Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs that the United States is far from adopting or even recommending the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), emphasizing a significant distance from such a possibility. He assured that any potential CBDC would not be designed for […]

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has cautioned about crypto investing. “This is a highly speculative asset class. One could just look at the volatility of bitcoin in the last few days,” he stressed, warning that thousands of crypto tokens may be securities. Gary Gensler’s Crypto Investment Warning The chairman of the […]

Crypto analytics firm Arkham claims to have identified the bitcoin holdings of Elon Musk’s companies, Tesla and Spacex. “The on-chain fund flows we’ve identified match financial statements from Tesla and Spacex,” the firm detailed, stating: “We are the first to publicly identify these holdings on chain.” Bitcoin Holdings of Tesla and Spacex Crypto analytics firm […]

In a landmark achievement for the cryptocurrency sector, Transak has become the first global on/off-ramp service to secure SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. The firm explained to Bitcoin.com News that the accomplishment underscores the company’s commitment to data security and customer trust, paving the way for broader Web3 industry collaborations with heavily-regulated companies worldwide. Transak […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has leveled charges against Shapeshift AG, accusing the company of operating without proper registration. This case has ignited a broader conversation on the regulatory framework for crypto assets, with SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda voicing their dissent and concerns about the SEC’s current approach toward crypto […]

As bitcoin’s value teeters on the brink of setting new price records, a significant batch of vintage bitcoins dating back from 2010 to 2017 has been transferred for the first time since their initial creation. Present data reveals that in the opening week of March 2024, a total of 4,237.73 ancient bitcoins, valued at over […]

According to blockchain analytics, the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domain “vitalik.eth” has engaged in a transaction of $100,000 worth of ether, converting it into an equal amount of stablecoins on the Base blockchain. The address, purportedly belonging to Ethereum’s co-founder Vitalik Buterin, currently possesses 955.58 ether, estimated at $3.64 million. ‘Vitalik.eth’ Wallet Makes Strategic $100K […]

On March 1, 2024, an infamous and vast bitcoin mega whale moved 2,000 vintage bitcoins from 2010 and now, four days later, on March 5—the day bitcoin hit its peak value of $69,210 per coin—the same entity transferred another 1,000 bitcoins from 2010. 2010 Bitcoin Whale Moves Millions as Prices Peak This prominent whale, known […]

Ten spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) shattered their trading volume record on Tuesday, reaching a staggering $10 billion. Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) continues to dominate, surpassing $11 billion in assets under management (AUM) and accumulating over 170,000 bitcoins. Record Volume Day for Spot Bitcoin ETFs Ten spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their record-breaking […]

Digihost Technology Inc., a blockchain technology and mining enterprise based in the U.S., revealed a significant augmentation of its bitcoin mining capabilities, courtesy of a multi-year hosting contract with a “leading” global provider of digital currency mining equipment. Digihost Expands Mining Fleet Under Newly Inked Multi-Year Hosting Deal Digihost (Nasdaq: DGHI; TSXV: DGHI) said the […]

As bitcoin climbed beyond its previous 2021 peak, the value of an ounce of pure gold similarly hit a lifetime high on March 5. The globally acknowledged safe haven asset soared to $2,140 per ounce on Tuesday, marking a 4.97% increase against the U.S. dollar over the preceding week. Price of Gold Climbs to Unprecedented […]

Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci has insisted that it is “still very very early” to buy bitcoin. He likened the cryptocurrency to Warren Buffett’s company, calling it the “Berkshire Hathaway of the 21st century.” He opined: “It was never ‘too late’ to buy Berkshire stock. It is still very very early for bitcoin.” ‘Bitcoin Is […]

Bitwise’s chief investment officer says bitcoin price could surge above $200K this year due to a “massive supply-demand dynamic,” emphasizing that “there’s too much demand and not enough supply” for the cryptocurrency. Predicting “an even bigger wave” of demand for bitcoin due to spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), he described: “It’s in a new era […]

Nasdaq-listed company Microstrategy is planning to sell $600 million in convertible senior notes and use some of the proceeds to buy additional bitcoin. Microstrategy now holds 193K bitcoin. The company’s executive chairman, the pro-bitcoin Michael Saylor, says bitcoin has become the world’s “most popular investment asset.” Microstrategy to Buy More Bitcoin Microstrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR) […]

During bitcoin’s extraordinary price peaks in March, this week saw the mining of the biggest block by byte size, with Marathon’s mining pool producing a 3.99 megabyte (MB) block. This block, labeled as 832,849, carried a message linked to the Runestone airdrop. Bitcoin Blockchain Witnesses Unprecedented 4 MB Block Over the recent weekend, Marathon, a […]

