The “pivot to” is one of the most tried-and-true ways for existing companies to ride the wave of a new mania and attract fresh investors. It can be as simple as a name change: Ping Shan Tea Group Limited, which sold (you guessed it) traditional Chinese tea, magically became Blockchain Group Co Ltd. back in…

Bitcoin isn’t just something to hold anymore—it’s something to live on. That was the core message delivered by Miles Suter, Bitcoin Product Lead at Block Inc., during his keynote at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference today. Standing at the intersection of innovation and ideology, Suter laid out a vision where Bitcoin isn’t just a store of…

May 28 (UPI) — Video game seller GameStop announced it has bought 4,710 bitcoins worth almost $513 million as part of its strategy to invest in cryptocurrency. GameStop’s board of directors in March announced its intent to invest in bitcoin to create a reserve asset, CBS News reported. Officials for the video games retailer did…

(Reuters) -GameStop (GME) has purchased bitcoin (BTC-USD) worth about $513 million, the company said on Wednesday as the ailing video game retailer looks to capitalize on the growing adoption of cryptocurrencies globally. GameStop said in a filing it acquired 4,710 bitcoins, although it did not disclose the period for the purchases. The world’s largest cryptocurrency…

This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: Well, Rob, I want to go to another issue, about what’s being called “the Mount Everest of corruption,” how President Trump is personally profiting off the presidency through various crypto schemes. Last week, Trump hosted a private dinner at his…

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Vice President JD Vance urged cryptocurrency owners to become politically active, calling for long-term strategizing for Bitcoin and other digital assets. Vance spoke at Bitcoin 2025, a conference on the popular form of cryptocurrency, which was held at The Venetian Resort on the Las Vegas Strip. The vice president said Bitcoin…

In a headline speech at the Bitcoin 2025 Conference today, U.S. Vice President JD Vance declared Bitcoin’s growing role in national policy and promised a new era of federal support under the Trump administration. “It’s great to be here with Bitcoin at $108k and to be the Vice President of the United States,” Vance opened.…

United States Vice President JD Vance took the stage to deliver a keynote address at the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, encouraging Bitcoiners to deepen their involvement in politics. Vance highlighted the strategic and geopolitical importance of Bitcoin, emphasizing that the US should maintain leadership in the crypto industry to remain competitive in…

Unlock the White House Watch newsletter for free Your guide to what Trump’s second term means for Washington, business and the world JD Vance has hailed the arrival of cryptocurrencies into the US economy’s “mainstream”, vowed to establish “pro-innovation” rules for digital assets, and praised the crypto billionaires who backed Donald Trump’s White House bid…

GameStop has followed MicroStrategy’s business model of selling shares to raise capital for massive bitcoin purchases. Some investors believe these companies offer leveraged exposure to or occasional discounts on bitcoin. Bitcoin ETFs offer much more direct exposure with much less noise. Just five years ago, GameStop (GME) was a struggling video game retailer, known for…