Bitcoin can be intimidating to navigate—whether you’re just starting out, managing significant personal holdings, a high net worth individual or representing a company exploring balance sheet allocation. Its self-sovereign nature is in complete contrast with the modern world, placing full responsibility for asset protection on the individual(s). This makes operational security essential. From configuring secure wallets and eliminating single points of failure to planning for inheritance, professional consultants offer tailored support for a wide range of needs.

In a space grounded in the principle of “don’t trust, verify,” that same skepticism should extend to advisory…

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MARA Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: MARA) has reported first quarter 2025 earnings, announcing $213.9 million in revenue—a 30% increase from Q1 2024—as the company continues its transformation into a digital energy and infrastructure powerhouse.

“Revenues increased 30% to $213.9 million in Q1 2025 from $165.2 million in Q1 2024,” the company shared in its shareholder letter. MARA’s bitcoin holdings surged by 174% year-over-year, rising from 17,320 BTC to 47,531 BTC, now valued around $3.9 billion as of March 31, 2025.

Despite the revenue boost, MARA posted a net loss of $533.4 million, primarily due to a $510.2 million loss in the fair value of bitcoin as it ended the quarter at…

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CleanSpark, American Bitcoin mining company, announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2025, reporting $181.7 million in revenue for the three months ended March 31. This marks a 62.5% increase from $111.8 million in the same quarter last year.

Despite the revenue growth, the company reported a net loss of $138.8 million, or $0.49 per basic share, compared to net income of $126.7 million, or $0.59 per basic share, during the prior-year period. Adjusted EBITDA also declined to negative $57.8 million from $181.8 million a year ago.

As of March 31, 2025, CleanSpark held $97.0 million in cash and $979.6 million in bitcoin. Total current assets stood at…

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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has issued new guidance confirming that national banks and federal savings associations can engage in crypto-asset custody and trading services. This clarification comes in Interpretive Letter 1184, which outlines that banks may buy and sell digital assets held in custody at their customers’ direction and may also outsource crypto-related activities, such as custody and execution services, to third parties. However, banks must ensure they implement proper third-party risk management practices.

This decision is important as the OCC’s guidance enables banks to participate more actively in the rapidly growing cryptocurrency market,…

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This week, three U.S. states have enacted bitcoin-related bills into law.

On Tuesday, New Hampshire became the first state to sign into law a bill that would allow for the creation of a strategic bitcoin reserve (SBR).

On Wednesday, Arizona enacted its second bill related to bitcoin, blockchain, and digital assets.

Also on Wednesday, Oregon’s governor signed a bill into law that updates the state’s commercial code to have it recognize digital assets such as bitcoin as collateral.

New Hampshire Can Now Establish An SBR

On Tuesday, New Hampshire signed HB302 into law, making it the first state in U.S. history with the legal footing to create an SBR.

New Hampshire is once again First…

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Missouri lawmakers have approved a sweeping tax reform that eliminates state income tax on capital gains including those from cryptocurrency trades. The bill now heads to Governor Mike Kehoe for final approval. Supporters say the move will encourage investment and innovation especially in digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum.

The bill passed with strong Republican backing while most Democrats abstained or voted present. Lawmakers project a $430 million revenue loss this fiscal year and $340 million annually. Despite budget concerns the bill also expands tax credits for low-income seniors and exempts sales tax on diapers and feminine hygiene products.

Crypto advocates see this as a major win since digital asset gains will now be tax free in Missouri starting in 2025. The change could attract more crypto traders and investors to the state promoting long-term holding and market growth. Corporate capital gains will remain taxed until 2030 but this delay helped ease Senate opposition to the measure.

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