Grayscale Investments has announced plans for reverse share splits for its Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (Ticker: BTC) and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (Ticker: ETH). Effective at 5:00 pm ET on Nov. 19, the BTC fund will undergo a 1-for-5 split, while the ETH fund will undergo a 1-for-10 split. These adjustments are intended […] Original
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Hive Digital Reports Slight Rise in Bitcoin Output Amidst Capacity Goals
Bitcoin miner Hive Digital reported modest growth in bitcoin production for October, while advancing its mining capacity and infrastructure. Hive Digital Discloses Modest Bitcoin Output Gains Vancouver-based Hive Digital (Nasdaq: HIVE) reported incremental growth in its bitcoin production for October, maintaining consistent operational metrics while advancing its mining infrastructure. The publicly listed mining firm, which […] Original
Jack Dorsey’s Block Bets Big on Bitcoin Mining
Block, Inc. has outlined a strategic pivot to expand its presence in bitcoin mining, signaling a commitment to the cryptocurrency sector and its infrastructure needs, according to its recent third-quarter shareholder letter. Block’s New Investment Focus on Bitcoin Mining Infrastructure In a letter to shareholders, Block identifies bitcoin mining as a key growth path, driven […] Original
Bitcoin at $77k 48hrs after US elections
Bitcoin crossed $77,000 on Friday, Nov. 8, setting a new all-time high for the second consecutive day. Bitcoin (BTC) reached a new all time high of $77,020 roughly 48 hours after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election, along with the election of several pro-crypto policymakers to Congress. With a market cap of $1.5 trillion, Bitcoin now ranks as the world’s ninth most valuable asset, surpassing Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta. BTC’s year-to-date growth has exceeded 118% with this recent surge. Over the past 30 days, Bitcoin has increased by nearly 25%…
Bitcoin’s Path to the Top: What It Will Take to Dethrone Silver, Apple, Nvidia, and Gold
At press time, with bitcoin floating comfortably above $76,000, the flagship cryptocurrency holds its ground as the ninth largest asset worldwide by market capitalization. Bitcoin Overtakes Meta, Sets Sights on Silver in the Global Asset Race On Fri., Nov. 8, 2024, bitcoin (BTC) officially takes its place as the ninth largest asset globally, overtaking Meta’s […] Original
Record-Breaking Day for Bitcoin ETFs With $1.38 Billion Inflows
U.S. spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) saw a record-breaking $1.38 billion inflow on Nov. 7. ETF Investors Want More Bitcoin The staggering inflow of $1.38 billion into bitcoin ETFs set the record for largest single day inflow so far. According to data from Sosovalue, 8 of the 12 listed bitcoin ETFs saw inflows with Blackrock‘s […] Original
Bitcoin Price Keeps Rising: BTC Tops $75,000 and Pepe Unchained ICO Reaches $25.5 Million
Bitcoin (BTC) smashed through $76,000 yesterday and has remained above this key threshold following Trump’s election win this week. Meanwhile, new meme coin project Pepe Unchained (PEPU) has just hit $25.5 million in its ICO – with investors rushing to secure discounted tokens. Bitcoin Posts New All-Time High as Trading Volumes Explode to $59B Bitcoin’s […] Original
Meme Coins Explode as Trump Wins Bitcoin Election
Crypto traders rejoiced as pro-Bitcoin candidate Donald Trump won the US Presidential election in 2024, leading to numerous potential changes throughout the industry. Cryptocurrency exchanges, institutions and firms threw their weight behind the Republican candidate through donations to political action committees and the event, dubbed “the Bitcoin election” on social media platforms, catalyzed gains in several categories of cryptocurrencies, most notably in meme coins. Dogecoin (DOGE), Shiba Inu (SHIB), Pepe (PEPE), Dogwifhat (WIF), Bonk (BONK), among other meme tokens rallied in nearly double-digits in the last 24 hours. Meme coins…
HIVE Digital shares climb 11% on rise in Bitcoin holdings
Cryptocurrency mining firm HIVE Digital has released its October production results, showcasing a 51% year-over-year growth in its Bitcoin portfolio value. Global Bitcoin (BTC) mining firm HIVE Digital reported that it mined 117 BTC in October, marking a 1% increase month-over-month and bringing its HODL portfolio to 2,624 BTC, a 51% increase compared to the previous year. In a Friday press release on Nov. 8, Frank Holmes, executive chairman of HIVE Digital, credited the firm’s portfolio growth to the team’s “prudent capital management,” which allowed the firm to “minimize dilution…
Swiss National Bank Chair Flags Crypto Risks, Calls Bitcoin and Ether a ‘Niche Phenomenon’
Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Martin Schlegel has cautioned about cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether, describing them as volatile and energy-intensive, and highlighting links to illegal activities that complicate regulation. Speaking at an event hosted by Aargauische Kantonalbank in Brugg, Switzerland, Schlegel noted that, while virtual currencies have seen significant growth, they remain a “niche […] Original