Bitcoin's OP_CAT proposal could transform the Bitcoin blockchain
[May 29, 2024 11:50 AM] The launch of Runes of Bitcoin and the emergence of OP-CAT could redefine the blockchain's ecosystem as early as 2026.
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Mastercard Crypto Credential Launches with "First Peer-to-Peer Pilot Transactions"
[May 29, 2024 10:40 AM] Mastercard has launched its Mastercard Crypto Credential, enabling its "first peer-to-peer (P2P) pilot transactions" using aliases instead of long and complex blockchain addresses. This new system aims to simplify cryptocurrency transactions for…
NYSE Partners With Coindesk for Bitcoin-Tracking Financial Products
[May 29, 2024 10:36 AM] The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has teamed up with Coindesk Indices to develop cash-settled options contracts that track bitcoin prices. These contracts, based on the Coindesk Bitcoin Price Index (XBX), are currently in the planning stage and…
Crypto Expert Says Market Has Begun A Macro Bullish Expansion – What This Means For Bitcoin And Altcoin Prices
[May 29, 2024 9:00 AM] Crypto analyst TechDev has offered a bullish narrative for the crypto market. He recently hinted that a parabolic move is imminent for Bitcoin and altcoins, following his statement that the market has entered an important phase in this bull cycle. …
Bitcoin ‘diamond hands’ cut selling by nearly 50% at $73.8K — Research
[May 29, 2024 8:27 AM] Bitcoin long-term holders are doing their best to avoid profit-taking despite sitting on BTC worth several times its purchase value.
US Bitcoin ETFs Achieve $45 Million Inflows, Blackrock’s IBIT Still Trails GBTC in BTC Holdings
Dormant Bitcoin Address Awakens After a Decade, Moves $9.8 Million in BTC
NYSE Plans Bitcoin Options, Bringing Another TradFi Giant Into Crypto
[May 29, 2024 6:35 AM] CoinDesk Indices' XBX is currently the benchmark for $20 billion in ETF assets under management.
Hospitality worker jailed for $2.5B Bitcoin laundering scheme
[May 29, 2024 6:21 AM] The authority’s suspicion was based on Wen's change in lifestyle. In 2017, she reportedly moved to a six-bedroom mansion in North London.
Ripple Doubles Contribution to Fairshake PAC to Promote Crypto in 2024 Elections
[May 29, 2024 6:15 AM] Ripple announced a $25 million contribution to Fairshake, a federal super Political Action Committee (PAC) supporting pro-crypto political candidates in the 2024 elections. This follows a similar $25 million contribution made in 2023. The…
Bitcoin finds ‘another’ use case via BTCfi — DLC.Link co-founder
[May 29, 2024 6:05 AM] DLC.Link CEO Aki Balogh tells The Agenda how DeFi on Bitcoin will unlock BTC’s potential for collateral, yield farming and more.
First Mover Americas: BTC Consolidates Around $68K as IBIT Overtakes GBTC
[May 29, 2024 6:00 AM] The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for May 29, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets.
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Shows Consolidation Phase Amid Recent Volatility
[May 29, 2024 5:32 AM] Bitcoin’s price on May 29, 2024, reflects a period of consolidation following recent volatility. The current price stands at $67,739 with an intraday range of $67,201 to $68,880. Technical indicators and moving averages provide a mixed…
Crystal Ball Or Crazy Talk? Analyst Predicts Bitcoin To Hit $156,000 By May 2025
[May 29, 2024 5:12 AM] The enigmatic world of Bitcoin continues to captivate investors with its price fluctuations. However, a recent analysis by Cryptorphic, a prominent crypto analyst, suggests the future might be brighter than recent dips might indicate. Their…
Riot Platforms Is Best Suited to Consolidate Bitcoin Mining Sector: Bernstein
[May 29, 2024 4:49 AM] The company has the financial capacity to consolidate the bitcoin mining space, the report said.
