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What is bitcoin halving and will it affect the price?

Bitcoin halving involves halving the reward for miners every 210,000 blocks to control the number of new bitcoins entering circulation, potentially impacting the cryptocurrency's price. [ more ]

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Runes, Casey Rodarmor's Protocol for 'Sh!tcoins' on Bitcoin, Set to Go Live at Halving

Rodarmor's Ordinals protocol ushered playfulness into Bitcoin, generating $256M revenue; Runes can enhance token versatility on BTC. [ more ]

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Beyond Tribalism: The Synergistic Future of Bitcoin and Ethereum

Bitcoin and Ethereum rivalry reflects historical tribalism but can transition to collaboration for a better decentralized future. [ more ]

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Willem Schroe: Building Botanix, a Bitcoin Layer 2 That Brings the EVM to Bitcoin

Schroé is building a Layer 2 on Bitcoin network driven by the inspiration of botanics book received at a young age. [ 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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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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'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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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, 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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First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Price Bounces as Halving Nears

Bitcoin and Ether prices rise ahead of the halving event, altcoins also see gains.

U.S.-based spot bitcoin ETFs experience outflows, with Grayscale's GBTC leading.

Kraken acquires TradeStation Crypto to enhance regulatory licensing in the U.S. [ more ]

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Bitcoin and Ether Show Relative Resilience Amid Widespread Losses: CoinDesk Indices Market Update

Bitcoin and ether outperformed in the CoinDesk market update despite losses, with Uniswap, Filecoin, and Aptos bearing the brunt of the selloff. [ more ]

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BTC, ETH Rise as Hong Kong Bitcoin ETF Applicants Say They've Been Approved

Bitcoin (BTC) rose 2.8% to over $66,500, with ether (ETH) at $3,240, following news of approved spot crypto ETFs in Hong Kong. [ more ]

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Hong Kong Could Approve Spot Bitcoin, Ether ETFs as Early as Monday: Bloomberg

Hong Kong may approve spot bitcoin and ether ETFs soon. [ 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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Bitcoin transaction fees plummet after halving event

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

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Bitcoin retreats below $60,000 as halving event looms

The halving event's impact on Bitcoin's volatility and long-term price potential is a significant focus for investors and analysts. [ more ]

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What's the Deal With the Bitcoin Halving?

The halving event in Bitcoin occurs roughly every four years, reducing the reward for creating new bitcoins to make them scarcer and potentially more valuable over time. [ more ]

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Bitcoin's Turning Point: Counting Down to the Most Important Halving in History

Bitcoin halving event marks a significant milestone as its supply issuance drops below that of gold for the first time. [ more ]

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The Halving Highlights Why Bitcoin Needs to Upgrade

Bitcoin halving event leads to reduced rewards for miners but historically results in price gains due to increased demand. [ 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 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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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 Rally Holds Around $63,700 Following 4th Block Reward Halving

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

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Bearish Flip in Crypto Crowd Sentiment Hints at Coming Bitcoin Price Bounce

Crypto social media metrics signal growing bearish sentiment towards bitcoin's price, typically seen at market bottoms. [ more ]

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Ether Options Show Bias for Weakness Over 3 Months

Ether's 90-day puts are more expensive than calls for the first time since January, indicating a bearish sentiment in the market. [ 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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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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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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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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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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Bitcoin Likely to Drop After the Halving, JPMorgan Says

JPMorgan predicts bitcoin price to fall post-halving due to overbought conditions and high production cost. [ more ]

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'Bitcoin and stocks may be about to have major correction', says analyst

Stock and cryptocurrency markets may face a significant correction, driven by inflation, rate cuts, and rising bond yields. [ more ]

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How will the price of Bitcoin move as the halving event approaches?

Bitcoin price trending below $67,000 pre-halving event, influencing cycle patterns and institutional interest. Meme coins gaining traction with caution advised. [ 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 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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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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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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Bitcoin Pioneer Hal Finney Posthumously Wins New Award Named for Him

Computer scientist Hal Finney posthumously honored by Human Rights Foundation with Finney Freedom Prize. His contributions to Bitcoin ecosystem recognized and celebrated. [ more ]

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MicroStrategy to Host Bitcoin For Corporations Conference - Pioneering Bitcoin Adoption

MicroStrategy World conference aims to emphasize the importance of Bitcoin for corporations, highlighting its role in corporate strategies. [ more ]

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Bitcoin's next halving' is right around the corner. Here's what you need to know

Halving of bitcoin affects production and supply, potentially impacting price and miners in the volatile cryptocurrency market. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Miners Brace for the 'Halving'-and Race to Cash In

Bitcoin mining reward halving occurs roughly every four years, impacting mining companies financially. [ more ]

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What is the bitcoin halving event and will it affect the price of the cryptocurrency?

