Bitcoin Halving 2024 — Grayscale Study Reveals Unprecedented Market Evolution

According to the latest data, the countdown to the Bitcoin network’s halving event shows fewer than 10,000 blocks from becoming a reality. Further analysis suggests that the halving is anticipated to take place between April 19 and April 21, 2024, reducing the block rewards from the existing rate of 6.25 bitcoins per block to 3.125 … Read more

Bitcoin Soars Past $49K, Eyes $50K Milestone Amid Global Trading Frenzy

Bitcoin’s spot market value leaped over the $49K threshold on Monday, breaking free from its initial trading confines of the day. The leading digital currency by market cap swiftly reached $50,000, marking a 3.7% increase over the past day and a notable 15.6% rise throughout the week. Bitcoin Breaks $49K Barrier, Bulls Seek to Tackle … Read more

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Bulls Retreat From Near $49K Peak

As of Feb. 12, 2024, bitcoin displays a robust upward momentum across several charts, underscored by its sharp ascent from $47,593 to $48,814 on Sunday. On the subsequent Monday, bitcoin’s market value reached $939 billion, with a trading volume of $21.57 billion for the day. Currently, the upward trend pauses, with the price dipping below … Read more

9 Bitcoin ETFs Accumulate 208,878 BTC Worth $10 Billion, Overshadowing Grayscale’s Sell-Off

Since the conclusion of the spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) trading sessions on Feb. 9, 2024, the nine freshly launched ETFs have amassed 6,009.49 bitcoin, valued at approximately $288 million. Concurrently, Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which evolved into a publicly-traded exchange-traded product, has sold off about 2,252.2 bitcoin, amounting to roughly $108 million. New Bitcoin … Read more

Okx Introduces New Ordinals Marketplace Amid Bitcoin Inscription and BRC20 Buzz

On Tuesday, the crypto firm Okx announced the launch of a new Ordinals marketplace. The platform is accessible via the Okx Wallet and will enable users to mint and trade Ordinal inscriptions and BRC20 tokens. While the Ordinals marketplace is still in its early stages, users can take advantage of the ability to view and … Read more

Despite Transfers Lingering in the Mempool, Bitcoin’s Daily Transaction Rate Taps All-Time High

Bitcoin is on a roll in 2023, breaking records left and right. For instance, on May 2, at block height 787,895, the cryptocurrency’s hashrate soared to 491 exahash per second (EH/s). Moreover, on April 20, at block height 786,240, the difficulty hit a new high of 48.71 trillion. But that’s not the only thing that’s … Read more

Bitcoin’s BRC20 Token Economy Skyrockets 192% to $279 Million in Just Four Days

Four days ago, the market capitalization of all the BRC20 tokens built on top of the Bitcoin network was a modest $95 million. However, over the past four days, the BRC20 market valuation has seen tremendous growth, increasing by 192% and reaching $279 million. More Than 13,000 BRC20 Tokens Built on Bitcoin Are Now Worth … Read more

The Fall of Medici Bank: Lessons on Fractional Reserve Banking From 15th Century Italy

Amid the banking chaos of the 21st century, some are looking back more than 600 years ago, to the Medici Bank — one of the most powerful banks of its time. It established its business and became one of the most respected banks in Europe during its prime, and the prominent Italian family of bankers … Read more

Silk Road Hacker Sentenced to a Year in Prison for Wire Fraud

On April 14, 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ) for the Southern District of New York revealed that the hacker responsible for the Silk Road marketplace breach had been sentenced to a year in prison for wire fraud charges. James Zhong stole more than 50,000 bitcoin from the darknet marketplace (DNM) in September 2012. DOJ … Read more

Warren Buffett Likens Bitcoin to Gambling and Chain Letters in Recent Interview

Finance mogul Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in history, discussed bitcoin during an interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box on April 12. As he has done in previous interviews, the business magnate likened bitcoin to a gambling scheme and chain letters he received as a child. Buffett Shares His Two Cents on Bitcoin, … Read more