Metaplanet — a Japanese company focused on accumulating Bitcoin — announced it will launch a United States-based subsidiary. In a May 1 X post, Metaplanet announced that the firm is launching a wholly owned subsidiary in Florida. Furthermore, the new subsidiary is expected to raise up to $250 million of capital to fuel its Bitcoin…

Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has recently shown signs of recovery after a period of consolidation. Over the past few weeks, BTC’s price action has begun to push higher, suggesting the possibility of a rally that could propel the cryptocurrency toward the much-anticipated $100,000 mark.  This movement has sparked renewed optimism among investors, as a significant…

When it comes to Bitcoin (BTC 0.51%) price forecasts, the one investor who has my attention right now is Cathie Wood of Ark Invest. She is now predicting that Bitcoin will hit a price of $2.4 million by the year 2030. That’s an eye-popping prediction, especially given Bitcoin’s recent struggles to regain the $100,000 price…

Cathie Wood of Ark Invest recently revised upward her 2030 Bitcoin price forecast from $1.5 million to $2.4 million. The updated forecast reflects new thinking about Bitcoin’s active coin supply. Institutional investment via the new spot Bitcoin ETFs is the single-largest driver of Bitcoin’s valuation, and needs to be monitored regularly. When it comes to…

During a recent interview with cryptocurrency advocate Anthony Pompliano, Michael Ellis, the deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), said that Bitcoin is “here to stay.”  “Look, Bitcoin is here to stay. Cryptocurrency is here to stay,” he stressed.  Ellis has noted that “more and more” institutions are adopting it, which he thinks is…

When Bitcoin was introduced in 2009 by the mysterious figure known as Satoshi Nakamoto, it was more than just a new form of money—it was a challenge to the entire financial system. A currency that didn’t need banks, couldn’t be printed at will by governments, and was open to everyone. It was revolutionary. Over the…

U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs closed out April with money flowing out as Bitcoin slipped below the $95,000 support level, partly because of worries over Trump’s new tariffs and weak U.S. economic data. According to SoSoValue data, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs saw $56.23 million in outflows on April 30, breaking an 8-day streak that had…

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Posted May 1, 2025 at 3:00 am EST. Seoul, Republic of Korea, May 1st, 2025, Chainwire Global Bitcoin leaders, listed companies, and innovators will gather in Seoul on June 4–6 for Bitcoin Seoul 2025 — Asia’s flagship event shaping Bitcoin’s future. Bitcoin Seoul 2025, Asia’s largest Bitcoin-focused conference, will take place from June 4 to…

Grayscale has rolled out a new exchange-traded fund that gives investors access to companies adopting Bitcoin as part of their treasury strategy. The fund, named the Grayscale Bitcoin Adopters ETF (BCOR), was announced on April 30 and reflects the asset manager’s continued push into Bitcoin-themed investment products. According to Grayscale, BCOR tracks the Indxx Bitcoin…