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www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

What's behind Bitcoin's huge comeback?

Bitcoin has quietly emerged from a rough period, with its price recently topping $45,000 for the first time since April 2022.
The crypto winter is seen as a purging process that has cleansed the system and set the stage for a new bull market. [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Unpacking the bitcoin ETF frenzy

The crypto world is eagerly anticipating the arrival of bitcoin ETFs.
There are already multiple ways to invest in bitcoin on the stock market. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Could Rally to $50K as Gensler Faces Pressure to Approve ETF, Traders Say

Bitcoin recovered some losses after a leverage flush sent it down as much as 7% on Wednesday.
Lucas Kiely, the chief investment officer of Yield App, predicts Bitcoin could rally to as high as $50,000 this month and expects the SEC to approve a spot Bitcoin ETF. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Spot ETF Proposals to Be Rejected by SEC: Matrixport

Matrixport expects the SEC to reject all applications for a spot bitcoin ETF this month.
SEC Chair Gensler is not supportive of crypto and unlikely to vote for the approval of a bitcoin ETF. [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin hits $45k for first time since April 2022

Bitcoin's price reached $45,000 for the first time since April 2022.
Anticipation for the approval of Bitcoin ETFs has contributed to the price surge. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin Begins 2024 With a Push Toward $45K

Bitcoin's price has risen by more than 5% on the first day of the new year, nearing $45,000 for the first time since April 2022.
Anticipation of the SEC approving spot bitcoin ETFs is driving the price increase. [ more ]
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Coindesk
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

JPMorgan CEO's Bitcoin Bashing Is a 'Do as I Say, Not as I Do' Situation

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon, known for his criticism of cryptocurrencies, is now getting involved in the crypto space.
JPMorgan will play a key role for BlackRock's proposed bitcoin ETF as an authorized participant if it gets approved.
The move highlights the allure of profits in the finance industry, even if it contradicts previous stances on cryptocurrencies. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Crypto mixers: What are they and their relevance?

Crypto mixers are tools used to safeguard private cryptocurrency transactions by intertwining potentially traceable funds with larger volumes of other funds to maintain anonymity.
Using crypto mixers can create a curtain of obscurity between Bitcoin addresses and real-world identities, providing safer and more circumspect usage of digital currency. [ more ]
Coindesk
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin-Related Companies Show Pre-Market Gains as BTC Nears $46K

Shares of prominent bitcoin-adjacent companies rose in pre-market trading on Tuesday as the world's largest cryptocurrency started 2024 by surpassing $45,000 for the first time in 21 months.
Coindesk
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

A Record $11B Crypto Options Expiry Looms as BTC Shows Little Volatility

Bitcoin, ether options worth over $11 billion will expire on Deribit on Friday.Both cryptocurrencies are trading well above their "max pain points."
Coindesk
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Solana's Scorching Rally Shows Ethereum Has a Serious Competitor

Solana (SOL) generated tremendous hype in 2021, with fans touting its ability to solve the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain's core problem.
Coindesk
4 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Bitcoin's Share in Crypto Futures Trading Slides as Altcoin Profits Allure Traders

Crypto traders are increasingly looking to alternative cryptocurrencies as 2023 draws to a close.
Coindesk
5 months ago
Cryptocurrency

Galaxy Digital Looking to Buy More Crypto Bankruptcy Assets After Deal to Sell FTX's Coins: FT

Galaxy Digital is seeking to acquire assets from bankrupt cryptocurrency companies after a successful deal to sell bitcoin and ether owned by FTX.
The company is interested in purchasing assets from firms FTX has invested in as a venture capital provider. [ more ]
www.90min.com
4 months ago
Chelsea

Chelsea handed 10m boost with new sponsorship deal

Chelsea has agreed to a 10m sleeve sponsorship deal with cryptocurrency firm BingX.
The agreement will see the BingX logo added to the sleeves this year and become the primary sponsor of Chelsea's training kits. [ more ]
Databreaches
4 months ago
Privacy technologies

Orbit Chain's Bridge Hacked for $81.5 Million in a Major Security Breach

Bhushan Akolkar reports:
Although the cryptocurrency markets have progressed significantly bridge attacks and hacks continue to plague the market due to bad players.
Entrepreneur
4 months ago
Business

2023 Crypto Rebound Paves the Way for a Promising 2024: 2 Crypto-Centric Stocks to Watch | Entrepreneur

Bitcoin is up more than 150% year-to-date, mainly strengthened by optimism for a spot bitcoin ETF.
Cryptocurrency prices are rebounding after the collapse of the FTX exchange in 2022. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Tech industry

This N.Y.U. Student Owns a $6 Million Crypto Mine. His Secret Is Out.

Jerry Yu has the trappings of what the Chinese call second-generation rich.
He boasts a Connecticut prep-school education.
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