Bitcoin whales have been actively accumulating substantial amounts of the cryptocurrency amid the recent market downturn. According to on-chain activity data, over 404,448 BTC worth approximately $22.8 billion has been transferred to permanent holder addresses in the last 30 days. This significant movement of BTC to long-term holder wallets suggests a strong accumulation phase within
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Recent predictions by crypto trader Peter Brandt have sparked optimism within the crypto community. Brandt boldly predicts that Bitcoin could soar to new all-time highs of $90,000, despite the recent downtrend in the cryptocurrency’s price. Brandt’s approach to analyzing the market focuses on possibilities rather than probabilities or certainties. By avoiding over-dependence on assumptions, Brandt
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a strong stance against Coinbase’s request for additional discovery in their legal dispute. The SEC argues that the vast amount of information sought by Coinbase is largely irrelevant and burdensome. The SEC asserts that the documents requested by Coinbase do not directly relate to the core
Marathon Digital (MARA) recently reported second-quarter revenue of $145.1 million, which fell short of Wall Street’s forecast by approximately 9%. The company attributed this revenue miss to several operational challenges such as unexpected equipment failures, transmission line maintenance, an increased global hash rate, and the impact of the recent halving event on the mining sector.
In the second quarter of this year, Riot Platforms reported a net loss of $84.4 million, a significant increase from the $27.4 million loss in the same period last year. The widened losses can be attributed to the continued impact of the April Bitcoin halving event. Despite this, Riot still managed to generate a total
In a recent price analysis, a crypto analyst has pointed out a crucial support level for Bitcoin (BTC) that could potentially determine the future price movement of the pioneer cryptocurrency. The analyst, known as DonAlt, emphasized the significance of the $63,000 support level for Bitcoin and warned of a possible price crash to $42,000 if
Bitcoin (BTC) miners could potentially experience less selling pressure in the coming weeks due to a combination of factors. As reported by CryptoQuant, there has been a significant increase in the profitability of miners following the recent rally of Bitcoin to $69,000. Additionally, the hashrate of the Bitcoin network has also made a strong recovery,
Toronto-based Bitcoin mining company Bitfarms has recently announced a significant milestone in its operations. By the end of July, the company’s operational hash rate had soared to 11.1 EH/s, marking an impressive 109% increase year-over-year and a 7% rise month-over-month. This achievement reflects the company’s commitment to continually enhance its mining capabilities and stay ahead
The Bahamas Securities Commission recently announced the passing of the Digital Assets and Registered Exchanges Act, 2024 (DARE 2024) with the aim of providing regulatory clarity for the country’s digital assets industry. This legislation comes nearly two years after the collapse of FTX, the exchange that was headquartered in the Bahamas in 2022. The goal
In a recent speech at the Bitcoin2024 conference in Nashville, former President Donald Trump expressed his support for digital assets and outlined his vision for the US to become a global leader in the crypto space. Trump promised that the US government would not sell the 210,000 Bitcoin it currently holds and would work towards