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🇸🇻 El Salvador amends its Bitcoin law under an IMF deal, limiting BTC’s official use & raising uncertainty over govt holdings.
Samson Mow: Bitcoin “both is and isn’t legal tender.”
📰 https://btctimes.com/how-el-salvadors-imf-deal-is-affecting-bitcoins-status/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1890508382328520947
🚀 KULR boosts its Bitcoin treasury with a $10M purchase, bringing total holdings to 610.3 BTC ($60M) 🔥
📰 https://btctimes.com/kulr-expands-bitcoin-holdings-to-610-bitcoin-and-reports-167-btc-yield/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1889800516143575300
🚨 Rumble secures $775M from Tether! In addition, Tether acquires 103.3M shares at $7.50 as Rumble completes a $525M tender offer, maintaining its governance.
📰 https://btctimes.com/rumble-secures-775-million-investment-from-tether-and-completes-tender-offer/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1889375827088855208
🇺🇸 U.S. states push for Bitcoin reserves! 🇺🇸
Kentucky, Missouri, Ohio, and Utah are advancing Bitcoin reserve bills, with Kentucky becoming the 16th state to propose such legislation 🚀
📰 https://btctimes.com/bitcoin-reserve-bills-gain-momentum-across-u-s-states/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1887887993932812647
🚀 BlackRock is set to launch a spot Bitcoin ETP in Switzerland, further expanding its global BTC offerings.🇨🇭
📰 https://btctimes.com/blackrock-plans-to-launch-spot-bitcoin-etp-in-switzerland/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1887545419175010656
🚨 Historic first: The U.S. government held its first official Bitcoin press conference, emphasizing regulatory clarity, industry competitiveness, and exploring a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. 🇺🇸
📰 https://btctimes.com/u-s-hosts-first-official-press-conference-on-bitcoin-and-digital-assets/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1887170527141237224
🚀 Tether integrates $USDt into Bitcoin’s Lightning Network for faster, low-cost transactions with enhanced security. 👏
📰 https://btctimes.com/tether-integrates-usdt-with-bitcoins-lightning-network/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1885380045339795640
🚨 ECB President Christine Lagarde says Bitcoin won’t be in central bank reserves due to liquidity and security concerns as the Czech National Bank explores new assets. 🇪🇺💰
📰 https://btctimes.com/ecb-president-states-bitcoin-unlikely-to-be-included-in-central-bank-reserves/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1885060033592926398
🚨 Czech National Bank Governor Aleš Michl to propose a $7.3B Bitcoin investment on Jan 30, potentially making CNB the first EU central bank to hold BTC. 🇨🇿🚀
📰 https://btctimes.com/czech-central-bank-governor-to-present-bitcoin-reserve-proposal/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1884627637655552053
🚨 MicroStrategy just bought 10,107 Bitcoin for $1.1B, boosting its holdings to 471,107 BTC—the largest corporate stash! 💰
📰 https://btctimes.com/microstrategy-invests-1-1b-in-bitcoin-and-increases-holdings-to-over-471-000-coins/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1883892834060628143
🚨 Semler Scientific announces plans to raise $75M to expand its Bitcoin holdings, now totaling 2,321 BTC ($241M). 📈
📰 https://btctimes.com/semler-scientific-unveils-75m-plan-to-expand-bitcoin-holdings/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1882815555280748810
🇺🇸 President Trump signs an executive order to evaluate a 'national digital asset stockpile.’ While it stops short of a Bitcoin reserve, industry leaders see it as a step toward broader adoption. 🇺🇸
📰 https://btctimes.com/trump-signs-executive-order-for-national-digital-asset-stockpile/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1882562884086980867
🚀 Critical Metals Corp. embraces Bitcoin with a $500M treasury strategy 🚀
📰 https://btctimes.com/critical-metals-corp-adopts-500m-bitcoin-treasury-strategy/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1881836351730991209
🚀 JAN3 raises $5M to accelerate AQUA Wallet expansion and drive Bitcoin adoption in underserved markets. 🌍
📰 https://btctimes.com/jan3-raises-5m-to-advance-aqua-wallet-and-bitcoin-adoption/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1875550678204215476
📈 KULR Technology Group invests $21M in Bitcoin as part of its Treasury strategy and regains NYSE compliance. 📈
📰 https://btctimes.com/kulr-allocates-21-million-to-bitcoin-as-part-of-treasury-strategy/
📣 https://x.com/btctimescom/status/1874845785172701351
🚨 Tether rejects JPMorgan’s claim it may sell Bitcoin, with CEO Paolo Ardoino calling JPM “salty” for missing the BTC train. 🔥
📰 https://btctimes.com/tether-pushes-back-against-jpmorgan-analysts-bitcoin-sale-claims/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1890215299258937410
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📈 BlackRock raises its stake in Strategy to 5%, expanding its Bitcoin exposure as its $55.5B ETF leads U.S. spot BTC holdings.
