Vanguard, one of the world's largest investment firms, has appointed Salim Ramji as its new CEO.  Ramji previously led BlackRock's ETF business and was instrumental in launching its spot Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, in January. Ramji will replace Vanguard's outgoing CEO, Tim Buckley, who has

El Salvador has mined nearly 474 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $29 million, since September 2021 using geothermal energy from the Tecapa volcano, according to official data.  This brings the country's total Bitcoin holdings to 5,750 Bitcoin, worth over $360 million. The geothermal energy mining operation is a

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) has disclosed significant investments in Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) through a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  According to the filing, SWIB holds nearly $100 million worth of BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT). This disclosure positions SWIB as

After a prolonged process beginning with the approval of their digital securities laws, El Salvador is now launching a Bitcoin-funded capital raise. This initiative potentially sets the stage for the much-discussed Bitcoin bonds announced by President Bukele.  The capital will fund the construction of the only resort hotel at the

El Salvador unveiled a website to monitor its national Bitcoin treasury holdings, enhancing its dedication to Bitcoin transparency through a partnership with the Mempool Open Source Project. El Salvador now has its own @mempool space where anyone can check out our #bitcoin treasury holdings. See details in the next post.

JPMorgan Chase, America's largest bank, disclosed its ownership in spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) in a recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC filing by JPMorgan Chase offers detailed insights into the bank's investments in spot Bitcoin ETFs, featuring ETFs from leading

In a recent filing to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Wells Fargo, a major U.S. bank, revealed its involvement with spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). According to the filing, Wells Fargo has invested in Grayscale's spot Bitcoin ETF, ProShares Bitcoin Strategy futures ETF, and holds shares

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's financial watchdog, is evaluating the possibility of integrating Bitcoin and crypto into the region's €12 trillion mutual fund market. ESMA is soliciting feedback on broadening the range of permissible assets for Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable