MicroStrategy raises $1 billion to buy Bitcoin, strengthening its bold cryptocurrency acquisition strategy.
Jack Mallers, founder and CEO of the Chicago-based bitcoin payment provider Strike, expressed his view that the U.S. presidency does not have a significant impact on Bitcoin's future. He said that Bitcoin will likely continue to rise in value as the U.S. dollar weakens, driven by ongoing government spending and economic policies.
The crypto market is buzzing with predictions for XRP in 2025, especially with experts forecasting a potential surge driven by Bitcoin's next bull run. If Bitcoin rallies to $100K–$150K, many analysts believe that XRP could see a significant price increase, potentially reaching as high as $2.
BTC's price went on a massive run after the Fed's rate cut, but has calmed now. Will it retrace any further?
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has given the green light for the listing and trading of options for BlackRock Inc.'s (NYSE:BLK) spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF). What Happened: The approved options will be listed on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol “IBIT.
Bitcoin's price has rebounded significantly, making it a hot topic among investors. However, before any further upward movement can occur, Bitcoin must establish solid support at key price levels.
U.S. Bitcoin ETF inflow recorded $92 million in this week, with the Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund leading the gains.
A woman has been sentenced to over eight years in prison after her murder-for-hire plot using bitcoin fell apart. Melody Sasser attempted to use the dark web to hire a hitman to kill an Alabama resident. She paid nearly $10,000 in cryptocurrency and tried to make the murder look like an accident.
Ethereum is firm when writing but continues to underperform versus Bitcoin. Though ETH is floating above $2,400, and may even break above $3,000 in the coming years, the rapid strengthening of the world's most valuable coin, on the other hand, might push the ETH/BTC ratio to multi-month lows.
Bitcoin enthusiasts are buzzing with optimism about the cryptocurrency's potential for significant gains. Currently priced at an impressive $63,455, Bitcoin has reached its highest level this month.
Wallets belonging to early Bitcoin miners, who received their coins shortly after Satoshi Nakamoto launched the blockchain, have recently shown activity.
The crypto prices today have shown considerable resiliency, preventing downside momentum. Bitcoin (BTC) held the $62K mark, whereas Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) traded prominently in the green territory.
Bitcoin has recently achieved a significant milestone, breaking the $62,000 mark for the first time in nearly a month. This surge comes in the wake of the U.S. Central Bank's decision to cut interest rates by 50 basis points, renewed optimism among investors.
Traders who have held Bitcoin for less than 155 days hold the key to the next short-term price moves.
Jeff Park from Bitwise Alpha predicts that Bitcoin ETF options approval could lead to unprecedented volatility in Bitcoin prices.
In recent trading sessions, Bitcoin has successfully escaped a downward parallel channel that has confined its price movement since late July 2024. This breakout signals a potential turning point for Bitcoin, as it indicates a shift in market sentiment.
The SEC approved Nasdaq's application to list options for BlackRock spot Bitcoin ETF.
As Bitcoin price valuation inches closer to the $65,000 mark, the asset has grabbed the attention of market analysts, with one recently highlighting a key indicator that now suggests a potential further recovery in BTC's price. Particularly, according to a recent post on the CryptoQuant Quicktake platform by an analyst under the pseudonym ‘Darkfost,' the Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow (S2F) reversion chart is now showing a major buy signal for Bitcoin.
The cryptocurrency industry could be gearing up for a remarkable cycle as a market expert has claimed that the long-awaited Bitcoin bull run is finally starting, pointing to a potential significant upsurge for the digital asset in the upcoming months.
Bitcoin wallet that had been inactive for 13.1 years has come back to life, catching the attention of cryptocurrency enthusiasts worldwide. This dormant wallet, holding over 59 BTC, initiated its first transaction early today, marking a remarkable moment in the crypto market.
According to information from the Salvadoran Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Compass Coffee, a U.S.-based coffee company, has completed an international purchase of Salvadoran coffee using bitcoin. Jorge Cruz, the Salvadoran counterpart in this transaction, explained that he received the payment in less than 10 minutes, bypassing the need for intermediaries in these deals.
