Bitcoin reporting: treasuries, mining, regulation and network developments.
Bitcoin’s recent price spike above $45,800 has led to over $73 million in short liquidations, while tokens from blockchain platforms Arbitrum and Optimism have recorded significant price rallies over the past month, trad
Despite facing legal challenges and significant fines for Binance, CEO Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, has seen his net worth soar to over $37 billion in 2023, thanks to Bitcoin’s impressive rise and his controlling stake i
Gary Gensler, the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), stated in a CNBC interview that the SEC is taking a fresh look at the applications for Bitcoin Spot Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). This new approach
Many current and former heads of state throughout the world have used cryptocurrency and blockchain as political tools. Several world leaders have been openly supportive of digital assets and cryptos while in office or w
New studies have examined the rate of water consumption of Bitcoin (BTC) with alarming results. Bitcoin, the world’s biggest crypto, has long been scrutinized for its environmental impact because of the energy-intensive
On December 9, the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) reported a major security issue in Bitcoin’s inscriptions, affecting the 2022 Ordinals Protocol. This problem could impact Bitcoin’s network and transaction costs.
Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein said they had engaged in meaningful conversations with the SEC, and the discussions suggest that the watchdog is eager to make the needed progress. As the Bitcoin (BTC) community eagerly
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reiterated his negative stance on cryptocurrencies before the Senate Banking Committee, advocating for government intervention to shut down the industry, which he argues is primarily used f
Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr has identified a critical vulnerability in Bitcoin Core, the underlying software for the Bitcoin network. He asserts that a forthcoming bug fix could potentially halt the creation of ne
Bitcoin’s (BTC) price keeps going up in December. It seems the bullish season is here with us. But, retail investors are yet to pile in. What is holding them back? The total market capitalization of the crypto market inc
In a remarkable display of sustained growth, the digital asset market has seen a cumulative inflow of $1.76 billion over the past 10 weeks, according to the latest report from CoinShares. This continuous inflow, with Eth
Bitcoin (BTC) remains on track to record its highest monthly close since May 2022. However, BTC’s price appears to be range-bound. The flagship cryptocurrency survived new United States macro data on November 30, 2023, a
BlackRock, the financial behemoth, has issues with stablecoins as an asset class. According to its iShares Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing, BlackRock identifies stablecoins as risk factors. The price fluct
Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has sold off Grayscale Bitcoin Trust shares valued at approximately $3.8 million to purchase shares in Block, Inc. worth about $5.6 million, amidst a notable Bitcoin price increase. Ark In
The Bitcoin network recently set a new historic mining hashrate record as the market gets ready for 2024’s halving event. The Bitcoin hashrate hit a record high on October 28, 2023, hitting 543 EH/s at 8:00 am GMT. This
With the rising interest in crypto ETFs, it is no surprise that crypto newbies can’t differentiate between Bitcoin ETFs and Ethereum ETFs. Their existence as an asset class is an open door to adoption, the industry’s ult
The U.K. has announced its plan to introduce new regulations for the crypto sector, requiring market participants in the UK to obtain authorization before servicing consumers, in response to the FTX incident. Unraveling
The cryptocurrency world is rapidly expanding, filled with technical terms and concepts that can be daunting for newcomers. Among these terms is MEV, or “Miner Extractable Value”. Unlike what its name might suggest, MEV
Google Trends data suggests a declining interest in Bitcoin among Americans, with “buy Bitcoin” searches reaching 2023 lows, despite recent bullish market events. Bitcoin Interest Wanes in the U.S. Recent data from Googl
Bitcoin and Ether options on Deribit have reached a landmark combined open interest of $20 billion, underscoring a growing sophistication in the market. As the week concludes, Deribit is set to settle monthly bitcoin and
Introduction Spot Bitcoin ETFs are gaining attention as they promise a more straightforward way for investors to gain exposure to bitcoin, eliminating the need to manage the asset directly or navigate cryptocurrency exch
The U.S. government’s inventory of Bitcoin has ballooned to an estimated $5 billion, thanks to an aggressive seizure strategy targeting cybercriminals and darknet operations. In a shift from previous practices, the gover
In the gambling industry, something that has been getting more popular is playing with cryptocurrencies. Not only is it a unique experience, but it’s also more secure compared to regular online casinos with peer-to-peer
Based on a recent analysis, Bitcoin’s (BTC) price may reach $200,000 in the summer of 2025. However, several of the current metrics still appear bearish. Bitcoin has been in the bear market for the longest time in histor
