Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Two U.S. senators have urged U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler to refrain from approving additional crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications. The lawmakers cautioned: “However vulnerable bitcoin may be to fraud and manipulation, markets for other cryptocurrencies are far more exposed to misconduct.” Lawmakers Say SEC Should Not Approve Spot Crypto ETFs […]

Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz says he doesn’t believe the price of bitcoin will fall back down to the $50K-$55K level. “I think that’s the new floor unless something dramatic happens,” he described. “This has been a wild ride of an asset,” he added, noting that we’re in price discovery mode and if you look […]

El Salvador has transferred “a big chunk” of its bitcoin holdings to a cold wallet, President Nayib Bukele has announced. “You can call it our first bitcoin piggy bank,” he said. As of writing, the wallet’s balance totals approximately 5,690 bitcoins. El Salvador Establishes Its First ‘Bitcoin Piggy Bank’ El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele announced […]

Nigeria is not yet among Binance’s top markets despite being a leading global crypto market. However, the crypto exchange said it recognizes the West African country’s “extraordinary potential,” which is one reason why it is eager to invest there. ‘Extraordinary Potential’ The cryptocurrency exchange Binance has clarified that Nigeria, despite being one of the world’s […]

Scott Melker, also known as the “Wolf of All Streets,” has revealed his theory on the potential resurgence of mainstream fear of missing out (FOMO) in the crypto market. He asserted that people seem to forget that the mainstream fervor in the last bull market came through dog coins, like dogecoin, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). […]

Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has expressed that Tesla should enable dogecoin as a payment method for its vehicles “at some point.” He exclaimed, “Dogecoin to the moon,” as he explained his reason for backing the meme cryptocurrency. “Lots of rich people were supporting bitcoin … But people on the line [at Tesla and […]

PRESS RELEASE. CONF3RENCE 2024 and BLOCKCHANCE are thrilled to announce their union, marking the inception of a flagship Web3 event in the Ruhr area, Europe’s economic powerhouse. BLOCKCHANCE has already demonstrated the possibilities of the German Web3 ecosystem. Together, aiming to build a bridge between traditional economy and Web3, this union propels CONF3RENCE to a […]

A New York federal judge has ruled that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has “plausibly alleged” that Gemini and Genesis violated securities laws through the Gemini Earn program. Judge Edgardo Ramos Highlights Hurdles in Dismissing Injunction Claims Early; Cites Howey and Reves A federal court in New York has affirmed the plausibility of the […]

Israel has taken a significant step in the cryptocurrency domain by green-lighting a pilot for BILS, the first stablecoin pegged to the New Israeli Shekel. Bits of Gold and Israeli Authority Launch BILS Stablecoin in Regulatory Sandbox The initiative, spearheaded by the crypto broker Bits of Gold in collaboration with the Israeli Capital Market, Insurance […]

Tigran Gambaryan, a former U.S. federal agent, is one of two Binance executives being held without charge by Nigerian authorities. A local court approved the executives’ 14-day detention. Recent media reports suggest that Nigerian officials have requested Binance to disclose the identities and transaction histories of its top 100 users. Detained Executives’ Families Demand Their […]

PRESS RELEASE. Geneva, Switzerland, March 13, 2024 – TRON DAO is glad to announce the integration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). This integration introduces the TRON Full Node on AWS, enabling users and developers to launch a TRON Full Node with unparalleled ease and efficiency. Seamless Full Node Deployment on AWS Through this integration, launching […]

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has warned that the biggest bubble in history will wipe out baby boomers, emphasizing that the stock market is set to crash. “Time to get real is now,” he stressed, urging investors to buy “real assets” like gold, silver, and bitcoin “before the biggest bubble in history goes […]

Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has hit a significant milestone with its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). The fund’s crypto holdings have reached nearly 204K bitcoins, representing over $14.76 billion in assets under management (AUM). IBIT’s Bitcoin Holdings Continue to Grow Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the world’s largest […]

In a significant legal confrontation, Coinbase has filed a challenge against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Third Circuit, contesting the SEC’s refusal to establish clear rulemaking for digital assets. San Francisco Crypto Exchange Coinbase Initiates Legal Action Against SEC’s Crypto Regulation Approach Coinbase’s legal action underscores the ongoing tension between the […]

Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana Labs, believes that crypto can have a shot at disrupting Google’s and Apple’s app store duopoly. He criticized the state of the software distribution on mobile devices, lamenting that the two stores collected over 30% of all earnings just to display a top 10 list of the most downloaded apps. […]

The chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, has doubled down on his anti-crypto stance, declaring that he will never personally buy bitcoin. His investment bank, however, is an authorized participant for Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Despite his personal reservations about bitcoin, Dimon acknowledged his clients’ interest and championed their freedom to invest. […]

Former U.S. President Donald Trump says bitcoin is an “additional form of currency,” emphasizing that the crypto has taken on a life of its own. He also lets people pay for his merchandise with cryptocurrencies. “There has been a lot of use of that, and I’m not sure that I’d want to take it away […]

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority has said it will not object to requests by recognised investment exchanges to launch crypto-backed exchange-traded notes. The exchange-traded notes will only be made available to professional investors such as regulated investment firms. ETNs Must Adhere to UK Listing Requirements The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the watchdog for the […]

Since the beginning of the last quarter of 2023, artificial intelligence (AI)-related crypto tokens have not only outperformed the top two crypto assets but have also outpaced key AI stocks such as Nvidia and Microsoft. According to a report by Coinbase, much of this market-beating performance of AI-related tokens can be attributed to AI headline […]

Scott Melker, also known as the “Wolf of All Streets,” believes that we are at the start of a major bull run for both bitcoin and the broader crypto market. “We will likely see a huge bubble and that coins with no fundamental value will also skyrocket before it inevitably pops,” he warned, adding that […]

The United States Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court’s ruling dismissing U.S.-based users’ damages claim against Binance. Aggrieved users will once again attempt to prove that their claims do not constitute an “impermissible extraterritorial application” of U.S. securities law. ‘Impermissible Extraterritorial Application’ of Securities Law The U.S. Court of Appeals has revived a […]

The volume and worth of liquid staking derivatives (LSDs) have expanded significantly since the beginning of the year, with 1.56 million ether being added to LSD protocols since Jan. 6. The total value of ethereum stored surged by $26.85 billion in the last two months. LSD Market Flourishes: Ethereum Holdings Cross $54 Billion Milestone In […]

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz firmly believes that bitcoin will reach $100K this year. “Right now there are more buyers and sellers,” he explained, adding that there is “runaway momentum” in bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In addition, he pointed to a “new phase of bitcoin” as the asset class welcomes baby boomers. He further asserted […]

The chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management has explained why the current bitcoin bull market differs from prior bull markets. He doesn’t expect the bull market or the alts season to “end early,” emphasizing that he expects to see “more of an ‘everything season,'” rather than a classic alts season. Bitwise’s CIO Predicts an […]

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says bitcoin is “on fire,” predicting that the crypto will hit $300K this year. Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high this week, fueled by soaring demand for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Robert Kiyosaki: Bitcoin Is on Its Way to $300K The author of Rich Dad Poor […]

In a manner similar to bitcoin and the overall crypto market, gold’s value has climbed, nearly touching $2,200 per ounce this week. This uptick is widely attributed to demand from central banks, with surveys indicating both Wall Street and Main Street anticipate higher prices in the upcoming week. At the same time, gold enthusiast Peter […]

The Wyoming governor, Mark Gordon, recently signed into law a bill that establishes a legal framework for regulating decentralized autonomous organizations under existing financial laws. The enactment of this law is also viewed as an effort to attract blockchain firms to Wyoming. New Law Reinforces Wyoming Crypto-Friendly Reputation Mark Gordon, the Republican governor of Wyoming, […]

Alan Kohler, an Australian financial journalist, stated Bitcoin is an “insurrection,” given the tightly controlled rules that control the conditions behind its operation. Kohler explained that while bitcoin crashed tremendously in 2022, it constituted a “subversion to the whole basis of free-market financial capitalism” due to its regulated supply and controlled issuance, Adam Kohler States […]

The intricate saga of the Bitfinex heist, involving the disappearance of $4 billion in bitcoin, is being adapted for film. “Dutch & Razzlekhan” aims to vividly depict the bold cryptocurrency theft that impacted the cryptocurrency sector in 2016. From Heist to Hollywood: The Bitfinex $4 Billion Scandal Hits the Big Screen Directed by Jon S. […]

The latest bitcoin derivatives data indicates a continued climb in bitcoin futures open interest, hitting all-time peaks. Over the last day, statistics reveal an open interest of $32.30 billion across fourteen distinct bitcoin futures markets. Soaring Open Interest in BTC Futures Signals Growing Derivatives Market Friday, March 8, 2024, marked a notable day when BTC […]