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JPMorgan Questions Viability of US Crypto Reserve, Cites Issues With Smaller Tokens

|A senior JPMorgan Chase & Co (NASDAQ:JPM) strategist voiced doubts about the feasibility of establishing a U.S.

Michael Saylor Hints US Will Buy 1 Million Bitcoin For Strategic Reserve

|Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), suggested on Thursday that the United States plans to purchase 1 million Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to establish a strategic reserve, aligning with a

Cardano, XRP, Solana Drop As White House Clarifies Trump's Crypto Reserve Plan

|Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA), XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) and Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) declined on Friday after a top White House aide suggested President

US To Conduct Full Audit Of Bitcoin Holdings Following Strategic Reserve Executive Order

|The United States government is preparing to conduct a full review of its cryptocurrency holdings following the creation of a strategic Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) reserve and a separate stockpile of

Bitcoin Unbothered By 'One-Time Price Adjustment' From Tariffs As Treasury Sec Bessent Assures 'Smooth Transition'

|U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday characterized tariffs as a "one-time" price adjustment, outlining the administration's trade strategy ahead of the White House Crypto Summit.

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Lauds Donald Trump For 'Incredible Execution' In Establishing Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

|Industry experts have lauded President Donald Trump's executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, viewing it as a transformative step that could spur global adoption and legitimize Bitcoin (CRYPTO:

Donald Trump's 'Crypto Summit' Is A 'Critical Moment,' Experts Say

|Industry experts expect the White House Crypto Summit on Friday to deliver crucial regulatory clarity and a framework for a U.S. strategic crypto reserve, potentially shaping the future of blockchain innovation.

Trump's XRP, Cardano Inclusion In Crypto Reserve Proposal Could Be Result Of 'Businessman' Instincts, MEXC's Tracy Jin Says

|Tracy Jin, Chief Operating Officer of cryptocurrency exchange MEXC, on Wednesday attributed President Donald Trump's decision to include Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) and Ripple‘s (CRYPTO:

JPMorgan Questions Viability of US Crypto Reserve, Cites Issues With Smaller Tokens

|A senior JPMorgan Chase & Co (NASDAQ:JPM) strategist voiced doubts about the feasibility of establishing a U.S.

Vladimir Putin Said 'Nobody Can Ban Bitcoin,' But Russia Isn't Looking To Follow Donald Trump's Push For A Crypto Reserve

|Russian Deputy Finance Minister Vladimir Kolychev's statement on Wednesday that Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) will not be included in the National Wealth Fund mirrors President Vladimir Putin's

Michael Saylor Hints US Will Buy 1 Million Bitcoin For Strategic Reserve

|Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Strategy (NASDAQ:MSTR), suggested on Thursday that the United States plans to purchase 1 million Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to establish a strategic reserve, aligning with a

Coinbase Rekindles Efforts To Introduce Tokenized Securities In The US

|Coinbase Inc. is revisiting its goal to bring tokenized securities to the U.S. amid a more crypto-friendly SEC and CEO Brian Armstrong's push for innovation.

BitsCrunch Acquires Nidum AI To Build Decentralized AI Compute Network

|Blockchain analytics firm bitsCrunch has acquired Nidum AI, a decentralized AI computing platform, to establish a global network of high-performance AI compute nodes, the company announced on Wednesday.

Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev Expects 'Crypto Rails' To Become The Foundation Of Stock Trading

|Vladimir Tenev, co-founder and CEO of Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD), on Wednesday affirmed that cryptocurrency infrastructure, or "crypto rails," will serve as the foundation for stocks and other traditional assets.

NBA Legend Shaq Never Held Bitcoin Or XRP, But There's One Other Trump Crypto Reserve Coin He Bought In 2021

|Shaquille O'Neal, the NBA legend turned business mogul, has consistently voiced skepticism about cryptocurrency, yet evidence reveals he dipped into the market with a $20,

Trump's XRP, Cardano Inclusion In Crypto Reserve Proposal Could Be Result Of 'Businessman' Instincts, MEXC's Tracy Jin Says

|Tracy Jin, Chief Operating Officer of cryptocurrency exchange MEXC, on Wednesday attributed President Donald Trump's decision to include Cardano (CRYPTO: ADA) and Ripple‘s (CRYPTO:

Donald Trump's Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP Reserve Is 'Imperfect' But Bullish, Says Bitwise's Matt Hougan

|Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan on Wednesday that despite a bumpy rollout, President Donald Trump's strategic crypto reserve announcement remains bullish for the market, a vi

White House Crypto Summit To Feature Roundtable With Industry Leaders Including Michael Saylor

|White House Crypto Summit to host 20-25 industry leaders and officials on March 7 for focused discussion on digital finance in the US.

Donald Trump's Bitcoin, XRP, Cardano Reserve Proposal Drives Wedge In Crypto Industry

|The cryptocurrency sector, often unified in its push against traditional financial systems, is facing a deepening rift over President Donald Trump's proposal to create a U.S. strategic reserve of digital assets.

Raoul Pal Predicts Extended Crypto Cycle Into 2026, Bitcoin, Solana Corrections Are Typical Volatility

|Real Vision Founder and CEO Raoul Pal on Tuesday forecasted that the current cryptocurrency bull market cycle, initially expected to peak in 2025, may extend into 2026 due to a prolonged business cycle.