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Zimbabwe’s Gold-Backed Currency Sees Gains, but US Dollar Remains Dominant
21.8.2024
Zimbabwe’s gold-backed currency, the ZIG, has seen a significant increase in usage since its introduction in April. While the U.S. dollar remains the dominant currency for most citizens, the ZIG is used for 40% of payments and 80% of government transactions. The government aims to eventually...
Kaspa and Alephium Mining Gain Traction as Bitcoin’s Hashprice Remains Low
21.8.2024
While Bitcoin is widely recognized as a proof-of-work (PoW) network, it’s not necessarily the most profitable PoW asset to mine. With Bitcoin’s hashprice being relatively low, miners have been increasingly turning their attention to mining alephium (ALPH) and kaspa (KAS). These...
Cipher's Bitcoin Mining Business Remains Compelling, Canaccord Says
21.8.2024
The mining business is a standout in the sector in terms of exahash growth, operating performance and low power costs, the report said
Tyler Winklevoss Warns Operation Chokepoint 2.0 Remains in Full Swing
13.8.2024
Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of U.S.-based exchange Gemini and VC firm Winklevoss Capital, has alerted about the ongoing status of Operation Chokepoint 2.0, a plan directed to difficult banking access to crypto companies. Winklevoss’ remarks come after the Federal Reserve found Customers...
JPMorgan Remains Cautious on Bitcoin as Positive Catalysts Mostly Priced-In
8.8.2024
Retail investors seems to have played large role in recent crypto selloff that saw sharpest correction since FTX, the bank said
Bitcoin Risk-Reward Remains Compelling Even After Price Doubles in a Year
2.8.2024
Long-term holders are motivated to hold at bitcoin's going market rate, implying an attractive risk-reward for existing or potential investors, according to the "reserve risk" indicator
Paraguay’s President Dismisses Complaints About Power Fee Hikes From Bitcoin Mining Companies, Asserts High Interest Remains
24.7.2024
Santiago Peña, the President of Paraguay, recently dismissed the complaints that bitcoin mining farm operators have voiced against the power fee hikes that ANDE has enacted for these activities. Peña stated that these price increases don’t need to be consulted with the operators and that more...
Study: Europe Leads in Global Crypto Transaction Volume; Binance Remains Most Used Exchange
20.7.2024
Europe stands out as the global leader, accounting for 37.32% of the total transactional value, according to a comprehensive analysis by Coinwire. Asia’s trading volumes primarily result from factors like high mobile penetration, a robust tech infrastructure, and growing institutional interest....
German Government Dumps Over 2300 Bitcoin; Price Remains Steady
11.7.2024
The German government has once again made headlines with another series of Bitcoin sales. In the past 3 hours, authorities have transferred 2,375 BTC, valued at approximately $137.87 million, to various exchanges and addresses. Breaking Down the Latest Transactions This recent move follows...
Glassnode Report Says Bitcoin Market Structure Remains Strong Amid Steep Decline
10.7.2024
Bitcoin has experienced its steepest decline in the current cycle, trading over 26% below its all-time high (ATH), according to onchain analysis firm Glassnode. This contraction has significantly affected short-term holders, with over 2.8 million BTC now below their acquisition price. Bitcoin...
Study: Gen Z Prefers Digital Assets in Uncertain Times; Gold Remains Popular
10.7.2024
While investors generally prefer physical assets to digital ones, the findings of a new study indicate an overwhelming majority of Gen Zers are “more likely than other generations” to trust digital assets in uncertain times. The survey also found that 89% of gold investors consider it...
Canadian crypto adoption struggles as cash remains king
3.7.2024
For two years in a row, Canadians have shown a strong preference for cash and card payments for day-to-day purchases
Stablecoin Market Remains Steady in June Amidst Crypto Volatility
30.6.2024
While June was a lackluster period for crypto assets as many experienced double-digit losses against the U.S. dollar, the stablecoin market also saw minimal growth over the past 30 days. Ethena’s USDE led the growth, with its supply increasing by 21.4% since May. Stablecoin Economy Shows...
Billionaire Peter Thiel Remains a Bitcoin Holder but Questions Its Future Value
28.6.2024
According to American entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and political activist Peter Thiel, he still holds bitcoin (BTC) but is uncertain about the future value of the cryptocurrency. Peter Thiel Talks Bitcoin: A Holder With Cautious Optimism Peter Thiel, the renowned billionaire and co-founder...
First Mover Americas: Ether, Meme Coins Lead Recovery While Bitcoin Remains Subdued
19.6.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for June 19, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Traders unbothered by Bitcoin’s sub-$65K levels, say BTC price remains ‘high and steady’
18.6.2024
Bitcoin price requires high demand-side pressure to push the BTC out of an extended correction
3 reasons why Ether price remains bullish around $3,500
17.6.2024
Despite Bitcoin’s sell-off to $65,000, ETH continues to show strength, and bulls appear to be strengthening at the $3,500 level
Elliptic Study Finds AI-Enabled Crime in Cryptocurrency Remains in Early Stages
10.6.2024
A new study has found that crimes enabled by artificial intelligence in the cryptocurrency ecosystem are still in their nascent stages. Stakeholders can prevent these activities from becoming widespread through timely and measured responses. Data from the same study indicate a surge in tokens...
Crypto Remains Sidelined as EU Election Kicks Off
6.6.2024
The election for new members of the European Parliament starts June 6, with results expected on June 9. The more than 700 MEPs shape and decide on new laws, and will be voted in as the EU's landmark Markets in Crypto Assets legislation starts coming into effect
XRP remains sluggish yet bullish; it only differs in timeline
4.6.2024
Given that the current sentiments are more sluggish than they should be, XRP may be a good investment for the long term. Investors’ interest is fading, as evidenced by the 0.13% decline in the last 24 hours, effective at the time of writing this article. For reference, XRP is listed at $0.5196...