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Hong Kong launches Asia's first sport Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

Hong Kong launched six spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs, marking a historical moment for the Asian cryptocurrency market. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Wavers Around $63K, Awaiting Hong Kong Spot Crypto ETF Debut

Cryptocurrencies showed a decline in prices over the weekend despite the upcoming launch of Hong Kong-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs. [ more ]

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Key Bitcoin Indicator Points to Period of Calm in Crypto Market

BTC's VRP collapsing post-halving indicates potential market stability ahead. [ more ]

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Bitcoin ETF Slowdown Is a Short-Term Pause Not the Beginning of a Negative Trend: Bernstein

Bitcoin ETF slowdown is temporary, with high price expectations for 2025.

Bitcoin mining cycle remains healthy post-halving. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Nears $65,000 Amid Strong Crypto Rebound

Bitcoin price reaches $65,400, up 15% from the previous week's low. Altcoins like SOL, AVAX, and NEAR also show 4%-5% gains. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Rebound Has Crypto Options Traders Anticipating $100K

Renewed interest in Bitcoin options calls from $70,000 to $100,000 with increasing demand after recent price surge. [ more ]

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Bitcoin below 57,000 with lackluster performance of spot ETFs amid weak market sentiment

Bitcoin hits two-month low at $56,500, leading to cryptocurrency market losses and liquidations of $500 million in long positions. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Sinks Below $58K in Run-Up to Fed Decision

Bitcoin fell below $58,000, impacting the wider crypto market amidst economic uncertainty. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Sinks Below $58K, Crypto Market Drops 9% in Run-Up to Fed Decision

Bitcoin falls below $58,000, recording worst month since November 2022 amidst broader crypto market decline. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Tumbles Below $60K, Risking Deeper Pullback as Crypto Markets Endure Worst Month Since FTX Crash

Bitcoin lost over 16% in April, possibly signaling the start of a bear market. [ more ]

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Crypto Trading Firm Wintermute to Provide Liquidity for Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ether ETFs

Wintermute partners with Asian market for liquidity provision to Hong Kong-listed spot bitcoin and ether ETFs. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Layer-2 Builder Botanix Labs Raises $8.5M From Polychain Capital, Others

Spiderchain enables moving applications from Ethereum to Bitcoin for smart-contract capabilities. [ more ]

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Protocol Village: Polyhedra Says Open-Source ZK Proof System 'Expander' 2x Faster Than Alternatives

Expander ZK proof system launched by Polyhedra Network is faster, more secure, and efficient in generating proofs. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Hits $62K as Cryptos Bounce; Correction Likely Over But Expect a 'Slow Grind Higher,' Arthur Hayes Says

Bitcoin surged nearly 5% after dovish Fed meeting and softer U.S. jobs data, indicating a positive outlook for cryptocurrencies. [ more ]

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Bitcoin's Price Recovery Faces Nonfarm Payrolls Test

Bitcoin price stability post-Fed meeting hinges on U.S. nonfarm payrolls data. [ more ]

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Chart Veteran Who Predicted Bitcoin's 2018 Collapse Says the Bull Market May Be Over

Bitcoin veteran chart analyst Peter Brandt believes bitcoin's bull market may have reached its peak with the recent high of $73,835. [ more ]

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Ether ETFs Are Unlikely to Be Approved in May: Standard Chartered

Approval for Ethereum (ETH) ETFs unlikely in May, despite previous expectations. [ more ]

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Bitcoin's 200-Day Average Is Approaching a Record High; Here's Why It Matters

Bitcoin's 200-day average is poised to surpass the previous peak, indicating potential for intense bullish phases in the market. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Eyes $67K After Halving as Altcoins Primed for Short Squeeze, Hedge Fund Says

Cryptocurrency markets saw a broad-based bounce with the majority of currencies up, including Bitcoin and altcoins, following a decrease in funding rates for some. Stocks related to digital assets also surged. [ more ]

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Bitcoin's price remains stable despite 2023 halving event

