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Economist Peter Schiff Declares ‘Bitcoin Fad is Over’ as Gold Prices Soar
After the overnight Israeli retaliatory strikes against Iran, gold prices have settled around $2,388 per ounce, having briefly touched the $2,400 mark right after the events. Over the last five days, gold has increased by 1.85%, while bitcoin has…
Google Searches for 'Bitcoin Halving' Get Higher Than 4/20
One of the closely watched indicators of retail interest is booming.
BlockDrop Debuts Weekly SOL Airdrops Backed by Bitcoin Mining Rewards
BlockDrop Coin operates as a cutting-edge cryptocurrency that allocates mining rewards to token holders via weekly airdrops, simplifying access to the mining economy. Historically, the entry barriers to profitable Bitcoin mining have steadily…
Ethereum Fueled Up: Will 320 Million USDT Inflow Ignite Price Surge?
The winds of change are swirling around Ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency. While the Ethereum network itself is buzzing with activity, the price of ETH has taken a tumble in recent days, leaving investors scratching…
Toncoin Price Jumps 17% As Tether Widens Payment Choices On Telegram’s TON Network
Tether, the company behind the largest stablecoin in the market, USDT, has made a significant expansion move that has propelled the Toncoin price, the native token of The Open Network (TON), by 17% in the past 24 hours. Tether Expands Reach To 15…
Fun Facts About The Halving
The halving is a pivotal moment in Bitcoin’s monetary policy every four years, having massive implications for the economic viability of individual mining operations, the overall market dynamics of the asset, and generally the block alcohol content…
Spot Bitcoin ETFs Record 5 Consecutive Day of Outflows; Analyst Declares Cool-Off ‘Totally Normal’
Crypto Expert Predicts A Narrative Shift Post-Bitcoin Halving
Crypto expert Michaël van de Poppe has provided insights into what to expect when the Bitcoin halving occurs on April 19. As part of his analysis, van de Poppe suggested that the attention might shift from Bitcoin once the event occurs. A…
The Halving Holiday
This article is featured in Bitcoin Magazine’s “The Halving Issue”. Click here to get your Annual Bitcoin Magazine Subscription.Setting aside certain days for celebration, commemoration or remembrance is a nearly universal practice among humans…
Bitcoin Halving Could Catalyzed $100,000 Price Surge: Bitwise CEO
As the cryptocurrency community excitedly awaits the impending Bitcoin halving, Bitwise Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Hunter Horsley has weighed in on its impact on BTC, predicting that the event could potentially propel prices to $100,000 or even…
Bitcoin Miners Ramp Up Hashrate as Halving Nears, Network Hits 653 EH/s Record
Just before the upcoming block reward halving, with only 72 blocks left until reaching block height 840,000, bitcoin miners have significantly boosted their hashrate. As of 8:50 a.m. EDT on April 19, 2024, the hashrate soared to a record 653…
Data Ownership Protocol (DOP) Partners With Bitcoin.com to Pioneer Data Sovereignty in Crypto
Integration Promises Enhanced Privacy for Bitcoin.com Wallet Users Bitcoin.com, a leading platform for cryptocurrency users, announces its strategic partnership with the Data Ownership Protocol (DOP) to empower users with unprecedented control over…
The Bitcoin Halving Is Happening: Supply to Drop to 3.125 BTC Today
Today marks a significant event as Bitcoin experiences its fourth scheduled halving. This event, also known as the halving, occurs approximately every four years and has far-reaching implications for the Bitcoin ecosystem. As Bitcoin Magazine…
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Faces Volatile Day of Trading and Complex Dynamics
As bitcoin navigates a tumultuous trading range between $60,022 and $65,430, market analysts scrutinize oscillators and moving averages for future price direction clues. The cryptocurrency’s price hovers at around $65,110 on April 19, 2024…
Crypto Markets Will Be Driven by Macro Factors Following the Halving, Coinbase Says
These influences include rising geopolitical tensions, higher interest rates for longer, reflation and ballooning national debts, the report said.
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Price Bounces as Halving Nears
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
The Next Dogecoin? Top Trader Points To This Memecoin
Crypto trading sensation Ansem, known on X (formerly Twitter) as @blknoiz06, has directed the market’s gaze towards the Bitcoin Runes ecosystem, labeling it as the nascent grounds for the next 100x crypto opportunity, as NewsBTC reported…
Study: Q1 Spot-Traded Volumes of Top 10 Exchanges Nearly Double to $4.29 Trillion
In the first quarter of 2024, spot trading volumes of the top ten centralized exchanges (cex) topped $4.29 trillion, a 95.3% increase from the previous quarter. Despite facing legal challenges Binance remained the largest cex platform with a market…
Tether Seeks to Boost Peer-to-Peer Payments on Telegram by Expanding Dollar, Gold Stablecoins to TON Network
The TON network has seen rapid growth recently helped by incentives for onboarding Telegram users.
Merlin Chain Launches MERL: A Major Leap Forward in Bitcoin Layer 2 Solutions
PRESS RELEASE. April 19th, 2024 — Merlin Chain, the largest Bitcoin Layer 2 protocol by total value locked (TVL), is thrilled to announce the launch of its native token, $MERL. As a significant enhancement to the Bitcoin network, Merlin…
SEC Amends Lawsuit Against Tron Founder, Asserting US Jurisdiction
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed an amended lawsuit against Tron founder Justin Sun, claiming he spent a significant amount of time in the U.S., thus granting the SEC jurisdiction over him and his businesses. The…
Analyst Forecast: Litecoin Poised For $250-$300, But Can It Hold?
Litecoin (LTC) is proving its toughness in the wild world of crypto. Even with recent ups and downs in the market, Litecoin is holding steady, making investors hopeful about its future. While its price dipped a bit, experts and some charts are…
Bitcoin Spot ETFs Register Five-Day Withdrawals Streak Ahead of Halving
GBTC again led the outflows, while inflows into BlackRock's IBIT continued to slow, provision data from Farside show.
Bitcoin Miners Are Better Positioned for the Halving This Time Round: Benchmark
Bitcoin's rally in the past six months will help cushion crypto miners from the effects of the 50% cut in their earned rewards, the report said.
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Bitcoin Set To Soar To $200,000 Post-Halving: Skybridge Founder
In a recent interview on the future of Bitcoin, Anthony Scaramucci, the founder and managing partner of Skybridge Capital, has made a compelling prediction that the Bitcoin price could potentially reach $200,000 following its forthcoming halving…
Dubai Defies Nature’s Fury: Global AI and Blockchain Shows Shine Through Adverse Weather
PRESS RELEASE. Dubai, April 19, 2024: Following a resounding success, VAP Group is thrilled to announce the triumphant conclusion of the inaugural editions of the Global AI Show and the Global Blockchain Show, held on April 16 and 17, 2024, at…
Toncoin Unleashes DeFi Monster Growth: TVL Soars 300% In A Month
Toncoin, of the TON network, has captured the attention of the cryptocurrency community as its Total Value Locked (TVL) surpasses a staggering $148 million, marking a historic milestone. This meteoric rise, reported by DefiLlama, showcases an…