Markets are turning away from bonds and into assets like Bitcoin (BTC) as “safe haven” stores of value as global war conflicts heat up, an Allianz Economist told CNBC in an interview last week. The analyst for the $2 trillion financial services firm explained why the Treasury market has been so volatile this month, and...Read More
According to the latest edition of CoinShares’ Digital Asset Fund Flows Weekly Report, digital asset investment products received a total of $326 million in inflows, marking the highest weekly influx since July 2022. The asset manager speculated that the rising optimism from investors that the US Securities and Exchange Commission would approve a spot-based Bitcoin...Read More
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex has released a report relaying its belief that the digital asset market may be in the early stages of a bull run. According to the latest edition of the Bitfinex Alpha report, several dynamics like bitcoin’s (BTC) ascent to the $35,000 price range and increasing institutional interest in the leading digital asset...Read More
While Binance remains the largest venue in the world for Bitcoin futures trading, another more regulated market is now following closely behind. CME Bitcoin Futures now stands as the second-largest Bitcoin futures exchange in the world by open interest, signaling rising intrigue from institutions seeking Bitcoin exposure. The Return of the CME to Bitcoin According...Read More
BitMEX has made a strategic decision to enhance the utilization of Bitcoin block space and minimize withdrawal fees for its users. In a significant update, effective November 1, 2023, BitMEX will issue new Bitcoin deposit addresses to all its customers. BitMEX Reissues Bitcoin Deposit Addresses BitMEX has recently unveiled a significant update aimed at optimizing...Read More
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market, a staggering 19,197 Bitcoin (BTC), equivalent to approximately $652 million, has been withdrawn from Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. Notably, the withdrawal was carried out in two transactions as highlighted by Blockchain.com. This event has ignited intense speculation and discussions among...Read More
The markets have displayed significant strength over the past few weeks. Bitcoin, on the other hand, is not really accelerating, but it does display some momentum. The market participants continue to remain bewildered, as they appear to be concerned about the impending trend as the debate over whether Bitcoin price action is bullish or bearish...Read More
Galaxy Digital, the crypto venture led by U.S. billionaire Mike Novogratz, has projected a substantial capital influx into spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According to the estimations, these ETFs could witness an impressive $14.4 billion in inflows during their inaugural year, potentially reshaping the investment landscape. The venture contends that the allure of spot Bitcoin...Read More
In September, a Seattle startup lab of white hat hackers sent proof to a senior writer at WIRED Magazine that they could crack the IronKey S200 thumb drive containing 7002 Bitcoins. But former Ripple CTO Stefan Thomas incredibly refused an offer by the Seattle startup, named Unciphered, to access the USB drive for him. Fmr....Read More
This month’s ‘Uptober’ trend brought a strong rebound across the market, with numerous altcoins and Bitcoin reaching their highest levels of the year. Concurrently, memecoins experienced an explosive surge, notably with PEPE’s value climbing more than 100%. Motivated by these developments, both individual investors and large-scale holders have been accumulating more coins ahead of another...Read More
As ‘Uptober’ concludes its chapter, November is set to carry the trend, continuing Bitcoin’s impressive upward trajectory. Over the past month, Bitcoin has recorded gains exceeding 30% due to notable developments such as Grayscale’s triumph and the listing of BlackRock’s ETF on the DTCC site. Analysts are now looking forward to the potential launch of...Read More
October witnessed significant advancements in the industry owing to the launch of six ETH Futures ETFs, offering investors a chance to delve into Ether futures. Bitcoin responded positively to the developments. Further gains were fueled by speculations about BlackRock’s application approval of a spot BTC ETF in the United States. As a result, the total...Read More
The United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit has ruled in favor of self-proclaimed Bitcoin creator Craig Wright in his legal dispute with Ira Kleiman over rights to bitcoin (BTC) worth billions of dollars. According to an official document, the Appeal Court ruled that the district court’s verdict would stand as there is...Read More
As Bitcoin hovers near the $35,000 mark, igniting a widespread surge in the crypto market, a new report hints at more gains in the offing for the flagship crypto asset. Matrixport, the digital asset trading firm established by Wu Jihan, co-founder of Bitmain, believes the current bull market actually initiated in June this year when...Read More
There’s no doubt that bullish ETF news was the reason behind Bitcoin’s recent surge, sending its price above $35K. However, BTC price now faces a slight setback in maintaining its momentum following profit-taking sentiment among traders. According to on-chain data, Bitcoin shows robust health in key on-chain metrics, even as traders exhibit anxiety over the...Read More