Bitcoin's fourth halving event in April 2023 reduced daily creation from 900 to 450, aiming to cap total supply at 21 million by 2140. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Transaction Fees Come Crashing Down Post Halving

Bitcoin transaction fees have significantly decreased post-halving. Runes NFT collection floor prices have also dropped despite expectations of maintaining fee revenue. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Rally Holds Around $63,700 Following 4th Block Reward Halving

Bitcoin held steady around $63,700 post-halving. [ more ]

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Human Rights Foundation Announces Finney Freedom Prize On Fourth Bitcoin Halving

The Human Rights Foundation announced the Finney Freedom Prize to highlight individuals or institutions advancing human rights through Bitcoin, with a 1 BTC award per halving era. [ more ]

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Expectations and challenges: Bitcoin prices digesting the halving avent

The halving event and technical support promote a 'buying the dips' strategy in Bitcoin, impacting other cryptocurrencies. [ more ]

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Bitcoin, altcoins dip on Iran-Israel tensions

Bitcoin and altcoin prices dropped due to macroeconomic tensions, but whales took advantage to increase holdings. [ more ]

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Your Wealth Is Melting: Why Bitcoin Is The Deep Freeze Your Portfolio Desperately Needs

Bitcoin's scarcity and fixed supply make it resistant to inflation, providing a unique saving method. [ more ]

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Snore of Value: Bitcoin's Sleepwalk Towards Stasis

Evolution is a reactive process and can lead to extinction if rapid changes occur. [ more ]

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EU Regulator Considers Approving Bitcoin for UCITS Products

ESMA considering Bitcoin inclusion in EU's mutual fund market. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Slips to $63K as Crypto Market Faces More U.S. Regulatory Pressure

BTC down 1.5%, Solana (SOL) and XRP up. Robinhood warned by SEC. BTC target of $92,000. Crypto rally paused.

Renewed bitcoin call options for higher prices. Speculations about Chinese investors accessing Hong Kong-listed bitcoin and ether ETFs. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Network Tops 1 Billion In Total Transactions Processed

Bitcoin network processed one billion transactions after 15 years, showcasing scalability and mainstream adoption. [ more ]

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President Joe Biden Will Veto Legislation Allowing Financial Firms to Custody Bitcoin: White House

The Executive Office of President Biden opposes legislation allowing financial firms to act as cryptocurrencies custodians, protecting SEC's work and investors. [ more ]

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U.S. DOJ Identifies and Charges LockBit Ransomware Gang Leader with Fraud, Extortion

U.S. authorities identified Dmitry Khoroshev as LockBit ransomware gang mastermind, offering $10M reward. [ more ]

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Will Bitcoin bounce back?

There is a renewed focus on the long-term sustainability of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies amidst the recent bull run and halving event. [ more ]

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Going Bankless: Bitcoin Offers The Ultimate Financial Freedom

Bitcoin allows users to be their own bank by avoiding risks associated with traditional banks like rehypothecation and fractional reserve banking. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Settles Into $63K-$64K Range

Bitcoin price fluctuates around $64,000, showing resilience after recent crash. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Above $62K

Bitcoin prices dip with Solana and Ether, FTX proposes plan, Lyra Finance offers additional yield for liquid staking tokens. [ more ]

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DIY Multisig vs. Collaborative Custody Multisig

Choosing between DIY multisig or collaborative custody for bitcoin self-custody balances security, control, and privacy considerations. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Crypto Market Slides as Rebound Seen Delayed

Market correction with Bitcoin falling below $61,000, potential supply events impact [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds Near $63K, Consolidating Week's Recovery

Bitcoin is trading near $63,000, showing upward trend after recovering from a recent dip below $57,000. Solana and DOGE are also up, with TONcoin leading major gains. [ more ]

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Crypto traded sideways today and regulatory concerns are back at the forefront

Cryptocurrencies, led by Bitcoin, are gradually recovering from recent volatility amid possible SEC enforcement actions against Robinhood's crypto arm. [ more ]

