Trish Turner has resigned as head of the United States Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) digital assets division after roughly three months in the role. “After more than 20 years with the IRS, I have closed an extraordinary chapter of my career with deep appreciation for those who shaped my journey and made the work so…
Despite this week’s market downturn, some analysts predict that the inclusion of digital assets in US 401(k) retirement plans may unlock billions of dollars in new inflows by the fall, potentially driving Bitcoin to record highs. This “bullish” development may push Bitcoin (BTC) above $200,000 before the end of the year, signaling another $122 billion…
The European Union is reportedly exploring major public blockchain networks like Ethereum and Solana for its digital euro design. The European Central Bank (ECB) is considering running a digital euro on a public blockchain like Ethereum rather than a private one, the Financial Times reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Unlike a…
Ethena Labs on Thursday said its Ethena protocol has generated more than $500 million in cumulative revenue. Growth in both revenue and the circulating supply of its synthetic stablecoin, Ethena USDe (USDe), has accelerated since July as synthetic stablecoins gain market share. Ethena Labs shared the news via a post on X, saying that in…
Nasdaq-listed Hong Kong construction firm Ming Shing Group Holdings said Wednesday it has entered into an agreement to acquire 4,250 Bitcoin for nearly $483 million, joining the wave of companies adding the cryptocurrency to their treasuries. If successful, the deal would make Ming Shing Hong Kong’s top Bitcoin (BTC) treasury according to BitcoinTreasuries.NET data, surpassing…
US Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller told his peers and the private banking sector that there’s “nothing to be afraid of” about crypto payments despite it operating outside the traditional banking system. “There is nothing scary about this just because it occurs in the decentralized finance or DeFi world — this is simply new technology…
Key takeaways: Bitcoin volatility is expected to remain present ahead of Fed Chair Powell’s speech on Friday. Analysts say Bitcoin’s dip below $112,000 offers a “great entry” opportunity for traders. BTC price may drop as low as $110,000 if key support levels are broken. Bitcoin (BTC) has been trending down alongside the broader crypto market…
Harvard economist Kenneth Rogoff, who once predicted Bitcoin would sooner crash to $100 before it hits $100,000, has admitted a lot has changed since his comments seven years ago — though he seemingly still hasn’t come around to Bitcoin. “Almost a decade ago, I was the Harvard economist that said Bitcoin was more likely to…
Key takeaways: President Donald Trump’s push for aggressive interest rate cuts could trigger a surge in inflation, weaken the dollar, and destabilize long-term bond markets. Even without rate cuts, trade policy and fiscal expansion are likely to push prices higher. Bitcoin stands to benefit either way—whether as an inflation hedge in a rapid-cut environment, or…
What percentage of Bitcoin is owned by BlackRock? BlackRock’s entry into the Bitcoin market through the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has marked a new era in institutional Bitcoin accumulation. Since its launch on Jan. 11, 2024, IBIT has grown at a pace that few expected, and no other ETF has matched. As of June 10,…
