South African Authorities Arrest Man Accused of Using Bitcoin to Fund Terrorist Activities

A South African law enforcement agency recently apprehended a 35-year-old man suspected of using cryptocurrency to fund terrorist activities. Suspicous Transactions A South African law enforcement agency recently apprehended a 35-year-old man who is alleged to have used cryptocurrency to fund terrorist activities. According to the Hawks, the man, whom they tracked to a house … Read more

Crypto ETFs Soar: Nearly $1 Billion Poured Into Bitcoin Funds in a Single Day

On Friday, spot bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) posted gains, reversing losses from the previous day. Approximately $908.10 million was poured into these ETFs, with dominant players like IBIT, ARKB, and FBTC securing the majority of the inflows. A Billion-Dollar Day: Bitcoin and Ether ETFs Deliver a Positive Ending to a Blockbuster … Read more

Bitcoin’s Early Bargains: How Early Bitcoiners Traded Fortunes for Everyday Luxuries

In an era where bitcoin (BTC) has become synonymous with substantial wealth, tales of its early days evoke both fascination and disbelief. Most are familiar with the now-legendary story of two pizzas purchased for 10,000 BTC—valued today at nearly $1 billion. However, the chronicles of bitcoin’s history are dotted with equally intriguing accounts of individuals … Read more

Bitcoin at 16: How Bitcoin Challenges Fiat’s Fragile Foundations

While many celebrate Bitcoin’s 16th anniversary it’s always a good idea to reflect on the fact that in contrast to fiat currency, bitcoin represents a fascinating attempt to anchor value in the immutable laws of cryptography, mathematics, and energy rather than the arbitrary decrees of governments. Fiat’s Illusion, Bitcoin’s Reality During its early years the … Read more

BTC and ETH Defy Expectations: Report Highlights Calm Markets Amid Year-End Options Expiry

A collaborative study from Bybit and Block Scholes provides an in-depth examination of bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) derivatives, shedding light on market behavior during the pivotal 2024 year-end options expiration. Bitcoin and Ethereum Open Interest: Bybit and Block Scholes Report Highlights a Picture of Stability The Bybit and Block Scholes analysis shared with Bitcoin.com … Read more

Bitcoin ETFs Bleed $242M, Blackrock Takes a $332M Hit in Massive Outflow

U.S.-based spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced a downturn on Thursday, with a hefty $242.30 million in outflows draining from the 12 funds. Among them, Blackrock felt the brunt of the day’s trading, losing the most. Market Jitters: $242M Drains From U.S. Bitcoin ETFs, Blackrock Feels the Heat Data harvested from Sosovalue reveals that the … Read more