VanEck projects sustained growth for Bitcoin as altcoin season index rises

VanEck believes the recent surge in the Altcoin Season Index, which jumped 53% in the past 30 days to 63 points, could signal upcoming gains for Bitcoin (BTC). According to the firm’s head of digital assets research, Matthew Sigel, this level has historically preceded positive returns for Bitcoin (BTC) across one-, three-, and six-month timeframes. дальше »

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Microsoft shareholders oppose Bitcoin treasury allocation in preliminary vote

Microsoft shareholders voted against the proposal to add Bitcoin (BTC) to its treasury in a preliminary vote conducted during the firm’s annual meeting. The proposal, introduced by the think tank and shareholder National Center for Public Policy Research (NCPPR), involved Microsoft considering allocating 1% of its treasury to BTC, which is roughly $800 million per […] The post Microsoft shareholders oppose Bitcoin treasury allocation in preliminary vote appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Bitcoin-only app Relai secures $12m in new funding round

Relai, a self-custodial Bitcoin-only app, has raised $12 million in its Series A funding round, backed by several crypto-focused venture capital firms. The Switzerland-based app announced that Bitcoin (BTC)-only venture capital firm Ego Death Capital contributed $4 million to the… дальше »

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Five Weeks, Five Purchases: MicroStrategy Invests Another $2.1 Billion In Bitcoin

MicroStrategy, the business intelligence firm helmed by co-founder and Chairman Michael Saylor, has made headlines yet again with the announcement of a $2. 1 billion Bitcoin (BTC) acquisition. Interestingly, this is the fifth consecutive Monday that the Tysons Corner, Virginia-based corporation has announced major acquisitions of the market’s leading crypto, demonstrating confidence in BTC’s prospects and price appreciation. дальше »

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Riot pads Bitcoin trove with $500m note sale

Bitcoin infrastructure firm Riot Platforms proposed issuing debt securities to fund BTC buys and finance “general corporate purposes.” дальше »

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BIT Mining expands with new operations in Ethiopia

BIT Mining, a cryptocurrency mining firm listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has announced steps to expand its mining operations with new acquisitions in Ethiopia. The company revealed on Dec. 9 that it had completed the first phase of… дальше »

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Australia’s stricter crypto rules trigger blockchain firm decline

Rate cuts and the demand from Bitcoin ETFs is expected to help catalyse the recovery. дальше »

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Cado Security Labs flags new malware targeting crypto wallets on Windows and macOS

A new malware is targeting cryptocurrency wallets and other sensitive information of web3 professionals by disguising itself as a fake meeting application. According to cybersecurity firm Cado Security Labs, the malware, dubbed Realst, has been active for around four months,… дальше »

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HIVE Digital shares climb 6% as miner targets 2% of Bitcoin network

HIVE Digital revealed its November 2024 production results, including 103 BTC mined and a 67% year-over-year growth in its Bitcoin holdings. Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm HIVE Digital released its November 2024 production results, reporting a 67% increase in its BTC… дальше »

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Bitcoin ETFs Surpass Satoshi’s Holdings, Blockchain Firm Breaks Down Institutional Adoption In 2024

The year 2024 will be one for the history books for the cryptocurrency industry and, especially, for Bitcoin. After kickstarting the year with the approval of spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), it didn’t take long before the premier cryptocurrency rode on the back of fresh institutional capital to a new all-time high. This has pretty much […] дальше »

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FCA issues warning, bans Pump.fun in the UK

The United Kingdom’s financial watchdog has blocked Pump.fun following a warning that the firm is not authorized in the country.

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CryptoQuant places Bitcoin’s cycle peak at $146,000 as Ethereum enters ‘second bull market’; which undervalued crypto will lead the next bull run?

