Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
According to American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist Peter Thiel, he still holds bitcoin (BTC) but is uncertain about the future value of the cryptocurrency. Peter Thiel Talks Bitcoin: A Holder With Cautious Optimism Peter T...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Solana recently introduced new functionality to its network, bringing Blinks (blockchain links) to the Web2 space. Now, users and developers can take wallet actions, like making a transaction, a donation, or a vote using a wallet address, wherever a...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
American businessman Dave Portnoy, the founder and owner of Barstool Sports, announced that if bitcoin drops to the $40,000 range, he will invest $5-10 million worth of BTC using Barstool funds. Portnoy stated that while he personally owns BTC, he wo...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Earlier this week, Bank of America analysts revealed that gold might reach $3,000 in the next 18 months, pushed by central bank demand and a Federal Reserve dovish turn. “Achieving this would require non-commercial demand to pick up from curren...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Consensys Software Inc., accusing the blockchain firm of violating federal securities laws by failing to register as a broker and engaging in unregistered securities offeri...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The Central Bank of Bolivia has lifted a blanket ban on using bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the national financial system, opening the doors for integrating exchanges and other crypto service providers into its economy. The institution deroga...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The Bitcoin mining industry has come a long way since the days when block rewards were 25 or even 50 BTC, and individuals had a high chance of success using just a single PC to solve blockchain “puzzles.” Today, the competition...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Bitdeer Technologies Group has signed a lease agreement with the Monroe County Port Authority to secure an additional 570 megawatts (MW) of power capacity. This expansion brings Bitdeer’s total global capacity to 2.5 gigawatts (GW). Bitdeer Ex...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) attracted $11.8 million on Thursday, marking the third consecutive day of inflows. Bitwise’s BITB fund topped the list, bringing in $8 million during the trading sessions. Demand for Bitcoin ETFs...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
A brand-new meme coin is making its way to the top of traders’ watchlist. WienerAI (WAI), a project that’s somehow managed to mash up the worlds of artificial intelligence and sausage dogs, has just hit the $6.5 million mark in presale....
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
T-Rex Group has filed for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that aim to leverage the daily performance of Microstrategy Incorporated (MSTR). The proposed ETFs will take 2x long and 2x inverse positions in MSTR, magnifying its daily stock performance by 20...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
According to stablecoin transfer volume metrics divided by blockchain, Solana’s daily transfer volume has decreased from a range of $75 billion to $100 billion daily to around $7 billion daily. Additionally, a crypto advocate expressed doubts about t...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Following the initial 2024 U.S. Presidential Debate, prediction market wagers on whether incumbent Joe Biden will withdraw have seen a significant increase in activity. The likelihood of Biden stepping down and being substituted has risen notably. Be...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Connect Money, an Egyptian fintech startup, recently secured $8 million in seed funding. The company plans to launch new business verticals using this investment. Connect Money aims to become the go-to platform for businesses seeking seamless banking...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Nigeria’s detention of Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan is impacting the country’s blockchain industry, an organization representing blockchain and crypto associations has warned. Evidence of this impact includes the decline in foreign investments....
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Crypto industry leader Jesse Powell has made a significant donation of $1 million, primarily in ethereum, to Donald Trump’s presidential campaign. In a social media post, Powell cited the crypto industry’s struggles with regulation under...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Losses attributed to crypto crimes involving the use of deepfakes are projected to surpass $25 billion in 2024. According to the latest Bitget research study, these losses are expected to continue rising if no regulatory intervention is introduced to...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Michael Joseph McElhiney, age 37 and formerly of Spokane, Washington, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Wednesday. Between March 4, 2021, and Sept. 10, 2022, McElhiney defrauded investors by falsely c...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Prior to the highly anticipated presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden, many on social media were speculating whether the topics of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency would come up. However, as the debate concluded, it was clear that neither...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Nubank, Latam’s most valuable bank, has partnered with Lightspark, a cryptocurrency-focused financial services company, to bring its customers access to Lightning Network transactions. With this partnership, Nubank expects to lower costs and ge...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Asian currencies have reached their lowest levels in over 19 months as the U.S. dollar strengthens, driven by expectations of prolonged elevated U.S. interest rates. The Bloomberg Asia Dollar Index fell by 0.1% on Thursday, marking its lowest point s...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Interpol’s Operation First Light, a global initiative involving 61 countries, has disrupted online scam networks by freezing 6,745 bank accounts and seizing assets worth $257 million, including $2 million in cryptocurrency. The operation target...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) instituted administrative proceedings against Lufkin Advisors LLC on Wednesday. This follows an offer of settlement from Lufkin Advisors, which the SEC has accepted. The SEC found that Lufkin Advisors...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Binance CEO Richard Teng has given some advice for investors interested in getting into cryptocurrency. He provided three key tips for starting a crypto journey. “Explore and constantly reassess your strategy” was one of the three pieces...