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MARA Purchases 15,574 Bitcoin in Q4, Raises Net Holdings to 44,394 BTC Worth $4.45 Billion
MARA Holdings has purchased 15,574 bitcoin worth $1.53 billion at approximately $98,529 per bitcoin using the proceeds from its zero-coupon convertible notes offerings. In November and December, the zero-coupon convertible notes generated $1.925…
Bitcoin Data Reveals No Significant Panic Selling In The Market – Shakeout Or Trend Shift?
Bitcoin faced a sharp retrace yesterday, dropping 8% from its all-time high of $108,300 after the Federal Reserve announced a 25 basis point rate cut alongside a revised policy signaling fewer cuts in 2025. Despite the drop, Bitcoin managed to hold…
Don't Fall for the Bitcoin Crash – It's Just a Breather
If you've been watching bitcoin, you probably noticed the pullback yesterday. It dropped from $108,000 to $99,000 after the FOMC meeting, where the Fed cut rates, and Jerome Powell, the Fed Chair, when asked about the Strategic Bitcoin…
Dave Stewart: Live events are key to Web3 music loyalty
SongBits, the platform from Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart, is driving Web3 music forward with live events spotlighting new voices, supporting charity and shaping the industry’s future.
The IMF Just Improved El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law
Follow Aaron on Nostr or X. The IMF yesterday announced they have reached a $1.4 billion loan deal with El Salvador. In return, the Central American country that in 2021 made bitcoin legal tender had to remove some of its pro-Bitcoin policies.I…
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: Intraday Support at $98K Tested as $104K Resistance Looms
Over the past hour, bitcoin’s price holds tight at prices between $101,696 to $102,057 on Dec. 19, 2024, with a market cap of $2.01 trillion. It danced between $98,839.87 and $104,967 during the day, backed by a lively $104 billion in trades…
Ripple Labs’ RLUSD stablecoin: Everything you need to know
RLUSD, a stablecoin by Ripple Labs, is pegged to the US dollar, ensuring a 1:1 value backed by cash or equivalents.
Bitcoin trader sees 'larger' BTC price dip next month as $100K holds
Bearish BTC price calls are back after the Federal Reserve sours the mood for Bitcoin and risk assets.
XRP Healthcare: AI Low-Cap Gem on the XRP Ledger – Fixed Supply, True Scarcity, and Real-World Utility
PRESS RELEASE. XRP Healthcare (XRPH) is transforming healthcare through blockchain, AI, and real-world solutions. Built on the XRP Ledger, XRPH uniquely combines scarcity, innovation, and utility to address global healthcare challenges. With a…
Hashing It Out: 2025 and beyond: DePIN’s role in the next crypto wave
In this Hashing It Out episode, Tom Trowbridge of Fluence Labs explains how decentralized networks could outperform tech giants with blockchain tech.
German watchdog orders Worldcoin to delete non-compliant data
German regulators demand compliance changes from World ID after a biometric data investigation.
Nigerian SEC tightens crypto marketing rules
The SEC’s new rules on digital asset promotions aim to “curb the menace” of social media influencers promoting unregulated crypto products.
Hut 8 Joins $1 Billion Bitcoin Reserve Club With $100 Million BTC Purchase
‘Insane’: Crypto hodler’s at risk from Scandinavia’s tax ‘hit lists’
Scandinavian countries disclose tax records and addresses of crypto hodlers, providing criminals with a list of potential targets.
Is The Crypto Bull Run Over? Top Exec Discusses The Market Crash
The broader crypto market experienced a pronounced downturn following yesterday’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, held on December 18. After the US Federal Reserve delivered a 25-basis-point rate cut as anticipated, it also signaled…
Human Rights Foundation Donates 700,000,000 Satoshis To Fund Bitcoin Development And Projects
Today, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) announced its most recent round of Bitcoin Development Fund grants, in a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine.700,000,000 satoshis (7 BTC) currently worth $706,000 at the time of writing, is being granted…
Crypto thieves score big on centralized services, private keys in 2024
Crypto hackers had a busy year in 2024, and cybersecurity experts warn that continued advances in artificial intelligence could bring new attack vectors in 2025.
Hut 8 surpasses $1B in Bitcoin holdings after $100M acquisition
Hut 8 has acquired 990 Bitcoin for $100 million, boosting its total BTC holdings to over $1 billion as institutional adoption of cryptocurrency accelerates.
Michael Saylor Raves About the U.S.’s $10 Trillion World Reserve Digital Dollar Opportunity
Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of Microstrategy, has discussed the opportunity for the U.S. to make the dollar ubiquitous by building a regulatory framework that allows U.S. banks to issue their treasury-backed stablecoins…
VeraViews Integrates OnDemand’s Advanced AI Technology to Transform Ad Fraud Detection
Abu Dhabi, UAE – December 19, 2024 – VeraViews, a pioneer in blockchain-powered advertising transparency, has announced an exciting collaboration with OnDemand, the groundbreaking AI platform developed by AIREV. This partnership will harness…
Coinbase To Delist WBTC After Judge Gives Thumbs Up
Coinbase announced in November that it would delist WBTC on December 19, after the token became affiliated with Tron founder Justin Sun. Coinbase and Bit Global Clash in Court Over WBTC Delisting California judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín gave crypto…
10% of Ethereum validators signal gas limit increase
Ethereum core developer Eric Connor said increasing gas limits could result in a 15% to 33% reduction in transaction fees.
Interest Rate Cut Impact: Bitcoin Price Reaction Unraveled With Future Projections
The Bitcoin price experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday, briefly falling below the $100,000 milestone as the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) cautious outlook on interest rate cuts dampened crypto investments. At one point in Wednesday’s…
Binance.US plans to restore USD services in early 2025 — Interim CEO
Binance CEO Richard Teng recently said it was “premature” to discuss the exchange’s return to the US.
Facebook Wins Reprieve as Court Restrains Nigerian Regulator’s $38.55 Million Demand
The Federal High Court in Lagos has granted an interim order restraining the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON) from demanding $38.55 million (NGN60 billion) from Facebook Nigeria Operations Limited for an alleged violation. Justice…
Sentiment For Ethereum Hits 1-year Low, Analyst Says A Massive Run Is Coming
Sentiment for Ethereum (ETH) has reached its lowest levels in a year as the second-largest crypto by market capitalization struggles to reclaim the $4,000 mark. Despite investors’ sentiment, some analysts suggest that the King of altcoins is about…
Solana DApp revenue reaches $365M in November 2024, led by memecoins
Despite the controversy faced by the platform, Pump.fun earned $106 million in DApp revenue in November.
Crypto Expert Predicts Major Altcoin Season As Market Cap Eyes Record Levels
Market expert Lark Davis has recently taken to social media to assert that the much-anticipated altcoin season is far from over despite short-term corrections and challenges the broader crypto market faces. Davis believes that significant…
Anti-Graft Agency Arrests 792 Suspects in Major Crypto Romance Scam Bust in Nigeria
The Nigerian Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) recently arrested 792 suspects involved in crypto romance scams. Scams Traced to Foreign Kingpins The Nigerian anti-graft body, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC)…