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Dutch man Didi Taihuttu, gains over $10 million in 7 years after selling house to buy Bitcoin

Didi Taihuttu, a 39-year-old father of three, who sold all his prized possessions including his house and cars in 2017 has gained over $10 million in profit since then. The Dutchman made the news back in 2017 for his bold conviction on Bitcoin and how far he was willing to go to profit from the…

December 18, 20240Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

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Ohio Proposes Bitcoin Reserve Act to Safeguard State Funds from Dollar Devaluation

Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act proposed by Derek Merrin allows the state treasury to invest in Bitcoin, hedging against inflation and U.S. dollar volatility. The Bitcoin Reserve Act Ohio State Representative Derek Merrin filed House Bill 703 on December 17, introducing the Ohio Bitcoin Reserve Act to authorize state investments in Bitcoin, aiming to preserve public…

December 18, 20240Comments

ByGabriel Okokhuele Eromonsele

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Bitcoin’s Stellar 2024 Sets Stage for a 2025 State-Led Crypto Policy Blitz

A Record-Breaking Year for Bitcoin Bitcoin ended 2024 on a high note, solidifying its position as the world’s leading cryptocurrency with unprecedented price milestones and adoption levels. Surpassing key price thresholds, Bitcoin's stellar performance came on the back of robust institutional interest, favorable economic conditions, and expanding regulatory clarity in global markets. Investors flocked to…

December 17, 20240Comments

ByEdward Hopelane

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs pull in $636 million as Bitcoin reaches new all-time high of $107,822

The 11-spot bitcoin ETFs recorded the highest inflow in a week as Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $107,822. The Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) pulled in a staggering $636 million on Dec 16, the highest inflow in over a week. Data from Farside Investors UK revealed that Blacrock’s IBIT once again led the…

December 17, 20240Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

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Riot Platforms Raises $594.4 Million Through Senior Notes Offering, Expands Bitcoin Reserves

Riot Platforms, Inc. (Nasdaq: RIOT), a leading Bitcoin mining company, has successfully completed its upsized $594.4 million convertible senior notes offering, with net proceeds of $579.2 million after expenses. The funds have been strategically deployed to expand Riot’s Bitcoin reserves, reinforcing the company’s long-term vision of maximizing shareholder value and cementing its role in the…

December 17, 20240Comments

ByGabriel Okokhuele Eromonsele

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Bitcoin hit a new all-time high of $106k amid rumours of reserve asset status under Trump

Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, hit a new all-time high of $106,352 amid rumours that President-elect Donald Trump would set up a strategic Bitcoin reserve from Day one in office. The crypto asset which has surged by 15.2% in the last seven days hit a peak at $106,352 before cooling off to $104,853 at the time…

December 16, 20240Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

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Treasuries on the Bitcoin standard are up by 143% on a Year-to-date scale

Treasuries on Bitcoin Standard are up 143% on a year-to-date scale attracting positive comments from the crypto community on the viability of Bitcoin as an asset class. The development was revealed by Microstrategy Chairman Michael Saylor via an X post sharing a trading view chart as proof of his assertions. “Treasuries on the #Bitcoin Standard…

December 16, 20240Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

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Grayscale’s GBTC drains Bitcoin ETFs with $105 million outflow

Grayscale’s GBTC Yesterday, recorded an outflow of $105 million, the only highlight of an underwhelming day of trading for Bitcoin ETFs. On Dec 12, a day before yesterday, Bitcoin ETFs were pumping pulling in a staggering $597 million. This was the highest inflow recorded for the second week of December. Things were really quiet yesterday…

December 14, 20240Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

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Bitcoin and Ether ETF record combined $870 million inflow as investor confidence soar

Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum Exchange Traded Funds (ETF) pulled in a staggering $870 million yesterday indicating a high level of confidence amongst institutional investors. Spot Bitcoin ETFs led the inflows for the day pulling in $597.5 million with Blackrock’s IBIT getting a large percentage of the inflows. Blackrock’s IBIT witnessed an inflow of $431.6 million…

December 13, 20240Comments

ByMichael Ndu-okeke

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MicroStrategy Shells Out $2.1B for Bitcoin in Massive Year-End Buy

MicroStrategy has added 21,550 bitcoins to its holdings in a massive $2.13 billion purchase, marking one of the largest institutional bitcoin acquisitions of 2024. The company paid an average of $98,783 per bitcoin in a series of purchases between December 2-8, according to an SEC Form 8-K filing released December 9. The acquisition brings MicroStrategy's…

December 10, 20240Comments

ByGabriel Okokhuele Eromonsele