A pro-crypto bill will be tabled today in the French Parliament by the center-right Union of the Right and Centre (UDR) party, led by lawmaker Éric Ciotti, marking the first time such a comprehensive legislative proposal on cryptocurrency has been introduced in France. 

The initiative calls for a national Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and aims to position the cryptocurrency as a form of “digital gold” to strengthen financial sovereignty.

The proposed legislation would see France aim to acquire up to 2% of Bitcoin’s total supply — roughly 420,000 BTC — over the next seven to eight years, according to journalist Gregory Raymond.

To manage the reserve, the bill envisions…

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SoFi Technologies (NASDAQ: SOFI) raised its full-year profit forecast on Tuesday after reporting record third-quarter results that beat Wall Street expectations, driven by fee revenue and more user growth across its financial products.

CEO Anthony Noto said the company remains on track to launch crypto trading by the end of the year, with plans to roll out its own SoFi USD stablecoin in the first half of 2026 — marking its biggest step yet into the digital asset economy.

SoFi said adjusted revenue climbed 38% year-over-year to $950 million, surpassing analyst estimates of $886.6 million.

This move echoes that of banking giant Morgan Stanley. Earlier this quarter, Morgan…

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Bitcoin price is once again testing the patience of traders, moving within one of the tightest percentile price ranges in its history. For more than four months, BTC has traded between roughly $106,000 and $123,000. This period of quiet has pushed volatility to its lowest level ever recorded on six-month metrics. Each time in the past that volatility has fallen to similar depths, it has been followed by a major trending move.

Bitcoin Price Volatility Compression

The current lull stands out even compared to previous phases of consolidation in this cycle. Despite occasional liquidations and sharp wicks, the broader price structure has barely shifted since June. One of the most…

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France is moving toward a historic shift in financial policy as lawmakers propose a bill to create a national Bitcoin reserve. The plan calls for the government to acquire around 420,000 BTC—about 2% of Bitcoin’s total supply—over the next seven to eight years. The proposal, led by Éric Ciotti and the Union of the Right and Center Party (UDR), would make France the first European nation to formally integrate Bitcoin into its national reserves.

Funding for the initiative would come from public Bitcoin mining using surplus nuclear and hydroelectric energy, along with retaining seized crypto assets. The bill also suggests channeling a portion of popular savings accounts like Livret A toward daily Bitcoin purchases, potentially adding €15 million worth of BTC each day.

Though facing tough political odds, the proposal reflects France’s growing embrace of digital assets. Supporters see Bitcoin as “digital gold,” offering protection against inflation and enhancing financial sovereignty. Even if the bill fails, it places France at the forefront of Europe’s crypto conversation.

The Human Rights Foundation (HRF) has announced a new wave of funding through its Bitcoin Development Fund (BDF), distributing 1 billion satoshis — approximately $1.1 million USD — to 20 projects around the world. 

The grants, awarded to developers, educators, and activists spanning Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe, aim to strengthen Bitcoin’s role as a tool for human freedom and resistance to financial repression.

HRF has a mission to empower people living under authoritarian regimes through open-source technologies that enable private communication, censorship-resistant finance, and decentralized coordination. 

Since launching the Bitcoin Development Fund in 2020, HRF…

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Bitcoin has been showing weakness in the past few weeks as long-term holders are bringing their coins back to the market, raising concerns about the sustainability of the recent uptrend.

Data from Glassnode shows that around 62,000 BTC, worth $7 billion, has been transferred out of long-term holder wallets since mid-October.

Bitcoin illiquid supply drops by 62,000 BTC — Glassnode

This is the first big decline in illiquid supply in the second half of 2025, and it might have a direct impact on bitcoin’s price momentum.

The scarce digital asset, which reached an all-time high above $125,000 in early October, is now trading around $115,000.

Illiquid bitcoin are…

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Metaplanet has approved a massive ¥75.4 billion (~$500 million) share repurchase plan aimed at boosting Bitcoin returns and shareholder value. Announced on October 28, the company will buy back up to 150 million shares — about 13.1% of its float — over the next year through the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The move strengthens its Bitcoin-focused capital strategy while enhancing its “BTC Yield,” or Bitcoin held per share.

The buyback will be funded through a $500 million Bitcoin-backed credit facility, giving Metaplanet flexibility to repurchase shares or expand its BTC holdings. With 30,823 BTC worth roughly $3.5 billion, the company stands as Asia’s largest public Bitcoin holder and the fourth-largest globally.

Analysts say the program could ease market pressure and lift Metaplanet’s valuation as its market value dips below its net-asset multiple. The firm’s long-term goal remains bold — to accumulate 210,000 BTC, or about 1% of total Bitcoin supply, by 2027.

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Bitcoin price surged to $115,000 on Monday, rising more than 1% in 24 hours, as optimism over easing U.S.–China trade tensions and renewed investor appetite for risk assets lifted global markets. 

According to Geoffrey Kendrick, Head of Digital Asset Research at Standard Chartered Bank, Bitcoin price may “never fall below $100,000 again” if this week’s macro tailwinds continue.

In a note to clients, Kendrick said that improving trade relations between Washington and Beijing have flipped last week’s market fear into “hope.” 

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s weekend statement that restrictions on China’s rare earth exports could be postponed for a…

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