PayPal's Blockchain Research Group, in partnership with Energy Web and DMG Blockchain Solutions, has proposed a new system to incentivize Bitcoin miners to adopt low-carbon energy sources. The proposal, explained in a blog post published on April 22, involves implementing "cryptoeconomic incentives" to encourage miners to embrace green energy practices. ...
Tokens associated with Bitcoin Layer 2 solutions have outperformed Bitcoin (BTC) since the blockchain's recent mining reward halving event on April 20, 2024. According to CoinGecko, following the event, STX, the native token of the Stacks network, surged nearly 20% to $2.87, while Bitcoin saw a modest 4.7% increase to ...
Switzerland is witnessing a resurgence in efforts by Bitcoin proponents to persuade the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to add Bitcoin (BTC) to its reserves. Led by 2B4CH, a non-profit think tank, the initiative seeks to amend the Swiss Federal Constitution to allow the SNB to hold Bitcoin alongside traditional assets. ...
The relationship between the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the cryptocurrency industry has been turbulent. There is this atmosphere of hostility and uncertainty that continues to put the U.S. at odds with the global crypto market. The regulator has repeatedly taken action against crypto companies and issued warnings ...
Bitcoin's price, currently hovering above $60,000, has drawn keen attention from market observers amid signals of a potential rebound. Despite recent liquidations of long positions, traders are cautiously optimistic about a price upturn, noting high bid liquidity near crucial support levels, which suggests a market ripe for a bullish reversal. ...
Financial Analyst and author Lyn Alden has suggested that Bitcoin (BTC) could reach the $100,000 price mark or beyond within the next eighteen months. In a recent interview, Alden pointed out that the current supply dynamics could set Bitcoin on its path towards six-figure prices in just months. She noted ...
Binance Labs has announced a strategic investment in BounceBit to further its vision of bolstering Bitcoin staking and CeDeFi infrastructure. In a blog post published on Thursday, April 11, Binance Co-Founder Yi He emphasized that BounceBit creates new avenues for Bitcoin utility through its fusion of DeFi and CeFi. Yi ...
Australian investment company Monochrome has applied to list its pioneering spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Cboe Australia, transferring it from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). In an announcement published on April 5 on its website, the asset manager stated this was a strategic move to capitalize on the growing ...
U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have rebounded with positive net flows after a recent period of negative flows, indicating a notable market shift. According to a report by BitMEX Research, ETFs recorded a total net flow of $15.7 million on March 25, 2024. Fidelity Investments's $FBTC and BlackRock's $IBIT ...
According to the latest report by BitMEX Research, U.S. spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) recorded a cumulative negative net flow of about $262 million for the trading day ending March 20, 2024. This marks the third consecutive day of significant outflows for the funds, which has so far resulted in ...
