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Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 hour ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Coindesk
2 hours ago
Cryptocurrency

Warren Flags Crypto Ties to Child Sexual Abuse in Letter to DOJ, Homeland Security

Cryptocurrency is used in child sexual exploitation crimes. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Coindesk
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

'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 ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Mixing Service Samourai Wallet Founders Arrested, Charged With Money Laundering

The founders of Samourai Wallet have been arrested for money laundering and operating an unlicensed money transmitting business. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 days ago
Cryptocurrency

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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Futurism
4 hours ago
Business

Sam Altman Is Running Out of Orbs

Eyeball-scanning orbs by Worldcoin running out due to high demand. [ more ]
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Coindesk
23 hours ago
Cryptocurrency

Stripe Brings Back Crypto Payments Via USDC Stablecoin

Stripe will reintroduce crypto payments, starting with Circle's USDC stablecoin on Solana, Ethereum, and Polygon blockchains [ more ]
Coindesk
2 days ago
Cryptocurrency

How a Conservative German Bank Offering Crypto Makes Sense

Germany's conservative financial sector, dominated by banks, is surprising the market with its lead in exploring crypto procurement and custody services. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Derivatives Exchange Stream Trading Raises $1.5M in Seed Funding

Stream Trading raised $1.5 million in seed funding at a $20 million valuation.
Stream Finance aims to provide exposure to high-yield rate arbitrage trades with a 10% or higher fee. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Fully Noded: The Basics and Benefits of Running a Bitcoin Node

Bitcoin is a decentralized and finite digital currency verified globally.
Owning a wallet does not make you a full participant in the Bitcoin network. [ more ]
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Coindesk
23 hours ago
Cryptocurrency

Consensys Sues SEC Over 'Unlawful Seizure Of Authority' Over Ethereum

Consensys files lawsuit against SEC over Ethereum's classification as a security. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

Samourai Wallet Charges Raise Existential Questions for Privacy Tech

The U.S. government is cracking down on privacy tools like crypto mixers, considering any money flowing through them as laundered funds. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
1 day ago
Cryptocurrency

The State Of Things: Open Source Developers Arrested For Writing Code

Bitcoin community urged to assess current state amidst Samourai Wallet case and industry challenges. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Exchange VALR Obtains South African License

South African crypto exchange VALR obtains regulatory approval for crypto services. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Argentina President Milei Disappoints Some Bitcoiners as Crypto Registration Rule Begins

Argentina implements a Registry of Virtual Asset Service Providers for cryptocurrencies.
President Javier Milei disappoints Bitcoin enthusiasts by moving forward with the new regulation. [ more ]
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Coindesk
1 day ago
Artificial intelligence

Kara Swisher Downplays Crypto's Significance: 'It's Not the Center of Everything'

Kara Swisher downplays crypto, comparing it to a minor eruption versus the internet's explosion. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 days ago
Cryptocurrency

KPMG Survey Finds 75% of Canada's Institutions Owned Crypto Assets in 2023

In Canada, institutional investors are showing significant interest in cryptocurrencies, with 75% holding these assets. [ more ]
ReadWrite
3 days ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Genesis Completes Redemption of GBTC Shares, Buys 32K Bitcoins with Proceeds

Genesis sells GBTC shares to purchase bitcoins
32,041 bitcoins worth $2.2 billion bought with GBTC proceeds [ more ]
Coindesk
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Ethereum Layer 2s Could Rocket to $1T Base Valuation by 2030, VanEck Says

VanEck predicts Ethereum layer 2 networks to be valued at over $1 trillion by 2030.
Transaction pricing, developer experience, and ecosystem size are key factors for the growth of layer 2 networks. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Defending Goldman Sachs' Latest Crypto Criticism

Public crypto skepticism faced from traditional finance experts.
Understanding opposing views strengthens crypto advocacy. [ more ]
Createsend
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

The Morning Risk Report: Regulator Probes BlackRock and Vanguard Over Huge Stakes in U.S. Banks

Goldman Sachs CIO remains skeptical of cryptocurrency despite its soaring value.
Some financial advisers advise including crypto in portfolios, contradicting Goldman's stance. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 days ago
Cryptocurrency

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

Bitcoin halving raises concerns about cryptocurrency's environmental impact. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
3 days ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Coindesk
3 days ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Coindesk
3 days ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Coindesk
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

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

Bitcoin held steady around $63,700 post-halving. [ more ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Futurism
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Many Consumers Expect Bitcoin to Crash and Burn

