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Popular business intelligence and software company MicroStrategy has continued to show no signs of slowing down on its bitcoin buying spree, adding more of the asset to its portfolio at every opportunity. The company’s CEO, Michael Saylor, recently took to Twitter to announce MicroStrategy’s latest bitcoin purchase, an addition of 253 BTC, to the company’s large bitcoin holding. MicroStrategy Holds 91,579 BTC According to Saylor, the bitcoins were bought in cash for $15...

The world’s largest cryptocurrency asset manager, Grayscale, has confirmed its commitment to convert the GBTC trust into a Bitcoin ETF. The company has filed documents with the US Securities and Exchange Commission indicating that it has completed all steps before such a transition.  Launched in 2013, Grayscale is a digital asset manager enabling institutional and accredited investors to receive exposure to BTC and other cryptocurrencies without worrying about storing and...

The popular investor Kevin O’Leary stated he will only buy bitcoin mined sustainably in countries around the globe using clean energy. He distanced himself from the so-called ”blood” coins mined in China, saying he will never purchase such. Bitcoin Mined in China Is a ”Blood” Coin The controversy around the environmental damage that bitcoin mining causes goes on. The chairman of O’Shares – Kevin O’Leary, is the next one to touch on the topic. During a recent CNBC interview,...

Bakkt, the Bitcoin futures platform launched and operated by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has released its long-anticipated application. Dubbed Bakkt App, it would enable customers to interact with BTC and other crypto assets directly through the platform. Additionally, the company has partnered with several notable firms, including Best Buy and Starbucks. Bakkt App Arrives Launched in 2018, Bakkt enables institutional and accredited investors to receive BTC exposure...

Let’s start with some good news: despite dropping by 2.7% today, Bitcoin’s price is still up by 3% over the past week, as of writing these lines. A quick recap: the primary cryptocurrency started the month of April by attempting to push above the $60,000 level, this was the fourth attempt since March 18. Unfortunately, it got rejected once again, and over the past hours lost around $3500, reaching as low as $56.5k on Bitstamp. There, it met short-term support at the .382 Fib....

Another unsuccessful attempt to overcome $60,000 has resulted in a $3,500 price drop for bitcoin. Most altcoins have also followed along south, and the entire market cap has lost more than $60 billion in a day. Bitcoin Dipped to $56,500 after Another Rejection As previously reported by CryptoPotato, bitcoin was flirting with the coveted $60,000 price line for several consecutive days. However, every attempt to reconquer it was met with immediate rejection. The situation...

The American businesswoman, model, actress, and celebrity Paris Hilton, owns bitcoin and is “very, very excited” about the first-ever cryptocurrency. Interestingly, the long-time BTC proponent Max Keiser said that the asset saved her from the wicked path she was on. Hilton is ‘Very Excited’ about Bitcoin The primary cryptocurrency has seen mass endorsement from celebrities in the past several months. From entrepreneurs like Michael Saylor and Elon Musk to legendary legacy...

Large banking organizations and institutional investors could reinvigorate their demand for bitcoin soon, commented researchers from JP Morgan Chase & Co. They reasoned that BTC volatility levels have been decreasing in recent weeks, which could be the primary benefit for institutions. BTC’s Volatility Plays a Role for Institutions Analysts representing the giant US multinational investment banks, led by Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, have been increasingly interested in...

When it comes down to developing a central bank digital currency (CBDC), perhaps no country is more advanced than China. Upon carrying out several tests in recent months, the People’s Bank of China said that the interest in the innovative initiative is surging, but bitcoin could also have a vital role in that. BTC Behind the Surging CBDC Demand? Although some reports claim that four of every five central banks are currently working on launching their own CBDC, China has been...

Bitcoin’s inability to overcome $60,000 has caused him a massive chunk of its dominance in the past few weeks as the metric is down to a 7-month low well beneath 60%. In contrast, some altcoins have charted impressive gains, including new all-time high records for Ethereum and Polkadot. Polkadot’s ATH Takes it to 4th Place The past several days have been quite bullish for the altcoin market. Ethereum led the charge with several consecutive green daily candles, resulting in...