The ongoing bull cycle has caused a notable rise in activity in the crypto market. For Bitcoin, CryptoQuant projects a $146,000 cycle high. In the meantime, the firm predicts Ethereum to follow a historical pattern in its MVRV Ratio to enter a second bull market. дальше »

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Bitcoin Surpasses $100,000 As Institutionals Run The Show: CryptoQuant

Data from CryptoQuant has revealed how institutional investors have been the drivers behind the latest Bitcoin surge above $100,000. Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index Has Been Positive Recently In a new post on X, the on-chain analytics firm CryptoQuant has discussed the latest trend in the Bitcoin Coinbase Premium Index. дальше »

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Bitcoin On Track To Replace Gold In 10 Years, Trading Firm Predicts

Bitcoin (BTC) shattered the $100,000 price milestone yesterday, reaching as high as $104,088 on Binance crypto exchange. This historic price action has prompted analysts at the trading firm Bernstein to assert that Bitcoin is well-positioned to replace gold within the next decade. дальше »

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Ex-ARK Invest analyst warns against overhyping $10t crypto market cap targets

Placeholder partner Chris Burniske urges a cautious approach, advises balancing optimism with realism to avoid overhyping targets this cycle. Chris Burniske, former analyst at ARK Invest and current partner at Placeholder, a venture capital firm that invests in decentralized networks,… дальше »

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Financial Times issues ’apology’ to Bitcoiners after 13 years of criticism

The apology was wrapped in a “sorry, not sorry” tone as FT Alphaville’s city editor said the firm still stands by “every single one of those posts.” дальше »

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Tether CEO unveils updated stablecoin portfolio roadmap: Bitcoin mining, TradFi and commodity trading

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino reveals some of the stablecoin firm’s recent investments in a variety of sectors, ranging from Bitcoin mining, TradFi to payments for commodity trades. During ann interview at the Emergence Conference in Prague on Dec. 5, Paolo… дальше »

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MARA completes $850m debt offering, plans to buy more Bitcoin

Bitcoin miner MARA Holdings has completed an $850 million debt offering through a private issuance of zero-coupon convertible senior notes due 2031. According to a Dec. 4 announcement, the firm has secured approximately $835.1 million in net proceeds after deducting… дальше »

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Bitcoin Seller Appetite Running Out? Profit-Taking Down 42% Since Top

On-chain data shows that Bitcoin investors’ profit-taking has observed a huge decline since last month’s top, a sign that could be positive for BTC. Bitcoin Realized Profit To Exchanges Now Down To $277 Million Per Day According to data from the on-chain analytics firm Glassnode, trader profit-taking in the Bitcoin market has cooled off significantly […] дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining Could Solve Wind Energy Waste In The UK

Bitcoin mining could be a win-win solution to countries like the United Kingdom that are having problems with their excess output from renewable energy. The executive of a US-based digital asset technology firm suggested that Bitcoin mining could be the best way to eliminate wastage and grid congestion on renewable energy. Related Reading: Binance And […] дальше »

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The Binary Holdings Secures $5M from ABO Digital to Boost Decentralized Network Expansion

Binary Holdings, a leading decentralized technology company, announced it had secured about $5 million worth of investment from ABO Digital, a renowned digital asset investment firm. According to an official announcement today, ABO Digital has pumped these funds into The Binary Holdings, a bid to combine efforts to transform the global digital economy, signaling its […] дальше »

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Grayscale Tips Solana Adoption as SOL Outperforms Ether This Year

Assets management firm Grayscale expects Solana’s (SOL) rise to continue as it outperforms major crypto assets. In a recent market report, the firm noted that Solana trumped Ethereum this year due to meme coin trading on the network. дальше »

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Long-time stakeholder in Upbit’s parent seeks exit just day after South Korea lifts martial law: report

Woori Technology, a long-time shareholder in Dunamu, parent company of crypto exchange Upbit, plans to exit after nine years, following a failed coup in South Korea. Woori Technology Investment, a South Korean venture capital firm, is reportedly planning to sell… дальше »

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Argo Blockchain posts $3.4m mining revenue despite dip in Bitcoin output

