Author: admin

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Paul Atkins said today that it remains unclear whether the U.S. government will move to seize the widely discussed Bitcoin holdings rumored to be tied to Venezuela, an uncertainty that comes as Washington seeks to bring greater regulatory clarity to digital asset markets. Atkins told Fox Business the question of pursuing the so‑called Venezuela Bitcoin stash — variously estimated at roughly 600,000 BTC, or about $56 billion to $67 billion at current prices — is “still to be seen” and is being handled by other parts of the administration.  “I leave that to others…

Cryptocurrency markets experienced a limited recovery this week as investor liquidity gradually returned after the holidays.Bitcoin (BTC) topped a weekly high of $94,458 on Monday, before declining to about $90,937 at the time of writing on Friday.US spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) demand saw a sharp reversal after $1.1 billion in inflows on the first two trading days of the new year. The ETFs have since logged three consecutive days of outflows, with a cumulative $398 million sold on Thursday, according to Farside Investors data.In the broader cryptocurrency space, concerns arose over the future of privacy-preserving token Zcash (ZEC) after…

In brief Rep. Torres proposed the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets Act to keep federal officials off prediction markets. The bill follows controversy over a Polymarket trader winning a bet on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro’s removal, placed mere hours before his capture. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is among 30 House members supporting the bill alongside Torres. Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) and 30 of his House of Representatives colleagues, including Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), are making a push to ban government officials from accessing prediction markets.The lawmakers introduced new legislation, the Public Integrity in Financial Prediction Markets…

The number of Bitcoin addresses (bitcoin whales) holding at least 100 BTC has climbed to a new all-time high, according to on-chain data from Bitcoin Magazine Pro, pointing to continued accumulation among large holders despite some recent bitcoin price dips and broader crypto market volatility. The metric tracks the total number of unique Bitcoin addresses with balances of 100 BTC or more — a cohort commonly associated with so-called “bitcoin whales,” including high-net-worth individuals, funds, corporations, and long-term strategic holders.  The latest data shows the count has surpassed all previous peaks, extending a multi-year uptrend that has persisted across several…

The asset manager’s base case assumes bitcoin gains traction as a settlement tool and reserve asset over the next 25 years.

Crypto expert Plan C has alluded to the business cycle to explain why the Bitcoin top isn’t in despite the flagship crypto’s run to $126,000 last year. This comes as BTC struggles to hold above the psychological $90,000 level, having lost most of its gains from the start of the year.  Why The Bitcoin Top Isn’t In Yet Based On The Business Cycle In an X post, Plan C suggested that it doesn’t make sense to call the Bitcoin top when the business cycle hasn’t even crossed 50. The expert noted that BTC bull market peaks have historically occurred when…

Democratic leaders on key committees considering crypto market structure legislation are reportedly drawing a line in the sand over elected officials profiting off the industry.A number of Democratic lawmakers in the US Senate are reportedly pushing for conflict-of-interest guardrails in a crypto market structure bill under consideration.According to a Thursday report from Punchbowl News, Senate Democrats including Adam Schiff and Ruben Gallego demanded safeguards in the Republican-led Responsible Financial Innovation Act (RFIA) which would affect how US regulatory agencies and the government handles digital assets. The lawmakers reportedly pushed for provisions prohibiting public officials, including US President Donald Trump, from…

Colombia’s tax authority, DIAN, has introduced a mandatory reporting regime for crypto service providers, requiring exchanges and intermediaries to collect and submit user and transaction data as part of its oversight of the digital asset sector.The rules were set out in Resolution 000240, issued on Dec. 24, which adds a crypto reporting regime aligned with OECD-developed international standards, including the Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF).According to the new rules, crypto exchanges, custodians and other service providers must report identifying information and transaction data for “reportable” users, enabling the automatic exchange of that information with foreign tax authorities.The resolution also sets out…

Speculation grows surrounding a rumored $60 billion Bitcoin reserve amassed by the Venezuelan dictatorship.Bitcoin’s growing value and increased use in international trade have thrust it into the limelight amidst the latest geopolitical conflict after the United States captured and extradited Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.Major news outlets like CNBC report a shadow reserve of “tens of billions” in Bitcoin owned by the Venezuelan regime, which would make Venezuela the fourth-largest holder of Bitcoin, only trailing Strategy, BlackRock’s IBIT ETF, and Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto.There is also growing speculation that the United States seized the Bitcoin, and that the seized assets could…

Base founders are coming to Lisbon this January for an exclusive afterwork hosted by Lunar Strategy, in partnership with Limitless and Talent Protocol. Taking place on Thursday, January 8, the Base Founders Afterwork – Lisbon will be held at Lunar Strategy’s headquarters in central Lisbon during BUIDL Europe. The event is designed as a curated, high-signal gathering, prioritizing meaningful discussions over crowded networking. Attendance is free, but registration is required and subject to host approval due to limited space. What to Expect The afterwork will feature a founder-led panel focused on building on Base, sharing practical insights into what teams…