Ethereum’s Shapella Upgrade to Enable Staking Withdrawals Set to Go Live on April 12 – News Bitcoin News

The Ethereum blockchain is set to undergo its next major update since the network switched from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake through The Merge. The upcoming upgrade, dubbed “Shapella,” which combines the Shanghai and Capella validator changes, is expected to take place on April 12, 2023. While most users will not be affected by the change, the hard fork aims to enable staking validators to withdraw their staked ethereum. Shapella Network Upgrade to Activate on the Ethereum Network at Epoch 194048 Members of the crypto community have eagerly awaited and discussed the…

India Seeks Common Crypto Framework for All Countries to Deal With ‘Many Collapses and Shocks in Cryptocurrencies’ – Regulation Bitcoin News

India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, said during her official visit to the U.S. that crypto regulation is a very important part of the discussion by the G20 countries given “so many collapses and shocks in cryptocurrencies.” She stressed: “We seek to develop a common framework for all countries to deal with this matter.” India Seeks Common Framework for Crypto Indian Finance Minister Niramala Sitharaman is currently on an official visit to the U.S. to attend this year’s Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund (IMF)…

We’re Shifting to ‘Bipolar’ Global Reserve Currency System With Chinese Yuan as Alternative to US Dollar – Economics Bitcoin News

Economist Nouriel Roubini, also known as “Dr. Doom,” predicts that the global reserve currency system will shift from unipolar to bipolar. He expects most countries that attempt to reduce their reliance on the U.S. dollar to propose the Chinese yuan as an alternative to the USD. Roubini on U.S. Dollar and Chinese Yuan as Global Reserve Currencies Nouriel Roubini, aka Dr. Doom, discussed the future of the U.S. dollar as the world’s reserve currency in an interview with Indian media outlet CNBC TV-18, published Tuesday. Roubini is the chief economist…

Google Trends Data Shows Bitcoin Search Interest Surged This Week Amid 10-Month Price High – Bitcoin News

According to worldwide data from Google Trends, the search term “bitcoin” has reached a score of 93 out of 100 in the last seven days. Additionally, the price of bitcoin rose above the $30,000 range for the first time in ten months, or since June 2022. Bitcoin Search Interest Rises as Leading Crypto Asset Taps $30K On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, bitcoin’s price rose above the $30,000 mark for the first time since June 8, 2022. According to statistics from coinmarketcap.com, BTC’s dominance is currently over 47%, the highest it’s…

China’s Inflation Rate Drops to Lowest in 18 Months – Economics Bitcoin News

The annual inflation rate in China has unexpectedly slowed down in March to its lowest level in a year and a half, the latest statistical data indicates. On a monthly basis, consumer prices decreased for a second consecutive month, despite estimates suggesting they will remain unchanged. Post Zero-Covid Policy Inflation in China Eases Further China’s annual inflation rate fell to 0.7% in March, from February’s 1.0%, according to official numbers released by the National Bureau of Statistics. That’s the lowest figure since September 2021, noted the Trading Economics website which…

Cleanspark Purchases 45,000 Bitcoin Mining Devices, Adding 6.3 EH/s to Current Fleet – Mining Bitcoin News

On Tuesday, the bitcoin mining company Cleanspark announced that it had purchased 45,000 Antminer S19 XP bitcoin mining devices for a total price of $144.9 million. Cleanspark stated that the new fleet would add 6.3 exahash per second (EH/s) of computational power to the company’s current 6.7 EH/s. Cleanspark Acquires 45,000 Bitmain Antminers for $144.9 Million This year, bitcoin mining firms are once again making large purchases of application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) bitcoin mining rigs after taking a brief break in 2022. On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, the bitcoin mining…

Bitcoin Defies 6 Death Predictions With 80% Price Increase Since End of 2022 – Bitcoin News

It’s been more than 100 days since the end of 2022, and the price of bitcoin has risen more than 80% since then. Over the past 30 days, bitcoin has increased by more than 45% against the U.S. dollar. Despite its recovery this year, after a long crypto winter in the previous year, the Bitcoin Obituaries list shows that bitcoin has been declared dead six times by crypto skeptics. The most recent obituary was published on March 14, 2023, by Robin Brooks, the chief economist at the Institute of International…

BingX Introduces a New Trading Category Within the Market Segment in Preparation for Shanghai Ethereum Upgrade 2023 – Press release Bitcoin News

PRESS RELEASE. BingX, the Singapore-based crypto exchange, is pleased to announce the launch of a new category to optimise its trading system for the Shanghai Ethereum upgrade. This move is aimed at helping traders looking to make a profit during the Ethereum upgrade that is expected to arrive on April 13th. The Shanghai Ethereum upgrade is a highly anticipated event in the cryptocurrency community, and BingX is taking proactive measures to ensure its traders can take full advantage of this event. By creating a new category for the Shanghai Ethereum…

SOL 15% Higher, as LTC Hits 5-Week High – Market Updates Bitcoin News

Solana was up by as much as 15% on Tuesday, as momentum in cryptocurrency markets shifted higher. The global crypto market cap is up by 4.42% at the time of writing. Litecoin was another notable mover, as the token rose to a five-week high. Solana (SOL) Solana (SOL) rose by as much as 15% in today’s session, as bullish sentiment returned to cryptocurrency markets. Following a low of $20.18 to start the week, SOL/USD rose to a peak of $23.20 on Tuesday. As a result of today’s move, solana rose…

we2net Gains Strong Traction in Korea with 200+ LP Holders and $760k Initial Liquidity – Press release Bitcoin News

press release PRESS RELEASE. we2net, a new DeFi platform that aims to bridge the gap between centralized and decentralized finance, has gained strong traction in Korea with over 230+ LP holders and nearly $760k in initial liquidity within just three weeks of launching its offline development efforts. According to data analysis, the LP holders’ distribution of the initial liquidity is evenly spread without any large whales, indicating a fair and equitable distribution. we2net is set to launch on April 15, 2023, at 0:00 UTC, and investors can purchase its tokens…