Rapidly evolving blockchain technology and growing interest in cryptocurrencies are beginning to have a significant impact on the financial strategies of public institutions.
On July 25, Mayor Stephen Fulop announced that the city was updating its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings to include Bitcoin ETFs in its pension investments, following the Wisconsin Pension Fund’s recent decision to allocate 2% of its assets to Bitcoin ETFs.
Shortly after the Jersey City mayor’s announcement that a portion of the city’s pension fund would be allocated to purchase a Bitcoin ETF, the state of Michigan also revealed its intentions, investing $6.6 million in the ARK ETF for its pension fund.
BREAKING: 🇺🇸 Michigan Retirement System has bought $6.6 million #Bitcoin through the ARK ETF.
✅ Wisconsin
✅ Michigan
✅ Jersey City— Bitcoin Archive (@BTC_Archive) July 26, 2024
According to new data shared by Bitcoin Magazine Pro, publicly traded companies now collectively hold over 844,822 BTC, valued at more than $100.5 billion, marking a historic milestone for institutional Bitcoin adoption.
Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, Truth+, and Truth.Fi, has officially disclosed that it now holds approximately $2 billion in Bitcoin and Bitcoin-related securities.
Michael Saylor’s Strategy has confirmed another major Bitcoin purchase, acquiring 6,220 BTC last week for approximately $739.8 million.
Bitcoin’s derivatives market is heating up, with open interest climbing back to $42 billion while funding rates continue to surge.