VC Giant A16z Scales Back UK Crypto Operations as Trump Policies Drive US Focus

The firm maintains London office but reduces European investments as US regulatory environment becomes more crypto-friendly under new administration. Bitcoin reaches the $109,000 milestone on Inauguration Day, reflecting increased investor confidence in US market direction. Strategic pivot follows successful UK investments in projects like Arweave and Aztec, marking a shift in global crypto investment priorities….

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CME Group to Launch Options on Bitcoin Friday Futures on February

The strategic expansion brings first-ever daily expiring crypto options to CME, demonstrating growing institutional demand for sophisticated derivatives tools. International market impact proven with 44% of existing Bitcoin Friday futures traded outside US hours, showing strong global adoption. New options complement CME’s crypto suite while providing granular exposure management through smaller contracts and flexible expiry…

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Cynthia Lummis Officially Named Chair of Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets

New Senate Banking Subcommittee aims to strengthen USD through strategic Bitcoin adoption while developing comprehensive digital asset regulations. Bipartisan legislation under Lummis’s leadership targets consumer protection and responsible innovation in the cryptocurrency sector. Market responds with Bitcoin briefly touching $106,732, highlighting institutional investors’ growing interest in regulatory clarity. The journey to implement a strategic Bitcoin…

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Donald Trump Officially Sworn in as President of the US: What’s Next for Crypto?

Trump’s return to the presidency has sparked expectations of a more favorable regulatory landscape for digital assets. Earlier today, Bitcoin surpassed $109,000, with analysts crediting Trump’s pro-crypto stance for renewed investor confidence. Trum plans to integrate Bitcoin into national reserves alongside Treasury bonds to define monetary policy. On January 20, 2025, was officially inaugurated as…

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Poland Surpasses El Salvador in Bitcoin ATM Count, Becomes Fifth-Largest Crypto ATM Hub Globally

Poland has steadily increased its Bitcoin ATM installations over the past four months, surpassing El Salvador with 219 active machines.The country installed 12 new Bitcoin ATMs in January alone. These machines serve as a bridge between traditional finance and digital assets, enhancing accessibility for crypto users. The US leads with over 30,000 Bitcoin ATMs, followed…

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