Bitcoin Magazine

PayPal now lets small businesses across the US accept Bitcoin and over 100 other cryptocurrencies. Today, PayPal announced that it will launch a new payment option allowing small US businesses to accept over 100 cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin. The option is available to any US merchant using PayPal’s online payments platform. Merchants will pay a promotional fee of […]

The executive order, expected this week, aims to unlock the $9 trillion retirement market by allowing 401(k) plans to invest in alternative assets. Financial Times reported today that President Trump is preparing to sign an executive order that would allow 401(k) retirement plans to invest in alternative assets such as gold, private equity, and cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. […]

Sberbank would act as a custodian, guaranteeing the security of assets and providing safeguards against hacking and unauthorized access. Sberbank, Russia’s largest lender, plans to offer custody services for cryptocurrency assets, aiming to lead the country’s digital asset infrastructure as demand for bitcoin and crypto services grows. The move comes as Russia’s central bank has softened its […]

Bitcoin’s rise shows no signs of slowing down as analysts at Bernstein said they expect a “long and exhausting crypto bull market.” Bitcoin has continued to rise, crossing $123,000 earlier today, as analysts at Bernstein said they expect a “long and exhausting crypto bull market” of $200,000 per Bitcoin by early 2026. This bull market stands […]

The Federal Reserve, OCC, and FDIC warn banks that safekeeping bitcoin and other crypto-assets demands strong cybersecurity, operational expertise, and full legal compliance. Federal banking regulators issued a joint statement today emphasizing that banks involved in bitcoin and crypto-assets-related custody and other activities by following existing laws and maintaining strong risk controls. The statement, issued by the […]