Nicehash Partners With Marathon to Launch Custom Firmware for ASIC Bitcoin Miners

The bitcoin hashing power marketplace, Nicehash, has launched custom software for ASIC miners optimized for its mining platform. The firmware is designed to help miners drive greater efficiency from ASIC devices and increase revenue. Nicehash CEO said the collaboration with Marathon will strengthen its market position and enable miners globally to attain unparalleled efficiency and … Read more

Analysts Predict BTC Hitting $200,000 Next Year and $1 Million by 2033 — ‘We Believe Bitcoin Is in a New Bull Cycle’

Global asset management firm Alliance Bernstein’s analysts predict that the price of bitcoin could soar to $200,000 by 2025, $500,000 by 2029, and an astounding $1 million by 2033. “We believe bitcoin is in a new bull cycle,” they said. Bullish Bitcoin Price Prediction Bernstein analysts Gautam Chhugani and Mahika Sapra shared their bitcoin price … Read more

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Faces Downward Pressure Amid Market Uncertainty

Bitcoin’s price on June 14, 2024, stands at $67,046, with intraday prices ranging from $66,425 to $68,506. The leading crypto asset’s market capitalization is $1.31 trillion, and the 24-hour trading volume is $23.92 billion. Technical analysis across multiple time frames indicates a prevailing downtrend, highlighting critical support and resistance levels for traders. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s hourly … Read more

South African Retailer Accepting BTC Sees Significant Increase in Monthly Crypto Transactions

The South African retail giant, Pick n Pay, has reported a significant increase in the value of monthly cryptocurrency payments, rising from approximately $1,350 to $54,000. The regions of Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape in South Africa account for the lion’s share of Pick n Pay’s crypto transactions. Retailer Sees More Crypto Transactions in … Read more

Attorney Disbarred After Misappropriating $4 Million in Bitcoin Funds

The Supreme Court of Georgia, the highest judicial authority of the U.S. state of Georgia, has disbarred attorney Diana McDonald on June 11 for misappropriating $4 million from a bitcoin escrow transaction. In 2019, McDonald acted as a fiduciary for a client involved in a Bitcoin deal that failed to deliver the promised cryptocurrency. Despite … Read more

World’s Largest Bank ICBC Sees Bitcoin as Digital Gold — Calls Ethereum ‘Digital Oil’

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world’s largest bank by total assets, recently compared bitcoin to digital gold and labeled Ethereum “digital oil” in a report. The bank emphasized the roles of these cryptocurrencies in the digital economy and their contributions to technological advancements. ICBC Sees Bitcoin as Digital Gold, Ethereum as … Read more

Crypto Exchange Lykke Confirms Platform Breach; Reports Theft of Assets Valued at $22 Million

The cryptocurrency exchange Lykke confirmed on June 10 that it fell victim to a breach, resulting in a hacker stealing digital assets valued at $22 million. Lykke stated that it had shut down the affected systems to contain the damage and assured users that their funds remained secure. Lykke Faces Accusations of Delayed Breach Confirmation … Read more