MARA, one of the largest bitcoin miners in the public market, has kicked off an exciting new pilot program aimed at powering its operations with excess natural gas from U.S. shale, as noted in a report from Reuters.
Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy and entrepreneur known for his deep admiration for Bitcoin, issued a new post regarding the major cryptocurrency. Saylor, with his unconventional approach to social media, issues a post about Bitcoin every day, and sometimes they amuse or confuse, but the message is always the same - bullish on BTC.
Fourteen years ago today, Bitcoin, the world's first cryptocurrency, was last traded at the humble price of one cent.
Bitcoin's recent surge to nearly $64,000 triggered optimism in the market, but it faced a 1.4% retracement after setting a local top. While historical trends suggest bullish momentum for the remainder of October, the looming impact of geopolitical tensions—especially the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel—adds uncertainty to Bitcoin's price forecast.
American business intelligence and software firm MicroStrategy has continued to enjoy the dividends of its Bitcoin association. With the uptick in the past few weeks, MicroStrategy shares — MSTR — have jumped to a six-month high of $186.09.
Babylon Labs counted down the blocks to its second delegation event, to be completed within exactly 10 BTC blocks.
With daily profits falling, the sustainability of growth is uncertain as miners juggle rising costs and long-term bitcoin accumulation.
BitcoinOS (BOS) is set to integrate its Grail bridge with B² Network's mainnet this year, enabling trustless bridging of BTC and Bitcoin assets using zero-knowledge proofs. This collaboration aims to secure over $110 million worth of assets on B² Network, a modular Bitcoin Layer 2 solution.
Anticipation toward the next major rally for Bitcoin continues to increase within the cryptocurrency community following the start of this bull cycle. However, the wait could be over as a crypto expert has predicted a potential rally for BTC in the final quarter of this year.
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis emphasizes that a strategic Bitcoin reserve could serve as a vital store of value for the U.S. Treasury, especially amid growing inflation concerns.
The true identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains a mystery. Could it be Nick Szabo?
A continuous challenge: Ethereum ETF vs Bitcoin ETF. In this article, we will compare the inflows and recent performances.
TL;DR RedStone launches first Bitcoin staking oracles in collaboration with Lombard. Oracles provide real-time data on staked Bitcoin and liquid staking tokens. An expansion of services on new chains such as Arbitrum and BNB Chain is expected in the coming months.
Vexl co-founder and CEO Lea Petrášová believes that the app she's helped create — an open-source and KYC-free peer-to-peer bitcoin marketplace — is essential in helping to preserve Bitcoin's most essential qualities.
Bitcoin (BTC) is still stuck around the $62,000 to $63,000 price range as it struggles to clear the $64,000 range. Amid this ongoing price battle, whales have started to show more interest in the leading cryptocurrency.
Recent news around Bitcoin has taken a turn as the U.S. Supreme Court has approved the government's sale of 69,370 BTC previously seized from the Silk Road marketplace.
The Bitcoin price volatility is likely to surge in both directions following the recent approval of options for spot Bitcoin ETFs, according to Jeff Park, head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise Investments. In an interview with Anthony Pompliano, Park explained how these newly available options differ from existing crypto derivatives and why they could significantly impact the Bitcoin market dynamics.
Perplexity is an artificial intelligence (AI) model gaining the spotlight by its real-time web scanning to access up-to-date data. The AI recently appeared in a list of notable and feared competitors by OpenAI, ChatGPT's developer, as Finbold reported.
According to the latest figures from sosovalue.xyz, the 12 U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) welcomed an impressive $235.19 million in inflows. Meanwhile, spot ether funds had a completely neutral day, with neither gains nor losses recorded. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Secure Inflows While Ether Funds Stay Flat On Monday, bitcoin ETFs saw inflows of $235.
Bitcoin's price momentum slowed down as it hit resistance at $64,000, with traders cautiously eyeing the upcoming U.S. presidential election. As inflation reports loom and the election date approaches, market participants seem to be holding their breath, waiting for a clear direction.
Check out why these digital assets were at the forefront of discussions lately.
