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Plan B Predicts Repeat Performance Post-Bitcoin Halving Amid Mixed Analyst Forecasts
19.4.2024
At block height 839,856, the Bitcoin blockchain stands a mere 144 blocks short of the forthcoming reward halving at block height 840,000. Historically, bitcoin’s price has seen substantial increases following prior halving events. However, there are speculations that this occurrence might...
Elon Musk Gets Owned By Elden Ring Morse Code Master
17.4.2024
A favorite pastime of Kotaku is spotting the new and ludicrous ways people have found to best super-tough games like Elden Ring. Whether using a harp or an ass, people are both incredible and incredibly inventive. It turns out, though, that not everyone’s capable of appreciating that. So when...
John Cena Should Be In The Zelda Movie, Actually
11.4.2024
John Cena is probably not teasing a role in the upcoming Legend of Zelda live-action film. But after the wrestler-turned-actor posted a no-context image of Link from the original 1986 NES game on his Instagram, fans immediately started running with the mere suggestion that Cena could appear in...
Analysts See Gold Reaching $2,600 per Ounce Amid Strong Market Demand
19.3.2024
While bitcoin experienced a 12% decrease following its all-time high last week, gold has shown relative stability over the past five days, with only a slight 1% decline in the same period. In a similar vein to crypto enthusiasts, advocates for gold predict that the metal will continue its upward...
As Bitcoin Soars, Peter Schiff Offers Gold as the Prudent Alternative
12.3.2024
With bitcoin climbing over 50% in the past month, the notable gold aficionado and economist Peter Schiff has thrown shade at the market’s recent rally. Schiff argues that this uptick in value is nothing but “speculative mania” and advises folks to funnel their risky investments...
Sydney Sweeney's Boobs Are Being Used To Spread Malware On Twitter
11.3.2024
According to a new report, a lot of people are trying to find images of Madame Web star Sydney Sweeney’s bare breasts on X, formerly Twitter, and a load of hackers, trolls, and other nefarious players are taking advantage of this horny search and filling the social media site with malware...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Surpasses $71K, Reaches All-Time High
11.3.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 11, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Bitcoin Pushes Past $71,000 to Make a New All-Time High
11.3.2024
Bitcoin’s price has reached a new all-time high, surpassing the $71,000 mark with the rally still in progress. Over a period of six days, the world’s leading cryptocurrency has seen a more than 40% increase in value, bringing it close to surpassing the $72,000 threshold. The milestone...
Gold’s Price Surge to Nearly $2,200 Overshadowed by Bitcoin’s ‘Speculative Mania,’ Peter Schiff Claims
10.3.2024
In a manner similar to bitcoin and the overall crypto market, gold’s value has climbed, nearly touching $2,200 per ounce this week. This uptick is widely attributed to demand from central banks, with surveys indicating both Wall Street and Main Street anticipate higher prices in the upcoming...
Bitcoin Sets New Record, Climbs Above $70,000 Mark; Ethereum Hits $4K Milestone
8.3.2024
Bitcoin has once more surpassed its previous highest point of $69,210, established on March 5, 2024, as documented by Bitstamp. Currently, the digital currency holds steady above the $68,000 mark, having outdone its prior peak and ascended to $70,184 per coin. New Peaks: Bitcoin Tops $70,000 While...
First Mover Americas: Ether Approaches $4K
8.3.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 8, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Unicorn Overlord: The Kotaku Review
7.3.2024
There is a satisfaction that comes from being told you are too weak to face a challenge and then quickly handing your enemy their defeat on a silver platter regardless. Being the David to your enemy’s Goliath and leveraging not just physical but strategic power to overcome the odds is a thrill that...
First Mover Americas: AI Tokens Reclaim the Spotlight
7.3.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 7, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
First Mover Americas: What Comes After BTC’s Flirt With Record High
6.3.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 6, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Precious Metal Peaks — Gold Surpasses $2,140, Marking Historic Price High
5.3.2024
As bitcoin climbed beyond its previous 2021 peak, the value of an ounce of pure gold similarly hit a lifetime high on March 5. The globally acknowledged safe haven asset soared to $2,140 per ounce on Tuesday, marking a 4.97% increase against the U.S. dollar over the preceding week. Price of Gold...
Bitcoin Shatters Lifetime Price High Breaking the $69K Barrier
5.3.2024
On March 5, 2024, at 10:03 a.m. (ET), bitcoin’s value eclipsed its previous lifetime peak against the U.S. dollar, ascending beyond the $69,000 threshold on Tuesday. This breakthrough in valuation marks a new all-time high (ATH), occurring 846 days since bitcoin last reached the $69,000 mark...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Price Eyes Record This Week
5.3.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 5, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Final Fantasy Game Broken Due To Leap Day
29.2.2024
Folks trying to play Theatrhythm Final Bar Line--a Final Fantasy-themed rhythm game—were unable to due to a bug preventing the game from connecting to servers on February 29, aka a Leap Day. A similar bug happened in an EA racing game, too, forcing players to change the date on their consoles...
Avengers: Kang Dynasty Is Getting A Major Rework And Ditching Its Villain: Report
21.2.2024
Superhero movies are in a weird place right now, especially at Marvel’s house of ideas. Even as recent films struggle to land with audiences like the surefire hits of old, the studio is ready to look ahead with the heightened interest in what’s on the horizon. But part of that horizon includes...
Deadpool 3 Will "Save The Whole Marvel Universe," Director Says
5.2.2024
The upcoming Deadpool 3 unexpectedly has a lot riding on it. Not only is it going to serve as the first example of how mutants and more R-rated characters will interact with the MCU, it’s also got to appease those excited by the return of Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine. Unfortunately, it’s also...