Day: March 11, 2024

Vitalik Buterin outlines Ethereum’s countermeasures for quantum attacks

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has recently addressed concerns over the potential impact of quantum computing on the Ethereum (ETH) network. In a post dated March 9 to Ethereum Research, Buterin presented a scenario where quantum computers become accessible and could be used by malicious actors to compromise user funds. He suggested that Ethereum is already prepared to counter such threats with a recovery plan that would involve minimal user impact. Buterin’s proposition includes the possibility of a “quantum emergency,” where quantum computing capabilities could lead to large-scale theft of Ethereum…

Indian Crypto Investment Platform Mudrex to Offer U.S. Bitcoin ETFs to Indian Investors

“This is much more valuable to institutions, as this was already available to retailers,” Patel said in an interview with CoinDesk. Retail clients in the country could access spot-bitcoin ETFs through U.S. stock investing companies, but “as far as we know” we are the first in India to offer this service to institutions, Patel said. “We are certainly the first Indian crypto platform to offer this service.” Source

Bitcoin Price Skyrockets Past $71,000: Here’s Why

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With the start of the European trading hour, Bitcoin (BTC) has surged past the significant milestone of $71,000, exceeding its previous all-time high set just last week. This surge can be attributed to a combination of factors that have bolstered investor confidence and triggered a wave of buying activity across the cryptocurrency market. Here’s a closer examination of the four key factors driving this unprecedented rally. #1 London Stock Exchange Embraces Bitcoin And Ethereum ETNs Reported by Bloomberg just prior to the price surge, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) has…

Bitcoin Pushes Past $71,000 to Make a New All-Time High

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Bitcoin’s price has reached a new all-time high, surpassing the $71,000 mark with the rally still in progress. Over a period of six days, the world’s leading cryptocurrency has seen a more than 40% increase in value, bringing it close to surpassing the $72,000 threshold. The milestone comes approximately 39 days before the anticipated Bitcoin […] Original

Bitcoin blasts past $71.5k setting new all-time high

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On Mar. 11, Bitcoin touched a new record at $71,500 high, fueled by investors pouring more liquidity into the market. The price of Bitcoin (BTC) quickly surged to a new all-time high at $71,569 (on BitMEX), breaking the record it set just a few days ago. As a result, Bitcoin‘s market capitalization has neared $1.4 trillion, as per data from CoinMarketCap. Bitcoin prices on Korean exchanges | Source: Coinranking Additionally, data from Coinranking revealed a substantial increase in Bitcoin prices on South Korean crypto exchanges, exceeding the $75,000 mark mainly…

UK’s FCA Opens the Door for Institutional Investors to Build Crypto-Backed ETN Market

The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said it will not object to requests from Recognised Investment Exchanges (RIEs) to build a listed market segment for crypto asset-backed exchange-traded notes (ETNs), the regulator said in a press release on Monday, a further sign of the increased institutionalization of cryptocurrency markets. The products would be available to professional investors, including investment firms and credit institutions, the FCA said.ETNs are a type of exchange-traded product, often issued by a bank or an investment manager, that tracks an underlying index or assets. Source

Bitcoin (BTC) Prices Cross $70K, Hits New Highs

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Network Charges Double Amidst $70k BTC Excitement

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Bitcoin transaction fees have experienced an unprecedented surge, doubling in just one week, as the market rallies towards the coveted $70,000 mark. This surge cannot be solely attributed to the upward trajectory of Bitcoin’s price but is significantly influenced by the sudden rise in Ordinals transactions. Ordinals: A Driving Force Behind Fee Escalation Amidst the fervor of Bitcoin’s price rally, Ordinals transactions have emerged as a driving force behind the surge in transaction fees. Our in-depth analysis reveals that Ordinals, which started the week with approximately 48,000 daily inscriptions, witnessed…