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Algorand’s Price Becomes Top Performer as Excitement Builds Around New Meme Coin with $15 Million Raise
25.4.2024
So-called Ethereum killer and blockchain Layer 1 token Algorand (ALGO) is one of the better-performing tokens this week. The price of the ALGO token has appreciated 16% in the last seven days, according to CoinGecko, far outpacing the intra-week performance of market leaders Bitcoin (BTC)...
SEC reviews new rules for Bitcoin options trading
25.4.2024
The Securities and Exchange Commission is evaluating whether exchanges’ current surveillance and enforcement mechanisms can handle Bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs)
Kara Swisher Downplays Crypto's Significance: 'It's Not the Center of Everything'
25.4.2024
The author of "Burn Book" says while crypto is important, it's not the center of everything
‘Epic Satoshi’ From Bitcoin’s 4th Halving Fetches Over $2.13 Million at Coinex Auction
25.4.2024
The renowned ‘epic satoshi’ from the fourth halving block, also known as Sat # 1,968,750,000,000,000, fetched a price of 33.3 bitcoins, valued at just over $2.13 million on Thursday afternoon Eastern Standard Time. This satoshi, the smallest denomination of BTC, was sold for...
Bitcoin Mining Pool ViaBTC Sells 'Epic' First Post-Halving Sat for $2.13M
25.4.2024
The pool mined the first block after last week's halving, winning an "epic" sat in the process
67% Nigerians Trust in Bitcoin for Life Savings than Traditional Methods: Research
25.4.2024
Nigeria and UAE have topped in the use of Bitcoin for daily transactions, compared to Germany and the UK.
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Samourai Wallet Charges Raise Existential Questions for Privacy Tech
25.4.2024
Co-founders Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill are charged with money laundering related to the privacy-protecting wallet
Runes account for 68% of Bitcoin transactions since launch
25.4.2024
In a revelation that has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency community, Runes, a revolutionary protocol introduced to the Bitcoin network, has emerged as the driving force behind a staggering 68% of all Bitcoin transactions since its launch. This unprecedented adoption rate underscores...
Bitcoin Dips to $63K as Rate Cut Hopes Dim Following Disappointing U.S. Inflation Report
25.4.2024
Increasing concerns about sticky inflation hit risk assets across all markets including cryptos
US spot Bitcoin ETFs’ $120M daily net outflow doesn’t scare investors
25.4.2024
The BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) experienced something new: no inflow was coming in. Since the start of January, IBIT has had millions of investors daily. BlackRock received almost $15.5 billion through IBIT in just 71 days. But on April 24, the 71-day streak ended as IBIT saw $0...
Marketplaces See Surge in Runes-Based DOG Token Trading, Market Cap Now at $319M
25.4.2024
On Thursday, the newly launched Runes protocol token named “DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON” climbed to the pinnacle of Runes-based tokens in trade volume across non-fungible token (NFT) marketplaces, including Okx’s NFT market and Magic Eden. In 24 hours, the token amassed approximately $13.20 million...
Bitcoin price risks 1-week lows as US GDP sparks 'stagflation' woes
25.4.2024
Bitcoin traders remain unfazed while BTC price action follows stocks downward on the back of surprise U.S. macro data
Despite Runes’ Transaction Dominance, Bitcoin Miners See Continued Revenue Drop
25.4.2024
According to recent data, transactions linked to the Runes protocol have been notably high in block utilization since its implementation on April 19. Figures from April 23 show that transactions involving Runes accounted for 81% of block usage on that day. In contrast, traditional financial...
Time to buy Bitcoin? Recent downturn shows off advanced Octoblock features
25.4.2024
The recent Bitcoin price drop has prompted astute investors to consider entering the market while simultaneously displaying the potential of Octoblock’s advanced features. Bitcoin price The Bitcoin price plunged below $60,000 on April 17, reaching levels last seen in February. This decline...
Bitcoin Events announces two exciting events in South Africa: Crypto Fest 2024 and Blockchain Africa Conference 2024
25.4.2024
Get ready for a double dose of excitement as Bitcoin Events proudly presents two premier events in South Africa: Crypto Fest 2024 and the Blockchain Africa Conference 2024. Crypto Fest 2024: A thrilling crypto extravaganza Prepare to immerse yourself in the dynamic world of cryptocurrency at...
The sign ‘Buy Bitcoin’ which included Janet Yellen, sold for $1 million
25.4.2024
A page of a notepad with Buy Bitcoin written on it hung behind Janet Yellen, who was then the United States Federal Reserve Chair, was sold for more than $1 million, equivalent to 16 Bitcoin. Justin, who turned out to be the highest bidder, goes by another moniker, Squirrekkwrath. The Bitcoin...
Salvadoran Official Crypto Wallet Chivo Dismisses Alleged Hacking Event
25.4.2024
Chivo wallet, the official cryptocurrency wallet of El Salvador, has dismissed an alleged hack of the source code of its software and the data of over 5 million users linked to the wallet’s KYC procedures. According to Chivo, the data of Salvadorans is protected, and the security of its data...
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Drops Below $64K, Ether Falls
25.4.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 25, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Morgan Stanley may permit 15K brokers to suggest spot bitcoin buying
25.4.2024
According to a statement released by AdvisorHub, Morgan Stanley could permit 15,000 brokers to suggest buying spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds. The company is supposedly laying the ground for the suggested buying and the need related to risk factors and bindings on distribution and trading...
Instagram Influencer ‘Jay Mazini’ Sentenced to 7 Years in Prison for Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Ponzi Scheme
25.4.2024
Instagram influencer Jebara Igbara, known as "Jay Mazini," has been sentenced to seven years in prison for orchestrating a multi-million dollar cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme.
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