Bitcoin, the digital currency that is arguably one of the most polarizing assets in financial markets, is approaching heights not seen since a frenzied …
Blockchain Bites: FATF Considers DeFi, Binance Sues and One Step to a BTC ETF
FATF thinks existing financial precautions may be unfit for the rising world of DeFi. Bitcoin ETF Solidus Labs has developed a market surveillance tool it says could become a cornerstone to a bitcoin …
Bitcoin, Blockchain Entrepreneur Malcolm CasSelle Dies At 50
Malcolm CaSelle, a pioneering blockchain technology and Bitcoin entrepreneur, has died at age 50, according to a social media post from friend and colleague E. David Ellington. “My younger brother, …
The Price of Bitcoin Reaches $18,000
For the first time in almost three years the price of Bitcoin is approaching its all-time high. This Wednesday it exceeded $ 18,000, approaching the 19,783 on January 1, 2017. According to the records …
Bitcoin mining revenue hits yearly high, after return to pre-halving levels
Key on-chain metrics such as Bitcoin mining revenues have returned to pre-halving levels according to recent research. Data from analytics provider, Glassnode, suggests that revenue from Bitcoin …
All the Bitcoin Lingo You Need to Know as Crypto Heats Up
Halving This is sometimes referred to as halvening — a planned reduction in rewards miners receive (the term is mentioned in Bitcoin’s code). Halvings happen once every four years or so — more …
Bitcoin Whales’ Ownership Concentration Is Rising During Rally
A lot of theories have emerged on why Bitcoin has skyrocketed almost 60% in the past month, with most heralding widespread adoption by institutions and individuals.The fact remains that there’s …
The Unfortunate Case Against Bitcoin
Bitcoin is once again in people’s minds, as it approaches its 2018 high. I am a fan of cryptocurrencies, but they will inevitably face pressure from governments and financial institutions.
As Bitcoin Surges 15%, Here’s What Wall Street’s Saying About The Cryptocurrency’s Meteoric Resurgence
Amid a pandemic that’s seen the U.S. dollar tank in value, the price of bitcoin has exploded nearly 150% this year and 15% in the past week alone, sparking a wave of renewed attention from Wall Street …
Blockchain Bites: Bitcoin’s Latest Billionaire Bull, Zcash’s Upgrade, Grayscale’s $10B Breakthrough
Grayscale held $7.6 billion worth of crypto, meaning the latest milestone is largely due to price appreciation across the digital asset sector. Halving an upgrade Zcash, a privacy-centered fork of …
Bitcoin surges to $18.5K before pulling back as another whale talks up investment
Mexican billionaire Ricardo Salinas – whose Grupo Salinas has interests in telecommunications, media, financial services, and retail – says he has 10% of his liquid net worth invested in Bitcoin.
Top Stocks To Watch As Bitcoin Heads To New Highs In 3 Years
Looking For Stocks To Buy Amid The Recent Surge In Bitcoin Prices? 3 Names To Know. Bitcoin and blockchain stocks are on a tear right in the stock market today. The cryptocurrency …
‘Not My Cup of Tea’: Jamie Dimon Is Still Not a Bitcoin Fan
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said blockchain will have a pivotal role in the future of finance even if bitcoin, the market-leading cryptocurrency that made blockchain famous, is not his “cup of tea.
Zcash Undergoes First Halving as Major Upgrade Drops ‘Founders Reward’
Four years after forking from Bitcoin, privacy-centric blockchain network Zcash has completed its first halving. At 12:37 UTC, Zcash passed block height 1,046,400 to trigger the event that cuts miners …
BTC/USD takes another bullish swing, ETH/USD climbes up in less prominent fashion
For BTC/USD, the Tuesday of 17th November was another day of massive gains on the pair’s bullish path. The pair opened the day at 16.732 and after going up to $16,802 at the close of the first day’s …
Why Bitcoin Is Still A Better Investment Than Stablecoins
Stablecoins are relatively less volatile because they are pinned to a specific dollar value. They provide a crucial bridge between cryptocurrencies and fiat currencies by offering decentralization …
Rocketing Bitcoin Stakes Its Claim as Pandemic Refuge for Brave
Bitcoin is seizing the spotlight from gold as a hedge against risks such as further dollar weakness or a pick-up in inflation, after widening its performance lead over the yellow metal.
Bitcoin rises over $18,000 and touches record market value, exceeding its 2017 top
The world’s most prominent digital currency on Wednesday is back to carving out records just like it was 2017. The No. 1 crypto’s 11% weekly rise and …
Zcash Undergoes First Halving as Major Upgrade Drops ‘Founders Fund’
Four years after forking from Bitcoin, privacy-centric blockchain network Zcash has completed its first halving. At 12:37 UTC, Zcash passed block height 1,046,400 to trigger the event that cuts miners …
Bitcoin price sees $18,000
Bitcoin bulls are having yet another good day after pushing BTC price to highs of $18,483 in the past 24 hours. Over the past seven days, BTC/USD has surged by more than 15%, with this rally coming in …
Bitcoin shoots past $18,000 for the first time since December 2017
Bitcoin is now creeping up toward the all-time high it posted in a late 2017 rally that saw the values of several cryptocurrencies surge.