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Bitcoin Rebounds 1.5% to $91,381: Analyzing Crypto’s Fragile Rally on November 19, 2025

Why Is Crypto Up Today? Bitcoin Rebound and Market Analysis – November 19, 2025 On November 19, 2025, the cryptocurrency market clawed its way back with a modest 0.9% increase in total market capitalization, reaching $3.21 trillion. While 85 of the top 100 coins posted gains, headlined by Bitcoin and Ethereum, the rally comes against […]

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Bitcoin at $91K: $83,800 Support Test as ARK Invest and El Salvador Double Down

Bitcoin on the Brink: $83,800 Support Looms as ARK Invest and El Salvador Go All In Bitcoin is dancing on a razor’s edge at $91,000, with technical signals screaming for a potential drop, yet institutional giants and sovereign rebels are placing massive bets on its future. As the king of crypto faces short-term turbulence, moves […]

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El Salvador Buys 1,090 Bitcoin for $101M Amid Market Crash Below $90K

El Salvador Stacks Sats: 1,090 Bitcoin Bought Amid Market Meltdown El Salvador has dropped a bombshell in the crypto space, snapping up 1,090.19 Bitcoin—worth about $101 million—while the market bleeds out below $90,000. On top of their daily 1 BTC purchase, this move under President Nayib Bukele’s leadership screams defiance against retail panic and signals […]

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My First Bitcoin Exits El Salvador as IMF Bailout Shifts Crypto Policy

My First Bitcoin Closes Local Chapter in El Salvador Amid Policy Shifts and Global Ambitions El Salvador’s journey as a trailblazer in Bitcoin adoption has hit a significant turning point with My First Bitcoin, a key educational initiative, ending its local operations. This closure reflects not only a strategic pivot for the nonprofit but also […]

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El Salvador Halts Bitcoin Buys Since February 2025 Under IMF Pressure

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Dream Hits IMF Roadblock: No Buys Since February El Salvador, the trailblazer of nation-state Bitcoin adoption, has quietly slammed the brakes on its crypto ambitions. A bombshell report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) dated July 15, 2025, reveals that the country hasn’t purchased a single Bitcoin since February 2025, directly contradicting […]

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IMF Accuses El Salvador of Faking Bitcoin Purchases in $1.4B Loan Dispute

IMF Slams El Salvador: Bitcoin Purchase Claims Called Out as False El Salvador’s pioneering journey with Bitcoin as legal tender has taken a sharp turn into controversy, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) accusing the nation of fabricating claims about regular Bitcoin acquisitions. Tied to a $1.4 billion loan agreement, the IMF’s latest report bluntly […]

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Bukele and Hines Team Up: U.S. and El Salvador Push for Bitcoin National Reserves

Bukele and Hines Unite: U.S. and El Salvador Push Bitcoin National Reserves A historic meeting in Washington, D.C. has set the stage for a potential financial revolution. El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele and Bo Hines, Executive Director of Digital Assets under President Donald Trump, have come together to discuss a groundbreaking collaboration on Bitcoin and […]

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Bitcoin Boom: Corporate Hauls, Circle IPO, and Global Crypto Shifts This Week

Weekly Crypto Roundup: Bitcoin Hauls, Circle’s IPO Bid, and Global Policy Shifts Bitcoin’s relentless push into mainstream finance took center stage this week with massive corporate acquisitions, bold sovereign moves, and pivotal regulatory developments. From Strategy’s hefty Bitcoin purchase to Circle’s IPO filing on the NYSE and whispers of a crypto tax cut in India, […]

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El Salvador’s Bitcoin Defiance: IMF Clash or Deceptive Wallet Games?

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment: Defying the IMF or Deceptive Tactics? El Salvador, the pioneering nation that declared Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender in 2021 under President Nayib Bukele, finds itself in a contentious spotlight yet again. Clashing with International Monetary Fund (IMF) restrictions tied to a $1.4 billion bailout, the country claims to be stacking […]

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CitizenX and El Salvador Expand Bitcoin Passport Program: $1M in BTC or USDT for Citizenship

CitizenX Joins Forces With El Salvador to Expand Bitcoin-Backed Passport Initiative Swiss tech firm CitizenX has partnered with El Salvador to broaden the reach of its innovative “Freedom Passport” program, offering a fast track to Salvadoran citizenship for wealthy individuals willing to donate $1 million in either Bitcoin (BTC) or Tether (USDT), a type of […]

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Pompliano: Bitcoin’s Growth Driven by Government Money Printing, Hits $102K

