Bitcoin (BTC)

Entretien avec Alexis Roussel, COO de Nym Technologies. Réalisation : Alp ICT, plateforme de mise en réseau et de promotion des technologies du numérique en Suisse romande.

Bitcoin’s Layer 2 Lightning Network has witnessed a 1,212% growth in just two years. In August 2023, the network recorded approximately 6.6 million routed transactions, a substantial increase compared to the 503,000 transactions observed in August 2021, according to River’s Bitcoin-only exchange data. Surprising Growth Amidst Market Challenges River’s research analyst, Sam Wouters, shed light on this remarkable growth in an Oct. 10 report. Despite a 44% drop in Bitcoin’s...

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, shrewd investments are the gateway to true wealth. On that note, XRP and Bitcoin Spark (BTCS) are leading the pack in financial opportunities in the crypto market. XRP Lawsuit The XRP lawsuit began in December 2020, when the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) accused Ripple and two of its executives of violating securities regulations in the initial and subsequent XRP token sales. Almost three years later, on July...

TL;DR SBF Trial reveals manipulation of Alameda’s funds, resulting in $10 billion in outstanding loans. Scheme involving frozen Chinese government funds explored, including negotiation, using crypto addresses, and bribery. Ellison exposes attempts to use Saudi Crown Prince’s money, image concerns, doctored balance sheets, and FTX’s insolvency, raising industry regulatory and investor confidence questions. The SBF Trial just got crazier this week, as a lot of unexpected...

Bitcoin’s price tried to take over the $27,000 level in the past 24 hours, but the bears didn’t allow it, and the asset remains inches below that line. Most altcoins are with minor 24-hour gains after the recent price plunges, with XDC becoming today’s top performer. BTC Fails at Reclaiming $27K It was less than a week ago – last Sunday – when the primary cryptocurrency was trading a lot higher and was sitting well above $28,000. However, the Israel-Hamas conflict played its...

TL;DR Loom Network (LOOM) saw a 30% price surge, reaching a 5-year high of $0.28, possibly influenced by an Upbit investor purchasing over 21M LOOM worth around $6 million. This investor now holds 653 million LOOM assets, equating to 50% of the total circulating supply. Major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ether, and others are on a decline, with global market capitalization dropping below $1.1 trillion. The cryptocurrency market seems to be in a bearish mode, but a few...

A recent report from a top-tier bank has sent ripples of excitement through the crypto community with its bold prediction for Ethereum’s (ETH) growth. Standard Chartered has suggested a potential surge of over 2,000% could be on the cards for ETH – piquing the attention of investors worldwide. This bullish sentiment around ETH has also left investors wondering if other tokens, like Bitcoin Minetrix (BTCMTX), might also be poised for sizable gains in the year ahead. ETH in...

TL;DR BitPay now allows users to purchase tickets for Taylor Swift’s upcoming “Eras Tour Movie” concert using various cryptocurrencies, including XRP, SHIB, BTC, and ETH. To buy tickets, users should visit the AMC website, select the desired concert, and choose the crypto payment option during checkout. Increasing adoption of cryptocurrencies like XRP and SHIB may lead to a potential price rally, despite their recent price dips. Buying Tickets in Crypto The cryptocurrency...

Bitcoin cash price started a fresh decline below the $230 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading below the $225 zone and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There is a key bearish trend line forming with resistance near $214 on the 4-hour chart of the BCH/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could start a fresh decline if it stays below the $225 resistance zone. Bitcoin cash price is struggling below the $230 zone against the US Dollar,...

Ark Invest, led by Cathie Wood, has taken a significant step forward by filing an updated version of its spot Bitcoin ETF prospectus. The move is in response to recent feedback from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asking for clarifications on some concerns. Changes to Ark Invest’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Prospectus Eric Balchunas, a seasoned ETF analyst at Bloomberg, was quick to highlight this update on X. ARK has just filed an updated version of its spot bitcoin...