Category Bitcoin

Texas aims to pioneer strategic reserve

With President Donald Trump’s inauguration just days away, Bitcoin and blockchain supporters are pushing for crypto-friendly policies. Leading the charge is Texas, with Sen. Charles Schwertner announcing a bill to launch his first Bitcoin reserve at the state level. In…

Italy’s largest bank buys bitcoin for $1 million

In yet another sign of the leading cryptocurrency’s growing prominence, Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest bank, has bought $1 million Bitcoin. The acquisition was actually the first of its kind for the financial institution, according to an internal memo. The total…