Bhutan opens fast-track crypto licensing route for global firms

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The post Exodus Movement Bitcoin sales fuel fintech shift and Q1 results appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Exodus Movement Bitcoin sales are doing more than shrinking a corporate treasury. They are reshaping the crypto wallet company’s strategy at a time when its core business is under pressure, with more than 1,000 Bitcoin sold in the first three months of 2026 as Exodus redirected capital into fintech deals and new payment tools. That shift was sharp and unusually visible. By March 31, Exodus had cut its Bitcoin holdings from 1,704 coins to 628, a reduction of roughly 63%. Nearly all of the proceeds went toward acquiring W3C Corp., tying the company’s balance sheet directly to a broader push beyond wallet activity and trading-driven revenue. The pivot comes as Exodus faces a weaker operating backdrop. Revenue fell, losses widened, and user activity softened in the quarter. In practice, that means Exodus is not just selling Bitcoin; it is trying to buy a new direction. Exodus sells

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The post Bhutan Moves Another 100.44 BTC as 2026 Outflows Hit $230M appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Bhutan has moved another 100.44 BTC from Druk Holding and Investments wallets as 2026 outflows hit $230M. The Bhutan government has been selling BTC mined via low-cost hydropower since 2019 to fund national projects. Bhutan still holds 3,119 BTC; continued sales may boost state liquidity as BTC gains status as a reserve asset. On May 12, 2026, the Bhutanese government transferred another 100.44 BTC, worth $8.2 million, from Druk Holding and Investments’ wallets to an unlabeled address. The move pushed the kingdom’s total Bitcoin outflows for 2026 above $230 million. Bhutan’s holdings have fallen sharply from a 2024 peak of nearly 13,000 BTC to about 3,119 BTC, now valued at roughly $252 million. Bhutan Government Moves Another 100.44 BTC Worth 8.2M According to on-chain data from Arkham Intelligence, the Royal Government of Bhutan has transferred another 100.44 BTC, valued at approx

Rising inflation and Bhutan's Bitcoin sell-off signal potential market volatility, challenging the optimistic outlook for crypto investments. The post Hot inflation data spooks markets as Bhutan keeps dumping Bitcoin appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The post Bhutan’s GMC Launches Fast-Track Licensing for Global Financial Firms appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. The initiative allows qualifying enterprises to transition from application to full operational readiness in a far shorter amount of time. As part of the procedure, businesses who incorporate and get a license in GMC are given a corporate bank account with DK Bank, allowing them to start operating right away. Today, Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC), Bhutan’s Special Administrative Region for economic growth, unveiled a new expedited license route for businesses currently subject to regulation in major international financial hubs, such as Hong Kong, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). By combining accelerated regulatory assessment with instant access to banking infrastructure, the initiative allows qualifying enterprises to transition from application to full operational readiness in a far shorter amount of time. Even after regulatory clearance, the majority of n

The kingdom of Bhutan has offloaded over $230 million in Bitcoin this year while steadily reducing its holdings, according to Arkham data.