VanEck proposes mining royalty to fill US strategic Bitcoin reserve in a budget-neutral way

VanEck proposes a Bitcoin mining royalty to fund a US strategic BTC reserve without taxpayer costs, suggesting miners transfer a percentage of block rewards to the Treasury.
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley Says $12 Billion Firm Sees Hundreds of Billions Flowing Into Bitcoin With 1% Wealth Manager Allocation – “The Defiant”
Bitwise CEO Hunter Horsley predicts hundreds of billions could flow into Bitcoin if wealth managers allocate just 1% of their portfolios, signaling mainstream adoption.
Crypto Kidnapping: 2nd Suspect Surrenders in Bitcoin Case

A second suspect, William Duplessie, surrendered in a Bitcoin-related kidnapping case involving torture and assault of an Italian man in Manhattan. Both suspects face multiple charges.
Senator Lummis says US military generals support strategic Bitcoin reserve

Senator Cynthia Lummis revealed US military generals support creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve to strengthen economic deterrence, citing global and state-level momentum for such initiatives.
Examining how Bitcoin’s price is dancing to the tunes of Trump’s tariffs

Bitcoin’s price fluctuated sharply in response to Trump’s tariff threats, dipping during tensions and surging when eased. Growing BTC-Gold correlation suggests rising investor confidence in Bitcoin as a safe-haven asset.
Maple Finance, FalconX secure Bitcoin-backed loans from Cantor Fitzgerald — Report

Cantor Fitzgerald provided Bitcoin-backed loans to FalconX and Maple Finance, enabling firms to borrow against BTC collateral without selling. The crypto lending market has rebounded but remains below 2022 peaks.
SharpLink makes $425M Ethereum treasury plunge with Joseph Lubin’s guidance

SharpLink Gaming plans a $425M Ethereum treasury with Joseph Lubin’s guidance, converting raised funds into ETH as its primary reserve while maintaining operations. Consensys leads the investment.
Dogecoin’s Next Big Move Looming? Key Chart Pattern Hints At A Shift Toward An Uptrend | Bitcoinist.com

Dogecoin shows signs of a potential uptrend as a double doji candlestick pattern emerges, hinting at a breakout. Analysts predict a rally to $0.27, with a possible all-time high by Q3 2024.
Sharplink Gaming Secures $425 Million to Launch Ethereum Treasury Strategy – Crypto News Bitcoin News

Sharplink Gaming secures $425 million to adopt Ethereum as its treasury reserve asset, appointing Ethereum co-founder Joseph Lubin as board chairman.
Bitcoin price held up by corporate adoption and ‘inflation hedge’ narratives
Bitcoin’s price is supported by growing corporate adoption and its perception as an inflation hedge amid US financial risks and potential Fed rate holds.