Halving decreases mining rate to ensure limited supply of Bitcoin. [ more ]

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The Halving Holiday

Setting aside days for celebration is a universal human practice with unique traditions; Bitcoin halving is an extraordinary event unlike traditional holidays. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Spot ETFs Register Five-Day Withdrawals Streak Ahead of Halving

U.S. spot ETFs experienced outflows of $4.3 million on Thursday, totaling over $319 million in five days. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Dips Below $60K as Israel Launches Strike on Iran

Bitcoin dipped below $60,000 due to Israel-Iran conflict but quickly recovered. [ more ]

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This Bitcoin Halving Is Different. But Is It 'Priced In'?

Bitcoin's halving event expected to have a less significant price impact this year due to new protocols and a strong mining sector. [ more ]

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Miners stockpile Bitcoin ahead of upcoming halving event

Cryptocurrency miners are hoarding Bitcoin as they anticipate a drop in mining rewards and seek to capitalize on potential future value increases. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: BTC Dominance Increases, Binance to Re-Enter India

Bitcoin dominance increases due to impending halving and market risk aversion. [ more ]

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What Is Bitcoin Meant to Hedge?

Bitcoin's correlation with traditional financial assets, like stocks, may be tightening, challenging its role as a hedge against economic uncertainty. [ more ]

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BlackRock Releases Bitcoin Education Series

BlackRock launches education initiative on Bitcoin and spot Bitcoin ETF. [ more ]

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The Bitcoin halving is imminent. What does that mean for investors?

The recent price fluctuations in Bitcoin can be attributed to the upcoming Halving event, which occurs every four years and reduces new coins entering circulation by 50%. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Tumbles Below $60K, Ether Under $3K; Correction Not Over, Says Strategist

Bitcoin dipped below $60,000, signaling a possible halt in decline. [ more ]

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Hong Kong Bitcoin ETFs Likely Not Available for Mainland Chinese Investors: Bloomberg

Mainland Chinese investors likely won't be allowed to buy Hong Kong-listed spot bitcoin ETFs due to China's strict crypto stance. [ more ]

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Bitcoin DevCon To Take Place Alongside Bitcoin Asia

Bitcoin Asia is a platform for showcasing Bitcoin companies and nurturing the next generation of startups through events like Bitcoin DevCon. [ more ]

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How Bitcoin could impact financial inclusivity among minority groups

Bitcoin offers financial inclusivity beyond just currency and investment, especially benefiting marginalized groups and developing countries. [ more ]

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What Bitcoiners Are Saying About the Upcoming Bitcoin Halving

The upcoming Bitcoin halving event will decrease the amount of BTC entering circulation from 900 to 450 per day. [ more ]

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Is the Bitcoin Rally Over? Reasons to Stay Bullish on BTC Despite Correction

Crypto markets experienced a significant downturn, with Bitcoin and various altcoins tumbling sharply, but there are bullish indicators such as the upcoming Bitcoin halving and increased institutional interest. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: BTC Below $62.5K While Altcoins Wipe Gains

Bitcoin price fell below $62,500, altcoins slumped, OKX launched X Layer blockchain, Bitcoin miners optimistic despite underperformance. [ more ]

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Exploding Gold Sales at Pawnshops Offers Lesson for Bitcoin Bulls

Gold and Bitcoin share the property of not being consumed, with all mined amounts still in existence, affecting buying and selling patterns. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Could Surge to $120K on 'Doomsday Rally,' Trader Says

Bitcoin could surge as an investment hedge amidst geopolitical events despite recent drop. [ more ]

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Bitcoin ETFs Are Driving a Spot Multiplier Effect, Canaccord Says

ETFs are driving demand for underlying crypto assets. [ more ]

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Bitcoin is about to hit an event called the halving and it may spark a huge rally

The halving event in Bitcoin will reduce the supply of new bitcoins, potentially leading to increased value due to scarcity. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Dips Below $62.5K as CoinDesk's BTC Trend Indicator Turns Neutral

Bitcoin BTI has shifted from bullish to neutral, signaling a weakening in the upside momentum of crypto prices. [ more ]

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What is bitcoin halving, when will it happen and why can it cause the currency's price to skyrocket?

