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US Lawmakers Exclude BTC From De Minimis Tax Exemption: BPI

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Representatives of the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), a nonprofit Bitcoin advocacy organization, warned that US lawmakers have not included a de minimis tax exemption for Bitcoin transactions below a certain threshold. “De Minimis tax legislation may be limited to only stablecoins, leaving everyday Bitcoin transactions without an exemption,” Conner Brown, BPI’s head of strategy, said on X, adding that the decision to exclude Bitcoin (BTC) is a “severe mistake.” In July, Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced a bill proposing a de minimis tax exemption for crypto transactions of $300 or…

Bitcoiners To Quantum-Proof BTC 2026: BIP-360, Hash-Based Signatures

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A small but growing group of Bitcoin advocates and crypto fund managers is urging the network to accelerate work on quantum-resistant signatures, arguing that the perception of a future “quantum threat” could become a market risk long before it becomes a practical one. Some supporters are pointing to a draft Bitcoin Improvement Proposal known as BIP-360, which would introduce a post-quantum signature option for Bitcoin addresses that could be vulnerable to future advances in quantum computing. The implementation must be finalized and deployed in 2026, said Charles Edwards, the founder…

Whipsaw BTC Price Action Puts Shorts on the Chopping Block at $90,000

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Bitcoin (BTC) returned to $90,000 after Wednesday’s Wall Street open as traders eyed vulnerable short positions. Key points: Bitcoin erases recent losses with a fresh trip to the $90,000 mark. Liquidity games remain the key driver of short-term BTC price action, with shorts this time getting punished. Bearish price predictions include a “breakdown” below the 100-week moving average cloud. Liquidity-hungry Bitcoin grills late shorts Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed erratic BTC price action sparking 2.5% daily gains before a reversal. BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView The momentum…

Bitcoin Institution Demand Returns as BTC Supply Dynamics Shift This Week

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Bitcoin (BTC) institutional demand is finally outpacing new supply as the market hits a key pivot point. Key points: Bitcoin institutional demand is now 13% higher than the amount of newly-mined BTC on a rolling daily basis. New data shows institution-fueled supply reduction returning for the first time since early November. ETF outflows pass $600 million in just two days this week. Institutions bounce back with BTC buys New data from quantitative Bitcoin and digital asset fund Capriole Investments shows that institutions are buying more BTC than miners add. Bitcoin…

American Bitcoin enters top 20 BTC treasuries after disclosing 5,098 Bitcoin reserve

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Key Takeaways American Bitcoin now ranks among the top 20 public Bitcoin treasury companies, with 5,098 BTC as of December 14, 2025. The firm launched new investor metrics including Satoshis Per Share and Bitcoin Yield to enhance transparency on BTC exposure and growth. Share this article American Bitcoin has entered the top 20 list of publicly traded Bitcoin treasury companies, reporting 5,098 BTC held in reserve as of December 14, 2025. The BTC, worth around $447 million at current prices, was acquired through a combination of mining operations and strategic…

Bitcoin whales accumulate 54K BTC worth $4.66B as market trades sideways

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Key Takeaways Bitcoin whales accumulated 54,000 BTC worth $4.66 billion in one week. This is the fastest accumulation rate by large holders since 2012. Share this article Large Bitcoin holders accumulated 54,000 BTC worth $4.7 billion in the past week, according to on-chain data, marking the fastest accumulation pace since 2012. The buying comes despite Bitcoin’s lack of momentum over the past month, with the asset drifting between $85,000 and $93,000. At press time, BTC was trading around $87,300, reflecting ongoing uncertainty among traders despite aggressive accumulation by large addresses.…

Bitcoin’s long-term holder stash drops to 8-month lows: BTC price to $68K?

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Bitcoin (BTC) long-term holders continued to reduce their BTC exposure as their holdings fell to the lowest levels since April. Key takeaways: Bitcoin long-term holders reduced their supply to 72%, the lowest since April BTC price is at risk of a deeper correction to $68,500 if key support levels fail. Bitcoin long-term holder supply falls to April levels Long-term holders (LTHs), entities that have held Bitcoin for at least 155 days, have reduced their holdings to 14.3 million BTC in December from 14.8 million BTC in mid-July, according to data…

Bitcoin Sharks Accumulate at Fastest Pace Since 2012 as BTC Slides

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Bitcoin (BTC) is down 30% from its $126,200 peak, trading just above the $85,000 support and fueling concerns of a deeper pullback toward the $70,000 region. Still, onchain data showed institutions and high-net-worth individuals are accumulating BTC. Key takeaways: Bitcoin sharks accumulated aggressively at 2012-level speeds, signaling a dip-buying trend. Heavy selling by long-term and OG whales continues to cap upside, keeping near-term downside risks elevated. BTC/USDT daily chart. Source: TradingView Mid-sized Bitcoin traders add 54,000 BTC in a week Bitcoin “sharks,” entities holding between 100 and 1,000 BTC, increased…

Bank Of Japan Rate Cut Expected To Negatively Impact BTC, Altcoins

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Key points: Bitcoin attempted a recovery on Monday, but renewed selling pressure threatens to pull the price to $84,000. Several altcoins are attempting to hold above their support levels, but the bounce lacks strength. Bitcoin (BTC) attempted a recovery on Monday, but the bears continue to exert pressure. Trader CrypNuevo said in a thread on X that BTC could range between $80,000 and $99,000, and a break below $80,000 may sink the price to $73,000. On similar lines, analyst Aksel Kibar said that BTC could start a directional move soon…

MetaMask adds Bitcoin support, enabling BTC buying, swapping, and transferring

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Key Takeaways MetaMask now allows users to buy, swap, and transfer Bitcoin directly within its wallet. Bitcoin integration leverages multichain accounts and currently supports SegWit, with Taproot support coming soon. Share this article MetaMask today added Bitcoin support, allowing users to buy, swap, and transfer the digital asset within its wallet application. The update automatically generates a Bitcoin address for users who upgrade to the latest version of MetaMask through its multichain accounts feature. The wallet currently supports the native SegWit derivation path, with Taproot support planned for future release.…