The Indonesian Finance Ministry has been called upon to assess the implementation of cryptocurrency taxes by the nation’s Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency. In the past few months, Indonesia’s revenue from crypto-based transactions has been surpassing that generated from fintech businesses. Crypto Industry Generates More Revenue than Fintech Companies Indonesia’s Commodity Futures Trading Supervisory Agency […]

Montana introduced an amicus curiae in the case of the SEC vs. Kraken, a US-based crypto exchange, criticizing the “regulatory power grab” of the institution. Montana, supported by seven other states, affirms that crypto assets are not automatically securities and that the SEC’s expansive concept of “investment contract” might preempt state legislation. Montana and Seven […]

Binance, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has denied allegations made by a Nigerian government official that it is facing a $10 billion fine. While Binance maintains its commitment to fostering a positive relationship with the Nigerian government, it firmly states that it will not succumb to pressure to pay for the release of its detained executives. […]

Balaji Srinivasan, venture capitalist and former CTO of Coinbase, has highlighted the real purpose of Bitcoin and its implications for geopolitical and financial issues. Srinivasan stated that Bitcoin at its core is a “political revolution,” because it challenges the centralized states’ business model, and the change brought by it will be fought by states who […]

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz sees “a tremendous global demand for bitcoin,” emphasizing: “This is probably the first time in the history of bitcoin that we have true price discovery.” Noting that there is “a new army of buyers” and there is also “an army of salespeople,” he expects the price of bitcoin to be […]

Veteran trader and renowned chartist Peter Brandt has doubled down on his bullish outlook for bitcoin. After raising his bitcoin price target for this bull market cycle to $200K, Brandt pointed to “huge monthly bars” on his bitcoin price chart, stating: “My bet is that this is a ‘starting’ candle.” Peter Brandt’s Bitcoin Bull Run […]

JPMorgan has cautioned investors that the price of bitcoin could fall to $42,000 after the halving event in April. The global investment bank’s analysts explained that $42K is the level they “envisage bitcoin prices drifting towards once bitcoin-halving-induced euphoria subsides after April.” The bank also recently stated that the bitcoin halving and the next major […]

In a landmark governance decision, Uniswap’s community has voted unanimously in favor of a proposal to reward UNI token holders who stake and delegate their tokens. The upgrade, aimed at revitalizing the protocol’s decision-making process, has garnered overwhelming support with over 10 million UNI tokens pledged in its favor. Historic Vote to Reward UNI Holders […]

The House Financial Services Committee of the U.S. Congress has advanced a resolution that seeks to disavow SEC SAB 121, a bulletin that leaves banks and financial institutions out of the cryptocurrency custody provider market. However, the resolution, advanced with bipartisan support, is unlikely to be passed at a vote on the House floor, according […]

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has thanked bitcoin for “kicking the fake U.S. dollar’s butt and bringing integrity back to money.” Kiyosaki has recently been more vocal in urging investors to buy bitcoin. He expects the price of the cryptocurrency to reach $100,000 by June of this year, cautioning that gold may experience […]

Bloomberg Intelligence’s senior commodity strategist, Mike McGlone, says bitcoin is “becoming an alternative currency on a global basis,” noting that “The world’s going towards intangible assets and bitcoin is the most significant in cryptos.” However, the strategist warned that as bitcoin’s price approaches $70,000, a key test for the cryptocurrency may come “when the U.S. […]

This week, bitcoin’s value ascended to the vicinity of $64,000, leading to a widespread belief among observers that the bullish trend has officially commenced. Speculation centers on the exact moment this upward trajectory began, given that bitcoin has appreciated by 46% since the start of the year and 139% over the previous six months in […]

Jim Cramer, the host of CNBC’s Mad Money show, believes that a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF) “will soon bloom.” He cited the immense success of spot bitcoin ETFs, which set several records this week, as the reason behind his statement. Jim Cramer on Spot Ethereum ETFs Mad Money host Jim Cramer weighed in on […]

Bank of America’s Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo’s wealth management arm have reportedly begun offering some clients access to spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Other investment platforms that offer some clients access to spot bitcoin ETFs include Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Robinhood Markets, and UBS. Major Banks Embrace Bitcoin ETFs Bank of America’s investment arm, Merrill […]

South Korea has delayed its efforts to relax its crypto regulations and the prohibition on spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This development follows closely behind the People Power Party’s contemplation of removing certain regulations and the ETF ban before the commencement of South Korea’s general election. South Korea Holds Back on Crypto Regulation and Reported […]