FTX is finally ready to kick off its creditor repayments on February 18, and they’re throwing in a sweet 9% interest on top.
Czech Republic’s Bitcoin Tax Exemption: A Game-Changer for Adoption and Sovereign Investment?
The Czech Republic’s decision to exempt Bitcoin from capital gains tax for long-term holders marks a significant step toward increasing Bitcoin adoption both within the country and across the EU.
This policy incentivizes long-term investment, encouraging a more stable buy-and-hold strategy while reducing short-term volatility.
Furthermore, if the Czech Central Bank follows through with its plan to allocate 5% of its €140 billion reserves to Bitcoin—approximately 75,000 BTC—the country could become the third-largest sovereign Bitcoin holder, surpassing the United Kingdom, Germany, and Ukraine.
While the European Central Bank opposes such initiatives, the Czech Republic’s independent monetary policy allows it to operate outside ECB constraints.
If successful, this approach could prompt other European nations to reconsider their stance on Bitcoin, potentially driving broader institutional adoption across the region.
Gracy Chen, CEO at Bitget
Hong Kong’s SFC steps up crypto game, but what’s new?
Hong Kong’s financial watchdog, the Securities and Futures Commission, is gearing up to beef up its cryptocurrency oversight.
Ex-Google engineer charged with stealing AI secrets
We’ve got a juicy story out of the tech world that sounds like it’s straight out of a spy movie.
What Determines Bitcoin’s Value in 2025?
The determination of Bitcoin’s value has been a subject of intense debate for years, as this digital asset fluctuates under the influence of numerous factors, and the traditional financial world has no clear answer as to what exactly gives it its value.
Crypto facing months-long recovery?
A crypto analyst, Matthew Hyland thinks that we’re looking at a potential wait until April for a full recovery, if history decides to repeat itself.
SEC’s Crypto Enforcement Shift: Global Impact & Bitget’s Compliance Approach
Recent indications of staff reassignments within the SEC’s crypto enforcement division may signal the start of a long-anticipated pivot by the SEC, shifting toward greater industry engagement and, ultimately, the establishment of a new regulatory framework for digital assets in the U.S.
This shift presents an opportunity for the SEC to reclaim its influential role in shaping global standards for digital asset regulation. While the SEC is moving toward clearer regulations, an immediate overhaul remains unlikely.
Commissioner Hester M. Peirce’s recent statement suggests progress toward regulatory clarity, but the SEC will continue to take enforcement actions when necessary.
As a global cryptocurrency exchange that does not operate in the U.S. and does not permit U.S. persons to register an account, Bitget prioritizes compliance and will continue to monitor regulatory developments in the U.S.
Hon Ng, Chief Legal Officer at Bitget
XRP Ledger bounces back after a quick outage
Ripple’s blockchain had a little hiccup but is back on its feet now! On February 5, Ripple’s tech guru, David Schwartz, shared the good news that the network is recovering from a brief outage.
Bitdeer goes big with a $21.7 million acquisition in Canada
Bitcoin mining company Bitdeer is making big moves by inking a sweet deal for a power project in Alberta, Canada, for a cool $21.7 million.
