Jan van Eck, the CEO of the investment management company VanEck, recently shared his thoughts on Bitcoin’s potential during the BTC Conference in the United States. He emphasized that over 30% of his portfolio is allocated to the primary digital asset, showcasing his strong belief in its future. VanEck is known for launching spot Bitcoin
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This past week saw the launch of several Ethereum ETFs, a significant event in the world of cryptocurrency. However, despite this milestone, Ethereum’s price took a hit, dropping by over 10%. The support level at $3,300 flipped into a resistance, signaling a bearish sentiment in the market. If buyers fail to reclaim this level soon,
The options market for Bitcoin is set to see a significant event on Friday, July 26, with around 61,200 contracts expiring, amounting to a notional value of $4.26 billion. This expiry is larger than usual due to it being the end of the month. The put/call ratio for these contracts stands at 0.61, indicating that
In a surprising turn of events, a Bitcoin mining device known as Bitaxe, with a modest hashrate of 500 gigahashes per second (Gh/s), managed to successfully mine a block on July 24. This remarkable feat earned the lucky miner a substantial reward of $206,000 in Bitcoin. The device, produced by D-Central Technologies, is surprisingly compact,
The legal battle between Ripple and the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been ongoing for quite some time now. With the trial phase starting in April 2024, the case has seen both parties presenting necessary information and documents, adhering to court rules, and waiting for a resolution. Despite being in its final
The second day of trading for the spot Ethereum ETFs painted a different picture compared to the initial excitement. More than $133 million were withdrawn from the largest financial vehicles, causing a ripple effect in the market. The price of the underlying asset, Ethereum, reacted with a significant drop of 10% in just one day.
Cynthia Lummis recently released a report opposing the Biden administration’s proposed 30% excise tax on the energy consumed by Bitcoin miners. Lummis argues that this tax could have severe repercussions on the growing Bitcoin mining industry in the U.S. She believes that the concerns about environmental pollution and risks to the energy grid are unfounded
BitcoinOS (BOS) developers recently achieved a monumental milestone in blockchain history by successfully verifying the first-ever zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) on the Bitcoin mainchain. This breakthrough paves the way for significantly enhanced scalability and functionality for Bitcoin without the need for modifications to its underlying consensus code. The final verification of the ZK proof took place
In recent developments, the once-defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox has begun repaying creditors impacted by the 2014 hack. This move has sparked interest and speculation within the crypto community, particularly regarding the potential impact on the market. Initially, there were concerns among crypto investors that the repayment of Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash to Mt. Gox
The recent price action of Ethereum has been consolidating above the 100 and 200-day moving averages, indicating a bullish trend in the market. After breaking above the critical 100-day moving average at $3,354, Ethereum entered a phase of sideways fluctuation, lacking clear direction. This period confirms the breakout and suggests an equilibrium between buyers and