Consumers are divided on the future of Bitcoin, with a third expecting it to plummet by year's end.
Growing optimism about the importance of cryptocurrencies, with over 50% seeing them as a significant asset class. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Falls Below $69K Ahead of U.S. CPI; Cardano, Dogecoin Lead Losses in Altcoins

Bitcoin and altcoins trade weak ahead of U.S. CPI release
Long-term holders potentially reducing selling pressure on Bitcoin [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
3 days ago
Data science

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 ]
ReadWrite
3 weeks ago
Data science

Trending Meme Coins to Watch - Cat in a Dogs World (MEW), Book Of Meow (BOMEOW), Kitten Haimer (KHAI)

Cat-themed meme coins like 'Cat in a Dogs World,' 'Book of Meow,' and 'Kitten Haimer' are gaining popularity on DEX platforms.
$MEW and $BOMEOW are among the top ten tokens on CoinMarketCap and DEXScreener, with fluctuating price predictions reflecting market sentiment. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Trader FalconX Unveils Institution-Friendly Custody, Trading and Credit Services

FalconX introduces new prime brokerage service for institutions providing bankruptcy-remote custody, credit lines, and off-exchange settlement. [ more ]
ReadWrite
4 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Top 6 Leading Cryptos of 2024: Anticipated Lunar Event Propels BlockDAG Beyond SOL, AVAX, ADA, BNB, & UNI

BlockDAG is rapidly growing in the crypto market, driven by its innovative DAG technology and successful presale campaigns. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 days ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Coindesk
4 days ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Miners May Shift Focus to AI After Halving, CoinShares Says

Bitcoin miners may shift towards AI for higher revenue potential. [ more ]
Coindesk
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
WIRED
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Independent
6 days ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
ReadWrite
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
www.npr.org
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
english.elpais.com
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Ars Technica
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto influencer guilty of $110M scheme that shut down Mango Markets

Jury convicts Avi Eisenberg in DOJ's first cryptocurrency open-market manipulation case. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

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

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

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 ]
Fast Company
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

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

Bitcoin dipped below $60,000, signaling a possible halt in decline. [ more ]
time.com
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
New York Post
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
Coindesk
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

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 ]
www.eastbaytimes.com
1 week ago
Cryptocurrency

Best Ethereum Casinos in 2024 Top 10 ETH Gambling Sites for Fast Payouts

Ethereum casinos enhance user experience with fast transactions and low fees, with Ignition leading in game selection and bonuses. [ more ]
Open Culture
2 weeks ago
Podcast

Who's Behind These Scammy Text Messages We've All Been Getting?: The Search Engine Podcast Demystifies the Global Scam

The article uncovers a complex scam involving cryptocurrency, human trafficking, and forced labor in Cambodia and Myanmar. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Quality Money: Bitcoin to Become Scarcer than Gold Post-Halving

Bitcoin's annual inflation rate set to be lower than gold's due to halving events.
Comparison between Bitcoin halving events and its impact on supply and inflation rate. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitfinex Securities Introduces El Salvador's First Tokenized Debt to Fund New Hilton Hotel

Tokenized debt issuance to raise $6.25 million with a 10% coupon over 5 years.
Debt tokenization trend rising with El Salvador leading in digital asset adoption. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Global crypto investors gained $37.6 billion in 2023

Crypto market gained $37.6 billion in 2023 after a $127 billion loss in 2022.
Q4 2023 accounted for 51% of the profits in the entire year, with gains of $8.5 billion in December. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Rebounds to $70K, Shrugging Off Hot U.S. Inflation Print

Bitcoin rebounds to $70,000 after initial dip due to U.S. CPI data.
BTC outperforms U.S. equities and gold despite initial decline. [ more ]
Bitcoin Magazine - Bitcoin News, Articles and Expert Insights
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Hong Kong to Approve Asia's First Bitcoin Spot ETFs in April

Hong Kong set to approve Asia's first spot Bitcoin ETFs, boost its position as a Bitcoin hub.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong offer exposure to actual Bitcoin, not derivatives. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Supply Inactive for a Year Slides to 18-Month Low of 65.8%

Bitcoin's circulating supply inactive for over a year decreased from 70% to 65.8% in three months, possibly due to profit-taking in a rising market.
The decline in the percentage of inactive Bitcoin may indicate a trend of selling among investors who have been holding coins for over a year. [ more ]
Coindesk
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin May Rally to $80K on Triangle Break: Technical Analysis

