El Salvador Is Still Bitcoin Country

Follow Frank on X. El Salvador is still Bitcoin country, despite the fact that bitcoin is no longer legal tender in the country — at least from where I’m sitting. Let’s start with some background on the matter. On January 29, 2025, the Legislative Assembly in El Salvador voted to remove bitcoin’s status as legal … Read more

Japan’s FSA Compels Apple to Act on Unregistered Exchanges as Google Delays

Nikkei, Japan’s daily business newspaper, reports that it was learned on Feb. 7 that the country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has engaged Apple and Google, urging them to remove unregistered crypto exchanges from their respective app stores. Japan’s FSA Directs App Stores to Expunge Unauthorized Crypto Platforms On Friday, it was reported that the FSA … Read more

Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Legislation Gains Momentum in 15 States

A growing number of U.S. states are actively pursuing legislation to establish strategic bitcoin reserves, signaling increasing interest in cryptocurrency as a financial asset. Strategic Bitcoin Reserves: A Look at 15 States Taking Action This week, David Sacks, the U.S. crypto czar under President Donald Trump, told the press that he was tasked with exploring … Read more

Analyst reiterates CleanSpark as ‘Top Pick’ after Q1 report

Mike Colonnese, senior crypto analyst at H.C. Wainwright & Co., reiterated CleanSpark as the firm’s top pick following the company’s first-quarter earnings report. Bitcoin mining company CleanSpark reported its first-quarter results on Thursday, posting an 82% quarter-over-quarter increase in revenue to $162.3 million. The company benefited from a 33% rise in Bitcoin (BTC) production and … Read more

US Regulators Weigh Options Trading on Ether ETFs Following Bitcoin ETF Approval in 2024

The approval of Bitcoin ETF options by US regulators marks a significant breakthrough in the cryptocurrency trading landscape. On February 7, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced it requires more time to consider options for Ether ETFs, indicating an evolving regulatory environment. According to a COINOTAG source, “The demand for Ethereum-related financial … Read more

Report: Japan’s FSA Compels Apple to Act on Unregistered Exchanges as Google Delays

Nikkei, Japan’s daily business newspaper, reports that it was learned on Feb. 7 that the country’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) has engaged Apple and Google, urging them to remove unregistered crypto exchanges from their respective app stores. Japan’s FSA Directs App Stores to Expunge Unauthorized Crypto Platforms On Friday, it was reported that the FSA … Read more