Treasury nominee Scott Bessent reveals up to $500K in BlackRock Bitcoin ETF investments, sparking debates about cryptocurrency's role in U.S. economic policy. Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Treasury secretary, has disclosed a personal investment of between $250,001 and $500,000 in BlackRock’s bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). This revelation, included…

Discover how Ishares’ Bitcoin ETF launch on Cboe Canada offers Canadian investors a simple and secure way to invest in bitcoin. Cboe Canada Welcomes Ishares Bitcoin ETF with Canadian and U.S. Dollar Listings Ishares, a subsidiary of Blackrock Asset Management Canada Limited, has officially introduced the Ishares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) on Cboe Canada, marking a…

FDIC Vice Chairman Travis Hill condemns “Choke Point-like tactics” and vows crypto-friendly reforms, urging a new direction for the agency’s approach to digital assets. FDIC Vice Chairman Calls Out 'Choke Point-Like' Tactics Travis Hill, Vice Chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), criticized the agency’s handling of digital assets and vowed to implement reforms.…

Alpen Labs raises $8.5M to develop Strata, a Bitcoin ZK Rollup platform. Strata offers scalable self-custody, private payments, and interoperability. Alpen Labs Strategic Funding Drives Strata Development Alpen Labs, a bitcoin infrastructure innovator, has raised $8.5 million in strategic financing to accelerate the development of its Bitcoin ZK Rollup platform, Strata. The funding round was…

Bitcoin hashrate drops by 44 EH/s as miners face declining profits. Learn about the challenges in maintaining profitability amid falling hashprice and transaction volumes. Bitcoin Hashrate Declines Significantly The computational power of the Bitcoin network, measured by its hashrate, has decreased substantially in recent days. From its peak of 824 exahash per second (EH/s), the…

The DOJ has indicted three Russian nationals for operating cryptocurrency mixers linked to laundering ransomware and cybercrime proceeds. Learn about the charges and implications. U.S. DOJ Indicts Russians for Laundering Funds Through Crypto Mixers The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted three Russian nationals for their roles in operating cryptocurrency mixers Blender.io and Sinbad.io,…

Cardano and FC Barcelona partner under the Barça Vision program to revolutionize fan engagement using blockchain technology. Discover the collaboration’s focus on education, rewards, and community involvement. Cardano and FC Barcelona Partners for Barça Vision Program On January 9, 2025, the Cardano Foundation and FC Barcelona announced a strategic partnership under the club's Barça Vision…

A US senator promises to reverse SEC Chair Gary Gensler's crypto policies, supporting a nominee advocating for innovation-friendly regulations. US Senator Pushes for Change in SEC Crypto Oversight U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has vowed to address the effects of SEC Chair Gary Gensler's policies on cryptocurrency regulation. On January 7, Scott announced his support…

Thai authorities seized nearly 1,000 Bitcoin mining rigs in Chon Buri province for electricity theft worth $3.2 million, uncovering tampered power meters. Law Enforcement Takes Action in Chon Buri Province Law enforcement in Thailand has seized nearly 1,000 Bitcoin mining rigs from a company accused of electricity theft, marking one of the largest crackdowns in…