Bitcoin's triangular consolidation has ended with a bullish breakout, potentially reaching $80,000.
Technical analysis by 10x Research suggests Bitcoin could rally to new record highs following the breakout. [ more ]
ReadWrite
2 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Most Trending Cryptocurrency Today - Ethena, Meme Ai, Dogwifhat

Ethena's USDe protocol represents a strategic pivot towards decentralized finance, backed by strong market positioning.
Key technical analysis points for Ethena include pivot, resistance, and support levels, with indicators showing a market teetering on exciting moves. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Has Larger, More Diversified Business Model Following USBTC Merger: Canaccord

Hut 8 is more diversified post-merger with US Bitcoin Corp.
Significant flexibility with over 9,000 bitcoins in stash. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Derivatives Lost Overall Market Share in March Despite Hitting Record High Trading Volume of $6.18T

Derivatives trading volumes in March surged by 86.5% to a record high of $6.18 trillion.
The share of crypto derivatives in total market activity decreased to 67.8% in March, the sixth consecutive monthly decline. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
3 weeks ago
Brooklyn

Brooklyn DA's office busts million-dollar 'pig butchering' crypto scam operation * Brooklyn Paper

Virtual Currency Unit dismantles pig butchering operation that defrauded millions.
Pig butchering scams lure victims with promises of financial returns, block withdrawals, causing complete loss. [ more ]
ReadWrite
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

New Crypto 'Bitcoin Minetrix' Nears $13 Million Raised in Token Presale - What Is BTCMTX?

Bitcoin Minetrix aims to make Bitcoin mining accessible through stake-to-mine concept.
The platform provides a user-friendly and efficient tokenized cloud mining system, ensuring safety and decentralization. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Binance Stops Support for Bitcoin NFTs Citing 'Streamlining' of Offered Products

Trading volume for NFTs at multi-year lows
Binance ceases support for Bitcoin NFTs [ more ]
Coindesk
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Wormhole's W Token Is Paying Out 999% a Week on Solana Protocol Kamino

Staking W token with JitoSOL on Kamino offers more than 999% weekly return
The liquidity pool on Kamino has a capacity of $7.5 million with significant trading volume and fees generated. [ more ]
Forbes
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

'The Halvening NYC' - Bitcoin's Return On NFT NYC's Opening Night

Bitcoin Ordinals enable inscription of digital assets on individual satoshis, introducing a new form of NFT-like assets within the Bitcoin ecosystem.
The Halvening NYC event, organized by Nolcha Shows, in partnership with Gamma.io and Inscribing Atlantis, celebrates Bitcoin's quadrennial halving of mining rewards. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

The Protocol: Using the Money Printer

Blockchain projects now use airdrops for token distribution instead of initial coin offerings or token generation events.
Ethena successfully airdropped 750 million ENA tokens, contributing to a first-day circulating market capitalization of $1.2 billion. [ more ]
english.elpais.com
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

After fixing El Salvador's gang problem, Nayib Bukele sets his sights on the economy

American lawyer finds competitive edge in El Salvador due to Bitcoin's legal status.
President Nayib Bukele aims to improve economic conditions through a focus on security and trust. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

First Mover Americas: Ethena Labs' New Token Rallies Overnight

ENA token price doubled overnight to $0.93
Stablecoins supply rising to over $141 billion [ more ]
Coindesk
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bermuda-Licensed Relm Insurance Unveils Suite of Crypto Risk Products

Relm Insurance offers a comprehensive suite of crypto cover products, including cyber and wallet custody cover.
Traditional insurance for crypto has been limited to commercial crime and specie markets, but new capacity is emerging with innovative solutions. [ more ]
ReadWrite
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Solana breaks $200 amid looming airdrop anticipation

Solana briefly reached $200, second time since 2021. Volume on Solana DEX surpassed Ethereum. Institutional interest in Solana is increasing. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Silk Road Bitcoin Worth $2B Moved by U.S. Government: On-Chain Data

U.S. government wallet moves 30,175 bitcoins to Coinbase wallet.
Bitcoin's value around $65,000 - $2 billion from the transfer. [ more ]
Coindesk
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto Bulls See $400M Liquidations as Solana, Dogecoin Lead Slide in Majors

Major tokens saw significant drops, with bitcoin falling 5% and other key tokens losing value.
Liquidations of long positions amounted to over $400 million, while shorts were at $85 million. Analysts predict bitcoin to stay range-bound. [ more ]
ReadWrite
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

New Meme Crypto 'Dogecoin20' Prepares for DOGE Day Launch After $10M Crypto Presale