U.S. spot Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) exchange-traded funds saw significant inflows, totaling $235.19 million on Monday, bucking the trend of net outflows in the previous week. What Happened: According to The Block, Fidelity‘s (BATS:FBTC) led the charge with $103.68 million in inflows.
Blockchain oracle provider RedStone has announced the launch of oracles designed specifically for Bitcoin staking.
Bitcoin price remained in a consolidation phase even as the amount held on exchanges continued to decline. Bitcoin (BTC) was seen trading at $62,540 on Oct. 8, slightly below this week's high of $64,500.
The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear an appeal from Battle Born Investments over the forfeiture of 69,370 bitcoins originally linked to the Silk Road darknet marketplace.
The divergence in the performance between Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs underscores the unique market conditions each faces.
In his latest “Monday Markets” podcast, technical analyst CryptoCred offers insights into the current cryptocurrency market, focusing on Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) key levels and potential trading strategies for altcoins. What Happened: CryptoCred identifies $64,200 as a crucial resistance level for Bitcoin on the weekly timeframe, noting that it represents the highest close before a recent pullback.
JPMorgan analysts have predicted a so-called "debasement trade" could fuel a bitcoin price boom going into the U.S. election—with Trump expected to add $7.5 trillion to U.S.
The top 4 miners by market cap all beat their monthly production numbers
Ripple (XRP) making headlines amid ongoing legal challenges from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). As of October 7, XRP has managed to stabilize around $0.54, while Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are also experiencing significant gains.
America is the largest economy in the world, and its GDP is around $29 Trillion. However, despite that, Robert Kiyosaki, the popular Book author and advisor, believes that America is falling.
The U.S. government may sell a $4.38 billion Bitcoin stash following a recent Supreme Court decision tied to Silk Road assets.
Recent analyses indicate a significant positive correlation between rising inflation rates and increased crypto adoption worldwide. Countries experiencing high inflation are witnessing a surge in crypto usage as individuals seek alternatives to devaluing national currencies.
Bitcoin's year-to-date return to volatility ratio is significantly lower than gold, according to analysis by Goldman Sachs.
Live digital devices, Bitcoin hardware wallets are not infallible. They require some routine upkeep, or at least a seed phrase backup.
Metaplanet disclosed that it acquired around 108.8 BTC at an average price of just under 9.2 million yen per coin. With this latest purchase, the company has now invested just shy of 6 billion yen in Bitcoin since adopting it as a reserve asset back in May.
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for Oct. 8, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk's daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Becoming a Bitcoin millionaire might be harder than you think. Here's why.
Popular blockchain platform Whale Alert, which tracks down large cryptocurrency transactions, has spotted a massive Bitcoin transfer made less than 24 hours ago.
A closely followed crypto strategist believes Bitcoin will generate more bullish momentum if BTC manages to convincingly reclaim a key price area. Pseudonymous analyst Inmortal tells his 216,500 followers on the social media platform X that all eyes are on Bitcoin after BTC surged past $63,000 yesterday.
When the leadership of firms of the stature of Blackrock and Cantor Fitzgerald get behind something, it is not going anywhere.
Around $2.4 billion of creditor repayments could be deposited back into the crypto market, according to the K33 analysts.
Boom Bap Burger, a popular bar and burger joint, announced its decision to accept Bitcoin payments using Swiss Bitcoin Pay. Swiss Bitcoin Pay is a platform facilitating Bitcoin transactions for merchants.
Even though the third quarter was tough, Bitcoin has been very strong in 2024, continuing to be the best-performing currency. A new report from the New York Digital Investment Group (NYDIG) says that Bitcoin made a small 2.5% gain in Q3, after going down in the previous three months.
A new HBO documentary promises to reveal Satoshi Nakamoto's real identity, potentially ending a 15-year search for the enigmatic Bitcoin creator. The documentary will air on Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 9 p.m. EST.
Microstrategy's stock is expected to soar by 64%, fueled by its bold bitcoin investment strategy, according to Bernstein analysts. Michael Saylor's leadership and the company's vast BTC holdings, valued at $16 billion, have played a pivotal role in its performance.
If Bhutan adopts a Bitcoin standard, it might one day act as a lender of last resort for countries and institutions facing acute crises.