

1959: State of Florida Takes Bold Step to Buy Up to $1.5 Billion in Bitcoin
Apr 10, 2025
Florida is making waves by proposing a plan to invest up to $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, potentially positioning itself as a leader in public sector cryptocurrency adoption. The Senate Bill 487 aims to allow the state government to include Bitcoin as a treasury asset. Meanwhile, recent shifts in market dynamics and the upcoming leadership changes at the SEC are stirring discussions on regulations that may positively impact the crypto landscape. Experts share their insights on market trends and Bitcoin's future as a reserve currency.
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New SEC Chair
- Paul Atkins becomes the new SEC chair, replacing Gary Gensler.
- The crypto industry hopes Atkins will provide regulatory clarity.
Bitcoin Mining Q1 2025
- Top Bitcoin miners produced nearly $800 million worth of Bitcoin in Q1 2025.
- Marathon Digital led with $186 million, followed by CleanSpark and Iris Energy.
Tokenized Gold Surge
- Tokenized gold trading volume hit $1 billion, a two-year high, amid global uncertainty.
- This surge coincides with physical gold reaching an all-time high of over $3,100 per ounce.