DOGE20 raised $10 million in presale, aligning its launch with 'DOGE Day' for community engagement.
DOGE20 is an ERC-20 token aiming to be an upgraded, eco-friendly version of Dogecoin with a staking program. [ more ]
New York Post
3 weeks ago
NYC real estate

FTX to unload disgraced Sam Bankman-Fried's $222M Bahamas real estate empire

Bankman-Fried's Bahamas real estate assets being sold off due to fraud.
FTX seizing control of $222 million worth of properties from Bankman-Fried. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Nine crypto VCs weigh in on why Q1 investments were so hot and how it compares to the previous bull market | TechCrunch

The crypto and blockchain sectors raised $2.52 billion in Q1 2024, a 25% increase from Q4 2023.
The crypto venture capital funding landscape in Q1 2024 showed signs of rebounding from previous challenges, with increased deal-making activity. [ more ]
MobileAppAaily
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Google Integrates Bitcoin Into Its Search Engine Inde

Google integrates Bitcoin data into search engine indexing for better access to cryptocurrency-related data globally.
Google expands support by integrating with Ethereum Name Service, enhancing user access for Ethereum transactions. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Ethena's Prelaunch Futures Surge 22% as ENA Token Is Set To Go Live Next Week

Ethena airdropping 750 million ENA to USDe holders on April 2
ENAs prelaunch futures surged over 20% tied to Aevo and Binance [ more ]
Coindesk
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

MicroStrategy Trades at an Unjustifiable Premium to Bitcoin: Kerrisdale Capital

Kerrisdale Capital short MSTR stock, long BTC
MicroStrategy no longer unique for bitcoin exposure [ more ]
ReadWrite
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Ethereum reaches 1 million validators, but not everybody is happy

Ethereum hits one million validators milestone
CEO Larry Fink's comments boost Ether price [ more ]
The Mercury News
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Timeline: The downfall of Sam Bankman-Fried and the colossal failure of FTX

Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud and $10 billion theft from customers/investors
FTX collapse led to plummeting cryptocurrency prices [ more ]
Coindesk
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Dogecoin Bets Jump to $2B as Price Reaches Highest Level Since 2021

Dogecoin (DOGE) price surged to highest level since December 2021 with increased trading volumes and futures open interest.
Prominent Dogecoin community members speculated about DOGE's implementation on X in relation to a new payment branch in the U.S. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Halving Could Bolster ETF Tailwinds for the Cryptocurrency: Canaccord

Reward halving could boost BTC due to ETF tailwinds
Spot ETFs may impact bitcoin's price action [ more ]
Mashable ME
4 weeks ago
Marketing

'Finfluencers' and firms warned by UK that crypto meme ads can't be misleading

Influencers must follow regulations when promoting financial products, including cryptocurrencies.
Firms are responsible for ensuring influencers comply with FCA rules when marketing financial products. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

BlackRock's Fink Says an Ether ETF Is Possible Even if ETH Is a Security

An ether ETF might still be possible even if the SEC deems it a security, according to BlackRock CEO Larry Fink.
Fink expressed optimism about the potential for listing an ETF that holds Ethereum's ether, despite regulatory scrutiny. [ more ]
Miami Herald
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

A bitcoin boom is happening in Miami - again

Miami has a significant connection to cryptocurrency, evidenced by events like Bitcoin 2022.
Bitcoin's value surged in 2023, with an all-time high of over $73,000 due to factors like ETF approval. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

The Munchables Hack Is Way Worse Than It Seems

Insider attack drained $63 million from Munchables.
Negotiations led to recovery of stolen funds from insider. [ more ]
The Verge
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Can Bitcoin mining really support renewable energy?

Bitcoin mining could be paired with green hydrogen for clean energy transition.
Study emphasizes the importance of using Bitcoin profits for investing in clean hydrogen production. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Q1 2024 fundamental

Bitcoin surged to $71000, then dipped before rising to $71,419.17. Currently trading at $70955.86.
Bitcoin has rebounded from recent dips due to stock market fluctuations and flash crash, with traders gearing up for the upcoming halving in April. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Mining Was More Profitable in February Than January: Jefferies

Bitcoin mining was more profitable in February with a 15% price increase.
Publicly traded miners lost market share despite a doubling hashrate from a year ago. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 weeks ago
Cryptocurrency

Illicit Funds in Crypto Ecosystem Shrank 9% Last Year, Yet Criminals Still Handled Nearly $35B: TRM Labs

Illicit funds in crypto ecosystem down by 9% in 2023
Sales of illicit drugs on darknet markets increased to $1.6 billion from $1.3 billion in 2022. [ more ]
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