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Bitcoin Ransomware Takes Down 100 Romanian Hospitals Offline, Hackers Demand 3.5BTC
15.2.2024
More than 100 hospitals in Romania were affected by a crypto ransomware attack on Tuesday, the National Cyber Security Directorate (DNSC) confirmed. The unidentified perpetrators have demanded 3.5 Bitcoin (BTC), or about $180,000, to decrypt the data. The ransomware took down over 100 hospitals...
Crypto Economy Hits $1.9 Trillion on Valentine’s Day Surge: DYM, STX, and SEI Lead Gains
15.2.2024
At the time of writing, the value of the crypto economy has reached $1.93 trillion, with bitcoin alone accounting for $1 trillion of this total. Bitcoin and ethereum have experienced increases of 4.2% and 5.3%, respectively. Meanwhile, a few crypto assets have posted even more significant gains...
Report: Genesis Global Cleared to Unload $1.3 Billion in GBTC Shares
15.2.2024
Genesis Global Capital has received authorization to offload its stake in Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), valued at approximately $1.3 billion. Genesis Global Permitted to Liquidate $1.3 Billion in Bitcoin Trust Shares According to Bloomberg, Genesis Global Holdco LLC secured Judge Sean...
Bitcoin Long-Term Holders Spend 300k BTC Amid Multi-Year Highs, Losses Thin Out
14.2.2024
Almost all Bitcoin long-term holders are back in the black this week after the leading digital asset resurged above $50,000 on Monday for the first time since December 2021. That’s despite a major market pullback last month following the launch of several Bitcoin spot ETFs, characterized by many...
Indonesia’s Presidential Election Sees Crypto-Friendly Team in the Running
14.2.2024
Indonesia former Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto has declared victory in the presidential election following unofficial vote counts indicating a significant lead, potentially securing a single-round win in his third bid for the presidency. Subianto, along with his pro-crypto running mate Gibran...
Bitcoin Surpasses $52,000, Crosses $1 Trillion Market Cap—What’s Driving The Surge?
14.2.2024
On Wednesday, Bitcoin soared past the $52,000 mark, propelling its market cap beyond the $1 trillion milestone. This leap occurred in the wake of spot Bitcoin ETF approvals and in anticipation of the expected halving event in April. The recent climb marks a major milestone, as Bitcoin’s...
SEC Chair Gensler Warns of Bitcoin’s Role in Ransomware, Advocates for Centralized Money
14.2.2024
United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler spoke about Bitcoin, stating that it is the leading market share for ransomware attacks. Despite the agency’s approval of 11 Spot Bitcoin ETFs earlier this year, Gensler has continued to express his disapproval of...
Bitcoin Price Prediction as BTC Blasts Past $50,000 – New All-Time High Soon?
14.2.2024
Bitcoin Price Prediction In the ever-evolving landscape of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin has once again captured the spotlight, surging beyond the $50,000 threshold to solidify its market standing. The recent price rally to $51,740.00, a 4.53% increase within a mere 24-hour window, ignites discussions...
Bitcoin Mining Company Phoenix Group Reports 50% Net Income Increase and 20% Sales Growth
14.2.2024
After its oversubscribed initial public offering (IPO), Phoenix Group, a Dubai-based company specializing in bitcoin mining and blockchain infrastructure, has announced a significant 50% increase in net income. The firm further revealed a 20% increase in its annual sales compared to the previous...
Best Crypto to Buy Today February 14 – DYM, SEI, STX
14.2.2024
As the crypto market continues to see positive momentum, analysts are watching for potential prospects among the best crypto to buy now. Image by cryptonews.com As the Bitcoin (BTC) price pumps to new two-year highs on strong spot Bitcoin ETF inflows, investors looking to secure faster near-term...
BlackRock’s IBIT Extends Spot Bitcoin ETF Lead With More Than 100,000 BTC Under Management
14.2.2024
Data published on February 13 revealed that BlackRock’s IBIT spot Bitcoin ETF had amassed over 100,000 bitcoins, positioning the firm as a clear leader in the closely contested sector. Here’s everything you need to know. 105,280 BTC Locked In Worth $5.1 Billion According to official...
Stablecoin Sector Swells by $1.7 Billion in February; USDC and FDUSD Lead Supply Growth
14.2.2024
Statistics reveal that since the onset of February 2024, the stablecoin sector has experienced a significant expansion, with an increase of $1.7 billion in its economy. In the last 30 days, both usd coin and first digital usd witnessed their supplies jump by 9.6% and 40.3%, respectively....
The Protocol: Bitcoin's OP_CAT, Fake Ethereum Tokens, Starknet's Airdrop
14.2.2024
CoinDesk's Jamie Crawley takes a look at the suddenly-high-profile proposal to revive Bitcoin's historic "OP_CAT" function as a way of enabling more development on the oldest blockchain. PLUS: the unofficial "ERC-404" tokens driving up fees on Ethereum and highlights from our Protocol Village...
Craig Wright Cross Examination Ends as COPA Trial Closes for Day
14.2.2024
Wright who has been battling it out against COPA counsel in a trial for the past couple of days is trying to prove he is Satoshi Nakamoto
Bitcoin Short Squeeze Wipes Out $89M as Price Surges to $52K; ETF Inflows Hit $4B
14.2.2024
The price of bitcoin soared past the $52K milestone on Wednesday, reaching $52,056 per unit on Bitstamp at 10:05 a.m. Eastern Time. Bitcoin’s meteoric rise over the past day triggered a wave of liquidated leveraged positions, wiping out $89.28 million in short positions. ‘Sustained...
How Bitcoin Benefits From Global Stresses
14.2.2024
An asset that gains from disorder is surely worth having in one’s portfolio, says Jennifer Murphy, CEO of Rune Digital Assets
How the ‘Halving’ Could Impact Bitcoin
14.2.2024
Bitcoin halvings have generally been good for the network. But price increases have decreased over time, says Todd Groth, head of research at CoinDesk Indices
Crypto Fear and Greed Index Touches ‘Extreme Greed’ as Bitcoin Soars, Echoing 2021’s Highs
14.2.2024
Bitcoin’s ascent beyond the $51,000 mark has propelled the Crypto Fear and Greed Index (CFGI) into the “greed” territory, registering a notable 74 out of 100. Just a day earlier, the CFGI soared to an impressive peak of 79, denoting “extreme greed” and marking...
Jak funguje systém, na kterém běží bitcoin? Vysvětlení nabízí nový díl podcastu Bitcoin a blondýna
14.2.2024
Proč se u bitcoinu stále snižuje inflace, proč se náročnost těžby bitcoinu jednou za dva týdny automaticky reguluje a jaké bezpečnostní pojistky systém bitcoinu má?
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC’s Bullish Momentum Signals Strong Market Confidence on Valentine’s Day
14.2.2024
Bitcoin’s price trajectory on Feb. 14, 2024, showcases a robust bullish trend, with the cryptocurrency reaching a 24-hour high of $51,814. Amidst a consolidating market, the digital asset has seen significant growth, marking a 3% increase today, and 21% over the past month. Bitcoin Bitcoin...