Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market value, experienced its first-ever halving 11 years ago today. As the community celebrates the anniversary of the first Bitcoin halving, it’s timely to revisit some of Bitcoin’s historical milestones ahead of the next halving expected in April 2024. The first Bitcoin transaction occurred nearly 15 years ago on
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The explosive growth and success of Binance outside of the control of traditional financial and political establishments led to heavy-handed enforcement actions against the exchange, according to former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes. Hayes delved into the recent $4.3 billion settlement paid out by Binance in a lengthy Substack blog. This comes after the exchange and
Bitcoin (BTC) may cruise to nearly $50,000 as the United States okays the first spot price exchange-traded fund (ETF). As flagged by popular analyst CryptoCon, the Ichimoku Cloud indicator is counting down to upside BTC price continuation. Analysis: $43,000 BTC price is “most conservative level” Bitcoin is in a rare position on weekly timeframes when
ARK Invest, one of the companies that filed an application for a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), is again taking profits on its Coinbase shares as the stock price surges. On Nov. 27, ARK sold 43,956 Coinbase shares from its ARK Fintech Innovation ETF, according to a trade notification seen by Cointelegraph. Coinbase stock reached $119.7
Bitcoin mining is a “critical tool” for clean energy and balancing the grid, according to a new working paper penned by Bitcoin advocates and the former president of ERCOT, the operator of Texas’ electrical grid. The Nov. 22 paper titled “Leveraging Bitcoin Miners as Flexible Load Resources for Power System Stability and Efficiency” argued that
Bitcoin (BTC) briefly reached $38,000 on Nov. 24 but faced formidable resistance at the price level. On Nov. 27, Bitcoin price traded below $37,000, which is unchanged from a week ago. What is eye-catching is the unwavering strength of BTC derivatives, which signals that bulls remain steadfast in their intentions. An intriguing development is unfolding
Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded products (ETPs) registered $312 million in inflows for the week of Nov. 24, bringing year-to-date inflows to around $1.5 billion, according to CoinShares. The weekly inflows for all cryptocurrencies totaled $346 million, continuing a nine-week trend of positive net flows. New record of inflows with US$346m this week, the highest total observed in
Bitcoin (BTC) has started the week on a negative note. The failure of the bulls to pierce and sustain above the $38,000 resistance has given a small window of opportunity for the bears to try and make a comeback. Strong selling has pulled the price below $37,000 on Nov. 27. However, lower levels are likely
For every genuine blockchain project harnessing artificial intelligence in an attempt to create a better world — like Dr Ben Goertzel’s Singularity.net — there are 100 coins like AI Doge that have simply wedged the hyped-up terms “AI” and “Crypto” together to flog tokens. “Those are just fundamental buzzwords,” explains Near blockchain founder Illia Polosukhin,
Hong Kong cryptocurrency exchange HKVAEX has not applied for a virtual asset trading platform license with Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC), a spokesperson for HKVAEX has said. Amid multiple reports erroneously suggesting that HKVAEX has applied for an SFC license, the HKVAEX representative claimed the crypto exchange is yet to submit an application.
Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week keeping traders guessing near its highest levels in 18 months — what’s next? BTC price action has held higher after spiking above $38,000 last week, but since then, a testing “micro-range” has left bulls and bears locked in battle. Whether a deeper retracement will come or a trip to
The cryptocurrency mining company Hive Digital Technologies has revealed plans to expand its global presence through a new acquisition of property and a data center in Boden, Sweden. On Nov. 27, the company announced that it entered a property transfer agreement with Turis AB to take over the property of a data center previously constructed
Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the personal finance book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has reiterated his support for assets like Bitcoin (BTC), gold and silver as inflation threatens to worsen living standards globally. The price of gold recently crossed $2,000 per ounce, marking a steady recovery amid the weakening value of fiat currencies. As a
Developers working on the Bitcoin layer 2 Lightning Network have become less security-oriented and more focused on producing cash flow for their investors, argues a former Lightning Network developer. Bitcoin core developer and security researcher Antoine Riard, made headlines last month after leaving the Lightning ecosystem over concerns about a new attack vector called “replacement cycling,” which exploiters
Bitcoin (BTC) rose above $38,000 on Nov. 24, but the bulls could not build upon this strength. This suggests hesitation to buy at higher levels. Bitcoin is on track to form a Doji candlestick pattern on the weekly chart for the second consecutive week. This signals indecision among the bulls and the bears about the
To navigate the process of buying Bitcoin effectively, it is essential to explore secure options. In the United Kingdom, acquiring cryptocurrencies is legal, yet it can pose challenges, as the government underscores the need to comprehend the associated risks. For an effective traversal of the crypto landscape, investors should follow key steps, including choosing the
Bitcoin (BTC) held near $38,000 into the Nov. 26 weekly close as traders boosted their BTC price optimism. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView Bitcoin buyers give bears no room for maneuver Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed a typically flat weekend for Bitcoin, with classic volatility yet to hit as the weekly close
Top Stories This Week US officials announce $4.3B settlement with Binance, plea deal with CZ Binance and its co-founder, Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, have reached a settlement over criminal and civil cases with the United States Department of Justice. CZ will plead guilty to one felony charge as part of the negotiated agreement. Attorney General Merrick
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes is bullish on Bitcoin (BTC). Hayes shared his thoughts on X Alongside a chart depicting net reverse repurchase agreement (RRP) and treasury general account (TGA) balance changes, Hayes referred to United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen as “Bad Gurl Yellen.” In the X post, Hayes encouraged fellow Bitcoin enthusiasts to stay focused,
Bitcoin (BTC) broke above the overhead resistance of $38,000 on Nov. 24, indicating that the sentiment is positive and bulls have kept up the pressure. Independent Reserve CEO Adrian Przelozny told Cointelegraph that the “next two years are going to be good,” and market activity is likely to pick up in early 2024. The major
Bitcoin (BTC) buyers should enjoy the chance to add to their stack below $40,000, says one of the crypto industry’s household names. In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Nov. 24, PlanB, creator of the stock-to-flow family of BTC price models, hinted that current levels would not be around long. PlanB: Time is ticking
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