India’s Supreme Court urges government to regulate cryptocurrency

India’s Supreme Court urges government to regulate cryptocurrency

India’s Supreme Court questioned the government’s failure to regulate cryptocurrencies despite taxing them, warning that Bitcoin and similar assets pose economic risks. India’s Supreme Court has questioned the government’s lack of regulatory clarity on cryptocurrencies despite imposing taxes on digital assets like Bitcoin. According to Indian legal news outlet LawChakra, the country’s Supreme Court expressed…

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Quantum Biopharma bolsters Bitcoin treasury

Quantum Biopharma bolsters Bitcoin treasury

The biopharmaceutical company bought $1 million of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, taking its total crypto holdings to $4.5 million. Quantum Biopharma has purchased an additional $1 million worth of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the Canadian biotechnology company said.  The buys take Quantum’s total cryptocurrency holdings to approximately $4.5 million, according to a May 19 press…

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El Salvador stacks 7 Bitcoin in last week, despite IMF deal

El Salvador stacks 7 Bitcoin in last week, despite IMF deal

The country continues to acquire more Bitcoin for its strategic reserve and has embraced technical innovation to fuel economic growth. The government of El Salvador continues stacking Bitcoin (BTC) for its national crypto reserve, despite an ongoing deal with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) stipulating that the Central American country stop using public funds to…

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Bitcoin-backed loans ‘obvious’ next step — Xapo Bank CEO

Bitcoin-backed loans ‘obvious’ next step — Xapo Bank CEO

With Bitcoin hovering around $95,000 to $97,000, Xapo Bank CEO Seamus Rocca sees growing investor confidence to borrow using BTC as collateral. Bitcoin holders are becoming more comfortable borrowing against their crypto as market confidence grows, according to Seamus Rocca, CEO of the Gibraltar-based private bank, Xapo Bank.  In an interview at the Token2049 event…

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Saylor signals impending Bitcoin purchase following Q1 earnings call

Saylor signals impending Bitcoin purchase following Q1 earnings call

Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor posted the Bitcoin chart signaling an impending Bitcoin purchase by the company the following day. Strategy co-founder Michael Saylor hinted at an impending Bitcoin (BTC) purchase, marking the fourth consecutive week of purchases by the BTC treasury company. The company’s most recent acquisition occurred on April 28 when Strategy purchased 15,355…

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Bitcoin is a matter of national security — Deputy CIA director

Bitcoin is a matter of national security — Deputy CIA director

Deputy CIA director Michael Ellis’ comments reflect Bitcoin’s maturation as an asset but conflict with the cypherpunk philosophy. The US Central Intelligence Agency is increasingly incorporating Bitcoin (BTC) as a tool in its operations, and working with the cryptocurrency is a matter of national security, Michael Ellis, the agency’s deputy director, told podcast host Anthony…

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