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Investing in 'Gold' – Via Bitcoin – Is Cheaper Than Ever
7.2.2024
All but one of the recently launched spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) charge a lower fee than the largest gold ETF, making them a cheaper investment into a gold-like asset
Bitcoin Miner CleanSpark Purchases Four Mining Facilities, Set to Double Hash Rate
7.2.2024
Bitcoin miner CleanSpark announced in a February 6 press release that it had acquired four new mining facilities: three facilities in Mississippi and one facility in Dalton, Georgia. With these acquisitions, CleanSpark is set to double its hash rate in the first half of 2024, the company noted...
MicroStrategy Makes Its Case as Alternative to Spot Bitcoin ETFs
7.2.2024
MicroStrategy (MSTR), the software firm whose executive chairman is bitcoin maximalist Michael Saylor, reported weaker-than-expected fourth quarter earnings on Tuesday, but the majority of its conference call presentation focused on the crypto
Ether Tops $2.4K as Cathie Wood's Ark, 21Shares Amend Spot ETH ETF Filing
7.2.2024
The updated S-1 document brings the spot Ethereum ETF application more "in line" with the recently approved spot BTC ETF prospectus, one analyst noted
Crypto Titan Digital Currency Group Opposes Genesis’ Restructuring Plan for Favoring Select Creditors
7.2.2024
In a legal document filed on Feb. 6, 2024, the crypto juggernaut, Digital Currency Group (DCG), voiced opposition to Genesis’ revised bankruptcy strategy for multiple concerns. DCG argues that the plan favors certain creditors over others unjustly, and the company’s legal team charges...
Forget ETFs, Let’s Work on Tokenizing the Whole Value Chain
7.2.2024
“Tokenization” — the biggest buzzword in crypto markets currently — means not just bringing new digital assets on-chains, but, in the future, originating and settling them on-chain as well
Bitcoin Miner Hut 8 Shares Slide as CEO Departs Weeks After Short-Seller Report
7.2.2024
Former CEO Jamie Leverton is succeeded by president Asher Genoot
Quantum Cats NFT Collection Jumps in Value, Dominates Secondary Market Trade Volume
7.2.2024
Following the launch of Taproot Wizards’ Quantum Cats non-fungible token (NFT) series, secondary market activity reveals significant trading volume and a significant increase in the collection’s minimum value. Initially offered at 0.1 bitcoin each, Quantum Cats’ lowest value...
CME Trading Volume Reached Highest in 3 Years After Bitcoin ETF Approval
7.2.2024
The total derivatives trading volume on CME rose 35% in January to $94.9 billion, the highest since October 2021
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Resilience Maintains Amidst a Balanced Crypto Market
7.2.2024
Bitcoin’s price continues to demonstrate resilience in the face of market fluctuations, settling at $42,902 to $43,091 within the last hour, with a modest uptick of 0.4% in the last 24 hours. This week’s growth of 0.7%, coupled with a 6.8% increase over the past two weeks, highlights...
Introducing Citrea, Bitcoin’s first ZK Rollup
7.2.2024
Citrea has announced that it is now live as Bitcoin’s first ZK Rollup. The idea is to enhance the capabilities of the Bitcoin blockspace by leveraging zero-knowledge technology. The challenge for users has been to scale the blockchain with the rise in demand. However, that has been inconsistent...
Determining Better Bitcoin Stock: Riot Platforms or MicroStrategy?
7.2.2024
  Representing two different ways to invest in Bitcoin (BTC), MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Riot Platforms (RIOT) have skyrocketed this year, mirroring Bitcoin’s price. For reference, the software company MicroStrategy has gained notoriety over the last three years for amassing Bitcoin. Riot...
First Mover Americas: BlackRock’s ETF Demand Ranks Among Top 5
7.2.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Feb. 7, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Is Monero Doomed? XMR Plummets, Yet This Bitcoin Protocol Just Hit $10.3 Million in Funding
7.2.2024
After a tumultuous Binance announcement, the leading privacy token Monero has seen its price plummet. This XMR analysis takes a look at whether Monero is doomed to fall even further. Monero token’s huge price drop has been attributed to an announcement from Binance, which yesterday spooked...
Blackrock’s Bitcoin ETF Rockets to Top Five in 2024 ETF Inflows After Just 17 Days
7.2.2024
Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has rapidly ascended to the upper ranks of the exchange-traded funds (ETFs) market, landing among the top five in terms of 2024 inflows in just 17 days, showcasing the burgeoning investor interest in cryptocurrency as a legitimate asset class....
Another $2.5m Max Win on Bitcasino as It Celebrates 10-Year Milestone
7.2.2024
PRESS RELEASE. February 7th, 2024, London, UK — The huge, max win prize dropped on Gates of Bitcasino, an exclusive game from Pragmatic Play created for Bitcasino players. Gates of Bitcasino is based on the classic slot title Gates of Olympus™. Lightning Strikes Twice This latest win comes hot...
ENS Partners Godaddy to Link Domains and Web3 Addresses
7.2.2024
Ethereum Name Service (ENS), a Web3 service provider, and Godaddy, a domain and web hosting company, announced they are partnering to link domains with Web3 addresses. The link between current internet domains and Ethereum-based domain services will allow users to leverage their current domain...
MicroStrategy Bolsters Crypto Holdings with 31,755 Bitcoin Purchase in Q4 2023
7.2.2024
MicroStrategy has announced the purchase of 31,755 Bitcoin at a cost of $1.25 billion in Q4 2023, increasing the company’s total Bitcoin holdings to 190,000 units. MicroStrategy’s Fourth Quarter 2023 Financial Results report detailed the extensive acquisition and demonstrated...
Bitcoin Emerges as ‘Flight to Safety’ Asset, Outshining Gold, Says Cathie Wood
7.2.2024
ARK Invest’s CEO Cathie Wood believes there is a shift in investment trends, specifically, a growing preference for bitcoin over traditional gold investments. This trend has been particularly pronounced following the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, offering investors streamlined access to...
Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC Nears $43,000; Can ETF Surge & MicroStrategy Buy-In Fuel a $50,000 Rally?
7.2.2024
Bitcoin Price Prediction During the Asian session, Bitcoin‘s trajectory garners significant attention, with the asset flirting with the $43,000 mark. Recent developments, including BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF climbing to the elite ranks of ETFs and MicroStrategy’s substantial...