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US investors can now include Bitcoin in their 401(k) plans, but some observers are concerned about the risks they pose to their retirement. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Aug. 7, allowing crypto in 401(k) retirement plans. The crypto industry has called the move a win for adoption, but investment professionals warn it comes with significant risk.  The order “Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(k) Investors” directed US financial regulators to expand access to crypto and private companies in 401(k) plans.  The 401(k) employee-sponsored investment scheme is one of the most popular retirement plans in the US. As of 2024, 401(k) plans held $8.9 trillion in assets. As such, it would represent a huge source of demand for cryptocurrencies and could send prices skyrocketing. Read more

Capital is piling into ETFs and custodians while Solana takes retail traffic, but Bitcoin’s onchain demand remains stagnant, deepening concerns over whether miners can sustain the network without meaningful fees.

The world’s number-one crypto is looking more like a mature asset class every day as Bitcoin volatility continues to drop (yes, even as it blasts past all-time highs and promptly retraces its steps). Bitcoin volatility has reached a five-year low Bitcoin has long been regarded as one of the most volatile financial assets; its turbulent […] The post Bitcoin volatility keeps falling, and that means it’s maturing as an asset class appeared first on CryptoSlate.

The inclusion of Metaplanet in these stock indices will funnel passive capital flows into the Bitcoin market, supporting BTC floor prices. Metaplanet, a Bitcoin (BTC) treasury company, has been upgraded from a small-cap to a mid-cap stock in index provider FTSE Russell’s September 2025 Semi-Annual Review, bumping it up for inclusion in the flagship FTSE Japan Index. The index provider updates and rebalances the indices quarterly, and following Metaplanet’s strong Q2 performance, added it to the FTSE Japan Index, a stock market index of mid-cap and large-cap companies listed on Japanese exchanges. Metaplanet’s inclusion in the FTSE Japan Index means it is automatically added to the FTSE All-World Index of the largest publicly-listed companies by market capitalization in each geographic region. Read more

Bitcoin whales are adding Ether exposure as attention flips from BTC to ETH on the back of new all-time highs for the largest altcoin. Key points: Bitcoin approaches the weekly close with $114,000 in focus as late-week gains fizzle. Ether remains the center of attention after its latest all-time highs, with whales swapping BTC for ETH. Read more

Who doesn’t love a good obituary? A fitting end to a life well lived. Yet, even the best eulogies in the world lose their shine somewhat when the subject isn’t deceased. According to the latest data from Bitcoin Is Dead, the internet’s most comprehensive database tracking Bitcoin death declarations, the number-one digital asset has ‘died’ […] The post The latest data from Bitcoin Is Dead dropped this week: Bitcoin has ‘died’ no less than 431 times appeared first on CryptoSlate.

In April 2023, a Bitcoiner going by the name of Breadman purchased a property for $496,000, which was equivalent to 22.5 BTC at the time. Fast forward to August 2025, and the property is now valued at $570,000, a respectable 15% gain in dollar terms. But here’s the kicker: priced in Bitcoin, his home is […] The post Real estate’s quiet crash: your home is worth less than ever in Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Skepticism over Wall Street’s deepening role in Bitcoin remains strong among early adopters, according to Preston Pysh, co-founder of Ego Death Capital. The post Bitcoin’s Original Culture Sees Institutional Push as ‘Bad Direction’: Ego Death Capital appeared first on Cryptonews.

Bitcoin chased its range highs after the Federal Reserve hinted at a policy pivot during the closing speech of the Jackson Hole Symposium. Key takeaways: Bitcoin surged 5% to $117,300 after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at an upcoming interest rate cut, liquidating $379.88 million in shorts. Analysts say the BTC “uptrend is back,” with the potential to hit $200,000 before the end of the year. Read more

