Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
Venture capital (VC) investment in crypto and blockchain startups decreased in the third quarter of 2024. This decline is partly attributed to the growing popularity of bitcoin exchange-traded funds, which offer an alternative way for investors to ga...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
Since October kicked off, the stablecoin market has experienced a modest boost, though overall growth has remained quite slow. Currently, the sector is valued at $172.7 billion, with 48.9% of stablecoins residing on Ethereum and 34.92% circulating on...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
BRICS is emerging as a potential alternative to the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF), challenging the dominance of Western-led financial institutions, according to Cuba’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. With major econ...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
Ripple’s legal chief has reaffirmed that the core ruling declaring XRP not a security remains intact despite the appeal by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The regulator’s move challenges several other aspects of the J...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff predicts the “mother of all gold bull markets” as gold prices surge to a record $2,720 per ounce. He attributes the rally to inflation fueled by central banks, warning that fiat currencies are losi...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
Bitcoin could reach six figures sooner than expected, driven by surging institutional flows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), economic instability, and the U.S. presidential election, according to the chief investment officer of asset management fir...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has shared his secret to surviving inflation, advising: “If you are wondering how you will survive and thrive in today’s high inflation environment … you may want to do what I did.” He...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
A Nigerian court has adjourned the trial of Tigran Gambaryan, a jailed Binance executive, due to his illness. Gambaryan, a U.S. citizen and former federal agent, missed a scheduled court appearance. Nigerian High Court Judge Emeka Nwite postponed the...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple, a payments and cryptocurrency service provider, has praised the state of cryptocurrency regulation in Brazil, one of the largest crypto markets in Latam. In an interview with Valor Economico, Garlinghouse highlighted...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
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Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
While bitcoin’s price has remained above $68,000, onchain fees tagged along for the ride. Earlier this month, fees were below $1, but two days ago on Oct. 17, the average transfer fee hit a peak of $6.32. Today, onchain fees stand at around 22...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
Investing in bitcoin (BTC) does not require buying a whole coin. Investors can buy fractions of a bitcoin, making it accessible to a wide range of budgets. This accessibility allows investors to explore a variety of strategies suited to their risk to...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
In the midst of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently made headlines by offering a form of immunity to Hamas fighters as part of his latest statements concerning the hostage crisis. Followin...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
In a world where state-backed currencies fund wars, inflate economies and deplete savings, digital alternatives like bitcoin offer a compelling ethical choice. By removing money from government control, bitcoin presents a route toward a freer and mor...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
Tapioca DAO, has been the victim of a social engineering attack in which criminals exploited a vulnerability to compromise the ownership of the TAP token vesting contract. The breach led to the sale of 30 million vested tokens. A blockchain security...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
Spot bitcoin and ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. had another winning day, with both categories seeing a steady flow of fresh investments. On Friday, the 12 bitcoin ETFs pulled in a combined $273.71 million, led by ARKB and IBIT at the...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
Amid the broad uptick in crypto asset markets, non-fungible token (NFT) sales saw a 22.38% increase this past week. NFT sales managed to rake in $92.95 million this week and Ethereum and Bitcoin NFT sales led the way. Digital Collectibles Spike in Ac...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
In recent developments, a notable instance occurred involving a tech titan, Marc Andreessen, and an AI bot named Truth Terminal. Andreessen’s decision to grant $50,000 in bitcoin to this semi-autonomous AI agent, to fund hardware upgrades and l...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
Cryptocurrency is becoming more accessible across the U.S. with the expansion of digital currency kiosks to 45 new locations in the Southwest and Midwest. Yesway, a fast-growing convenience store chain, is partnering with Coinflip to bring crypto ATM...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
Hong Kong police have dismantled a notorious fraud syndicate responsible for defrauding victims of HK$360 million using romance scams tied to fake cryptocurrency platforms. Arresting 27 individuals, some linked to triads, they revealed the sophistica...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
A cryptocurrency scam targeting Coinbase users has resulted in a significant theft of over $20 million. An Indian national, Chirag Tomar, was sentenced for orchestrating this scheme, where fake websites mimicking Coinbase led to victims surrendering...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
Crypto exchange Binance has expanded its reach in West and Central Africa, integrating mobile money payments for cryptocurrency purchases in six countries. This move supports Binance’s goal to boost financial inclusion and make digital assets m...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
A Fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center and former adviser at the Central Bank of Russia has weighed in on the digital ruble, Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), highlighting its potential role in reshaping Russia’s financial...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
Two young men pulled off a $230 million bitcoin heist in one of the largest crypto thefts from a private individual in U.S. history. But after indulging in luxury cars and a $2 million watch, the story took a sinister twist. Now, prosecutors say the...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 9 months ago
Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, is reportedly seeking to disrupt the $3 trillion crypto derivatives market by pushing to have its BUIDL token accepted as collateral. Discussions are ongoing with major exchanges like Binance and D...
