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In 2023, the Bitcoin hashrate has surged by a staggering 130% which shows growing competition and reduced profitability for miners. The computing power of the Bitcoin network, also known as the mining hashrate, hit a record high on Christmas Day, adding to the challenges faced by miners in the wake of declining profitability. Blockchain.com reported that on December 25, Bitcoin’s hash rate achieved an unprecedented level of 544 exahashes per second (EH/s), a data point corroborated by...

The timing aligns perfectly in 2024 for a spot ETF approval to have already attracted significant investment, and then the halving decreases Bitcoin’s supply right when demand shoots higher. After yet another banner year in 2023 with over 150% gains, all eyes are on Bitcoin (BTC) to see if the flagship cryptocurrency can sustain its epic run in 2024. Key factors stacking up in Bitcoin’s favor for the coming year have analysts extremely bullish on its prospects. From the possibility of the...

Following the devaluation of its local currency and years of inflation, Argentina now legally recognizes contracts that stipulate Bitcoin as its currency of choice. Ahead of Christmas, the crypto sector in Argentina has gotten a major win as contracts denominated in Bitcoin have now been legally recognized. This news comes via  Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Diana Mondino. This also comes as Argenitna’s national currency the Argentine peso has seen a dip in its value. Bitcoin...

The overall crypto market cap was close the $1.7 trillion mark on Wednesday, signaling that more money might be flowing into the crypto industry. Bitcoin (BTC) price rebounded from some of its losses from yesterday, edging close to the $44,000 level early Thursday morning. Recall that on Wednesday, US stocks recorded an unexpected drop that saw the S&P 500 index closing 1.42% lower on the day. This drop, albeit unsurprisingly, was enough to impact riskier assets like Bitcoin and the...

Elastos aims to use BeL2 to allow users to stake their Bitcoin holdings directly on the service. Blockchain network Elastos may have devised a strategy to take advantage of the current high demand for Bitcoin (BTC) staking on its platform. This follows after it launched BeL2, a Bitcoin layer-2 network, in a supposed effort to retain the billions of dollars in BTC volumes that currently flow from the staking tools it offers. According to Elastos developers, BeL2 is an upgrade to the base...

By removing barriers that have discouraged participation, Saylor predicts that Bitcoin spot ETFs will lead to a surge in demand as previously untapped capital flows into the limited cryptocurrency market. According to MicroStrategy Chairman Michael Saylor, the upcoming Wall Street launch of Bitcoin (BTC) spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is a significant event. Saylor recently stated on Bloomberg that he believes these new funds could be the most significant development in the investment...

Bitcoin price is attempting a fresh increase from the $40,500 zone against the US Dollar. The price is now trading above $42,000 and the 55 simple moving average (4 hours). There was a break above a key bearish trend line with resistance near $42,000 on the 4-hour chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase). The pair could start a fresh increase if it clears the $43,500 resistance zone. Bitcoin price is rising from $40,500 against the US Dollar. BTC might...

“I think Bitcoin is going to go into the stratosphere,” Saylor commented when asked about Bitcoin’s 56% value surge since October. During a recent interview with CNBC, Michael Saylor, the Executive Chairman and co-founder of MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ: MSTR), expressed his unwavering confidence in Bitcoin’s (BTC) long-term path. He highlighted certain fundamental aspects that will position BTC as the digital equivalent of gold, making it a crucial component of institutional investment...

BlackRock has agreed to exclude in-kind creations and redemptions from its ETF application. The Bitcoin price has responded positively to this news. Of the many companies that have been pegged to secure a Bitcoin ETF approval in the United States, BlackRock seems to be the one with the best chance. From individual investors to the crypto market as a whole, everyone seems convinced that BlackRock will make history with the ETF by next year. The company has scored another coup in this...

The deal with Hut 8 comes after Celsius recently obtained approval from the bankruptcy court to transition into a Bitcoin mining entity that creditors will solely operate.  Bitcoin (BTC) mining company Hut 8 has entered into an interim agreement with the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network to construct and deploy new mining operations in Cedarvale, Texas. This collaboration is a key component of Celsius’s ongoing bankruptcy proceedings, designed to foster positive relations with its...