📰 https://btctimes.com/blackrock-increases-stake-in-strategy-to-5/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1887867037709447272
🚀 Blockstream opens a Tokyo office to expand Bitcoin adoption in Japan, partnering with Diamond Hands & Fulgur Ventures to advance layer-2 tech & self-custody. 🇯🇵⚡
📰 https://btctimes.com/blockstream-opens-tokyo-office-to-expand-bitcoin-infrastructure-in-japan/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1887184622913495459
📈 Semler Scientific acquired 871 Bitcoin for $88.5M, raising its total to 3,192 BTC through a treasury strategy funded by a convertible notes offering.
📰 https://btctimes.com/semler-scientific-acquires-an-additional-871-bitcoin/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1886784292367339726
🚀 Tether posts $13B profit in 2024, with $113B in Treasuries, a $7B reserve surplus, $45B in USD₮ issued, and growing Bitcoin mining operations. 🚀
📰 https://btctimes.com/tether-reports-13b-profit-record-treasury-holdings-and-reserve-growth-in-q4-2024/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1885367076145033300
🚨 Utah advances Bitcoin bill! 🏛️ HB 230, allowing state BTC investments, clears committee (8-1) and heads to the House. 🔥
📰 https://btctimes.com/utah-house-committee-advances-bill-on-bitcoin-and-digital-asset-investments/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1884640151852155138
🚨 Arizona moves forward with their Bitcoin reserve bill, allowing public funds to invest up to 10%! A bold move that could inspire other states.
📰 https://btctimes.com/arizona-senate-advances-bitcoin-reserve-bill/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1884273131520405814
🚀 KULR Technology Group boosts its #Bitcoin holdings to $50M, acquiring 510 #BTC at an average of $101,695 each. 🚀
📰 https://btctimes.com/kulr-technology-group-increases-bitcoin-holdings-to-50-million/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1883882165898801409
🚀 Blockstream launches two Bitcoin-focused investment funds, the Blockstream Income Fund and Alpha Fund, offering institutional investors new ways to access #Bitcoin-backed financial products.
📰 https://btctimes.com/blockstream-introduces-two-new-bitcoin-investment-funds/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1882570597386924258
President Trump grants a full pardon to Ross Ulbricht, founder of Silk Road. The move reignites debates over justice, Bitcoin's role in early adoption, and sentencing fairness.
📰 https://btctimes.com/trump-grants-full-pardon-to-ross-ulbricht/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1881873841489674253
🚀 MicroStrategy kicks off 2025 by adding 1,070 BTC for $101M, bringing its total holdings to 447,470 BTC—2.1% of Bitcoin’s supply. 📈
📰 https://btctimes.com/microstrategy-begins-2025-with-1-070-bitcoin-purchase/
📣 https://x.com/BTCTimescom/status/1876344842093002983
🔐 Blockstream celebrates Bitcoin's 16th anniversary with the launch of Jade Plus, a self-custody wallet featuring advanced security and compatibility 🔐
📰 https://btctimes.com/blockstream-launches-jade-plus-wallet-on-bitcoins-16th-anniversary/
📣 https://x.com/btctimescom/status/1875249039345906024
⚡️ Earn Bitcoin with Boltz Pro by balancing liquidity between Bitcoin and Lightning swaps—non-custodial, with dynamic incentives. ⚡️
📰 https://btctimes.com/boltz-pro-introduces-non-custodial-approach-to-address-liquidity-needs/
📣 https://x.com/btctimescom/status/1873830356358750264