Sergio Demian Lerner, a Buenos Aires-based programmer known for his early research on Bitcoin founder Satoshi Nakamoto’s mining activities and later for contributing to the Ethereum blockchain’s development, discussed the project onstage Wednesday at the Bitcoin++ conference in Austin, Texas. Original
Bitcoin prices plunged or traded sideways after the halving, prompting opinions that BTC price activity could cool as spot ETF outflows proceeded. The U.S. spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF data from April 30 showed that GBTC single-day net outflows amounted to over $93 million, contributing to a cumulative outpour worth more than $162 million from four tradable funds. Grayscale’s Bitcoin ETF outflows have recently decelerated, but historical GBTC exits remain staggering at over $17.3 billion since its conversion in January. Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein previously said outflows should decline as the…
Nikita Zhavoronkov, the lead developer of Blockchair, a cryptocurrency block explorer, has expressed his concerns about Bitcoin’s dwindling security budget. Zhavoronkov stated that the network needs to experience sustained high fees to offset the security impact of the latest halving. After the issuance of Runes following the halving, fees have returned to normal levels. Blockchair’s […] Original
Bitcoin prices experienced a notable decline on Tuesday, dropping more than 2% against the U.S. dollar in the last 24 hours, following a 7.8% decrease over the previous week. Global trading volumes on spot crypto exchanges have remained subdued, and in the past day, derivatives exchanges saw $271 million in both short and long positions […] Original
Disclosure: This article does not represent investment advice. The content and materials featured on this page are for educational purposes only. A viral video from the Mollars project founder raises critical questions about Bitcoin’s financial ethics and Satoshi Nakamoto, sparking widespread discussions. In the midst of the wild fluctuations and dramatic developments in the crypto market today, a new animated video has gone viral, capturing the attention of both enthusiasts and investors. The video, released by the founder of the Mollars project, has sparked widespread discussion over the 1 million…
On April 28, 2024, the price of bitcoin was coasting along at $62,900 per unit as of 7:28 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Since then, the price fell below the $62K mark by Monday morning ET, only to climb back above $62,000 by mid-afternoon. It has been nine days since the last halving event and 109 […] Original
In a recent analysis, veteran trader Peter Brandt delved into the price behavior of Bitcoin, suggesting that the cryptocurrency might have reached its peak for the current cycle. According to Brandt, Bitcoin is exhibiting signs of “Exponential Decay,” indicating a weakening in the momentum of its bull market cycles over the years. “Does history make a case that Bitcoin has topped? It’s called Exponential Decay — and it describes Bitcoin,” Brandt wrote. He further explained, “The fact is that the bull market cycles in Bitcoin have lost a tremendous amount…
A U.S. presidential candidate is hyped about blockchain technology; Bitcoin’s bull run — post halving — appears doubtful; and regulators are expected to deny spot Ethereum ETF approval. Here’s crypto.news’ weekly recap. RFK Jr. opines about blockchain During an April 21 rally in Michigan, U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that putting the U.S. budget on the blockchain would allow Americans to access any budget item at any time. Integrating the budget with blockchain technology will significantly increase transparency, he says, adding, “If somebody is spending $16,000 for…
Bitcoin’s halving won’t spark a lasting bull run over the next 12-18 months, relying on new investors through spot ETFs in the U.S. and in Hong Kong. The highly anticipated fourth Bitcoin halving is expected to have a less significant impact on the cryptocurrency’s trajectory over the next 12-18 months, according to analysts at Kaiko. Contrary to earlier expectations, the decrease in miners’ rewards from 6.25 BTC to 3.125 BTC may not serve as the primary catalyst for Bitcoin‘s growth, according to a recent research report from the Paris-based blockchain…
The renowned ‘epic satoshi’ from the fourth halving block, also known as Sat # 1,968,750,000,000,000, fetched a price of 33.3 bitcoins, valued at just over $2.13 million on Thursday afternoon Eastern Standard Time. This satoshi, the smallest denomination of BTC, was sold for an astonishing 338 billion percent more than the typical value of a […] Original