Cryptocurrencies traded at big discounts in the South Korean market Tuesday but recovered amid intense political drama in the East Asian nation. What happened: Major coins like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) sharply fell in value on Upbit, South Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
Bitcoin has experienced notable whale activity since the conclusion of the US election on November 5, with an increase in the volume of Bitcoin transferred to exchanges by active whale addresses. However, contrary to what one might expect, there hasn't been a significant surge in profit-taking activity among these large holders, a CryptoQuant analyst named onatt revealed in a recent post on the QuickTake platform.
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Roger Ver, famously dubbed “Bitcoin Jesus,” is no stranger to controversy. Now, he's up against U.S. prosecutors who accuse him of dodging $48 million in taxes tied to Bitcoin sales. Ver isn't just denying the charges. He's calling the tax rules themselves unconstitutional.
A crypto analyst highlighted significant Bitcoin inflows to crypto exchanges from whales, who are still holding back on making any major moves.
Foundry, a major mining pool and a subsidiary of DCG, laid off 60% of its staff. These layoffs targeted the company's non-core functions, including its entire hardware team and a possible future sale of mining site operations.
The US government recently moved a substantial portion of its Bitcoin holdings, amounting to $1.92 billion, raising concerns about the future of Bitcoin reserves under the upcoming administration. This transaction, which included $963 million moved to Coinbase, has reignited discussions on the potential for the US to liquidate its Bitcoin holdings before President Joe Biden leaves office, potentially undermining plans by President-elect Donald Trump to create a US Bitcoin Reserve.
Roger Ver is contesting a U.S. criminal indictment accusing him of evading $240 million in taxes from Bitcoin sales.
Virgin Voyages has become the first cruise line to accept Bitcoin, unveiling its 2025 Annual Pass. The pass, priced at $120,000, offers unlimited cruising for a year and exclusive amenities, targeting crypto investors and global travelers.
Marathon Digitals Growth: Driving Investor Confidence Bitcoin (BTCUSD) is currently consolidating after reaching a new all-time high of $93,483, with prices trading around $95,123. Both MicroStrategy and Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) have significantly increased their Bitcoin holdings, reflecting strong institutional interest as Bitcoin approaches new highs.
Roger Ver is contesting a U.S. criminal indictment accusing him of evading $240 million in taxes from Bitcoin sales.
Bitcoin prices consolidate near the $95,000 level. BTC must clear the $96,500 resistance zone to attempt a fresh increase in the near term.
Roger Ver, a leading cryptocurrency advocate and early Bitcoin investor, has urged a US court to dismiss tax evasion charges filed against him. He is most popularly known as ‘Bitcoin Jesus' among his 745,000 followers on X (formerly Twitter).
Foundry, the world's largest Bitcoin mining pool, has sent more than 60% of its staff packing today.
Bitcoin has experienced a few days of ranging price action following its recent drop from $99K to $90K. The price is now holding above the $95K level, and this area is crucial in determining whether BTC will continue its ascent toward the $100K mark or retrace to find liquidity in lower levels.
CEO and Chairman of Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital, Fred Thiel, has called for grid operators and renewable asset owners to use Bitcoin mining to manage grid congestion due to excess energy. Thiel expressed this view in response to a recent report about excess energy being wasted by wind farms in the UK.
XRP fell to $2.27 as South Korea's martial law announcement rattled markets, but price recovery highlights robust investor demand.
Bitcoin price cooled off at the start of December, but several bullish catalysts support investors' belief that $100,000 BTC is around the corner.
In the latest episode of The Milk Road Show, Charles Edwards, founder of crypto hedge fund Capriole Investments, provided an in-depth analysis of Bitcoin's current state, its future trajectory, and the potential conclusion of the traditional 4-year Bitcoin cycle. Edwards posits that Bitcoin's journey to $100,000 could be the catalyst for an unprecedented price acceleration.
Altcoin season has arrived: From Dogecoin and XRP to Tron and even metaverse tokens, traders are seeking heady gains following Bitcoin's meteoric rise.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed “caution” about scrapping the country's controversial crypto tax law. Ishiba has also suggested he will not be rushed into approving Bitcoin spot ETFs. The post Ishiba Lukewarm on Japanese Crypto Tax Reform and Bitcoin ETF Approval appeared first on Cryptonews.
TD Cowen analysts argue that Trumps strong commitment to dollar dominance makes adopting a Bitcoin reserve improbable, as advocates face an uphill battle for policy change. Trumps Dollar-First Strategy Blocks Bitcoin Reserve Proposals According to TD Cowen analysts, incoming US President Donald Trumps steadfast confidence in the dollars primacy as the global reserve currency makes him unlikely to back calls for a US Bitcoin reserve, Investing.com reports.
Dtcpay, a cryptocurrency payment platform in Singapore, will switch to supporting only stablecoins starting in January 2025. With this move, the firm intends to stop accepting Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) for payments.
