Blockchain data shows that Bhutan’s government recently transferred over $66 million in Bitcoin to Binance. Data from the blockchain analytical platform Arkham Intelligence showed that the Bhutan government-labelled address initiated three transfers out of its balance within four hours. The authorities first moved 4.683 BTC, valued at $332,000, to an unlabelled address before transferring around […]
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The birth and history of the crypto scene could be considered a meme. These iconic videos represent key chapters and milestones from crypto’s history and may make you giggle.
Japan-based Metaplanet recently achieved a significant benchmark by pushing its Bitcoin holdings over 1,000 BTC. On Oct. 28, the company stated that it acquired 156.78 BTC at an investment of $10.4 million, raising its total Bitcoin stash to 1,018.17 BTC—currently valued at approximately $68.8 million. This acquisition brought Metaplanet’s average purchase price to around 9,450,746 […]
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Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
Retail investors are leading the charge in the adoption of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), accounting for 80% of the total demand, according to a Binance Research report. According to the report, Bitcoin ETFs have seen accelerated adoption since their debut, with cumulative holdings now reaching over 938,700 BTC — approximately $63.3 billion in assets […]
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The Satoshi Action Fund is advancing efforts to secure state-level protections for Bitcoin self-custody, employing strategies similar to those used by the cannabis industry to navigate federal regulations. This initiative aims to create “safe haven” states for Bitcoin users, providing legal assurances for holding and using the digital asset. Dennis Porter, CEO and co-founder of […]
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Tokyo-listed investment firm Metaplanet has announced that its ongoing Bitcoin purchases have delivered positive returns for shareholders, with a reported 116% yield this month, according to an Oct. 25 statement. This gain reflects a substantial jump from the 41.7% yield recorded on Metaplanet’s Bitcoin holdings from July 1 to Sept. 30. The company attributed this […]
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Microsoft shareholders are set to vote on a proposal to assess Bitcoin (BTC) as a potential corporate investment at the tech giant’s upcoming annual meeting at the end of the year, according to an Oct. 24 regulatory filing. The proposal, filed by a shareholder advisory board, calls for a detailed evaluation of the flagship crypto’s […]
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The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill on Wednesday aimed at providing regulatory clarity for digital assets, marking a significant development in state-level efforts to address crypto regulation. The legislation — House Bill 2481, also known as the “Bitcoin Rights” bill — seeks to protect residents’ rights to hold and use Bitcoin while […]
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Memecoins have surged in popularity, outpacing Bitcoin in both search interest and market gains, but how long the trend will last is unclear.
Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has offered to establish a dedicated crypto wallet for Truth Terminal, an AI agent that has recently gained fame within the crypto community. On Oct. 23, Armstrong inquired whether Truth Terminal would be interested in obtaining its wallet, as its current wallet is managed by its human creator, Andy Ayrey. While […]
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Ki Young Ju, CEO of CryptoQuant, predicts that Bitcoin will likely evolve into a widely accepted “currency” by 2030, aligning with the original vision of its pseudonymous creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Ju shared this outlook in an Oct. 24 post on X (formerly Twitter). ‘Declining volatility’ Ju pointed out that Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has surged by […]
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Hong Kong is sharpening its focus on virtual asset trading and digital financial systems, local media reported on Oct. 23, citing Financial Secretary for Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui. Speaking at the Asia-Pacific Fintech Innovation Lab 2024, Hui emphasized that these areas are central to positioning Hong Kong as a global leader in virtual […]
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Tesa, a smart trading agent designed to optimize memecoin trading by enhancing speed, cost efficiency and accessibility, joins the Cointelegraph Accelerator program.
The upcoming WAGMI 2025 conference in Miami aims to become the biggest Web3 and blockchain event in the United States, bolstered by a new partnership with Cointelegraph.
The news comes amid the company’s 10-year anniversary celebration.
Country-wide Bitcoin adoption could boost financial inclusion and trade, but challenges like volatility and regulatory hurdles might create mixed economic impacts.
VanEck expects Bitcoin’s long-term bull market to continue, but miners are struggling.
VanEck expects Bitcoin’s long-term bull market to continue, but miners are struggling.
Confusion around crypto storage, regulations, and other factors tech-savvy people take for granted could be keeping average users on the sidelines and away from the technology.
India and Nigeria have maintained the top two positions in the world in terms of grassroots crypto adoption but Indonesia is the fastest growing, according to blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis' annual report released Wednesday.
As Telegram CEO and founder Pavel Durov is now released on a $5.6 million bail, France, as an EU member state, continues working on the case.
Japanese minister Takeru Saito hopes to create an environment to lure businesses and developers worldwide.
Coinbase’s step marks the latest significant institutional entrant to the field of BTCFi.
Polymarket, a leading prediction market platform, has seen a significant spike in website traffic, outpacing prominent DeFi platforms like Uniswap, dYdX, Compound, and GMX. The surge is primarily driven by intense interest in betting on the US presidential election, particularly on the potential face-off between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Polymarket […]
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Morgan Stanley will be the first major Wall Street bank to permit its financial advisors to offer spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), CNBC reported on Aug. 2, citing sources familiar with the matter. This decision enables Morgan Stanley’s over 15,000 financial advisors to sell shares of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Fidelity’s Wise Origin […]
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MicroStrategy, a prominent Bitcoin holder, faces scrutiny regarding its cash flows ahead of its earnings report. On July 31, Michael Saylor, a prominent Bitcoin advocate, announced that the company would release its earnings on Aug. 1 after market close and host a live webinar to discuss the results. Cash flow concerns Bloomberg reported that MicroStrategy’s […]
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Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon said Bitcoin could “very well” serve as a store of value akin to gold but reiterated his cautious stance toward the flagship crypto. In a July 30 CNBC interview, Solomon said he has never been a critic of Bitcoin, but he still views it primarily as a speculative investment without […]
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El Salvador has reportedly suggested using digital assets like Bitcoin for trade with Russia to circumvent the extensive economic sanctions imposed on Moscow. Alexander Ilyukhin, Russia’s first secretary at the Nicaraguan embassy and head of its El Salvador office, revealed this in an interview with Russian state media outlet Izvestia. Bitcoin transactions The proposed use of […]
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Former President Donald Trump gave a speech at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday. He used his speech to highlight his crypto-related policies if re-elected and to woo crypto voters. At Trump’s promise to fire the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Gary Gensler on the first day after retaking office, the […]
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