Bitcoin (BTC)

In September, a Seattle startup lab of white hat hackers sent proof to a senior writer at WIRED Magazine that they could crack the IronKey S200 thumb drive containing 7002 Bitcoins. But former Ripple CTO Stefan Thomas incredibly refused an offer by the Seattle startup, named Unciphered, to access the USB drive for him. Fmr. Ripple CTO Getting Closer to His 7002 Bitcoins Thomas told WIRED that he had already hired another team to work on the problem for him. The former Ripple...

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Seit Anfang Oktober bietet die Zuger Kantonalbank als erste Staatsbank der Schweiz ihren Kunden den Handel und die Verwahrung von Krypto-Assets an. Bisher traf das Angebot auf reges Interesse bei den Zugern, wie Medien aus dem Crypto Valley schreiben. Sicher ist auch: Weitere Kantonalbanken dürften im Verlauf des kommenden Jahres an den Start gehen.Die Kantonalbank Zug wagte den grossen Schritt und informierte diesen Monat wie folgt: Seit heute können Kundinnen und Kunden der Zuger...

TL;DR The Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) briefly listed a spot Bitcoin ETF ticker symbol iBTC – BlackRock’s BTC ETF, leading to a BTC price surge to $35K. Market participants perceive the listing as a sign that the approval chances for a spot Bitcoin ETF have increased. Crypto analyst Pentoshi speculated that if a BTC ETF is approved, the Bitcoin price could potentially reach $180K in the next 5 years, though its long-term downside could be around $19-$20K....

The past few days have been mostly about consolidation, following Bitcoin’s rally to $35K and the slight correction that followed. These tend to be periods where the price fails to excite, but rather, market participants are evaluating their current standings and projecting what might happen next. Bitcoin Price Steady Above $34K The past 24 hours were optimistic for Bitcoin’s price, which managed to maintain above $34K. In fact, BTC attempted a push, but it was unable to...

TL;DR BTC vs. XRP Purpose and Performance: While Bitcoin (BTC) was designed as a decentralized payment system and is now seen as a protection against global inflation, Ripple’s XRP is a tool for cross-border payments. 2024 Predictions and Factors: Key regulatory developments, like Bitcoin ETF filings and Ripple’s ongoing case with the US Securities and Exchange Commission set for April 2024, could significantly influence the price trajectories of both BTC and XRP. Other...

Bitcoin price surged in a breakout rally to briefly touch $35,000 this month. But Euro Pacific Capital’s founder and chief global strategist doesn’t think it will last. This month saw the ever-widening buzz surrounding a hotly anticipated approval by the SEC of a spot Bitcoin ETF. The excitement has pushed blowout Bitcoin sales on crypto exchanges. But leave it to “Dr. Doom” (as Peter Schiff was nicknamed by the CNBC crowd during the housing bubble) to balk at Bitcoin’s...

Although Taproot took some time to gain momentum, its use cases have continued to grow since integrating Bitcoin-based Ordinal inscriptions and its November 2021 implementation with Bitcoin. This article will delve deeper into the use cases for Taproot, focusing on Ordinal inscriptions and stablecoins built on Bitcoin, to better understand the innovative new features it brings to the table. Bitcoin-Based Ordinal Inscriptions Ordinal inscriptions present a groundbreaking...

As the crypto arena is never static, projects continually evolve and adapt to meet the demands of an ever-expanding user base. Bitcoin forks have played a significant role, giving rise to unique and innovative digital currencies to tackle the fast-paced crypto arena. Bitcoin Spark (BTCS) and Bitcoin SV (BSV) are prominent players in this ongoing transformation. These digital assets are redefining Bitcoin forks with their distinctive features poised to make a significant...

Bitcoin’s price has expanded considerably throughout the past week, charting an increase of around 15%. We take a look at some of the important technical levels and whether or not the rally has any future potential. By Shayan Recently, Bitcoin made a decisive breakout above the crucial 100 and 200-day moving averages and surpassed its yearly high at $32K, reinstating bullish sentiment in the market. Currently, Bitcoin faces a significant resistance region, suggesting the...