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Where the Demand Comes From as the Bitcoin (BTC) Price Breaks Tops $82K: Van Straten
Zooming out over the past three years, it’s apparent that when Coinbase CVD spikes, it tends to be near local highs and lows. In March, one of the highest CVD levels occurred as bitcoin broke its then-record high above $73,000. There were also high levels near cycle lows around the Luna and FTX collapse in 2022, which shows smart money buying near the bottom and others buying near the top. Original
PayPal-backed Mesh teams up with Reown to verify Bitcoin wallets for Travel Rule
Connectivity layer Mesh has entered into a partnership with Reown for wallet ownership verification, beginning with the Bitcoin ecosystem. Mesh, a U.S. fintech whose investors include PayPal Ventures, has joined forces with Reown (formerly WalletConnect) to launch wallet ownership verification for UTXO-based assets, beginning with Bitcoin (BTC). In a Nov. 11 press release, Mesh said the wallet ownership feature enhances functionality and addresses the “need to comply with the European Banking Authority’s Travel Rule Guidelines,” which are set to take effect on Dec. 30. “Compliance with the Travel Rule can…
Nansen Expands to Bitcoin Layer 2, Will Provide Analytics for Bitlayer
Nansen, which allows users to see what’s happening in blockchain networks in real time, aims to pave the way for more efficient decision-making in Bitcoin layer 2s empowered by the insights its data and analytics provide, according to an emailed announcement on Monday. Original
Bitcoin Surges Past $82,000, Setting New All-Time High
Bitcoin has crossed the $82,000 mark, setting a new all-time high and capturing the attention of investors and analysts alike. Surpassing its previous peak above the $81K range, this milestone highlights bitcoin’s enduring appeal amid renewed interest in digital assets. Bitcoin Skyrockets to $82,000 Current bitcoin (BTC) market indicators continue to signal strength, with the […] Original
Mt. Gox Shuffles 30,000 Bitcoin Between Wallets as BTC Price Hovers Near $82K: Arkham
Mt. Gox was once the world’s top crypto exchange, handling over 70% of all bitcoin transactions in its early years. In early 2014, hackers attacked the exchange, losing an estimated 740,000 bitcoin (more than $15 billion at current prices). The hack was the biggest of the many attacks on the exchange in the years 2010-13. Source
Bitcoin hits new ATH surpassing $1.6T market cap
Bitcoin has been hitting new all-time highs over the past week as the crypto market recorded strong bullish sentiment after GOP candidate Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential elections. Bitcoin (BTC) gained 18% over the past week and is up 3% in the past 24 hours. The leading cryptocurrency reached an ATH of $81,858 earlier today — currently trading at $81,000 following a mild correction. BTC price | Source: crypto.news Thanks to the consistent gains, the BTC market cap surpassed the $1.6 trillion mark. Its daily trading volume also doubled,…
Bitcoin Nears $82,000 as DOGE Jumps to Sixth Largest Token
Dogecoin (DOGE) and shiba inu (SHIB) led gains among majors with a price jump of as much as 30%, with DOGE flipping xrp (XRP) and stablecoin USDC late Sunday to become the sixth-largest token. DOGE has jumped on renewed endorsements by technology entrepreneur Elon Musk, pushing it 88% in the past 30 days. Source
Bitcoin Price Hits $80K Mark: The Crypto Bull Run Continues
Bitcoin price is up over 5% and trading above $80,000. BTC is rising and might aim for a move above the $82,000 resistance zone in the near term. Bitcoin started a fresh surge above the $78,500 zone. The price is trading above $80,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting bullish trend line forming with support at $80,250 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could continue to rise above the $81,500 resistance zone. Bitcoin Price Sets Another ATH…
DOJ Strikes Bitcoin Fog: The End of Darknet’s Most Elusive BTC Service
A landmark sentencing has closed the chapter on Bitcoin Fog, the longest-running bitcoin mixing service on the darknet, with its operator facing over a decade in prison. The Fall of Bitcoin Fog: DOJ’s Pursuit Unmasks a Decade-Long Darknet Operation The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Friday that Roman Sterlingov has been sentenced to prison […] Original