Gridless' co-founder Janet Maingi explains how her company's Bitcoin mining work is helping to electrify rural Africa, leading to a better quality of life for those in the communities Gridless touches.

Bitcoin price rallied to a record high of $108,000 on Dec. 17, continuing a bull run that began in 2023. Bitcoin (BTC) has surged by nearly 150% this year, driven by rising demand and decreasing supply growth.

Raoul Pal, macro strategist and founder of Real Vision, discussed his bullish outlook on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) current market position, predicting more upside for the apex crypto. In a new ‘The Journey Man' podcast published on Sunday, Pal emphasized Bitcoin's pivotal role in shaping the financial future and its potential for exponential growth.

TL;DR Stacks has successfully launched sBTC on the mainnet, enabling Bitcoin integration into decentralized finance (DeFi). sBTC is fully backed by Bitcoin, ensuring its security and offering new opportunities in decentralized lending and exchanges.

Bitcoin Magazine Pro lead analyst Matt Crosby uses mathematical analysis to predict the next Bitcoin bull cycle peak, forecasting a potential peak price between $256,000 and $310,000 by August 24, 2025.

"In an age of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." This phrase by Orwell, taken from 1984, resonates strongly in our digital age and illustrates the struggle against censorship.

Mt. Gox transferred $172.5M in Bitcoin amid BTC's record surge, as the defunct exchange continues its complex bankruptcy process.

Sarah Knafo, a member of the European Parliament, gave a pro-Bitcoin speech in the European Parliament on December 17, calling for the establishment of a “Bitcoin strategic reserve” while opposing the digital euro.

MicroStrategy's steady Bitcoin purchases could send its market cap above Starbucks and Nike if BTC rallies above $138,000.

Bitcoin (BTC) has made waves in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector with a significant surge in its Total Value Locked (TVL), which has reached an all-time high (ATH) of $6.9 billion. This remarkable growth has enabled Bitcoin to surpass BNB Chain, securing its position as the fourth-largest blockchain by TVL in DeFi.

While Bitcoin booms in the bull markets, its volatility can provide an intense reality check – just ask veteran investor American HODL.

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) spiked to another all-time high of $108,388 at the start of the U.S. trading session but reversed its gains in line with broader stock market losses. Cryptocurrency Price Market Cap 24-Hour Trend 7-Day Trend Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $106,171 $2.1 trillion -0.2% +8.6% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,933 $474 billion -0.2% +6.8% XRP (CRYPTO: XRP) $2.58 $147.6 billion +8.8% +18.1% Trader Notes: Technical analyst Kevin warned in a post on X that USDT dominance remains at a critical support level, likely impeding prices from going higher.

Bitcoin reaches a new milestone with a market cap exceeding $2 trillion and a price of $100,000, as analysts look ahead to a promising yet volatile 2025.

The U.S. Department of Justice is set to reimburse victims of a wire fraud scheme, aided by the tripling value of Bitcoin since the cryptocurrency was seized.

A look at whether Bitcoin or a University education is a wiser long term investment for one's financial freedom.

The price of the main cryptocurrency, Bitcoin (BTC), set a new all-time high during today's trading session. Thus, having soared by more than 2% from the opening price, a new all-time high for BTC was set at $108,353, according to Binance.

Bitcoin just broke its own price record for the third straight day, while XRP jumped Tuesday alongside Ripple's stablecoin launch.

Bitcoin (BTC) whales are in a buying frenzy. This development coincides with soaring price movement for BTC in the ongoing bull run.

Bitcoin climbed to a new all-time high on Monday, surpassing $107,000 as investor sentiment strengthened ahead of a widely anticipated interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve later this week. The price of the world's largest cryptocurrency rose as high as $107,229.38, marking a new record, before settling at $106,126.

Bitcoin runs into fresh volatility as analysis warns that "multiple weeks" of BTC price upside may be at stake.

Since its collapse in 2014, the ghost of Mt. Gox continues to linger over the cryptocurrency market.

Will BTC momentum weaken at $150K-$160K? This data suggests so

According to reports from Bitcoin L2Labs, which leads the development of the layer-2 of Bitcoin Stacks, the launch of sBTC has been made official.

Mike Novogratz, CEO and founder of Galaxy, has predicted that Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, will surpass gold by market capitalization within the next five to eight years.

Bitcoin has risen above $108,000 for the first time with the currency gaining for much of the week ahead of the expected Fed cut tomorrow.

Metaplanet to issue 4.5 billion yen ($30M) in zero-interest bonds to fund Bitcoin purchases. Metaplanet now holds 1,142 BTC, valued at $122.67M, as Asia's largest corporate Bitcoin holder.

