Tag: bitcoin
All news related to the leading cryptocurrency.
What is Bitcoin?
Reading Time: 2 minutesBitcoin is a digital currency created by Satoshi Nakamoto to allow people send and receive money without the need of intermediaries.
MicroStrategy Purchases $2 Billion in Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn November 11, MicroStrategy announced that it had purchased 27,200 Bitcoin using $2.03 billion in cash.
Mt. Gox Moves $2B in Bitcoin to New Address
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn Sunday, crypto exchange Mt. Gox transferred over $2 billion worth of Bitcoin to two addresses, possibly the company may be preparing to repay its creditors.
Bitcoin ETFs Receive $1.3B Following Trump’s Victory
Reading Time: < 1 minuteFollowing the US presidential election won by Republican Donald Trump, Bitcoin ETFs listed in the US yesterday saw a historic $1.38 billion in net inflows.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Attract $541M in a Day
Reading Time: < 1 minuteUS-based Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) yesterday saw a total of $541 million in net outflows, the highest since May 1st and the second-highest since the ETFs began trading in January.
South Korea Plans to Regulate Cross-Border Crypto Transactions
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe finance ministry of South Korea has announced plans to implement regulations on the trading of virtual assets across borders, such as cryptocurrency.
Standard Chartered: Bitcoin Will Reach $73K on US Election Day
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to Standard Chartered Global Head of Digital Assets Research, Geoff Kendrick, Bitcoin’s all-time high of over $73,000 could be reached on Nov. 5, coinciding with the US presidential election.
Number of Bitcoin Whales Soars to 2021 Levels
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe number of whales or network entities who hold at least 1,000 BTC has risen to 1,678 this week, marking the highest number since January 2021.
Tesla Did Not Get Rid of its Bitcoins
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to blockchain analytics firm Arkham Intelligence, Tesla currently still holds its entire Bitcoin stash, valued at $780 million, despite recently transferring the funds to unidentified wallets on Oct. 15.
Bitcoin Hashrate Reaches a New Record High
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe latest data from Glassnode reveals that the seven day moving average for Bitcoin’s hashrate has reached a record high of 703 exahashes per second (EH/s).
Weekly Inflows into Crypto Products Reach $2.2B
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAsset management firms such as BlackRock, Bitwise, Grayscale, ProShares, and 21Shares experienced significant net inflows of $2.2 billion last week, the highest since July.
CME Bitcoin Futures Open Interest Reaches an All-time High
Reading Time: < 1 minuteSince Oct. 18, the Open Interest (OI) for Bitcoin futures on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has reached a new record high of over $12.26 billion.
SEC Approves NYSE and Cboe Spot Bitcoin ETFs Listing
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved NYSE American LLC and Cboe Exchange, Inc. to list and trade options on various Bitcoin exchange-traded funds.
Market Update October 18
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe cryptocurrency market has seen a week of mixed movements, with some major coins experiencing significant gains while others have remained relatively stable.
Italy Plans to Raise Capital Gain Tax on Bitcoin
Reading Time: < 1 minuteItaly is set to significantly increase the capital gains tax on Bitcoin, jumping from 26% to 42%.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Net Inflows of $555.86M
Reading Time: < 1 minuteOn October 14, net inflows for 12 Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) reached $555.86 million, which was more than double the $253.54 million recorded on the previous trading day.
Market Update October 11
Reading Time: 2 minutesOver the past week, we have seen some interesting price movements, with Bitcoin and Ethereum taking the spotlight. Bitcoin, the world’s largest and most popular cryptocurrency, has had a rollercoaster week.
HBO Documentary: Peter Todd is Satoshi Nakamoto
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe new HBO documentary “Money Electric: The Bitcoin Mystery” suggests that Peter Todd, an early Bitcoin developer, is the true identity behind Satoshi Nakamoto, the pseudonymous creator of Bitcoin.
NYDIG: Bitcoin Remains Best Performing Asset This Year
Reading Time: < 1 minuteAccording to the New York Digital Investment Group, Bitcoin continues to be the top-performing asset of the year despite a relatively weak third quarter.
Market Update October 4
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe past week has been a rollercoaster ride for the cryptocurrency market as major coins such as Bitcoin and Ethereum experienced significant price movements.
JPMorgan: Investors Could Turn to Bitcoin Due to Geopolitical Risks
Reading Time: < 1 minuteJ.P. Morgan analysts suggest that recent increases in geopolitical tensions and the looming US presidential election are causing investors to turn towards gold and bitcoin as safe-haven assets, referred to as the “debasement trade.”
BC.GAME Announces Launch of $BC Mining Rush Event with 1 Billion $BC Token Prize Pool
Reading Time: 2 minutesWILLEMSTAD, Curacao, 30th September 2024, Chainwire
BlackRock’s Head of Crypto: Bitcoin Is Not a Risk-on Asset
Reading Time: < 1 minuteBlackRock’s head of digital assets, Robbie Mitchnick, believes that Bitcoin has been unfairly categorized as a “risk-on” asset.
Crypto ETFs Receive $321M
Reading Time: < 1 minuteCrypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw an increase in inflows for the second week in a row, with a total of $321 million.
Market Update September 20
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThe past week in the cryptocurrency market has been eventful, to say the least.