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Scotland's Lomond School accepts Bitcoin for tuition payments, a first in the UK

The Lomond School in Scotland will accept Bitcoin (BTC) tuition payments beginning in the Autumn semester of 2025, making it the first school in the United Kingdom to do so.Accepting Bitcoin is part of the school's plan to integrate “sound…

On Bitcoin Privacy: More U.S. Deputy Attorney General, Less New York Attorney General

Bitcoin Magazine On Bitcoin Privacy: More U.S. Deputy Attorney General, Less New York Attorney General Follow Frank on X. On Monday, Deputy Attorney General (DAG) Blanche published a memo entitled “Ending Regulation By Prosecution” in which he…

Crypto Biz: Ripple’s ‘defining moment,’ Binance’s ongoing purge

Ripple made headlines this week when it became the first crypto-native company to acquire a multi-asset prime broker, potentially setting the stage for wider adoption of its XRP Ledger technology. The acquisition of Hidden Road didn’t…

US Fed 'absolutely' ready to step in if liquidity dries up — Voting member

The US Federal Reserve is prepared to use its vast arsenal of monetary policy tools to prevent financial and economic conditions from deteriorating rapidly but will do so only if liquidity dries up or markets become disorderly, a top central banker…

Bitcoin price preparing for 'up only mode' as US bonds suffer worst selloff since 2019

Bitcoin (BTC) is entering what former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes calls “up only mode,” as a deepening crisis in the US bond market potentially drives investors away from traditional haven assets and toward alternative stores of value.Loss…

This year's top ETF strategy? Shorting Ether — Bloomberg Intelligence

Betting against Ether has been the best performing exchange traded fund (ETF) strategy so far in 2025, according to Bloomberg analyst Eric Balchunas.Two ETFs designed to take two-times leveraged short positions in Ether claimed (ETH) first and…

Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Show Conviction: 63% Of Supply Hasn’t Moved In A Year

Bitcoin is facing a crucial test as its price continues to swing without clear direction, navigating a tense and uncertain macroeconomic environment. While volatility persists, many analysts believe the worst phase of the correction may be over…

Landmark Bill Protecting Bitcoin Mining Rights Passes in Arizona

Key Takeaways: HB 2342 has passed the Arizona Senate, protecting home-based Bitcoin miners and node operators. The measure preempts local zoning laws related to digital asset activities. Protections over “computational power” also apply to AI…

Ripple Spends $50 Million on Crypto Education: Adapting to an Uncertain Regulatory Environment

Key Takeaways: Ripple is funding the National Cryptocurrency Association (NCA) for crypto literacy and responsible crypto adoption in the United States. The NCA will function independently and will offer unbiased information, tutorials, and case…

Fed’s Kashkari hints at liquidity support — Is $100K Bitcoin back on the table?

Neel Kashkari, President of the Minneapolis Federal Reserve, addressed the issue of rising Treasury yields on April 11, suggesting that they might indicate a shift in investor sentiment away from United States government debt. Kashkari highlighted…

Bitcoin’s 10% weekly gain amid worrying US economic data shows crypto trader sentiment shift

A key Bitcoin (BTC) metric signaled a potential shift in its positioning after BTC’s long-term holder realized cap (LTH Realized Cap) surpassed $18 billion for the first time since September 2024. Data from CryptoQuant indicated that this…

Animoca Brands Reports Strong Growth in 2024, Driven by AI and Strategic Diversification

Key Takeaways: Animoca Brands’ bookings increased by 12% in 2024, reaching $314 million. The company took a calculated approach to diversification, spearheaded by Digital Asset Advisory. Operating expenses decreased by 12%, driven by AI and…

Blockstream Secures $3 Billion Investment to Launch Bitcoin Lending Funds

Key Takeaways: Blockstream introduces three Bitcoin funds for institutions Two of these funds will be dedicated to Bitcoin lending, addressing market demand. It is a sign of renewed confidence in the crypto lending space after recent setbacks…

Trump’s Crypto Pivot: Analyzing the White House Summit and its Implications

Key Takeaways: Trump’s White House hosts first-ever crypto summit on March 7, a landmark in the shift to US crypto policy The Domestic Crypto Summit aims to create industry guidelines and explore the possibility of a crypto strategic reserve…

Bitcoin sellers tap out, clearing the path for a fresh run at new all-time highs

Bitcoin (BTC) price has rebounded by over 11% from the April. 7 low of $74,400, and analysts believe that onchain and technical indicators point to a sustained recovery.According to popular analyst AlphaBTC, Bitcoin will see a sustained recovery if…

Pakistan proposes compliance-based crypto regulatory framework — Report

Regulators in Pakistan have proposed a regulatory framework for digital assets that is compliance-focused, in accordance with rules laid out by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the supranational organization that polices finance for money…

Trump Signs Historic Crypto Bill, Overturns DeFi IRS Rule in First Presidential Move

Key Takeaways: President Trump signed the first-ever crypto-related bill into U.S. law, repealing the IRS’s DeFi Broker Rule. The decision removes tax reporting requirements for decentralized platforms, easing regulatory burdens. Crypto leaders…