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South Korea’s Bitcoin Premium Hits 2-Year High, Surpassing Global Rates by $4K
7.3.2024
The latest data reveals that the premium on bitcoin in South Korea has escalated to its highest level in more than two years. At 7:30 a.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Thursday, the weighted global average price for bitcoin hovers between $66,800 and $67,000, whereas on the South Korean exchange Upbit...
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
Bitcoin’s Hash Price Soars as Average Network Fees Spike by 288%
7.3.2024
According to the latest data, bitcoin has been trading above the $67,000 mark, with average network transaction fees experiencing a 288% increase from $3 to $11.64 since Feb. 25, 2024. Meanwhile, BTC has consistently stayed over the $60,000 level for eight straight days, elevating the daily value...
“Kimchi Premium” Returns: Bitcoin Trades at 10% Price Premium in South Korea Against Global Exchanges
7.3.2024
Bitcoin's infamous "Kimchi premium" has made a comeback, with the cryptocurrency commanding an average 10% price premium in South Korea compared to global exchanges.
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Entry of Tradfi Institutions Can Help Reshape User Perceptions Towards Crypto — Sami Start
7.3.2024
The recent adoption of cryptocurrency by traditional financial (tradfi) institutions is likely to reshape user perceptions of this asset class and may even foster broader acceptance of blockchain technology, Sami Start, co-founder and CEO of the crypto trading platform Transak, has argued. Start...
Andrew Tate Coin on Solana Explodes 88,986%, Eyes on Next Big Mover
7.3.2024
As Solana meme coin markets buzz with activity, new Andrew Tate coin (TOPG) has exploded +88,986%. This article will provide an analysis of TATE’s current price trends and look to see whether a newer pre-halving play, Green Bitcoin, represents a more promising investment opportunity at this time....
LBank Labs Invests in Versatus to Revolutionize Web3 Development
7.3.2024
PRESS RELEASE. LBank Labs, a prominent blockchain venture fund, has invested in Versatus, the Universal dApp Engine, to address one of the most critical roadblocks in realizing Web3’s immense promise – the developer shortage. Despite over 27 million developers worldwide, less than 0.1%...
Arizona Senate Seeks to Add Bitcoin ETFs to State Retirement Portfolios
7.3.2024
Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is seeking to add exposure to Bitcoin ETFs in their portfolios.
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Election Fever Hits Cryptocurrency: TRUMP and BODEN Tokens Surge
7.3.2024
As the 2024 US presidential election approaches, memecoins named after Donald Trump (TRUMP) and Joe Biden (BODEN) are experiencing significant fluctuations, reflecting their popularity and potential as prediction markets. The Trump-inspired TRUMP token has recorded a notable increase of 242.9% in...
Bitcoin ETF approval launch can put BTC at $100K by October 2024
7.3.2024
Timothy Peterson, a renowned network economist, expects BTC to go past 100,000 dollars by October 2024. The economist predicts it can happen if the accumulation made by the Bitcoin Spot ETF approval is sustained. Peterson made this prediction on X/Twitter, garnering massive traction among crypto...
Navigating the Wormhole Airdrop: Defi’s Next Big Token Drop Explained
7.3.2024
Wormhole, a platform fostering blockchain interoperability within decentralized finance (defi), has unveiled plans for an airdrop of its proprietary token, W. The initiative is part of the protocol’s broader aim toward progressive decentralization, rewarding dedicated users and developers...
Bitcoin Trade That Gave Bankman-Fried His Millions Returns in South Korea
7.3.2024
Local market observers pointed out that the so-called “Kimchi premium” crossed a two-year high mark on Thursday
Bitcoin Price Prediction: MicroStrategy’s $700M Bet & ETF Buzz – Buy Above $64,850?
7.3.2024
MicroStrategy's bold $700M investment and Arizona's ETF proposal stir the Bitcoin market, hinting at a bullish horizon above the crucial $64,850 mark.
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US Judge Backs SEC: Trading of Certain Cryptocurrencies on Secondary Markets Are Securities Transactions
7.3.2024
A U.S. district judge has sided with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in a ruling that declares the trading of certain crypto assets on secondary markets to be securities transactions. This decision emerged from an insider trading case involving crypto exchange Coinbase’s former...
Blackrock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Sees Almost $800M Daily Inflows
7.3.2024
BlackRock iShares Bitcoin ETF trading under the ticker symbol “IBIT” has taken in a record daily inflows of $788 million on Tuesday, as the crypto frenzy shows little signs of slowing down in March.
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Crypto narratives shaken: Cosmos (ATOM), Kelexo (KLXO), and Bitcoin Cash (BCH) witness unprecedented new investments
7.3.2024
Three cryptocurrencies, Cosmos (ATOM), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), and Kelexo (KLXO), have surged to the spotlight due to their remarkable performances over the past week. Cosmos and Bitcoin Cash turned in superb monthly performances, while Kelexo is close to selling out stage 1 of its long-awaited presale...
SEC Charges Shapeshift With Regulatory Violations, Sparking Debate on Crypto Regulation
7.3.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has leveled charges against Shapeshift AG, accusing the company of operating without proper registration. This case has ignited a broader conversation on the regulatory framework for crypto assets, with SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda...
Bitcoin Will Tumble After Launch of Digital Ruble, Says Russian Economist
7.3.2024
Bitcoin will tumble following the rollout of the digital ruble and other major CBDCs, a Russian economist has claimed.
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The March Revival — Unprecedented Movement of Early Bitcoin Hoards Move for the First Time in Years
7.3.2024
As bitcoin’s value teeters on the brink of setting new price records, a significant batch of vintage bitcoins dating back from 2010 to 2017 has been transferred for the first time since their initial creation. Present data reveals that in the opening week of March 2024, a total of 4,237.73...
Hut 8 Closes Bitcoin Mining Facility Due to Power Disruptions and Rising Energy Costs
7.3.2024
Hut 8, a Bitcoin mining company, has announced the closure of its mining site in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada, citing power disruptions and rising energy costs as significant factors.
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