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Galaxy Digital CEO: Bitcoin Unlikely to Fall Below $55,000 — ‘That’s the New Floor’
16.3.2024
Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz says he doesn’t believe the price of bitcoin will fall back down to the $50K-$55K level. “I think that’s the new floor unless something dramatic happens,” he described. “This has been a wild ride of an asset,” he added...
El Salvador Moves ‘Big Chunk’ of Its BTC to Cold Wallet — President Bukele Says ‘Call It Our First Bitcoin Piggy Bank’
16.3.2024
El Salvador has transferred “a big chunk” of its bitcoin holdings to a cold wallet, President Nayib Bukele has announced. “You can call it our first bitcoin piggy bank,” he said. As of writing, the wallet’s balance totals approximately 5,690 bitcoins. El Salvador...
Binance Says Nigeria Is Not Yet One of Its Top Markets
16.3.2024
Nigeria is not yet among Binance’s top markets despite being a leading global crypto market. However, the crypto exchange said it recognizes the West African country’s “extraordinary potential,” which is one reason why it is eager to invest there. ‘Extraordinary...
Russia Regulates Use of Digital Assets for International Settlements
15.3.2024
Russia has integrated the use of digital assets as payment for international transactions in its legislation. President Vladimir Putin signed into law a document that describes using these assets as payment for international settlements, a use case not contemplated in any law, appointing...
Big Bitcoin Price Swings Wipeout Traders as ETF Buyers Battle Profit-taking Sellers – Where is BTC Headed Next?
15.3.2024
The Bitcoin (BTC) price saw big swings on Friday, with droves of traders on both the bullish and bearish side getting their positions wiped out as US spot Bitcoin ETF buyers continue to battle against profit-taking sellers.
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Marathon Digital Expands Bitcoin Mining Presence with Texas Acquisition
15.3.2024
On March 15, Applied Digital announced that it had concluded the sale of its 200-megawatt (MW) Bitcoin mining facility to Marathon Digital Holdings for $87.3 million. The second quarter of 2024 is the expected date of completion of the deal.
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French Montana Makes History With Song Etched on Bitcoin Blockchain
15.3.2024
French Montana becomes the first artist to inscribe a music track into the Bitcoin blockchain. French Montana's previously unreleased track "Bag Curious," which was supposed to be a hidden track on the Mac & Cheese 5 album, has been inscribed within Bitcoin's blockchain.
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Bitcoin Surpasses Gold in Investor Portfolios: JPMorgan
15.3.2024
As reported by a JP Morgan analyst, Bitcoin has surged past gold in terms of investor portfolio allocation, taking volatility into account.
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Democratic Senators Urge SEC Chair Gensler Against Crypto ETF Approvals, Cite “Significant” Risks
15.3.2024
Democratic Senators Laphonza Butler (D-CA) and Jack Reed (D-RI) are pushing United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler to “strictly limit” the approval of crypto-based ETFs. The senators claim that further approval of crypto ETFs in the U.S. could pose "significant"...
Ethereum Rollups Start Reaping Dencun Benefits: 99% Fee Drops Reported in Some Cases
15.3.2024
Ethereum rollups, the layer 2 scaling structures, have started reaping the benefits of the recently applied Dencun upgrade. The update, which included EIP-4844, also known as Proto-Danksharding, has allowed transaction fees to decrease by 99% in some cases, with Arbitrum, Base, Optimism,...
El Salvador Transfers 5,000 Bitcoins to Cold Wallet, Surpassing Bitcoin Holdings Estimates
15.3.2024
El Salvador moved over 5,000 Bitcoins valued at over $400 million into a cold wallet this week, President Nayib Bukele revealed in a March 14 X post. The move surprised the cryptocurrency community by substantially surpassing expectations of what the country was believed to hold in the rallying...
What Happens Next in COPA vs Craig Wright Trial is Down to the Judge
15.3.2024
The Crypto Open Patent Alliance is seeking several court injunctions from Wright
Unraveling the Mystery: Qatar’s Role in the $3.3 Billion Bitcoin Investment Rumors
15.3.2024
Rumors are spreading like wildfire across the crypto grapevine that the state of Qatar could be making a huge, possibly multibillion-dollar huge, Bitcoin (BTC) bet soon. At least one article claims the Middle Eastern nation may have already made the leap and purchased 50,000 BTC in a series...
Upland Introduces Token Reward System With ‘Share and Build’ Airdrop Series
15.3.2024
Upland, a popular Web3 metaverse and crypto game, unveiled the inaugural chapter of its “Share and Build” airdrop series on Friday. This initiative is designed to reward players with tokens for their participation. Upland’s Airdrop Series Rewards Community Participation At...
Is It Too Late to Buy Bonk? BONK Price Rises 27% on $720M Volume, Eco-Friendly Coin Hits $4.5M
15.3.2024
Meme coin BONK’s price has risen 28% over the last two weeks, buoyed by a crypto buying frenzy that has driven market leader Bitcoin to new highs. BONK managed to post $720,000 in overnight trading volume, according to CoinGecko. Still, it wasn’t enough to keep the novelty...
Bitcoin: Boom or Bust? El Salvador, Debt, and the Satoshi Enigma
15.3.2024
The past few days have been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride for Bitcoin. The biggest crypto in the world broke its 2-year-long slump and hit its all-time high of 73,798 dollars. While the crypto has dropped to 68,582 dollars for now, the market is inundated with updates surrounding BTC. Let’s...
Stablecoin Sector Expands by $4.95B in 12 Days, USDE Sees 376% Supply Increase, Tether Hits $103B
15.3.2024
In the past 12 days, the stablecoin sector has experienced a growth of $4.95 billion, reaching a new 2024 high of $149.03 billion in market valuation. Among various dollar-tied tokens that have seen their supply numbers go up over the last 30 days, Ethena’s USDE stands out with a 376%...
Bitcoin price swings: From all-time high to new low below $69k
15.3.2024
After the recent witnessing of an all time high, Bitcoin has hit a new low, reaching below the figure of $69,000 per coin. As per the latest update, it has climbed to over $70,000, still below the peak of $73,700. The success story of Bitcoin is being attributed to the latest spot Bitcoin...
Marathon to Acquire Applied Digital’s 200 MW Texas Bitcoin Mining Site
15.3.2024
The Nasdaq-listed mining enterprise Applied Digital has concluded a definitive pact for selling its 200-megawatt (MW) mining facility in Garden City, Texas. Applied Digital disclosed that the transaction involves Marathon Digital Holdings acquiring the Garden City mining property for a sum of $87.3...
Predicting the Peak — Analysts Gauge the Duration and Climax of the Current Bitcoin Bull Run
15.3.2024
Over the past six months, bitcoin’s value has seen a substantial increase, soaring over 160% in comparison to the U.S. dollar during this period. Despite these significant gains, a considerable number of individuals are of the opinion that this upward trend is just beginning. Yet, the exact...