Tagged: bitcoin

April 17, 2025 @ 11:07 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

Branta, a provider of advanced payment verification for Bitcoin and Lightning, has partnered with Amboss, a provider of payment operations solutions for the Bitcoin Lightning Network, to bring a risk management solution for irreversible Bitcoin transactions. By integrating Branta’s payment verification with Amboss’ compliance tools, businesses now have a solution to mitigate fraud risks… Read More

April 15, 2025 @ 8:27 am By JD Alois  |  

The Bitcoin Conference, the world’s largest Bitcoin and fintech event, and America250 announced “Code & Country,” a first-of-its kind program exploring the intersection of public policy and technology. Taking place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the Venetian Conference Center during Bitcoin 2025, Code &… Read More

April 15, 2025 @ 8:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Tether, which claims to be the largest company in the digital assets industry, announced its intention to deploy both existing and future hashrate on OCEAN, a Bitcoin mining pool focused on decentralization and launched by long-time Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr. This strategic move strengthens… Read More

April 14, 2025 @ 10:24 am By JD Alois  |  

Gibraltar-based Xapo Bank, a digital asset-friendly regulated bank, is reporting that Bitcoin trading volume hit record highs in Q1 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Xapo says that strong Euro and strong dollar (USDC) deposits have helped fuel the trading as Bitcoin prices dived. Xapo… Read More

April 11, 2025 @ 2:40 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Ruslan Lienkha, YouHodler’s chief of markets, answered some questions about Bitcoin this week. Could BTC’s recent movement signal a shift in how institutional investors treat Bitcoin (as a risk asset, hedge, or both)? “Bitcoin is often viewed as a hedge or “digital gold” primarily by… Read More

April 10, 2025 @ 10:24 am By JD Alois  |  

While predictions are a dime a dozen and typically forgotten as soon as they are issued, crypto exchange Bitfinex is going out on a limb and stating that Bitcoin will experience a “surge” during the second quarter. The thesis is that hotter inflation will delay the Fed’s… Read More

April 10, 2025 @ 8:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have solidified their positions as robust, decentralized networks with potential for growth and adoption across web3 and DeFi. Recent milestones—Ethereum’s evolving ownership landscape and Bitcoin’s record-breaking hashrate (basically the amount of computing power securing the BTC network)—underscore their resilience and… Read More

April 6, 2025 @ 5:13 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors have witnessed considerable activity in early 2025, with significant financial moves, regulatory shifts under the Trump Administration, as well as technological advancements shaping the landscape. From Clanker’s $13 million earnings in just five months to the US Securities and Exchange… Read More

April 5, 2025 @ 1:47 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In its March 2025 edition of Bobby’s Crypto Aggregate, CoinGecko dives into a crypto market grappling with macroeconomic turbulence and fierce competition between centralized and decentralized exchanges. Authored by Bobby Ong, the research report captures a pivotal moment in Q1 2025, where President Donald Trump’s… Read More

March 31, 2025 @ 11:32 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

YouHodler chief of markets Ruslan Lienkha shares his thoughts on Bitcoin’s movements over the next few weeks. Bitcoin has rebounded to $87,400, its highest level in over two weeks—does this indicate a sustainable recovery, or are we still in a broader consolidation phase? From a… Read More

March 31, 2025 @ 12:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bitcoin and broader cryptocurrency market is experiencing a whirlwind of activity as we close out the first quarter of 2025. From institutional investments and regulatory shifts to innovative stablecoin developments, the past week alone has delivered updates that signal a maturing yet overly cautious … Read More

March 31, 2025 @ 9:05 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CoinGecko noted that Strategy, Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) is the largest publicly traded company holding Bitcoin (BTC), with 506,137 BTC acquired through a combination of debt offerings and equity sales since 2020. Marathon Digital Holdings follows as the “second-largest holder, with 26,842 BTC accumulated through its mining… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 7:50 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Fintech, crypto and web3 industry is grappling with a whirlwind of developments, from high-profile pardons to regulatory shifts and geopolitical issues. At the center is President Donald Trump’s recent pardon of BitMEX co-founders Arthur Hayes, Benjamin Delo, and Samuel Reed, alongside former employee Gregory… Read More

March 30, 2025 @ 6:11 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Panama has introduced a draft bill to regulate cryptocurrencies and establish a legal framework for blockchain-based services, aiming to position itself as a fintech leader in Latin America. The proposed legislation recognizes cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and stablecoins as valid payment methods… Read More

March 28, 2025 @ 12:32 pm By Michael Wong  |  

South Carolina’s House of Representatives has introduced a bill that would allow the state treasurer to establish a Bitcoin reserve as part of a broader effort to hedge against inflation and diversify state funds. The proposed Strategic Digital Assets Reserve Act, sponsored by Representative Jordan… Read More

March 26, 2025 @ 9:32 am By Omar Faridi  |  

With almost one year elapsed since Bitcoin’s 4th halving, miners have endured a period of stabilization, adapting to “reduced block rewards, tighter margins, and shifting operational dynamics.” This, according to a research report that focuses on Bitcoin’s evolving narrative from peer to peer cash, as… Read More

March 25, 2025 @ 11:32 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

SIX welcomes nxtAssets GmbH as the latest issuer of Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) with cryptocurrency underlyings. nxtAssets GmbH reportedly lists two new products, one on Bitcoin and one on Ethereum. With this launch, nxtAssets GmbH becomes the “18th issuer of crypto ETPs on SIX, bringing the… Read More

March 25, 2025 @ 8:23 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

YouHodler’s chief of markets Ruslan Lienkha comments on Bitcoin, the S&P 500, and gold in this recent Q&A. BTC reclaiming its 200-day moving average is a bullish sign, but what confirmation signals should traders watch to validate the uptrend? The price is currently approaching the… Read More

March 22, 2025 @ 6:07 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has officially recognized digital assets in its global economic reporting framework for the first time, updating its balance of payments standards to reflect the growing role of cryptocurrencies and blockchain-based assets in the global economy. In the newly released seventh… Read More

March 18, 2025 @ 1:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bitcoin (BTC) has undergone a sharp price correction, tumbling from a peak of nearly $110,000 in late 2024 to approximately $84,000 as of March 18, 2025. But for more perspective, BTC had actually dropped to around $16,000 in the last cycle after peaking at about… Read More