Whales Push Bitcoin Into Narrow Consolidation Range: What To Expect Next
Ethereum due for new all-time high as countdown to Ether ETF nears end
[May 29, 2024 1:14 AM] Ether is due to be the next crypto to pass its current record peak, a popular crypto market analyst believes.
BlackRock Takes the Crown for the Largest Spot Bitcoin ETF From Grayscale
[May 29, 2024 1:13 AM] Inflows to IBIT have picked up recently after a dismal few weeks at the end of April. BlackRock now holds the ETF in two of its major funds.
Bank of Israel Launches Digital Shekel Challenge
[May 28, 2024 10:21 PM] The Bank of Israel has announced the Digital Shekel Challenge, inviting various entities — private companies, public sector organizations, and academic institutions — to participate in the digital shekel’s experimental environment. The…
Luxor and Bitnomial launch Bitcoin mining derivatives product
[May 28, 2024 9:45 PM] The new crypto derivatives product allows investors to speculate on future hashrates and hashprices.
US Jury Convicts Two in $8M Crypto-Linked Dark Web Drug Scheme
[May 28, 2024 8:28 PM] A federal jury in Salt Lake City convicted Oluwole Adegboruwa and Enrique Isong, foreign nationals, of multiple drug-related charges. From 2016 to 2019, they generated over $8 million in cryptocurrency, including bitcoin and ethereum. Adegboruwa…
Is Mt. Gox A Worry For Bitcoin? Crypto Analyst Weighs In
[May 28, 2024 8:00 PM] Bitcoin outflows from the Mt. Gox exchange have occurred in the past day, making some worry about potential bearish effects. Here’s what an analyst thinks. Mt. Gox Has Made Several Bitcoin Transactions In The Last 24 Hours During the past…
Bitcoin Price Struggles to Reclaim $70K: Will the Bulls Prevail?
[May 28, 2024 6:57 PM] Bitcoin price struggled to stay above $70,000 and corrected gains. BTC is now trading below $69,000 and showing a few bearish signs. Bitcoin extended its downside correction below the $69,000 zone. The price is trading below $69,000 and the 100…
Tokyo-Listed Metaplanet to Buy Additional Bitcoin for Its Treasury
[May 28, 2024 6:41 PM] Metaplanet, a publicly traded corporation listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, announced on Tuesday that its board of directors passed a resolution to purchase an additional 250 million yen (approximately $1.6 million) worth of bitcoin. For BTC held…
Bullish Outlook: Target Price Of $90,000 For Bitcoin By Year’s End, According To Bernstein
[May 28, 2024 6:00 PM] Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency in the market, has experienced price volatility amid its struggle to consolidate above the crucial $70,000 resistance line. Recent reports of the collapsed Mt.Gox exchange processing payouts to its…
Riot Proposes Acquisition of Bitfarms to ‘Create the World’s Largest Publicly Listed Bitcoin Miner’
Blackrock’s IBIT Nears Grayscale’s GBTC in Bitcoin Reserves
[May 28, 2024 3:35 PM] According to the latest statistics, U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced ten consecutive days of positive inflows. Notably, during a third of those days, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) faced outflows and neutral…
Bitcoin Inflow To Exchanges At 2016 Levels, Impact On Price Will Be Low Even If Mt. Gox Sells
[May 28, 2024 3:00 PM] Bitcoin briefly shot over $70,000 yesterday before plunging below $69,000 to spot rates. While there are hints of weakness, one analyst on X notes that inflow to exchanges like Binance and OKX is subdued, meaning that users are not keen to sell…
South Korean Bitcoin Premium Rises to 2.23% Amid Market Volatility
[May 28, 2024 11:17 AM] This week, bitcoin’s price briefly exceeded $70,000 per coin before declining after the movement of Mt Gox bitcoins, yet the premium for bitcoin in South Korea has significantly increased. Having fallen below the 1% range, the premium on…
$2.7B worth of electricity spent on US Bitcoin mining in 2024 — analyst
[May 28, 2024 10:20 AM] Miners' profitability were slashed after the Bitcoin Halving event in April dropped rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC per block.