XRP has been a focal point of discussion in the cryptocurrency world, especially as market experts share bold predictions for its future. Despite the current challenges facing XRP, the buzz around its price potential for 2025 is hard to ignore.
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) made a significant move by approving to list of the highly anticipated BlackRock spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) options on Nasdaq. With this latest development, option traders can easily buy or sell IBIT options contracts.
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted approval for the listing and trading of options on the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), a product by Blackrock. This decision introduces a new financial instrument aimed at providing investors with the ability to hedge and manage risk associated with bitcoin exposure.
In a notice published on Sept. 20, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved Nasdaq's request to list and trade options for BlackRock's spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF has received approval from the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to allow options trading, marking a milestone in the evolving landscape of cryptocurrency investment products. The approval permits Nasdaq to list and trade options for the iShares Bitcoin Trust under the ticker symbol IBIT, adding a new dimension to
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved options to asset manager BlackRock's spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund.
The SEC has approved the listing and trading of options on BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust, marking a significant milestone for Bitcoin integration in traditional finance.
Recent data from Bitcoin Visuals highlights the stark drop in the Lightning Network's capacity, which reflects a significant decline in user activity. This decline is reminiscent of usage levels last seen in 2021, indicating that the network may be losing traction as a favored method for processing Bitcoin transactions.
The SEC has approved BlackRock's proposal to list and trade options for its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund.
The SEC notice seemed to be an industry first after the commission approved the listing and trading of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds on US exchanges in January.
BNY Mellon may receive SEC approval to custody Bitcoin, potentially setting a precedent for other banks in the crypto space. The post BNY Mellon may have received SEC approval to custody Bitcoin and crypto assets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The crypto world is once again buzzing with optimism as Bitcoin edges closer to breaking the $65,000 mark. Driven by strong economic data from the U.S. and rising demand for BTC-spot ETFs, the current market trend has discussions about a massive bull run by 2025.
Bitcoin (BTC) extended its upward momentum, trading near $63,000 and reaching an intraday high of $64,059.
Bitcoin has surged 11% since Tuesday following the Federal Reserve's announcement of a 50 bps interest rate cut. This significant price movement pushed BTC past the $62,000 mark, a psychological level that shifted investor sentiment toward optimism.
Donald Trump is the so-called crypto candidate, but VanEck analysts have made a case for a Kamala Harris win being a bigger boost for Bitcoin.
Bank of New York Mellon, the largest U.S. custodian bank, scored an exemption from a controversial SEC rule that may enable Bitcoin custody. Institutional custody of Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies in the U.S.
In a significant development for Bitcoin (BTC), the broader crypto market and the traditional banking industry, BNY Mellon has been identified as the first bank to receive an exemption from the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) 121.
Bitcoin traders reduce risk hedging while on-chain metrics signal potential for new range highs.
Bitcoin layer-2 network, Stacks, will deploy its synthetic Bitcoin (sBTC) on the Solana blockchain. Stacks founder Muneeb disclosed this at the ongoing Solana Breakpoint Conference in Singapore, noting that this is an opportunity to bring the Bitcoin asset to faster rail.
According to a new report, BNY Mellon, the largest custodian bank in the United States, has secured the approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to offer Bitcoin custody services. The bank was identified as an institution exempted from the financial regulator's rules.
A closely followed crypto analyst is updating his outlook on a meme asset that has seen staggering gains during the last year.
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor has spilled the beans about major US banks being allowed to custody Bitcoin in the near future.
In a plot twist that could be straight out of a crypto thriller, Bitcoin wallets belonging to early miners suddenly sprang back to life on Friday, moving those coins after laying dormant since 2009.
Cryptocurrency markets are trading sideways, with Ethereum outperforming Bitcoin to end the week strong. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $62,907.07 -0.9% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $2,544.07 +3% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $146.17 +1.9% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.1048 -1.4% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIBA) $0.00001414 -1.1% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows an increase of 10.5% in large transaction volume and a 4.8% surge in daily active addresses.
Among yesterday's inflows, Ark Invest and 21Shares' ARKB received $81.07 million. U.S bitcoin funds have had a net inflow of $17.60 billion since their start in January.