Bitcoin (BTC), the world's largest cryptocurrency by market cap is gaining significant attention from crypto enthusiasts following its impressive performance. Today, December 17, 2024, a prominent crypto expert made a post on X (previously Twitter) that whales have purchased a significant 70,000 BTC worth nearly $7.30 billion.

A popular market analyst known for his timely crypto calls is now saying that Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) will continue to rally.

Semler Scientific (SMLR), a small-cap medical device company that had adopted a Bitcoin treasury strategy earlier this year, recently added options trading to the mix. This move is the latest in a run-up of six months for this stock, buoyed by the company's adoption of Bitcoin (BTC) treasury strategy and continued capital raises.

Bitcoin has to go up a long way from current levels to be attractive at $100,000. Are we around the top or are we in a foothill of this crypto cycle?

The long-awaited Mt.Gox Bitcoin payout is officially underway, as the defunct cryptocurrency exchange begins transferring large amounts of Bitcoin to new addresses. This marks a significant milestone in the exchange's decade-long restructuring process, which is finally nearing its end.

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) has made history once again. For the umpteenth time this year, the premier coin jumped to an All-Time High (ATH) above $108,000, the first leap in its more than 15-year history.

TL;DR European Parliament member Sarah Knafo proposed rejecting the digital euro and adopting Bitcoin as a strategic reserve. Knafo criticized the European Central Bank for promoting CBDCs, calling them tools of totalitarian control that threaten individual freedoms.

Metaplanet doubles down on bitcoin with Japanese investment firm issuing new bond series to purchase more bitcoin. Bitcoin is Metaplanet's Favorite Asset Metaplanet, a Japanese investment firm has announced the issuance of new ordinary bonds worth $30 million (¥4.5 billion) with a specific goal to accelerate the company's acquisition of bitcoin.

The world's largest cryptocurrency rallied to fresh highs on Tuesday, jumping above $108,000 for the first time.

In an exciting development, Bitcoin has hit the $108,000 level, and is currently trading at $108,223, up over 2% in the past day. Notably, Bitcoin is up almost 60% since the election, largely driven by Trump's incoming administration's support for cryptocurrencies, including the President-elect's promises to create a strategic Bitcoin reserve.

Reports suggest that US President-elect Donald Trump is contemplating an Executive Order to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), a plan backed by Dennis Porter, founder of the Satoshi Act Fund.

European Union Member of Parliament Sarah Knafo has urged the bloc to prioritize a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve instead of moving forward with the European Central Bank's (ECB) digital euro project. In a Dec. 17 video shared on X, Knafo criticized the ECB's plan for a centralized digital currency, arguing it risks financial freedom and overreach.

Trump's engagement with crypto leaders signals potential regulatory shifts, fostering innovation and positioning the US as a digital asset leader. The post Trump meets with Crypto.com CEO to discuss Bitcoin reserve and crypto appointments appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The general cryptocurrency community is brewing with excitement and optimism following Bitcoin's rally to a new all-time high on Monday. Despite the significant price growth, there are speculations that the uptrend may not be ending anytime soon, suggesting BTC's potential for more increases to higher levels or milestones.

CryptoQuant CEO Ki Young Ju has revealed that there is only one way that MicroStrategy's ‘Bitcoin Strategy' could lead to bankruptcy for the software company. The company's BTC strategy has led to massive success despite criticisms about how it accumulates more Bitcoin.

Austin Campbell, CEO of fintech company WSPN Payments, voiced strong opposition to the idea of a strategic Bitcoin reserve, advocating instead for personal ownership of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC). What Happened: In a detailed thread posted on X on Sunday, Campbell acknowledged Bitcoin's value as an asset but warned against governments or corporations taking speculative positions in BTC.

On-chain data has spotted a flurry of large Bitcoin transfers within the last 24 hours. Amid this, a massive transfer of 999 BTC, valued at nearly $106,048,784, has been spotted.

Bitcoin has been trading above $100K over the past couple of days and is currently climbing toward the $110K mark.

Bitcoin continues to rally overall but was a bit sluggish on Tuesday. This makes sense though, we have seen a massive amount of buying recently, so a bit of gravity might reenter the picture.

Pantera Bitcoin Fund has reached a milestone of 1,000x growth since inception, highlighting the growing institutional interest in blockchain technology, according to Pantera Capital's Dan Morehead.

With Bitcoin (BTC) surging to a new record high of above $107,000, momentum indicators suggest that the asset's current run is far from over.