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TON, RNDR Surge More Than 13% as Bitcoin Rebounds to $63K

TON, RNDR surged over 13% in 24 hours, boosted by positive news flows and market sentiment. [ more ]

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6 Reasons To Own Bitcoin In Retirement

Bitcoin can be a valuable addition to retirement portfolios due to its diversification benefits and emergence as a new asset class. [ more ]

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Fidelity: Pension Funds Exploring Bitcoin Investments on ETF Approval

Pension funds are beginning to explore investing in Bitcoin, driven by the approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. [ more ]

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Bitcoin's Recent Weakness Is More Tied to Global Markets Than to Anything Crypto Specific, Coinbase Says

Bitcoin's recent pullback is below historical range, not indicative of sector-specific capitulation. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Hovers Around $59K to End Week

Bitcoin price approach $60,000 then dip, JPMorgan cautious on retail investors' impact, Coinbase sees impressive Q1 performance, and Friend.Tech token drops sharply. [ more ]

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Jack Dorsey's Block invests in Bitcoin's with 10% monthly profit allocation

Jack Dorsey's firm Block plans to invest 10% of profits into Bitcoin monthly, highlighting belief in cryptocurrency and economic empowerment. [ more ]

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Michael Saylor Delivers Bitcoin Masterclass To Fortune 1000 Companies

Bitcoin is the ideal asset for corporate balance sheets to surpass the cost of capital and combat inflation. [ more ]

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Bitcoin's Volatility Is Falling and This Will Continue as It Matures: Fidelity

Bitcoin's volatility is decreasing as the cryptocurrency matures. [ more ]

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U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Bleed Record $563M Even as Fed's Powell Rules Out Rate Hike

Investors withdrew a record $563 million from U.S.-based spot bitcoin ETFs following Powell's rejection of a rate hike. [ more ]

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Texas A&M Professor to Launch Bitcoin Research Institute

Bitcoin Research Institute to focus on Bitcoin and AI integration for future technological progress. [ more ]

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How 'more mature' collectors are powering the NFT market's comeback

Bitcoin and cryptocurrency market has rebounded despite previous dips and negative sentiments. [ more ]

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Federal Reserve Holds Policy Steady, Says Progress on Inflation Has Stalled

The Federal Reserve left the benchmark rate unchanged at 5.25-5.50%. Expectation for rate cuts has decreased due to economic strength and inflation rise. [ more ]

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Bitcoin and Biodiversity in the Cannabis Industry

Bitcoin can protect biodiversity the agricultural sector against concentration of power and money, and a broken legacy financial system. [ more ]

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Samourai Wallet Co-Founder Keonne Rodriguez Pleads Not Guilty, Released on $1M Bond

The co-founder of Samourai Wallet pleaded not guilty to charges related to the privacy-focused Bitcoin app and services, facing up to 20 years in prison. [ more ]

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'Sell in May and Go Away': The Seasonality of Crypto-asset Returns

Statistically significant seasonal patterns can impact Bitcoin's performance, potentially offering opportunities for alpha generation. [ more ]

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Bitwise First To Join New Spot Bitcoin ETF Transparency Dashboard By Hoseki

Hoseki unveiled Hoseki Verified to enhance transparency and trust in the cryptocurrency industry through real-time verification of Bitcoin holdings by spot Bitcoin ETF issuers and other financial institutions. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Could Drop Further to as Low as $50K, Standard Chartered Says

Bitcoin could target $50K-$52K on the downside, Standard Chartered predicts. [ more ]

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DOJ Arrests Early Bitcoin Investor Roger Ver, 'Bitcoin Jesus,' on Charges of Tax Fraud

Roger Ver, a prominent Bitcoin investor, faces indictment by the DOJ for mail fraud, tax evasion, and false tax returns, potentially leading to extradition and trial. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Falls to $62K as Hong Kong ETFs Fail to Meet Expectations

Bitcoin fell below $62,000 during the European morning, with the broader digital asset market dropping around 2.7%. [ more ]

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Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs Record $8.5 Million in First Day Volume

