Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Crypto startup funding rose to $2.4 billion in the first quarter of 2024, driven by expectations of lower interest rates and the launch of the first U.S. bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), according to Pitchbook data. This funding, spread acr...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Ripple, the cryptocurrency services and payments company, has recently unveiled a local fund to support Brazil-based projects using XRP Ledger, the XRP asset blockchain. Julia Heitner, Program Manager of the XRPL Grants program, stated that Brazil wa...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
According to the latest data, 62 blockchain or cryptocurrency projects have collectively raised $474 million over the past 20 days of May. Leading the charge, the entertainment-focused blockchain project Sophon garnered $60 million in a node sale, wi...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
PRESS RELEASE. In a bold move that disrupts the digital currency space, Cryptomus has unveiled its much-anticipated iOS application, a comprehensive solution for crypto enthusiasts seeking a seamless, fee-free trading experience. This innovative app,...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin charged against the U.S. actions seeking to block Russian payments to China and other countries. During a two-day trip to China, the Russian leader emphasized that this strategy was “really stupid and a huge mis...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
This week bitcoin appreciated over 6% against the U.S. dollar, while ether increased more than 3% in the same period. Meanwhile, more than twelve alternative cryptocurrencies saw double-digit gains between 10% and 33.4%. Weekly Crypto Highlights: Dou...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
With bitcoin’s price up 6.8% from last week, a dormant bitcoin address from 2013 became active for the first time in over 11 years, transferring 114.42 bitcoins valued at $7.67 million. Sleeping Bitcoin Wallet Awakens After 11 Years, Moves 114...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Meme coins are back in the spotlight again, and Bonk (BONK) is leading the charge. The Solana-based token has rallied 20% in the past week and is now trading around the $0.0000257 level. Alongside BONK, presale project Sealana (SEAL) is also seeing g...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
On May 20, 2024, a ruling was delivered by Justice James Mellor in the COPA vs. Craig Wright case. Mellor determined that Wright lied “extensively and repeatedly” in his efforts to prove he was Satoshi Nakamoto. Mellor emphasized that Wri...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments has appointed Peter Mintzberg as CEO, effective August 15, 2024. Mintzberg, currently Global Head of Strategy for Asset and Wealth Management at Goldman Sachs, will also join Grayscaleโs Board of Directors....
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Ethereum’s price has been exhibiting a narrow intraday range between $3,048 and $3,139. With a market capitalization of $373 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $9.83 billion, the cryptocurrency shows a mixed technical outlook. At 7:57 (ED...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
As of May 20, 2024, bitcoin is trading at $67,224, reflecting a strong market performance. The cryptocurrency has experienced a 24-hour range between $66,000 and $67,431, with a market capitalization of $1.32 trillion and a trading volume of $21.18 b...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The Nigerian Securities Regulator has stated that cryptocurrency exchanges have complied with a directive to remove the local currency from peer-to-peer platforms. The acting director-general of the Nigerian Securities and Exchange Commission has cal...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Balaji Srinivasan, former CTO of Coinbase, recently shared his insights on the global economy and the future of the U.S. dollar on social media. He discussed the concept of dedollarization, suggesting that China and other countries are moving away fr...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has accused economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff of leveraging his criticisms of bitcoin to garner attention and increase his social media following. However, Schiff countered, asserting that he is simply offering his...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The Nigerian naira continued with a downward which recently saw it being named the worst-performing currency when it slid by just over five per cent to erase the previous day’s gains. The naira’s depreciation is said to have occurred just...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Gold has continued rising in financial markets, hitting new all-time high (ATH) prices against the U.S. dollar. The precious metal’s price rose to levels close to $2,450 per ounce this Monday, fueled by geopolitical tensions and the expectation...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The latest Coinbase Weekly Market Commentary, dated May 17, highlights the crucial influence of regulatory developments on U.S. cryptocurrency markets. Coinbase stated: “Macro continues to be a key driver for crypto performance, though we think...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The Paraguayan government is urging lawmakers to pass a bill that would impose up to 10 years in jail for illegal bitcoin miners, in response to the large amounts of electricity theft threatening the state-owned National Electricity Administration (A...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The IMF has expressed its concerns about the possible outcome of the confiscation of Russian assets abroad as a consequence of the ongoing military conflict between the nation and Ukraine. Julie Kozack, a spokesperson for the institution, called for...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue: El Salvador produced nearly 474 bitcoin using geothermal energy, Bitfarms expanded the capacity of its Parag...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) has announced the successful completion of its Smart NAV pilot, leveraging Chainlink’s technology to enhance its Mutual Fund Profile Service I (MFPS I). The initiative aims to bring trusted...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Bitcoin is expected to trade within a narrow range this quarter, according to Michael Novogratz, founder of Galaxy Digital Holdings Ltd. “Bitcoin, ethereum and everything else, solana will consolidate,” he said last week, adding...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, believes that the institutional adoption of bitcoin is happening now. Highlighting recent developments like the State of Wisconsin Investment Board investing in Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchang...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Chris Giancarlo has emphasized former U.S. President Donald Trump’s critical role in the cryptocurrency industry, dubbing him “America’s first crypto president&#...