Bitcoin (BTC)

[Featured Content] Privacy and anonymity are some of the reasons why cryptocurrencies have gained popularity over time. Even though coins like bitcoin were designed to keep transactions secure and somewhat anonymous, some crypto projects like Beldex have managed to find a way to make things even more private by combining other technologies with the blockchain. What is Beldex? Beldex is a decentralized project that aims to build an ecosystem of privacy-based blockchain...

Bitcoin’s indecisive price movements have continued in the past 24 hours, with the cryptocurrency staying above $60,000. Binance Coin has been among the best performers from the larger-cap alts as the asset has neared its ATH. BNB Eyes New ATH; AVAX Up 12% Most alternative coins were slightly in the red yesterday, as reported, but the landscape is relatively different today. Ethereum had fallen below $4,500, but a minor 2% increase on a 24-hour scale has driven the...

The US Congress has just passed legislation that could potentially change the way Americans think about Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency industry. The approval of the infamous Infrastructure Bill, which received a final vote of 226 to 206, is a controversial moment for the budding industry. If the bill is signed by US President Joe Biden, then most of the crypto businesses registered in the United States —like Coinbase, Kraken, or even a DEX developed in America— would be...

A major bank in Australia known as the Commonwealth Bank will allow users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies through its app. This is a first for such a major institution in the Outback nation. The Commonwealth Bank Is Bringing Crypto to Customers The bank has established partnerships with firms such as the Gemini Exchange in New York and blockchain analysis company Chainalysis to offer the new app to its more than six million users. Individuals can utilize the tool to...

A new cryptocurrency scam is making its way through the digital space, and it’s got the attention of officials in the state of Florida. Regulators are now warning all crypto investors to watch out. How One Scam Is Getting So Much Attention State Attorney General Ashley Moody is referring to the scam as a “bait-and-switch” scheme. The operation works by assisting crypto investors with legitimate trades. Thus, things appear correct, and traders feel like they don’t need to...

IGM Financial Inc., a 40-year-old Canadian wealth manager, could be next in line to launch Bitcoin and Ethereum services for its clients, suggested the company’s CEO, James O’Sullivan. Founded in 1978, IGM Financial is a large Winnipeg-based investment company with over $260 billion in assets under management. The firm’s Chief Executive Officer – James O’Sullivan – asserted in a recent interview that internal discussions have already begun in regards to adding the two largest...

Cryptocurrencies are continuing to gain traction as a payment option by businesses and governments alike. Recently, Deputy Luizão Goulart of Brazil proposed a bill to allow public and private sector workers to be paid in bitcoin. If passed, this would be the biggest national move to support digital asset adoption since El Salvador’s legal tender law. What’s in the Bill? The bold bill – proposed earlier this week – comes amidst an ongoing regulatory debate in Brazil...

Dans un communiqué conjoint, l’Autorité suédoise de surveillance financière et de l’Agence suédoise de protection de l’environnement ont annoncé leur volonté de prendre des mesures pour mettre fin à l’installation continue de mineurs de cryptomonnaies en Suède, y compris lorsqu’ils exploitent des énergies renouvelables. Les deux autorités demandent par ailleurs à l’Union Européenne d’envisager une...

Bitcoin continues with its untypically flat price movements as the cryptocurrency has stalled around $61,000 once again. Most altcoins have marked minor losses in a day, while Shiba Inu has recovered roughly 20%. Shiba Inu Bounces Off Most of the altcoin space is in the red today after the recent gains. Ethereum, which saw new all-time highs just days ago, is down by a bit more than 1% on a 24-hour scale and stands below $4,500. Cardano has slipped to $2, while Ripple,...

Football player Aaron Rodgers is taking part in a new cryptocurrency contest that will see roughly $1 million worth of BTC go to his Twitter followers. Aaron Rodgers Is Pushing BTC Ahead Last Halloween, Rodgers – who plays as a quarterback for the Green Bay Packers in Wisconsin – released the following message on social media: I believe in bitcoin, and the future is bright. That’s why I’m teaming up with Cash App to take a portion of my salary in bitcoin today. To make...