Dan Roberts, Iren co-Founder & co-CEO, joins 'Closing Bell: Overtime' to discuss powering Bitcoin mining and AI.
Bitcoin price is possibly gearing up for a sharp price surge in the coming 1-2 months, according to CryptoQuant research. The report finds a rare “golden cross” signal in the SOPR Ratio indicator.
Altcoin season index hit 82, indicating a strong alt season last seen in Q4 2023.
Cryptocurrency markets are trading lower on Tuesday, with altcoins continuing their strong performance. Cryptocurrency Price Gains +/- Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) $96,114.25 +0.8% Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) $3,616 +0.2% Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) $236.50 +3.2% Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) $0.4116 -2% Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: SHIB) $0.00002826 -2% Notable Statistics: IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 125.5% and daily active addresses growing by 28%.
Brazilian banking giant Itaú Unibanco enhances its digital asset offerings by launching cryptocurrency trading services on its Ion investment platform, allowing customers to trade Bitcoin and Ethereum with a minimal entry threshold.
Polymarket bettors are giving Microsoft shareholders' just a 10 percent chance of approving Michael Saylor's bitcoin investment strategy, a poll on the dentralized prediction market shows. The shareholder vote comes as Michael Saylor's MicroStrategy has experienced a dramatic increase in value following Bitcoin's post-election surge. The post Polymarket Bettors Predict Microsoft Has 10% Chance Of Approving Bitcoin Investment appeared first on Cryptonews.
Major Bitcoin mining firm Mara Holdings (formerly Marathon Digital) has reportedly bought a major wind farm in Texas to help charge its mining ambitions. The Florida-registered company is one of the biggest crypto mining facilities in the world and is looking to keep expanding aggressively despite tough mining conditions after the 2024 halving.
Bitcoin wallet has come to life, revealing a staggering profit for its owner after more than a decade of dormancy.
Virgin Voyages, the cruise line created by Sir Richard Branson, has joined the list of companies that accept Bitcoin (BTC) for payment for services. This step taken by the company is revolutionary as it makes the company the first to embrace the use of cryptocurrency in the travel industry.
Virgin Voyages has unveiled its Annual Pass, a bold first in the cruising world that allows cryptocurrency payments, including bitcoin (BTC). This offering brings a fresh twist to travel payments and aligns with the company's forward-thinking ethos.
Bitget CEO Gracy Chen discusses Bitcoin's price almost reaching 100k and the future of altcoins and hurdles they could have getting ETF approval. She speaks with Sonali Basak and Tim Stenovec on "Bloomberg Crypto.
Foundry let go of 16% of US staff as part of a broader restructuring that includes spinning out its self-mining business.
Bitcoin remains at $95,000, with whale activity highlighting potential market shifts and future risks.
The chief executive of blockchain intelligence platform CryptoQuant says a structural shift in the accumulation of Bitcoin (BTC) is the culprit behind a delayed altseason.
A Cash App spokesperson told Decrypt the company wants to focus on "products and services that Bitcoin holders on Cash App use and value most.”
Billionaire BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin (BTC) has the potential to blow way past $100,000 on the back of worldwide money printing. In a new interview posted to Blockmedia, Arthur Hayes says he believes BTC will eventually reach $1 million in value in the next five years.
The world's largest asset manager BlackRock has quickly become a major player in the cryptocurrency space after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the launch of various spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds back in January, to the point it now holds over 500,000 BTC.
Bitcoin mining firm Foundry has implemented a job cut that impacted as many as 60% of its workforce. According to a Blockspace report citing anonymous sources, the firm's layoff exercise spanned staff in the United States and international offices.
Satoshi Act Fund founder Dennis Porter noted that several U.S. states were poised to propose laws for sovereign Bitcoin reserves
Foundry, the largest Bitcoin mining pool globally, has laid off approximately 27% of its workforce.
Bitcoin (BTC) price has bounced above the 21-day SMA support and below the $100,000 resistance.
The new offering builds on previous seasonal passes offering a full year's worth of voyages for a single fee.
As the Bitcoin price eyes a surge to $120,000, market excitement is spilling over to promising altcoins. Shiba Inu (SHIB) stands to benefit significantly from this bullish market momentum as investors set optimistic targets on the altcoin.
Singapore's dtcpay will exclusively support stablecoins for digital payment services starting January 2025, phasing out Bitcoin and Ethereum transactions due to their volatility, aiming to provide customers with a more stable and secure payment solution. The post Singapore's dtcpay to Replace Bitcoin and Ethereum with Stablecoins by 2025 appeared first on Cryptonews.
On Tuesday, with bitcoin hovering slightly above $95,000, a long-dormant wallet from 2013 stirred to life, transferring 2,700 BTC—an amount now valued at $257 million—after nearly 11 years of inactivity. Dormant Whale Stirs – 2,700 Bitcoin Moved The whale in question shifted a fortune of 2,700 bitcoins that had been untouched since December 2013.