Argo mined 39 BTC in November, generating $3.4 million in revenue despite a production drop from October. Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm Argo Blockchain has released its November production update, showcasing an increase in revenue despite a decline in Bitcoin mining.… дальше »

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Bitcoin Mining Giant Acquires Huge 240 Megawatt Texan Wind Farm

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Alex Mashinsky to plead guilty to fraud linked to Celsius bankruptcy

Alex Mashinsky plans to plead guilty in the Celsius fraud case, facing charges of fraud and market manipulation after the firm's bankruptcy. The post Alex Mashinsky to plead guilty to fraud linked to Celsius bankruptcy appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Paul Atkins faces hesitation about taking SEC chair role, reports say

Paul Atkins shows SEC chair hesitation due to workload concerns; sources reveal reluctance to leave his firm and tackle agency challenges. The post Paul Atkins faces hesitation about taking SEC chair role, reports say appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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21.co announces plans for new operating structure

Crypto investment products firm 21.co plans to split its business into two separate entities as it transitions to a new operating structure. Effective Jan. 6, 21Shares, the crypto exchange-traded products issuer, will operate independently from 21.co Technologies, which will focus… дальше »

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Tokenized Uranium Goes Live on the Tezos Blockchain with Archax, Cameco Involved

Uranium.io aims to bring investment in the yellow metal to retail investors while the nuclear industry is having a revival, Arthur Breitman, director of the protocol's development firm said in an interview. дальше »

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Coinbase CEO says it won’t work with law firms who hire anti-crypto staff

Gurbir Grewal was the enforcement chief at the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) He joins international law firm Milbank as a partner in its litigation and arbitration practice Brian Armstrong has said that Coinbase won’t work with law firms if they hire people who worked against the crypto industry during their time in government. дальше »

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WisdomTree Officially Files For Spot XRP ETF Amid Soaring Confidence In Incoming Trump Administration

New York-based asset manager WisdomTree has formally joined the growing list of potential issuers seeking to introduce a spot XRP exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Wall Street. WisdomTree submitted its S-1 registration form with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), becoming the fourth firm to do so. дальше »

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Ethereum Risk-Reward Ratio Is Now Attractive, Brokerage Firm Explains

Ethereum (ETH) now offers an attractive risk-reward ratio, according to analysts at research and brokerage firm Bernstein. Despite underperforming compared to other major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), and XRP for most of 2024, Ethereum’s strong fundamentals may set the stage for a potential rally. дальше »

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MicroStrategy Continues Bitcoin Buying Streak: 15,400 BTC Added This Monday

As November concludes and December begins, business intelligence firm MicroStrategy has significantly accelerated its Bitcoin (BTC) acquisitions, slightly surpassing the milestone of 400,000 BTC in its portfolio. дальше »

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Microstrategy Just Bought Another $1.5 Billion Worth Of Bitcoin, Pushing Stash To 402,100 BTC

Michael Saylor’s MicroStrategy, the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, is now the owner of nearly 2% of all Bitcoin that will ever be created after again buying the dip. On Monday, the business intelligence firm and “Bitcoin development company” announced that it had purchased even more Bitcoin for approximately $1. дальше »

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BitGo Unveils Retail Crypto Custody Platform

BitGo said the retail offering provides the same institutional-grade security guarantees under the hood that the firm’s existing customers are familiar with. дальше »

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Genius Group adds $1.8m to Bitcoin Treasury, now holds 172 BTC

Genius Group Limited, an education and AI firm based in Singapore, has expanded its Bitcoin-focused strategy by acquiring an additional $1.8 million worth of Bitcoin. This acquisition brings the company’s total holdings to 172 Bitcoin (BTC), valued at $15.8 million,… дальше »

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MicroStrategy’s Michael Saylor Tells Microsoft Adopting A Bitcoin Strategy Could Boost Its Valuation By $5 Trillion

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WisdomTree officially files S-1 for spot XRP ETF

