Bitcoin has been on a rollercoaster ride recently, approaching its all-time high only to be rejected at the last minute. The surge in the flagship cryptocurrency’s price has been supported by several factors, including the growth in market capitalizations of stablecoins such as USDT and USDC. This increase in stablecoin market caps has significantly influenced
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NFTs and the cryptocurrencies associated with them have been a hot topic in the crypto world, especially during the bull run of 2021. While interest may have waned slightly, these coins still hold a significant share of the market, with a total capitalization exceeding $30 billion according to CoinGecko. A recent report by Santiment ranked
The Bitcoin market has seen a recent shift in on-chain dynamics, suggesting that miner capitulation may be coming to an end. The Glassnode Hash Ribbon indicator, which measures BTC’s hash rate, has shown a positive cross between the short-term (30-day) and long-term (60-day) moving averages. This indicates that miners are returning to the network and
President Donald J. Trump has recently made bold promises to make the US a Bitcoin “superpower” and to ensure that the country maintains its lead over competitors like China. In a recent statement, Trump declared that if elected, he would prevent the US government from selling the roughly 200,000 Bitcoin it currently holds, which represents
Marathon Digital, a leading Bitcoin mining company, has made a bold move by investing a substantial $100 million in BTC. This recent investment highlights the company’s confidence in the long-term potential of Bitcoin, despite previous price fluctuations in the market. The press release published by MARA (formerly known as Marathon Digital) announced the purchase of
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,
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 Machines Arena Play-to-Airdrop (P2A) campaign is designed to engage users through a gamified reward system that offers lucrative returns. Players can earn points by participating in various activities both inside and outside the game. To get started, players need to register on the official Machines Arena website and purchase a VIP membership. This campaign
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