The World’s largest pension fund explores Bitcoin as an investment option

Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF), the world’s largest pension fund, is reportedly considering Bitcoin as a potential investment. With an impressive $1.4 trillion in assets under management, the GPIF’s exploration of Bitcoin represents a notable departure from its conventional investment approach. This development occurs during a significant increase in Bitcoin’s value, showcasing its potential …

Bitcoin volatility continues as it slumps below $63000 after reaching a record $73000

Bitcoin extended its slide on Tuesday 19th March 2024, dropping more than $10,000 from its all-time high last week. The cryptocurrency went below $63000. Last week it climbed to a record $73679. The move helped drag other cryptocurrencies lower. Ether lost more than 5% and was recently trading at $3,287.58 after topping $4,000 last week for – a drop some analysts …

Bitcoin jumps above $49000 only to fizzle out

Bitcoin rose in volatile trading on Thursday 11th January 2024 after the Securities and Exchange Commission gave the green light for the first-ever spot Bitcoin ETFs to trade in the U.S. Approval The Bitcoin ETF approval is a massive achievement for the crypto industry as a whole, which first attempted to launch a Bitcoin ETF some 10 years …

Cathie Wood of Ark Invest argues case for Bitcoin reaching $1.5 million

Cathie Wood says $1.5 million Bitcoin bull case is now more likely Ark’s Invests Cathie Wood said the approval of Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) in the U.S. convinced her even more that the world’s largest cryptocurrency ‘Bitcoin’ could hit her crazy bullish target of $1.5 million. For her bull case, the ARK Invest boss sees Bitcoin …

SEC finally approves Bitcoin ETF

After years of regulatory rejection, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday 10th January 2024 finally approved the Bitcoin EFT. It has approved what are known as ‘spot’ Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), which can be purchased by anyone from pension funds to retail investors. This now means that some of the biggest asset managers in the …

Bitcoin ETF announcement by SEC was FAKE news via an erroneous post on ‘X’

Bitcoin jumped briefly on Tuesday 9th January 2024 after a post on the U.S. markets SEC regulator’s ‘X’ account post said it had approved the Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF’s) in the cryptocurrency. This was a big news event for the cryptocurrency community and for the wider investment world. Large and small investors have been eagerly awaiting …

Crypto stocks up as Bitcoin climbs again

Crypto related stocks climbed Monday 8th January 2024 as the price of Bitcoin increased again to its highest level since April 2022. Crypto exchange Coinbase rose 3%, while Block and Robinhood, which also offer Bitcoin trading services, added 3% and 5%, respectively. Mining stocks enjoyed gains too: Marathon Digital and Riot Platforms advanced some 8% each. CleanSpark and Iris Energy both added 6%. ETF decision closer Bitcoin rallied above $47,000 …

Bitcoin smashes through $45,000 as crypto rally continues into 2024

Bitcoin surged Monday and Tuesday 1st and 2nd January 2024, climbing above $45,000 to hit its highest level in nearly 21 months, as the rally in cryptocurrencies continues. Other cryptocurrencies have joined in the rally, with Ether and Solana both rising. Traders are anticipating the potential approval of a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) in the …

Bitcoin demonstrates its volatility after early December rally

A $5000 fall in 24 hours. Bitcoin fell 7% Monday 11th December 2023 after touching $45,000 demonstrating its aptitude for volatility. A $5000 fall in 24 hours. The move comes after a 12% tear for Bitcoin in December 2023 as expectations grew that the U.S. could soon approve its first spot bitcoin ETF. Bitcoin has been …

Bitcoin bashes through $37000 and closes in on $38000

Bitcoin rose to a new high for 2023 on Thursday 9th November 2023 as optimism around a potential Bitcoin ETF approval continued to build. The price of the Bitcoin rose more than 6% to climb above $37000 for the first time since May 2022. It touched $37900 before drifting back slightly. Ether was little changed but held recent …

Bitcoin bounce and retrace as ETF news breaks

Bitcoin ETF approval? The price of Bitcoin is influenced by many factors, such as supply and demand, market sentiment, news events, regulations, and technical analysis. One of the recent news events that affected the price of Bitcoin was the speculation about the approval of a Bitcoin ETF by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). …

Bitcoin rallies as court rules in favour of Grayscale over the SEC in crypto ETF case

Court rules SEC wrong The price of bitcoin surged Tuesday 29th August 2023 after the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was wrong to deny crypto investment giant Grayscale permission to convert its popular bitcoin trust into an ETF. Bitcoin jumped around 7% following the ruling to $27,852. The move lifted other …

Nasdaq’s Rally Snaps as Hot Jobs Data Slams Tech

The Nasdaq Composite endured a bruising session on Friday, 5th June 2026, tumbling more than 4% in its steepest single‑day decline since April 2025. The sell‑off was triggered by a powerful combination of surging Treasury yields and a violent unwinding in semiconductor and mega‑cap technology stocks, following a far stronger‑than‑expected U.S. jobs report. Employers added …

Crypto Crash 2026!

The crypto markets have entered one of their most turbulent phases since the 2022 downturn, and the shockwaves are rippling far beyond digital‑asset circles. What’s unfolding right now is not just another correction but a full‑scale confidence crisis, fuelled by regulatory pressure, liquidity stress, and a sharp reversal in investor sentiment. Collapse At the centre …

Jaguar Land Rover Cyber Attack: A digital siege on Britain’s automotive crown

On 31st August 2025, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), one of Britain’s most iconic automotive manufacturers, was struck by a crippling cyber-attack that forced an immediate halt to production across its UK facilities. The incident, described by MP Liam Byrne as a ‘digital siege’, has since spiralled into a full-blown supply chain crisis, threatening thousands of …