A fashion or real need?

Officials from Brazil, Argentina and Chile advocate diversifying national reserves through BTC. Some announcements could be made without a thorough understanding of the economic implications. In July 2024, US Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced an initiative to establish a national treasury backed by Bitcoin. The proposal, sponsored by Donald Trump, became one of the main promises … Read more

What are the biggest risks for bitcoin now?

Capriole Investments analyzes risks from technical and fundamental analysis. Despite these risks, “a phenomenal year” for bitcoin seems more likely. Bitcoin (BTC) is entering the first days of 2025 with bullish prospects, thanks to growing institutional demand and government interest in this digital asset. This last trend accelerated with the victory of Donald Trump in … Read more

What stage of the bitcoin and cryptocurrency cycle are we in?

The bull cycle will extend through 2025 and perhaps beyond, Grayscale says. The continuity of the price increase will depend on fundamental factors. With the beginning of 2025, after a bullish year for bitcoin (BTC) and multiple cryptocurrencies, questions arise about where the market is in the cycle. Will the uptrend continue or has it … Read more

Mark Zuckerberg removes censorship from Instagram and Facebook before Trump’s inauguration

Zuckerberg promises less censorship, respecting users’ voices. Meta’s policy change is aligned with Trump’s inauguration. Social media giant Meta announced today that it has decided to end its fact-checking policy for posts circulating on Instagram and Facebook. The information was released by the company’s CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, thus committing to freedom of expression, just when … Read more

Bitcoin treasuries are already being discussed in Prague

The governor of the Central Bank of the Czech Republic, Aleš Michl, spoke during an interview about the possibility of adopting bitcoin as a strategic treasury currency. This statement comes amid the boom that the issue has experienced in recent weeks. Michael mentioned what considers BTC as a suitable asset to diversify the country’s reservesbut … Read more

A historically good month for DOGE began

Many analysts project DOGE at $1 in this bull cycle. Currently, DOGE is 45% from its all-time high price. Although the years go by, dogecoin (DOGE) starts 2025 with the energy of a puppy who never tires of playing. Meanwhile, the market is curiously watching the movements of this iconic Shiba Inu dog, wondering how … Read more

What will happen to XRP after Gensler leaves the SEC?

The new SEC chairman is expected to withdraw the appeal Gensler’s team filed. Most analysts predict a further rise for the Ripple cryptocurrency. With the arrival of 2025, the inauguration of the president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, is getting closer. The president is scheduled to take office on January 20. There are only … Read more

Bitcoin can heat the world’s homes

MARA uses the heat from its mining rigs to heat water, which is distributed to homes. An analyst explained that BTC mining can reduce methane emissions. At the end of December 2024, the American Bitcoin (BTC) mining company Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) announced that through the waste heat emitted by its mining equipment it managed … Read more

What will happen to Bitcoin after Donald Trump takes office?

In his campaign, Trump promised to make the US “the cryptocurrency capital of the world.” Its measures, focused on deregulation and tax cuts, benefit crypto assets. On January 20, Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. The day, following the country’s traditions, will begin with a procession to the … Read more

MARA takes a risk and lends more than 7,000 bitcoin

Currently MARA is the mining company with the largest bitcoin reserves, with 44,893 BTC. In the past, bitcoin lenders have gone bankrupt during “crypto winters.” Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), the world’s largest market cap Bitcoin (BTC) mining company, announced that it offered a total of 7,377 BTC in loans at the end of December 2024. … Read more