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Bitcoin went through a significant price surge in the past month, jumping from $9,000 to about $12,000. By heading into five-digit price territory, this 33% increase has many people speculating that the primary cryptocurrency may be too expensive, and the train has left the station.However, looking at Bitcoin’s pre-programmed deflationary mechanism and several macroeconomic factors, the asset’s price may actually be (still) cheap.Before we begin, let’s face some sizing facts. As of writing...

The leading cryptocurrency asset management company – Grayscale Investments – has recorded its most significant fundraising week in its 7-year history.Interestingly, the massive spike followed a nationwide advertising campaign the company ran in the U.S.Grayscale Commercial WorkedAs CryptoPotato reported a week ago, the digital asset manager planned to run a widespread advertising campaign in the United States to promote its Investment Trust and highlight the merits of investing in Bitcoin...

Bitcoin took yet another swing at $12,000 but to no avail so far, while Ethereum continues climbing to $440.Macrodata reaffirms the ongoing bull trend as almost all top 100 digital assets have been in the green in the past three months.Bitcoin Not Yet Conquering $12kAbout three days ago, the primary cryptocurrency was in a bit of a jam as it dipped to $11,100. It began losing its dominance over the market, but the bulls have since regained possession and drove Bitcoin upwards.Their attempt...

The UK Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has arrested a 35-year old woman and seized over $150,000 worth of Bitcoin as part of an investigation into fraudulent applications for government-backed loans for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.MPS Seized $150K Worth Of BTCThe MPS (or Met) announced that the Proactive Money Laundering Team had investigated a 35-year old woman for illegally acquiring substantial amounts of government-backed funds and using them to purchase Bitcoin.Upon...

This week was easily one of the most eventful ones in the cryptocurrency field in terms of overall developments, especially in the DeFi sector.Starting with Bitcoin, however, not much changed since last week. BTC price started trading at around $11,800 seven days ago, and it’s currently at roughly the same level. However, this doesn’t mean that there was no volatility.On Monday, BTC briefly broke for the second time above $12,100, causing serious enthusiasm in the community. Over the next few...

Bitcoin (BTC)Bitcoin is more or less around the price it was traded a week ago, but this comes after a raging week as the coin plunged to a weekly low around $11,100.Shortly before, Bitcoin made another push towards the current high at $12,100 (1.272 Fib Extension), for the second time in 10 days. Unfortunately, BTC was unable to sustain this high.Just one day after, Bitcoin lost almost $1000, however quickly recovered to the support level around $11,400 (.236 Fib Retracement and prior high)....

StormX, the blockchain-based rewards platform that helps users earn crypto, has scored a significant coup by onboarding retailing giant Walmart.Having already sealed deals with the likes of Microsoft, Nike, Adidas, eBay, Target, Dell, and Samsung, StormX is taking things up a notch by enabling 4% ‘Cryptoback’ on all Walmart purchases. In fact, shoppers can earn as much as 14% if they reach Super-user tier on the app.Consumer Thirst for CryptobackBased in Seattle, U.S., StormX launched its...

Although gold and Bitcoin are considered similar asset classes because of their maximum supply, that of the precious metal may increase substantially in the following years if Elon Musk’s SpaceX decides to mine gold and other metals from asteroids.While explaining the merits of Bitcoin to the popular Wall Street trader Dave Portnoy, the Winklevoss twins said that this can’t happen with BTC as it’s the only “fixed asset in the galaxy.”SpaceX To Mine Gold From Asteroids?According to this...

Bitcoin derivatives exchange surprised its users today by asking them to comply with a mandatory ID verification procedure.The 6-month long process will continue until February 12th, 2021. BitMEX will start this ‘User Verification Programme’ on August 28 at 00:00 UTC.BitMEX Asks Users To ‘KYC’In a blog post published today, the prominent bitcoin and cryptocurrency futures trading platform announced a 6-month long mandatory KYC process. According to BitMEX, this will help the exchange...

Bitcoin’s dominance over the market continues to suffer even though BTC has recovered from its dips and trades at $11,750.This is primarily because of numerous impressive alt pumps, including Ethereum, which finally broke above $400 after its significant price surge.Ethereum Over $400, LINK (Another) ATH, Alts RejoiceThe second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap is among the most impressive gainers from the past 24 hours. Ethereum dipped below $380 yesterday, but bulls took control and...