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Trump may sign Bitcoin reserve executive order at crypto summit: Report

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US President Donald Trump could reportedly sign an executive order to create a Bitcoin reserve during the White House Crypto Summit on March 7. Such a reserve would be expected to buy more Bitcoin (BTC), in comparison to the US hanging on to the BTC it already owns through criminal seizures, Bloomberg reported on March 6, citing people familiar with the matter. However, a range of options for what could be several crypto-related executive actions are still being considered. Trump could also announce that the US will stop selling crypto…

Report: Belarus Eyes Cryptocurrency Mining to Harness Nuclear Surplus

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Belarus is reportedly exploring cryptocurrency mining using surplus nuclear energy, following economic strategies pioneered by nations like Bhutan, according to a report by the Belarusian Telegraph Agency (BelTA). Surplus Electricity Could Fuel Belarusian Crypto Boom President Alexander Lukashenko has directed officials to explore cryptocurrency mining as a means to utilize the country’s surplus electricity, generated […] Source

Trump to announce Bitcoin reserve strategy at White House Crypto Summit: report

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President Donald Trump is set to unveil a Bitcoin reserve strategy at the White House Crypto Summit Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed the plan in an interview with The Pavlovic Today, stating that Bitcoin would receive special status under Trump’s initiative. “A Bitcoin strategic reserve is something the President’s interested in. He spoke about it all during the campaign trail, and I think you’re going to see it executed on Friday,” Lutnick said. The summit, chaired by venture capitalist David Sacks and Congressman Bo Hines, marks a key moment in…

Bitcoin isn’t a worthy reserve asset, Swiss central bank president says: Report

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Swiss National Bank (SNB) President Martin Schlegel reportedly doesn’t want to make Bitcoin a reserve asset in Switzerland — citing a lack of stability, liquidity concerns and security risks. Schlegel’s position opposes a proposal from Swiss Bitcoin nonprofit think tank 2B4CH and other Bitcoin advocates to constitutionally mandate SNB to hold Bitcoin (BTC) on its balance sheet. Schlegel first told Swiss local media outlet Tamedia that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are too volatile, which isn’t conducive to maintaining the value of SNB’s investments. “Second, our reserves need to be highly…

Bitcoin isn’t a worthy reserve asset, Swiss National Bank president says: Report

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Swiss National Bank (SNB) President Martin Schlegel reportedly doesn’t want to make Bitcoin a reserve asset in Switzerland — citing a lack of stability, liquidity concerns and security risks. Schlegel’s position opposes a proposal from Swiss Bitcoin nonprofit think tank 2B4CH and other Bitcoin advocates to constitutionally mandate SNB to hold Bitcoin (BTC) on its balance sheet. Schlegel first told Swiss local media outlet Tamedia that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are too volatile, which isn’t conducive to maintaining the value of SNB’s investments. “Second, our reserves need to be highly…

BlackRock Includes IBIT Bitcoin (BTC) Exchange-Traded Fund in Model Portfolio: Report

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BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, has reportedly incorporated its iShares spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (IBIT) into some of its model portfolios. Bloomberg, citing a BlackRock investment outlook that its journalists had viewed, reports that the firm added a 1-2% allocation for IBIT in model portfolios that allow for alternative investments. Model portfolios are a basket of different investments crafted by a financial advisor. Michael Gates, lead portfolio manager for BlackRock’s Target Allocation ETF model portfolio suite, reportedly wrote in an investment commentary this week that the firm…

States likely to adopt Bitcoin reserves first: Report

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States are likely to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) reserves before the US federal government does, Senator Cynthia Lummis reportedly said on Feb. 28 during the Bitcoin Investor Week conference in New York.  “My bets are that you’ll see a state have a Bitcoin strategic reserve before the federal government,” Lummis said, according to a Bloomberg report.  In July 2024, Lummis, a Wyoming Republican, proposed legislation that would require the US federal government to create a national Bitcoin stockpile.  Her bill, dubbed the BITCOIN Act, calls for the US Treasury Department to…

Pakistan Wants to Set Up Crypto Council to Oversee Policy: Report

Pakistan has said it will set up a national crypto council to develop legislation for the sector, following a meeting with President Donald Trump’s digital asset advisors, according to a report by local news site Dawn. The council would be a dedicated advisory body that consists of government representatives, regulatory authorities and industry experts. It would oversee policy development as well as collaborate with countries to develop standardised frameworks, the report added, citing a statement from the finance ministry. Till last year, the nation’s finance ministry had been opposed to…

Crypto Exchange Bybit Fully Closes Ethereum Gap, According to Updated Proof of Reserves Report

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Bybit’s chief executive says the firm has now fully closed the Ethereum gap after hackers stole nearly $1.5 billion worth of ETH and Lido Staked Ether (stETH) from the crypto exchange last week. Bybit CEO Ben Zhou says the exchange has restored a 1:1 backing on all client assets after the record-setting hack. Zhou’s claims are echoed in a proof-of-reserves audit report published by the blockchain security auditor Hacken on Sunday. “The Hacken team’s Proof of Reserves audit, conducted on Sunday, February 23, 2025, demonstrates that Bybit maintains an in-scope…

South African public firm Altvest Capital seeks $10m to adopt Bitcoin as treasury asset: report

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The Johannesburg-headquartered Altvest Capital is seeking regulatory approval to raise $10 million, to make Bitcoin its primary reserve asset. Altvest Capital is planning to become the first listed company in Africa to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as its primary treasury reserve asset. In a Feb. 21 interview with Bloomberg, Altvest Capital chief executive Warren Wheatley said the company has already bought one Bitcoin and is now asking regulators for approval to raise around $10 million by selling shares. Wheatley noted that no final decision has been made yet on whether to…