Bitcoin edges higher to $97,973 to $98,323 over the last hour, as traders assess macroeconomic and inflation signals alongside key technical levels. BTC Bitcoin’s daily chart shows price action stabilizing between $96,000 and $98,000, following a 10.3% retreat from its January 20, 2025, all-time high. The macro trend remains in a pullback phase, with critical […] Original
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Nansen’s Bitcoin Analytics Reveal 42% Transactions Increase
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Blockchain analytics platform Nansen announced the launch of its Bitcoin (BTC) on-chain analytics to bring real-time, detailed insights into the flagship cryptocurrency, enabling users to track key on-chain metrics in the platform. Related Reading Nansen Brings Real-Time On-Chain Analytics For Bitcoin On Thursday, Nansen introduced its Bitcoin Growth Dashboard to provide a detailed view of the flagship crypto’s market movements and address the lack of user-friendly tracking tools for in-depth analysis in the market. The analytics platform noted that examining Bitcoin’s network at…
Franklin Templeton launches its Bitcoin and Ether ETF “EZPZ”
Franklin Templeton has launched its latest crypto exchange-traded product, the Franklin Crypto Index ETF. This marks the asset manager’s third major crypto exchange-traded fund. The other two digital asset funds include the Franklin Bitcoin ETF (ticker: EZBC) and Franklin Ethereum ETF (ticker: EZET), approved in January and June, respectively. Franklin Templeton announced the launch of the Franklin Crypto Index ETF on Feb. 20. The fund, which Franklin Templeton filed for approval with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in August 2024, will trade under the ticker EZPZ. The new exchange-traded…
ECB to Develop Fiat Currency Settlement System for Distributed-Ledger Transactions
The European Central Bank (ECB) said it is looking to develop a way of settling distributed-ledger technology (DLT) transactions with fiat currency as it expands its work on the key feature that underpins the blockchain and cryptocurrencies. The bank plans a two-stage approach to using the technology, which is a decentralized database that is maintained and updated independently by individual participants in a large network. Firstly it will develop a system linked to its existing Target settlement system. Target ensures “the free flow of cash, securities and collateral across Europe,”…
On-Chain Metrics Reveal The Most Critical Resistance For Bitcoin – Can BTC Break $97.5K?
Este artículo también está disponible en español. Bitcoin continues to trade within a tight range, holding above the $94K level while struggling to break past the $100K mark. The long-term outlook remains bullish as BTC maintains key demand levels, but short-term price action remains uncertain. Investors and analysts are closely watching for a breakout, with speculation rising that this period of consolidation is the calm before the storm. Related Reading While bulls have defended crucial support levels, they have been unable to push BTC above key resistance, leading to growing…
Bitcoin Shockwave: Strategy’s $2B Fresh Capital Poised for Massive BTC Buy
Microstrategy, now rebranded as Strategy, is raising $2 billion to fuel its next major bitcoin acquisition, doubling down on its position as the largest corporate holder of BTC. Strategy Raises $2 Billion and Prepares for Its Next Big Bitcoin Move Software intelligence firm Microstrategy (Nasdaq: MSTR), now rebranded as Strategy, has signaled an imminent bitcoin […] Original
Bitcoin trader jailed after hiding millions worth of BTC from U.K. court
A British man was jailed for nearly five months after failing to disclose his Bitcoin holdings during a legal dispute with another cryptocurrency trader. Graham Darby, 50, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for contempt of court but was released after serving 146 days and apologizing, according to Wales Online. The case stemmed from a failed cryptocurrency transaction between Darby and Zi Wang, a 22-year-old Australian trader. The two had agreed to swap 30 Bitcoin (BTC) for 400,000 Tezos (XTZ), with plans to reverse the trade after two years. …
PEP-20’s “Memes on Bitcoin” Raise Hits $2.8m in 10 Days
This is a paid promotional article. We encourage you to conduct your own due diligence before participating in any related transactions. Bitcoin Pepe is powering a meme-fueled Bitcoin revolution in real-time. The PEP-20 token standard brings memes to Bitcoin and has smashed a massive $2.8m raised in just 10 days. Investors are talking, and unleashing […] Original
Bitcoin Tests $97.5K Even as Market Momentum Stalls
BTC broke through the $97,500 barrier earlier today amid sustained interest from institutional investors such as Strategy and Metaplanet, despite lower trading volume. Institutional Interest Remains High as Bitcoin Climbs to $97.5K Bitcoin (BTC) continues its cautious upward climb, reaching $97,414.42 at the time of reporting. This marks a 1.17% increase over the past 24 […] Original
Trump-Biden bet led to obsession with ‘idiotic’ NFTs —Batsoupyum, NFT Collector
Batsoupyum is one of the most prolific and respected NFT and digital art collectors there is. Prior to discovering NFTs, he’d invested in Bitcoin and participated in various venture and liquid token funds. But crypto was more of a side interest than a full time job. That changed in late 2020 when he tried to place a bet on the Biden vs. Trump election on Polymarket. Whilst stirring the pot on the site, he ended up getting connected to Polymarket’s CEO, Shayne Coplan. “I went on that website and I…