Bitcoin's halving event reduces miner rewards, stimulating demand and price increases, supported by the scarcity model of the cryptocurrency. [ more ]

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Early Bitcoin miner moves 50 BTC after years of inactivity

An early Bitcoin miner from the 'Satoshi era' moved 50 BTC, highlighting activity in long-dormant wallets and early user insights. [ more ]

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There Are Many Bitcoin Critics Left in Finance, Despite BlackRock's Newfound Love

Many mid-sized asset managers in traditional finance remain skeptical about bitcoin, despite endorsements from industry leaders like BlackRock. [ more ]

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Hong Kong approves first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs

Hong Kong SFC approves the first spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs, opening up significant investment opportunities for Chinese investors. [ more ]

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Get ready, the Bitcoin 'halving' is coming - and there are reasons to be bullish

Bitcoin's value surpasses major financial entities like Taiwan Stock Exchange and Meta. Scheduled halving may impact price positively. ETFs by BlackRock and Fidelity allow mainstream Bitcoin access. [ more ]

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Safer Bitcoin alternative launched from DLC.Link| App Developer Magazine

dlcBTC is a Bitcoin alternative utilizing Discreet Log Contracts (DLC) to enable self-wrapping, preserving self-custody in DeFi on Ethereum. [ more ]

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Hong Kong Approves the First Batch of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, Issuer Says

Hong Kong approved its first spot Bitcoin ETFs, signaling a significant step in embracing Bitcoin as an investment. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Hong Kong Spot Bitcoin ETF Applicants Claim Approval

Hong Kong ETF applicants prematurely announce spot Bitcoin and Ether ETFs approvals, likely anticipating future jurisdictional approvals globally. [ more ]

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Bitcoin From Rare 'Satoshi Era' Moves After 14 Years of Dormancy

An early crypto miner moved 50 BTC after 14 years of inactivity, part ending up at Coinbase. [ more ]

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Meme-Coin, AI Tokens Lead Gains After Bitcoin Drop Causes $2B in Weekend Liquidations

Meme coins and AI-linked tokens outperform major tokens like Bitcoin in the past 24 hours. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Back in Green as Crypto Market Awaits Hong Kong Spot ETF Decision

Bitcoin surpasses $65,000 as geopolitical tensions ease, with potential BTC ETF approval in Hong Kong. [ more ]

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Gold-Backed PAXG Token Spikes to $2.9K Amid Geopolitical Tensions

PAXG surged over 20% to gold's price due to geopolitical tensions, while BTC showed a negative correlation indicating weak demand as a geopolitical hedge. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Price Recovery Lacks Whale Participation, Onchain Data Show

Large holders owning 0.1% of Bitcoin's supply are not accumulating yet. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Falls 8%, Drops Below $62K Before Rebound

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies experienced a significant drop in value on Saturday. [ more ]

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How did Satoshi Think of Bitcoin?

Bitcoin is compared to the telegraph in the 1840s, indicating it marks the beginning of a significant transformation in society and daily life. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: BTC Holds Stable at $70K

Continued outflows from GBTC may impact Bitcoin price. TON ecosystem partners with HashKey Group for Asia-Pacific expansion. JPMorgan believes ETH ETF approval unlikely in May. [ more ]

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Bitcoin Meme Coin PUPS Fuelled by Hype Ahead of Runes Release

PUPS coin surged due to Runes protocol hype, leading NFT sales. Runes aims to enhance speed and cost-effectiveness of Bitcoin transactions through UTXO protocol. [ more ]

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Protocol Village: DLC.Link Uses Discreet Log Contracts to Create 'Safer Wrapped Bitcoin'

DLC.Link released dlcBTC, a wrapped Bitcoin alternative using DLCs for DeFi.

dlcBTC enables users to trade, lend, and hedge Bitcoin within the Ethereum ecosystem while maintaining self-sovereignty. [ more ]

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First Mover Americas: Uniswap's Token Slides on SEC Lawsuit

Uniswap received a Wells notice from the SEC, leading to a drop in UNI token price.

Bitcoin halving event expected to lead to increased bets on related networks with potential for a bull market. [ more ]

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