Trump leaves door open for Bitcoin in new savings accounts
Strategy dumps $216M in Bitcoin to cover preferred stock payouts as Q2 losses hit $8B.
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Bitcoin's biggest corporate believer just made its biggest sale.
But the president isn’t fazed.
As Strategy sold, Trump made the case for crypto.
Elsewhere, the industry pressed ahead with major infrastructure and regulatory wins.
Here's today's crypto briefing.
Trump keeps Bitcoin speculation alive after Trump Accounts question
Trump was asked if Bitcoin could become part of Trump Accounts. He did not provide a direct answer, instead restating his support for digital assets.
The government-backed savings programme is aimed at everyday Americans, not institutional investors.
His remarks left the door open to the possibility without confirming that any such plans were under consideration.
TeraWulf lands $19B Anthropic lease, stock jumps 12%
A former Bitcoin miner just signed the largest AI data center deal in crypto history.
TeraWulf locked in a long-term lease with Anthropic worth $19B in contracted revenue.
The company is also monetizing its Abernathy investment to fund the pivot.
When your best growth story is leaving mining behind, the industry is watching.
Markets
Strategy's Bitcoin sales pressure markets as Q2 losses mount
Strategy sold Bitcoin in two batches at average prices near $60K last week.
The proceeds funded preferred stock distributions and rebuilt its cash reserve past $2B.
The full $1B capacity under its new Bitcoin monetization program remains untouched.
BTC slipped below $62K, ETH traded near $1,750, SOL fell toward $80, and XRP held around $1.12.
Ripple locks down full MiCA compliance with Luxembourg regulator approval
Ripple just became fully MiCA-compliant across the European Union.
Luxembourg's financial regulator granted its Crypto Asset Service Provider license.
In a market where most competitors are still figuring out EU rules, that head start matters.
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