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes published another macro-economic breakdown on Tuesday, focusing on why Bitcoin’s price suddenly surged this week. The analyst argued that now is the best time for crypto traders to step out of US Treasuries, and back into BTC. The Speech That Pumped Bitcoin According to Hayes, the crypto community has falsely attributed...Read More
Bitcoin (BTC)’s explosion to a new yearly high on Monday has placed the vast majority of investors’ holdings back into profit, according to a new report from Glassnode. The blockchain and market intelligence platform said that 4.7 million BTC flipped green after the rally, representing 24% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply. Chaos In The Derivatives Market...Read More
In the dynamic world of SocialFi, where the battle for supremacy is relentless, a certain Friend.Tech user made waves by dumping 850 ether (ETH) worth of keys on Monday. This move was followed by a switch to a rival platform, New Bitcoin City (NBC), a social app built on the Bitcoin blockchain. NBC Surges as...Read More
The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) removed BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF, iBTC, from its ETF list shortly after its addition on Monday. Bitcoin’s price dropped by 3% in response, falling from $34,527 to $33,432 within 30 minutes shortly after the removal was noticed. The drop appears to have triggered $37 million in long liquidations across...Read More
Bitcoin’s price surged by 12%, reaching past $35,000. Rising anticipation around the US Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) with big players like BlackRock and Fidelity leading the charge. Speculation arises: Is the current Bitcoin surge a genuine bull rally or just a deceptive bull trap? Bitcoin’s price leaped impressively today, rising by 12% and reaching a...Read More
In a startling discovery, blockchain sleuth ZachXBT reported a significant movement of 4,800 Bitcoin (BTC), worth $144 million, originating from Abraxas, a defunct darknet marketplace that exit-scammed investors in 2015. As per the report, the traced funds moved through crypto mixers to obscure the transactions. Millions Worth of Abraxas Bitcoin Moved According to Zach’s tweet,...Read More
While Bitcoin has nearly doubled in value since the start of the year, one of its close neighbors in the investment universe has proven a more profitable buy: mining companies. Nearly all publicly-traded Bitcoin mining firms have soared over 100% since January 1, benefitted by both BTC’s rising value and positive business developments. Bitcoin Miners...Read More
A medical doctor pleaded guilty to using the dark web in a murder-for-hire plot against his girlfriend. The individual paid a total of over $25,000 worth of bitcoin to carry out the murderous plot, which was averted by authorities. $25,200 in Bitcoin for a Murder Plot According to a press release by the US Department...Read More
Renowned blockchain developer Antoine Riard has issued an urgent plea for updates to Bitcoin’s source code. Antoine Riard’s research paper delves into the critical vulnerabilities within the Lightning Network, shedding light on a particular category of transaction-relay jamming attacks known as “replacement cycling.” Replacement Cycling Attacks on the Lightning Network The Lightning Network was created...Read More
The identity of Satoshi Nakamoto is the most well-kept secret in the history of cryptocurrency. Throughout the years, several people have been considered as the possible inventor of Bitcoin. Several others, such as Craig Wright, have claimed to be the one in an attempt to profit off of the name. Others, such as Hal Finney...Read More
The weekend has been a big one for crypto markets, with BTC skyrocketing to a new multi-month peak at around $31,000. Moreover, the move has pushed total market capitalization to $1.19 trillion, its highest level since mid-August. Solid Bitcoin Weekly Close Bitcoin prices neared $31,000 during the Monday morning Asian trading session. This is the...Read More
Meitu (1357), the pioneering Hong Kong-listed company known for its ventures into cryptocurrencies, has recently announced a strategic shift away from digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The company, which made headlines in 2021 for investing around $100 million in cryptocurrencies, has revealed that its growth is now driven primarily by its artificial intelligence (AI)...Read More
Two years after James Zhong was apprehended for stealing 50,000 bitcoins (BTC) from the dark web marketplace Silk Road in 2012, stories of events that led to his arrest have emerged. According to a CNBC report, Zhong was a computer expert who lived a luxurious life. He drove expensive cars, including a Tesla, partied a...Read More
Investment banking giant Morgan Stanley published a report on Tuesday arguing that Bitcoin (BTC)’s upcoming halving event in six months may be the dawn of a new bull market. With reference to Bitcoin’s “four seasons,” the bank claimed that “crypto winter” may already be over. Crypto Winter Is Over Morgan Stanley Wealth Management defines cryptocurrency...Read More
This week saw Bitcoin hitting $30,000, a level unseen since August, suggesting that the much-anticipated ETF could soon receive SEC approval as buyers step up their game. Additionally, with the halving event approaching, Bitcoin’s price is witnessing a significant surge in on-chain metrics. In the coming week, there’s potential for Bitcoin to not only sustain...Read More
