Bitcoin (BTC)

The first quarter of 2024 turned out to be Bitcoin’s (BTC) third-best in the past three years, according to a report from crypto data analytics platform Kaiko. It revealed that the leading digital asset recorded over $1.4 trillion in trading volumes between January and March 2024. A Surge in Bitcoin Trading Volume Q1 2024 was Bitcoin’s best quarter in a year as the network witnessed a surge in trading volume. The $1.4 trillion traded in the quarter was the largest cumulative...

Der Gedanke, dass der Preis von Bitcoin eines Tages 1 Milliarde Dollar erreichen könnte, mag auf den ersten Blick als reine Fantasie erscheinen. Dennoch lohnt es sich, diese Möglichkeit aus verschiedenen Blickwinkeln zu betrachten, darunter die wirtschaftlichen Grundlagen, die historische Preisentwicklung, die Technologie hinter Bitcoin und die globalen Finanzmärkte. In diesem Artikel untersuchen wir, ob ein solches Szenario realistisch ist und welche Faktoren dafür oder dagegen sprechen....

Der Erfolg von Ripple Labs, den Produzenten hinter der Ripple-Währung XRP ist unglaublich erfolgreich. Es gibt fast keine grosse Bank, welche nicht irgend ein Produkt von Ripple Labs einsetzt oder zumindest am testen ist. Auch wenn Bitcoin die Welt erobert, die Banken setzen auf die Produkte von Ripple. Und diese Woche kam dann die ganz grosse News: Ripple Labs plant eine Stablecoin auf der Ripple-Blockchain. Kommt endlich die ganz grosse Konkurrenz zu Tethers USDT? In jedem Fall reagierte...

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New stablecoins VCHF and VEUR now on Bitstamp New stablecoins VCHF and VEUR now on Bitstamp: Say Hello to VCHF and VEUR!The popular Bitcoin exchange informs its customers. We’re continuously adapting and growing our offerings to meet the diverse needs of our customers. We’re excited to announce the addition of two new stablecoins: VCHF and VEUR, both issued on Stellar network. This choice reflects our commitment to providing stability and...

Decentralized applications (dApps) saw a rise of 77% in activity in the first quarter of 2024 and a 7 million total daily active user wallet count. This growth comes as Bitcoin hit an all-time high in Q1 2024, reaching above $73,000. DApp Activity Resurges According to DappRadar, the recent increase in new users shows a strong recovery, indicating the end of the longest bear market experienced. The growth has been attributed to the approval of U.S. spot Bitcoin...

Upon designing what has later become the world’s largest blockchain network, Satoshi Nakamoto decided to incorporate an event happening approximately every four years to set a certain inflation rate for the creation of new BTC. The so-called halving slashes in half the rewards miners receive for their work on the network, which, in theory, should mean an increasing price for the underlying asset if the demand remains the same or increases. With BTC’s next halving right around...

The latest bull market in the cryptocurrency industry seems to be underway, given that BTC has already charted a new all-time high, and the total market capitalization is close to its highest figure. Moreover, the fourth halving is anticipated to take place in about two weeks, and history shows that the event tends to serve as a catalyst for future price increases not only for BTC but for many assets as well. As such, it’s no wonder that numerous crypto analysts have outlined...

L’équipe de Wizardsardine vient d’annoncer la sortie de la version 5.0 de son wallet Bitcoin. Liana tire parti des possibilités ouvertes par les timelocks (les verrouillages temporels) des scripts Bitcoin pour une meilleure sécurité des fonds ou pour permettre à vos héritiers d’accéder à vos fonds quand vous ne serez plus là. Liana 5.0 intègre Taproot et peut désormais être utilisé le hardware...

With the fourth Bitcoin halving approximately 15 days away, miners are focused on increasing their profitability before their block rewards are significantly reduced. Although some Bitcoin mining companies have increased their selling activity, they still face challenges like lower transaction fees, increasing mining competition, and the need for higher computing power to produce the same amount of BTC. Miners Struggle to Sustain Profitability The reduction of Bitcoin block...