal Reserve's quantitative tightening (QT) and liquidity measures. In an essay published on January 7, Hayes discussed how these economic policies could impact risk ...
MicroStrategy has reinforced its position as the largest corporate Bitcoin holder by purchasing an additional 1,070 BTC for $101 million at an average acquisition price of $94,004 per Bitcoin. In its latest investor filing, the company reported a Bitcoin yield of 48% for Q4 2024 and 74.3% for the full ...
Calamos Investments has unveiled the launch of the world’s first 100% downside-protected Bitcoin ETF, named CBOJ. This financial product, scheduled to be listed on the CBOE on January 22, 2025, is designed to offer investors exposure to Bitcoin while mitigating the asset’s notorious volatility. It utilizes a combination of Treasuries ...
Strive Asset Management, an investment firm co-founded by biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, has filed for regulatory approval for a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on Bitcoin-backed corporate bonds, according to the Financial Times. The fund is named the Strive Bitcoin Bond ETF, and it is designed to actively invest in ...
Bybit and analytics platform Block Scholes reported that Bitcoin perpetual swap open interest remained steady during the year-end expirations. This stability was unexpected, as options close to expiration often lead to significant price fluctuations. The report indicates that traders exercised caution while maintaining confidence in the stability of their options, ...
Cryptocurrency analyst James Van Straten has dismissed speculation that US President-elect Donald Trump might declare a Bitcoin strategic reserve through an executive order upon taking office, Yahoo Finance reports. Van Straten dismissed the likelihood of such a public move, stating that Trump, while supportive of Bitcoin, would more likely accumulate ...
Michael Saylor, the chairman of MicroStrategy and a vocal Bitcoin advocate, recently met with Eric Trump, son of President-elect Donald Trump, at Mar-a-Lago, igniting widespread speculation about the meeting's focus within the cryptocurrency community. Eric Trump announced the meeting in a tweet, describing it as a discussion between "two friends, ...
Eddid Financial has launched Bitcoin and Ether trading on its smart trading platform, Eddid ONE, becoming one of the few Hong Kong-based apps to offer cryptocurrency trading alongside stocks, futures, forex, and funds. The platform allows users to trade cryptocurrencies 24/7 without requiring separate wallets, simplifying access to virtual assets. ...
