Changpeng Zhao, ex-CEO of Binance, declares Bitcoin's inevitability for individuals and nations alike, likening its rise to the internet's emergence. Montana, joining states like Utah and Arizona, advances legislation to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, underscoring growing governmental interest in cryptocurrency investments.

Senator Cynthia Lummis proposes a bill for the U.S. to buy one million bitcoins over five years, aiming to build a bitcoin reserve akin to its gold holdings. This move comes as bitcoin's price nears $100,000, spurred by stock market crash fears.

Bitcoin's price is projected to soar to $180,000-$250,000 by end of 2025, buoyed by institutional interest and favorable regulatory shifts. Ongoing volatility and high-interest rates may pose challenges to this bullish outlook.

Michael Saylor suggests the U.S. could offset 20% of its national debt by purchasing 1 million Bitcoins, potentially valuing $21 trillion by 2049. He warns of losing monetary dominance to nations like China if the U.S. fails to act, likening Bitcoin's potential to a digital Gold Rush.

Altvest Capital Ltd. becomes Africa's first listed company to use Bitcoin as its main treasury reserve, aiming to hedge against economic instability and rand depreciation. CEO Warren Wheatley confirms Bitcoin's decentralized, scarce nature aligns with Altvest's investment strategy, despite its shares dropping over 9% post-announcement.

Bitcoin's security faces a looming threat from quantum computing, which could potentially crack its cryptographic algorithms in the next two decades. To counteract this, transitioning to quantum-resistant cryptography is crucial, but requires extensive updates and consensus within the Bitcoin community.

Utah's House Bill 230, designating Bitcoin as a state reserve asset, progresses to the Senate, potentially allowing $70 million investment in digital assets. The bill, if passed, will be a significant milestone for cryptocurrency recognition in Utah, aligning with 26 other states pursuing similar legislation.

Fold Holdings Inc. has made history as the first Bitcoin financial services company to go public on Nasdaq, trading under FLD and FLDDW. Founded by Thesis*, Fold's listing is seen as a major step for Bitcoin's role in mainstream finance.

Costa Rica's Banco Nacional is launching its first Bitcoin ETF, along with an S&P 500 ETF, making cryptocurrency investment more accessible to its citizens. These funds require a minimum investment of $100, aiming to modernize and diversify portfolios amid ambiguous cryptocurrency regulations.

Bitcoin soared in 2024 with a 113% return, eclipsing traditional investments like the S&P 500, gold, and bonds. This underscores the high-risk, high-reward nature of Bitcoin as a distinct asset class.

Acre, a Bitcoin staking platform, launched its decentralized app on February 21, 2025, with over $100 million in Total Value Locked (TVL). The platform emphasizes Bitcoin compounding and user sovereignty, attracting over 1,028 BTC in deposits since its July 2024 mainnet launch.

Roger Ver, dubbed 'Bitcoin Jesus,' faces extradition to the US from Spain over tax evasion and fraud charges, risking a 109-year sentence. Ver, denying allegations, seeks aid from Trump, while Ross Ulbricht advocates for his release.

Consensus Hong Kong 2025 draws nearly 10,000 attendees, affirming its status as the largest crypto event in Asia-Pacific. The February 18-20 event highlights Hong Kong's role as a fintech hub, featuring over 270 speakers and numerous networking opportunities.

Bitcoin is trading between $93,000 and $98,000, crucially hovering above the short-term holder cost basis of $92,500. A drop below this threshold could trigger panic selling, while maintaining above it may reinforce bullish sentiment.

Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, bolsters its Bitcoin holdings to 478,740 BTC, valued at $46.4 billion, amid a $2 billion note offering. Investors are optimistic despite concerns over Bitcoin's volatility.

Blockstream CEO Adam Back announced Bitcoin is entering a bull market, driven by ETF inflows and institutional interest. He predicts Bitcoin could rival gold as liquidity tightens and prices rise.

At the Future Investment Initiative conference, Donald Trump vowed to make the U.S. a cryptocurrency hub, boosting Bitcoin's price to over $108,000. This follows his executive order to enhance U.S. digital finance leadership and appointing crypto-friendly regulators.

Bitcoin has surged past $97,300, driven by institutional interest and the rise of BTC ETFs, which have amassed over $40 billion in net inflows. This trend, bolstered by pro-crypto advocacy, marks a shift in investment from traditional assets like gold to digital currencies.

Bitcoin has skyrocketed to an all-time high of $109,312, fueled by the U.S. administration's pro-crypto stance, including a recent Executive Order from President Trump. This policy shift aims to foster regulatory clarity and innovation, with states and federal agencies actively exploring increased Bitcoin adoption.