Bitcoin Initiative news and trends

MIT On its Way to Become First Bitcoin Ecosystem on the Planet
Alternative Finances // May 14, 2014

The college will distribute $100 in bitcoin to every undergraduate student at MIT this fall.

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Trade War Bolsters Calls for Swiss National Bank to Hold Bitcoin

April 24, 2025
Advocates of a referendum that would require the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to hold bitcoin in its reserves reportedly see an opportunity amid the current economic turmoil caused by U.S. tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]