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Economist Peter Schiff Declares ‘Bitcoin Fad is Over’ as Gold Prices Soar
19.4.2024
After the overnight Israeli retaliatory strikes against Iran, gold prices have settled around $2,388 per ounce, having briefly touched the $2,400 mark right after the events. Over the last five days, gold has increased by 1.85%, while bitcoin has declined by 8% since the onset of the conflict last...
Study: Q1 Spot-Traded Volumes of Top 10 Exchanges Nearly Double to $4.29 Trillion
19.4.2024
In the first quarter of 2024, spot trading volumes of the top ten centralized exchanges (cex) topped $4.29 trillion, a 95.3% increase from the previous quarter. Despite facing legal challenges Binance remained the largest cex platform with a market share of 50%. The top crypto asset manager...
A Look at How Bitcoin’s Halving Might Trigger ‘Sell the News’ or ‘Sell the Rumor’ Reactions
18.4.2024
With fewer than 300 blocks remaining until Bitcoin’s fourth halving, speculation has been rife, with many expecting a ‘sell the news’ scenario following an 11% drop in bitcoin prices. On the other hand, this downturn might just be the precursor to a shakeout and a subsequent...
Imminent BTC Supply Squeeze: Bybit Report Suggests Bitcoin Exchanges to Run Dry in 9 Months
16.4.2024
As the crypto landscape evolves, a significant tightening in bitcoin’s available supply on exchanges has emerged, hinting at just nine months of reserves left. Bybit’s latest halving report unveils the reasons behind this tightening grip, indicating a looming scarcity that could...
Crypto Advocates Weigh in on Bitcoin’s Sudden Drop Amid Middle East Tensions
14.4.2024
On April 13, Iran initiated a drone strike on Israel followed by reports that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were intercepted by Israeli, U.S., and other Western allied forces. Concurrently, bitcoin and the broader crypto economy experienced a significant downturn, with many analyzing...
Chinese Fraud Victims Seek Government Aid in Recovering 61,000 BTC Seized by UK Law Enforcement
14.4.2024
A group of Chinese victims of a $6 billion fraud scheme have requested assistance from their country’s foreign ministry in recovering 61,000 bitcoins, seized from a fraudster and her associate. The fraud victims have strongly opposed attempts to transfer the ownership of these bitcoins to the U.K....
US, UK, Germany Among Countries With Largest Government Crypto Holdings, Arkham’s Data Shows
14.4.2024
The United States, United Kingdom, and Germany rank among the top countries holding cryptocurrencies at the government level, according to data from Arkham Intelligence. The crypto analytic firm’s onchain analysis shows that the U.S. government holds 212,847 bitcoins while El Salvador...
Study Finds 70% to 80% of Secondary Market Transactions Involve Crypto and Stablecoins
13.4.2024
Around 70% to 80% of transactions in the crypto secondary market transactions occur between crypto assets and stablecoins. The South Korean government’s welcoming stance, coupled with the high popularity of crypto assets in the country, are among the reasons why the won is now the second most-used...
While Some Think Bitcoin’s 12th-Largest Wallet Hides a Nation State, Onchain Data Shows an Exchange
12.4.2024
This week, the crypto community on social media has once again been buzzing about a bitcoin wallet called ‘Mr 100’ following a significant deposit of 100 bitcoin on April 10, 2024. Despite numerous assertions that the wallet is associated with the South Korean cryptocurrency exchange...
US Senator Says ‘So Much Appeals to Me About Bitcoin’
11.4.2024
U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn has revealed that there is “so much that appeals” to her about bitcoin. She explained that as we move forward and people are more comfortable with the cryptocurrency, “there will be more transactions in your daily life where bitcoin is accepted as...
Anticipation Builds as Bitcoin Stands Less Than 1,400 Blocks From Monumental Halving
10.4.2024
According to the latest data, we are now less than 1,400 blocks away from the anticipated Bitcoin halving event, which will decrease the block reward from 6.25 bitcoin to 3.125 bitcoin. Bitcoin’s value soared to a new all-time high on March 14, reaching $73,794 per bitcoin, but has since...
Next Bitcoin Halving to Propel Prices to Between $150,000 and $169,000, Says Bitfinex
9.4.2024
A new analysis by Bitfinex researchers predicts a 160% surge in bitcoin’s price in the upcoming 12-14 months, potentially reaching over $150,000 per unit. This forecast, derived from historical data and statistical models related to previous Bitcoin halving events, suggests a bullish future...
Fake SpaceX Solar Eclipse Livestreams Feature Deepfake Elon Musk Seeking Crypto Deposits
9.4.2024
Fake SpaceX live telecast of total solar eclipse featured CEO Elon Musk’s AI-generated speech, promoting a crypto investment scheme.
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Kevin O’Leary Reveals Crypto Now Makes up 11% of His Portfolio
9.4.2024
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, has revealed that cryptocurrencies now represent about 11% of his portfolio. He stressed that he owns crypto coins directly and would never buy spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). “I would never do that. Why would I pay the fees?”...
Australian Asset Management Firm Transfers Bitcoin ETF Application to Cboe Australia
7.4.2024
Monochrome Asset Management, an Australian investment management firm, has transferred its bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) application to Cboe Australia. This move aligns with Monochrome Asset Management’s objective of broadening its footprint in Asian markets. Monochrome’s Commitment...
Federal Reserve’s Neel Kashkari on Bitcoin: Still No Legitimate Use Case in an Advanced Democracy
6.4.2024
The president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, Neel Kashkari, has expressed concern about consumer risk due to “fraud, hype, and confusion” surrounding bitcoin. Moreover, he said the cryptocurrency has been around for more than a decade but “there’s still...
Google Sues Chinese Nationals for Running Crypto Scam Using Google Play App Store
4.4.2024
Tech giant Google has filed a lawsuit against two Chinese nationals, accusing them of developing fraudulent cryptocurrency apps on the Google Play store and defrauding more than 100,000 users globally. “This is a unique opportunity for us to use our resources to actually combat bad actors...
Grayscale Study Pinpoints Bitcoin in Mid-Phase Bull Run, Eyes Future Growth
31.3.2024
Amidst a vibrant resurgence in bitcoin’s value, a comprehensive analysis by Grayscale and researcher Michael Zhao sheds light on the anatomy of the current bitcoin market cycle. The study explores whether we are entrenched in a bull run, detailing the driving factors and possible...
Consensys to SEC: Recognize the Advanced Safeguards Inherent in Ethereum’s Design
31.3.2024
Consensys has told the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that Ethereum’s proof of stake implementation “meets and even exceeds the security of Bitcoin’s Proof of Work (PoW).” The blockchain software company said the commission should recognize the advanced safeguards...
‘Eccentric’ Crypto Laundering Mastermind Dreamed of Being Anointed a Buddhist Goddess
28.3.2024
Zhimin Qian, the alleged mastermind behind the cryptocurrency laundering, dreamed of being anointed as a Buddhist goddess by the Dalai Lama. Qian also had plans to build a Buddhist temple, an airport, and a port in Danube, a fictitious micronation situated between Serbia and Croatia. Zhimin...