Hong Kong approved Bitcoin spot ETFs with low initial trading volumes but potential for future growth. [ more ]

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MicroStrategy Now Holds $13.6B Worth of Bitcoin, 1% of Total Circulating Supply: Canaccord

MicroStrategy cut its price target to $1,590 from $1,810 after acquiring more bitcoin and reporting a net loss due to digital asset impairment charges. [ more ]

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Spot Bitcoin ETFs Commence Trading in Hong Kong

Hong Kong launched Spot Bitcoin ETFs, with lower-than-expected fees, positioning it as a leading Bitcoin investment hub. [ more ]

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MicroStrategy Q1 Operating Loss of $53.1M After Bitcoin Holdings Impairment Charge of $191.6M

MicroStrategy reported a net operating loss due to a digital asset impairment charge in Q1 despite the significant increase in bitcoin's value. [ more ]

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Samourai Wallet: Breaking Down Dangerous Precedents

The indictment of Samourai Wallet founders could have far-reaching implications beyond Bitcoin privacy services. [ more ]

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Approved spot Bitcoin ETFs could be coming to Australia's largest stock exchange

ASX might list spot Bitcoin ETFs by end of 2024. [ more ]

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Mysterious 2010 Bitcoin Whale Launches Bitcoin-Only Market-Making Certificate

Bitcoin-only AMC in Europe curbs volatility to boost Bitcoin adoption. [ more ]

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First Spot Bitcoin ETF to Launch in Australia in 2024: Bloomberg

ASX to approve Australia's first spot Bitcoin ETFs by 2024, following US and Hong Kong's approvals. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin, Ether Sink Amid U.S. Stagflation Fears

Bitcoin and ether prices dip amidst U.S. stagflation fears. Potential for first spot Bitcoin ETF approval in Australia. Slowdown in Bitcoin ETF inflows is a short-term development. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Trades At Slight Premium in Yen Terms Amid Suspected BOJ Intervention

Bitcoin drew a premium in Japanese markets due to yen volatility impacting crypto market. [ more ]

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Bitcoin, Ether Nurse Losses as U.S. Stagflation Fears Grip Market

Bitcoin and ether trade lower at the beginning of the week amidst mixed market signals and concerns about U.S. stagflation. [ more ]

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Top 10 Tips for Every Bitcoin Multisig Beginner

Bitcoin is never stored on devices; it exists on the blockchain. Seed phrase is crucial for wallet backup and restoration. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Is Built To Last: How The Network Defends Against Attacks

Bitcoin is a highly reliable and robust distributed system with only two minor disruptions in its history, setting a golden standard of expectations for users. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Holds Stable as ETF Outflows Increase

Bitcoin price remains strong despite ETF outflows. ARK Invest sold all BITO shares. EU adopts tighter laws on money laundering and terrorism financing. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops Below $64K, Ether Falls

Bitcoin drops 4%, Ether and CoinDesk 20 Index lose 6% due to SEC discouragement of spot ether ETFs applications. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Dips to $63K as Rate Cut Hopes Dim Following Disappointing U.S. Inflation Report

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin dropped due to concerns over U.S. inflation and slow growth in Q1.

Investors were spooked by disappointing inflation data, impacting risk assets across markets. [ more ]

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Bitcoin's 124% 10-year annualised return tops S&P 500

Bitcoin's impressive growth has surpassed traditional assets like stocks and gold due to its hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty.