A Philippine lawmaker has introduced a measure that would require the central bank to build a strategic Bitcoin reserve, marking one of the most ambitious crypto policy proposals in Southeast Asia. Representative Migz Villafuerte filed the “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act” in June, calling for the country’s central bank, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), to purchase […] The post Philippines lawmaker introduces legislation to acquire 10,000 Bitcoin for national security reserve appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Tariffs slam US Bitcoin miners with nine-figure bills, Polkadot courts Wall Street, SharpLink loads up on ETH and Beijing hints at a yuan-backed stablecoin pivot. The Bitcoin mining industry is squarely in the crosshairs of the US-led trade war, with publicly traded miners receiving hefty invoices from US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Yet, in a twist, a mining venture backed by US President Donald Trump’s family secured more than 16,000 rigs from China’s Bitmain without incurring additional duties. Beyond mining headwinds, the broader blockchain sector is intensifying efforts to court Wall Street as institutional adoption accelerates across exchange-traded funds, corporate treasuries and tokenized real-world assets. Ether (ETH) treasury firms are also ramping up accumulation, while reports suggest China may be preparing to greenlight yuan-backed stablecoins. This week’s Crypto Biz newsletter explores these developments, highlighting The Miner Mag’s latest findings, Polkadot’s new capital markets divisi...

Crypto inclusion in 401(k) plans may be more significant for Bitcoin than the 2024 launch of US spot Bitcoin ETFs, according to Bitwise’s European head of research. Despite this week’s market downturn, some analysts predict that the inclusion of digital assets in US 401(k) retirement plans may unlock billions of dollars in new inflows by the fall, potentially driving Bitcoin to record highs. This “bullish” development may push Bitcoin (BTC) above $200,000 before the end of the year, signaling another $122 billion worth of new capital while assuming a modest 1% portfolio allocation, André Dragosch, head of European research at crypto asset manager Bitwise, told Cointelegraph. Corporate Bitcoin treasury acquisitions continue to attract new entrants, such as the Nasdaq-listed healthcare service provider and Bitcoin treasury firm KindlyMD, which made its first Bitcoin investment of $679 million on Tuesday. Read more

The Philippines Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act mandates annual Bitcoin acquisitions by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas to build a 10,000 BTC reserve locked for two decades. The post Philippines Proposes Massive 10,000 Bitcoin Buy for Strategic Reserve appeared first on Cryptonews.

Crypto-related stocks, like Bitcoin treasuries and exchanges, rose Friday following dovish talk from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.

Bitcoin surged off key support after Powell hinted at rate cuts, triggering $375M in liquidations as ETH led gains with a 10% rally.

Bitcoin recovers from a trip to six-week lows as Fed Chair Jerome Powell gives strong "dovish" clues over where interest rates will head in September. Key points: Bitcoin returns to $116,000 after gaining over 2% in minutes thanks to “dovish” comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Powell’s Jackson Hole speech cemented the odds of an interest-rate cut next month. Read more

The bill would require the central bank to buy 2,000 Bitcoin annually over five years and hold the assets for at least two decades. The Congress of the Philippines is weighing a proposal that could see the country’s central bank establish a strategic reserve of 10,000 Bitcoin, positioning the country among the first in Southeast Asia to adopt Bitcoin as a strategic asset.  A House of Representatives bill filed by Camarines Sur Representative Migz Villafuerte in June made headlines on Thursday, as it aims to mandate the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the country’s central bank, to purchase 2,000 Bitcoin (BTC) annually over a five-year period.  The bill, called the “Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act,” aims to mandate the BSP to buy 10,000 Bitcoin worth $1.1 billion at current market prices. The bill states that the asset would be locked in a trust for at least 20 years. This would mean that the coins could not be sold, swapped or disposed of, except for when retiring government debt.  Read more

In 2025, Dubai is showing how crypto can work for real-world housing, letting residents legally pay rent with Bitcoin through regulated channels. Dubai’s clear rules now let tenants rent apartments with Bitcoin through approved channels. Risks like volatility and landlord limits are managed with AED locks and licensed platforms. Fast payments and low fees make Bitcoin real estate in Dubai increasingly appealing. Read more

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has projected that Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2030, In an Aug. 20 post on X, Armstrong explained that the improved regulatory environment and increasing government adoption are major drivers that would push the top crypto to the historic milestone. According to him: “Regulatory clarity is finally emerging, the US […] The post Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong envisions $1 million Bitcoin by 2030 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

Allianz declared Bitcoin (BTC) a “credible store of value” in a recent investment report, marking the first time the $2.5 trillion asset manager has endorsed digital assets as a legitimate institutional investment. The report, titled “Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies: The Future of Finance,” represents a dramatic shift from Allianz’s 2019 policy against Bitcoin investments.  The German […] The post Allianz endorses Bitcoin as a ‘credible store of value,’ shifting from 2019 anti-crypto stance appeared first on CryptoSlate.