Norway has recently announced its intention of enacting a data center-focused law, which seeks to exert more control over the operations performed at these locations. One of the objectives behind this move would be to crack down on data centers hosting cryptocurrency mining operations, as it is an unwanted business in the country. Norway to […]
The Only Path Forward to Web3 Adoption: Unlocking Tech Synergy Through Collaboration
History has shown that collaboration is a powerful driver of digital innovation, propelled by the exchange of knowledge between scientists and engineers. Indeed, instrumental to the birth of the Internet was the collaboration between Bob Kahn and Vint Cerf in the 1970s, which enabled communication between computers and networks and unlocked the new digital era […]
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Sails Through Choppy Waters After Recent Uptick
Bitcoin’s price oscillation between $ 66,182 and $ 69,199 within 24 hours underscores a battlefield where bulls and bears vie for dominance. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s 1-day chart reveals a narrative of volatility, with the asset’s price making significant leaps and bounds. This volatility is encapsulated by long wick candles, highlighting the intense tug-of-war between …
Coinbase Aims to Raise $1 Billion Through Convertible Bond Sale as Shares Spike
Coinbase Global, Inc. has unveiled its strategy to generate $ 1 billion through the issuance of convertible bonds set to mature in 2030. This plan includes a provision for initial buyers to acquire an extra $ 150 million to address any over-allotments. Coinbase revealed that the proceeds would be allocated for “working capital …
Donald Trump Calls BTC ‘an Additional Form of Currency’ — Says ‘I Sometimes Will Let People Pay Through Bitcoin’
Former U.S. President Donald Trump says bitcoin is an “additional form of currency,” emphasizing that the crypto has taken on a life of its own. He also lets people pay for his merchandise with cryptocurrencies. “There has been a lot of use of that, and I’m not sure that I’d want to take it away […]
FA Hayek’s Foresight: Imagining Bitcoin’s Unstoppable Rise Through a ‘Sly, Roundabout Way’
In recent years, discussions have flourished around the visionary predictions of famed architect and systems theorist Buckminster Fuller, who is said to have anticipated a concept akin to Bitcoin. Similarly, industrial magnate Henry Ford is credited with imagining a novel energy currency with the potential to halt wars. Furthermore, Friedrich Hayek, a towering figure in […]
Bitcoin’s Hashrate Hits Record 609 EH/s, Powering Through to New Peaks Amid Price Surge
Bitcoin’s computational power soared to unprecedented heights this week, climbing to 609 exahash per second (EH/s) on Thursday, as per the seven-day simple moving average (SMA). Over the last year, figures reveal a staggering increase in Bitcoin’s hashrate, surging by 332 quintillion hashes per second. Bitcoin’s Computational Power Skyrockets On Feb. 8, 2024, the hashrate […]
Project Mbridge Reaches Milestone: First Digital Dirham Cross-Border Settlement Goes Through
The first cross-border digital dirham payment was completed by Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of the Central Bank of the UAE, using the Mbridge platform, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) liquidity and interconnection tool. The settlement involved sending 50 million dirhams ($ 13.6 million) directly to China. UAE …
Bitcoin Mining Rig Manufacturer Canaan Raises $50 Million Through Preferred Shares Sale
In a recent disclosure to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Canaan, a publicly traded manufacturer of bitcoin mining rigs, announced it has secured $ 50 million through the sale of preferred shares. This follows a successful acquisition of $ 25 million in a similar preferred share sale conducted by Canaan last …
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Navigates Through Bearish Currents
With market capitalization standing at $ 798 billion and a 24-hour trade volume of $ 16.58 billion, bitcoin’s current state remains consolidated just above the $ 41K zone. As bitcoin hovers around $ 41,088, a meticulous analysis of its 1-hour, 4-hour, and daily chart unveils a predominantly bearish trend. Bitcoin Oscillators, …
US Senators Introduce Bill ‘to Combat Illicit Use of Crypto Assets’ Through Public-Private Partnership
U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill “to combat the illicit use of crypto assets.” The Preventing Illicit Finance Through Partnership Act “will allow federal regulators to work with the private sector to gain insight into the often-misunderstood world of crypto to weed out bad actors without crushing an entire emerging industry,” Senator Cynthia Lummis described. […]
Coinshares Expands US Footprint Through Strategic Takeover of Valkyrie and Its Array of ETFs
On Friday, Coinshares International Limited, announced that the firm has acquired Valkyrie Funds LLC, the U.S.-based digital asset manager. The Saint Helier company said the decision comes after a direct result of Valkyrie’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approval. Coinshares Amplifies U.S. Market Influence With Key Acquisition Coinshares detailed on Jan. 12, 2024, that the […]
Lolli Secures $8M in Series B Funding to Boost Crypto Adoption Through Innovative Rewards System
With a fresh infusion of $ 8 million in Series B funding, Lolli aims to be well positioned to continue improving upon and growing the cryptocurrency rewards sector. Lolli Secures $ 8 Million for Crypto Rewards Market Expansion Lolli, a prominent player in the bitcoin and cashback rewards arena, today announced the …
Meme Coin Rebel Satoshi Smashes Through Round 1 Presale in 10 Days
PRESS RELEASE. Rebel Satoshi, the meme coin on a community-driven mission to unite the silent majority and secure a $ 100 million market cap, has smashed through its first two fundraising rounds and attracted $ 500,000 since November 5th. The Early Bird Round sold out in 3 weeks with Rebels Round 1 selling …
El Salvador Introduces Exclusive Citizenship Through $1 Million Crypto Investment
El Salvador has unveiled a new citizenship investment program, the “Freedom Visa,” open to a limited number of applicants. By investing $ 1 million in bitcoin or tether, participants can secure Salvadoran citizenship. El Salvador’s Bold Bid: Citizenship for Crypto Millionaires In a newly announced move, El Salvador, recognized for granting bitcoin (BTC) legal …