Tag: Bitcoin
Historic Legislation: Texas became the first U.S. state to establish a state-backed Bitcoin reserve through Senate Bill 21, signed into law on June 21, 2025.
Purpose: The reserve aims to hedge against inflation and diversify Texas’ financial reserves, managed by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Investment Scope: The fund is limited to cryptocurrencies with an average market capitalization of at least $500 billion over the...
Geopolitical Jitters Hit Crypto: How Israel-Iran War Fears Impact Bitcoin and Beyond
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Market Plunge: The crypto market shed 7% of its value, falling to $3.3 trillion, after Israel’s airstrikes on Iran on June 13, 2025.
Key Declines: Bitcoin BTC dropped 5% to $103,464, Ethereum ETH fell 10% to $2,471, and altcoins like Solana SOL saw losses up to 11%.
Liquidations Surge: $1.2 billion in crypto positions were liquidated as investors shifted to safe-haven assets like gold and U.S. Treasuries.
Geopolitical Driver:...
Bitcoin Payments Get Green Light in California
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The California State Assembly passed AB 1180 with a unanimous 68-0 vote, allowing the state to accept payments in Bitcoin and other digital currencies.
The bill, described as a “first-of-its-kind” initiative by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia, now heads to the Senate for further deliberation.
This move could set a precedent for cryptocurrency adoption across the U.S., potentially influencing other states to follow suit.
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Ethereum ETFs Surge, Price Patterns Hint at Rally
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Ethereum (ETH) is flexing its muscle today, rallying 5% to surpass $2,600 while Bitcoin (BTC) remains flat. A key driver is the robust performance of spot ETH ETFs, which recorded an unprecedented streak of positive inflows from May 16 to May 30, amassing $550 million, per SoSoValue. This sustained capital influx signals growing investor confidence, possibly tied to ETH’s dominance in smart contracts and long-term bets on its scalability. The...
From Meme Stock to Bitcoin Treasury: GameStop’s $512 Million Crypto Bet
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GameStop purchased 4,710 Bitcoin (BTC) for approximately $512–513 million, marking its first major cryptocurrency investment.
The acquisition, announced on May 28, 2025, via X, follows a $1.5 billion convertible notes offering in April.
GME stock rose nearly 5% in pre-market trading, reflecting investor enthusiasm.
The move positions GameStop as the 13th largest public company holding BTC, aligning with the growing trend of...