Spot Bitcoin ETF provider WisdomTree became the fourth firm in the US to submit a Form S-1 filing with the SEC for a spot XRP ETF. дальше »

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Japan’s Metaplanet to reward shareholders with Bitcoin for holding stock

Metaplanet is set to distribute Bitcoin to shareholders through a lottery system, aimed at incentivizing participation in its new initiative with SBI VC Trade. Tokyo-listed firm Metaplanet has unveiled a new shareholder benefit program, offering Bitcoin (BTC) rewards through a… дальше »

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Hong Kong gaming firm swaps $49M Ether in treasury for Bitcoin

With the latest acquisition, Boyaa Interactive has 3,183 Bitcoin in its stash, up from 2,635 at the end of September.

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Crypto hacks cross $2B in 2024, November sees $85.5 mln in losses

Crypto crime loss hit $85.5 in November, bringing the yearly loss to $2.43B.  DeFi platforms remain key targets despite reduced loss in H2.  According to Web3 security firm Peckshield, cryThe post Crypto hacks cross $2B in 2024, November sees $85.5 mln in losses appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto Biz: A crypto policy expert may run the SEC

This week’s Crypto Biz explores Singapore Gulf Bank’s plans to acquire a stablecoin firm, Binance delisting tokens, Cantor Fitzgerald’s stake in Tether and the first DOGE ETP. дальше »

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Kraken Bids Farewell To NFTs – Is The Digital Art Boom Over?

A cryptocurrency firm plans to completely halt the operation of its NFT marketplace early next year, a decision that might have a great impact on the NFT space. Analysts find this move of Kraken somewhat unexpected, raising questions on what the future holds for NFTs considering Kraken is a major player in these type of […] дальше »

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Former U.K. minister approved for advisory role at Axiom Venture Capital

Former U.K. minister Steve Baker has been granted approval to take on a new role as an adviser for Bitcoin-focused venture capital firm Axiom. The Advisory Committee on Business Appointments granted former British politician Steve Baker approval to take up… дальше »

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Metaplanet aims to raise $62m from Stock Acquisition Rights to buy more Bitcoin

Metaplanet wants to raise $62 million from its upcoming series of stock acquisition rights to EVO Fund. The firm will use the funds to buy more Bitcoin for its treasury management. In a Nov. 28 press release, the Japanese investment… дальше »

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US Judge Halts Arkansas Crackdown On Crypto Mining Firm Over Foreign Ownership Case

A US Federal Judge in Little Rock has temporarily halted Arkansas State’s efforts to shut down a crypto mining firm owned by a Chinese-born man. The ruling comes after the firm requested a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) claiming illegal discrimination. дальше »

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Huge ‘screw-up’ — Pump Science apologizes after flood of fraud tokens

Pump Science partially blamed Solana-based software firm BuilderZ for leaving the private key to the dev wallet address on GitHub for the public to see. дальше »

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MARA purchases 6,474 Bitcoin with convertible notes offering

According to Bitcoin-only financial services firm River, 62 publicly traded companies use a Bitcoin treasury strategy as of November 2024. дальше »

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21Shares launches PYTH, ONDO, RNDR, and NEAR ETPs for European investors

21Shares, a leading investment firm in the crypto sector, has expanded its portfolio with four new exchange-traded products (ETPs)—NEAR Protocol Staking ETP, Ondo ETP, Render ETP, and Pyth Network ETP—cementing its position as a pioneer in offering regulated access to blockchain innovations. дальше »

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$15 Trillion Market Cap For Bitcoin? Crypto Firm CEO Predicts Explosive Growth

A prominent figure in the cryptocurrency space made a bold prediction that Bitcoin could hit a total market capitalization of $15 trillion in the next four years. Pantera Capital CEO Dan Morehead said that global blockchain adoption still lags compared to other global financial assets, saying that blockchain’s untapped potential could drive Bitcoin to an exponential growth in its market capitalization. дальше »

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