Pompliano Explains Bitcoin’s Continued Growth Amid Economic Policies Anthony Pompliano, a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency space, attributes Bitcoin’s ongoing growth to governments’ expansive monetary policies, highlighting its role as a hedge against inflation and currency debasement. Bitcoin as a hedge against fiat currency debasement Institutional adoption by El Salvador, MicroStrategy, and Metaplanet Price above […]

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El Salvador Boosts Bitcoin Reserves to 6,173 BTC Amid Economic Shifts

El Salvador Bolsters Bitcoin Holdings Amid Economic Reforms El Salvador has added another seven bitcoins to its national treasury, now holding a total of 6,173 BTC. This move, overseen by the country’s Bitcoin Office, reflects a continued commitment to digital currency despite recent shifts in legal tender laws and ongoing international scrutiny. El Salvador adds […]

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Kevin O’Leary Dismisses U.S. Bitcoin Reserve as Unrealistic Pipe Dream

Kevin O’Leary Slams U.S. Bitcoin Reserve Push: It Will Never Happen Kevin O’Leary, known for his no-nonsense approach on Shark Tank, has dismissed the idea of a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve as a “pipe dream” driven by self-interest. Despite support from Bitcoin enthusiasts like Michael Saylor and Anthony Scaramucci, O’Leary remains skeptical about the feasibility […]

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Ben McKenzie’s Documentary Unveils Crypto Fraud at SXSW London

Ben McKenzie’s New Documentary Exposes Crypto Fraud: ‘Everybody Is Lying to You for Money’ Premieres at SXSW London Can a Hollywood actor uncover the dark side of cryptocurrency? Ben McKenzie, known for his roles in “Gotham” and “The O.C.,” believes so. He’s directing a new documentary titled “Everybody Is Lying to You for Money,” which […]

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Jack Mallers: From Dropout to Bitcoin Pioneer with Strike and El Salvador

The Dropout Who Dared: How Strike is Rewiring Global Money Jack Mallers, a young entrepreneur with a vision for Bitcoin’s potential, has become a key figure in the cryptocurrency’s global adoption. From his early exposure to Bitcoin to his pivotal role in El Salvador’s adoption of the digital currency, Mallers’ journey showcases the power of […]

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El Salvador’s Bukele to Meet Trump: Bitcoin and Crime on Agenda

El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele Confirms Potential Meeting with Donald Trump – Bukele hints at meeting with Trump, potentially discussing Bitcoin – First Western Hemisphere leader to visit Trump – El Salvador’s economic transformation under Bukele’s leadership – Trump’s recent embrace of cryptocurrency – Bitcoin’s current value and its implications El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has […]

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Bitcoin Plunges to $80k, Ether Below $2k After Strategic Reserve Announcement

Bitcoin Crashes to $80k as Ether Tumbles Below $2k: Navigating the Crypto Market’s Turbulent Waters Bitcoin’s recent plunge to $80,000 sent shockwaves through the crypto market, wiping out over $200 billion in a single day. This dramatic downturn was triggered by an unexpected market reaction to President Trump’s announcement of the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, which […]

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El Salvador’s Tech Ambitions: AI Focus and Bitcoin Commitment with a16z Founders

El Salvador’s President Bukele Meets with a16z Founders to Discuss AI and Tech Investments El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele recently met with Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) co-founders Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen at Casa Presidencial to discuss the country’s ambitions to become a regional tech hub. The focus was on AI development and tech investments, showcasing […]

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El Salvador’s Plan B Bitcoin Forum: Empowering 2,500+ Attendees and Embracing Crypto

El Salvador’s Historic Bitcoin Forum Empowers Citizens: Plan B Bitcoin Forum Highlights Over 2,500 attendees flocked to El Salvador for the Plan B Bitcoin forum, a landmark event that underscored the country’s commitment to cryptocurrency. Held from January 30-31, the forum not only celebrated Bitcoin’s role in Salvadoran society but also highlighted the vibrant community’s […]

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Michael Saylor Meets El Salvador’s President: Bitcoin Adoption and Strategy’s Role Explored

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Strategy: Insights from Michael Saylor’s Meeting with President Bukele Michael Saylor, the founder of Strategy (formerly MicroStrategy), recently met with El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele, sparking excitement and speculation about Bitcoin adoption. Michael Saylor meets El Salvador President Nayib Bukele. Discussion focuses on Bitcoin adoption and potential benefits for El Salvador. El […]

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El Salvador Revokes Bitcoin Legal Tender Amid Economic Woes

El Salvador Reverses Course: Bitcoin No Longer Legal Tender Amid Economic Struggles El Salvador has made a significant policy shift by revoking Bitcoin’s status as legal tender, marking a major change in its cryptocurrency policy. This decision follows economic challenges and public backlash against the initial adoption in 2021, sparking a debate on the future […]

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