The halving event in 2024 has generated positive sentiments by reducing the money supply growth and potentially increasing prices if demand remains high. [ more ]

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'Buy Bitcoin' Sign Sold for Over $1M at Auction

The 'Buy Bitcoin' sign held behind Janet Yellen was sold at an auction for 16 BTC, benefiting a Bitcoin layer-2 startup called Tirrel Corp. [ more ]

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OP_CAT Proposal to Bring Smart Contracts to Bitcoin Finally Gets a 'BIP Number'

OP_CAT, an attempt to bring Ethereum-like smart contract functionality to Bitcoin, has been granted BIP 347, signaling the start of discussions and development. [ more ]

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The Protocol: Analyzing Runes Impact as Bitcoin Fee Bonanza Fades

The sudden popularity of Casey Rodarmor's Runes protocol led to record transaction fees during Bitcoin's recent halving event. [ more ]

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Some Square Users Can Now Convert Their Dollars to Bitcoin Via Cash App

Block's Bitcoin Conversions tool allows Square users to automatically convert a portion of daily sales into BTC, targeting merchants interested in diversifying holdings and accessing bitcoin easily. [ more ]

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What is best for BTC: Long term or short term investing

Long-term vs. short-term investing in Bitcoin [ more ]

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Bitcoin Payments App Strike Launches for European Customers

Bitcoin payments app Strike now available in Europe. [ more ]

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Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs to Trade on 30th April: HashKey Capital

Hong Kong approved Bitcoin Spot ETFs, positioning the city as a key hub in the industry. [ more ]

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Unchained Is Helping Users Secure 90,000 BTC And Counting in Self Custody

Unchained provides financial services tailored to Bitcoin holders, offering products like multsig vaults and guiding clients through the process of securing their Bitcoin. [ more ]

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Is Bitcoin only popular amongst youths?

Bitcoin attracts various age groups with promises of financial freedom and investment diversification, driven by tech-savviness and desire for autonomy. [ more ]

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After the Bitcoin halving, what is the climate impact of crypto?

Bitcoin halving raises concerns about cryptocurrency's environmental impact. [ more ]

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Bitcoin, Ether Coil as Crypto Traders in Limbo After Halving

Bitcoin and Ether are stable, trading in tight ranges post-halving, amid indecision in the market about the direction to take. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Decentralization and Where to Find It

Bitcoin's decentralization is crucial and measured using the Nakamoto coefficient based on the minimum number of participants needed to control the system. [ more ]

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Blackrock Bitcoin ETF Enters Top 10 for Longest Inflows

BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF, IBIT, has entered the top 10 ETFs in terms of maintaining a streak of daily investment inflows. [ more ]

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How UK economic performance affects the GBP/BTC price

People turned to Bitcoin as a hedge against high inflation in the UK, seeking to protect their savings from the pound's depreciation. [ more ]

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How To Keep Your Bitcoin Safe When You Have to Flee Your home

Bitcoin enables individuals to transfer wealth easily across borders, especially in unstable situations. [ more ]

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How the Bitcoin Halving Will Drive Action to Layer 2s

The launch of Runes protocol enabled meme coin creation on Bitcoin, driving increased trading activity and higher transaction costs, leading some to turn to Bitcoin layer 2 solutions. [ more ]

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Bitcoin is Borderless: How Decentralization and Permissionlessness Grant Autonomy Across Political Jursidictions

Bitcoin's superpower lies in its decentralized and globally accessible nature, allowing individuals to carry their wealth across borders with ease. [ more ]

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Bitcoin transaction fees plummet after halving event

Bitcoin transaction fees decrease significantly post-halving event. [ more ]

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Reynolds Foundation Donates $1 Million To Fund Bitcoin And Open-source Projects

OpenSats received a significant $1,000,000 donation from The Reynolds Foundation to support open-source Bitcoin projects. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Layer 2s Have Their Moment

Bitcoin layer 2 tokens outperform BTC post-halving.

Grayscale plans lower fee Bitcoin Mini Trust. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Layer 2 Coins, STX, ELA, SAVM, Outperform BTC After Halving

Bitcoin Layer 2 coins outperform BTC, rising 5-20% since halving, attributed to scalability and transaction speed improvements. [ more ]

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Bitcoin's Unique Volatility Profile in Focus as VIX and MOVE Spike

Bitcoin's implied volatility index DVOL has decreased, maintaining a positive correlation with its price. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Will Power the Next DeFi Summer

DeFi Summer shifts focus to Bitcoin with Ordinals, ETFs, and scaling solutions unlocking its potential in 2024. [ more ]

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