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BlackRock Expands Crypto Footprint with First European Bitcoin ETF Launch in Switzerland
BlackRock, managing $4.4 trillion in assets, launches its first European cryptocurrency product with a Bitcoin ETF in Switzerland, following its successful U.S. spot Bitcoin ETF. This strategic expansion demonstrates growing institutional acceptance of cryptocurrencies and reinforces BlackRock's pioneering role in bridging traditional finance with digital assets.
Bitcoin Dips Below $98K as Trump Administration Evaluates Digital Asset Reserve Strategy
Bitcoin retreats from $100K following US crypto czar David Sacks' announcement of ongoing evaluation of digital asset reserve options. While most altcoins decline, select tokens like TRUMP and Mantra show strength amid regulatory developments and new technological integrations.
Bitdeer's Strategic $141.7M Alberta Power Plant Acquisition Aims to Revolutionize Bitcoin Mining
Bitdeer Technologies Group acquires a 101-megawatt site in Alberta for $21.7M, setting the stage to become the world's first fully vertically integrated Bitcoin mining operation. The ambitious project, featuring advanced SEALMINER A3 machines and carbon utilization systems, is expected to be operational by Q4 2026.
Ethereum's Historic Gas Limit Increase: A New Era in Network Scaling
Ethereum has achieved a milestone by increasing its gas limit beyond 30 million for the first time since adopting proof-of-stake, enhancing transaction capacity through validator consensus. The upgrade coincides with upcoming improvements like Pectra, though the community remains divided on the pace of future scaling.
SEC Downsizes Crypto Enforcement Unit in Major Regulatory Shift
The SEC is significantly reducing its cryptocurrency oversight by reassigning over 50 staff members from its Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit. This restructuring aligns with the administration's push for lighter crypto regulation and includes new policies requiring commissioner approval for investigations.
Trump Administration Signals Crypto-Friendly Shift as SEC Crypto Unit Downsizes
The SEC's specialized cryptocurrency enforcement unit is being reduced from over 50 staff members, marking an early sign of the Trump administration's lighter regulatory approach. The restructuring aligns with Trump's executive order promoting crypto industry growth and reflects a significant shift from the previous administration's stricter oversight.
El Salvador Abandons Bitcoin Legal Tender Status in Historic Policy Reversal
El Salvador officially ends Bitcoin's mandatory legal tender status after a failed national cryptocurrency experiment. The dramatic policy shift comes as the country seeks IMF funding, allowing businesses to refuse Bitcoin payments while maintaining its crypto investments.
Trump's Trade Tariffs Trigger Crypto Market Plunge: Bitcoin and Ethereum See Sharp Declines
Cryptocurrency markets experienced a significant downturn after President Trump announced new import tariffs on multiple countries, with Bitcoin falling 4% to $95,800 and Ethereum dropping 17%. The announcement sparked fears of a global trade war, affecting both crypto and traditional markets with total crypto liquidations reaching $2.3 billion.
Crypto Revolution: 28% of American Adults Now Own Digital Assets
A groundbreaking study reveals that cryptocurrency ownership among American adults has surged to 28%, representing approximately 65 million investors. The research highlights shifting demographics, with Bitcoin leading adoption while concerns about security and market stability persist.