Category: Bitcoin

Bitcoin was invented in 2008 by  Satoshi Nakamoto, an unknown person or persons, and is the world’s first digital money (cryptocurrency).

Bitcoin transactions are on a secure, decentralized blockchain-based network. Its a new kind of money that’s instant, private, and free from traditional bank stranglehold

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SEC Issues Stark Warning on Volatility, Potential for Manipulation in Bitcoin Futures Market

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is warning investors about the risks of investing in the top cryptocurrency. In a new statement, the SEC expresses concern regarding mutual funds taking positions in Bitcoin futures. “Investors should understand that Bitcoin, including gaining exposure through the Bitcoin futures market, is a highly speculative investment. As such,

All-Time Highs Imminent for Bitcoin and Two Altcoins, Says Top Analyst

A popular crypto trader and analyst says three crypto assets are primed to accelerate toward new all-time highs. Pseudonymous analyst Smart Contracter is preparing for Bitcoin (BTC), scalable blockchain network Solana (SOL) and decentralized exchange SushiSwap (SUSHI) to break out in the short term. Smart Contracter tells his 137,000 followers that while some are calling

Mark Cuban counters Elon Musk, says Mavs will continue to accept Bitcoin

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban will not be following Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s footsteps in withdrawing support for Bitcoin (BTC) payment. Tweeting in response to Musk on Wednesday, the Dallas Mavericks owner remarked that the Mavs will continue to accept Bitcoin, Ether (ETH), and Dogecoin (DOGE) as payment means for tickets and merchandise items. We at

Bitcoin price fails to build $50K support as traders eye lower levels next

Bitcoin (BTC) dipped below $50,000 again on Thursday as the fallout from Elon Musk’s criticism continued to resonate. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Traders wait for telltale buy signals Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView confirmed BTC/USD failing to establish $50,000 as support after initially dipping to $45,650. Musk, speaking as CEO of

3 reasons why Bitcoin doesn’t care about Elon Musk

Bitcoin (BTC) dived 17% when Tesla CEO Elon Musk criticized its energy consumption — but it’s already bouncing back. On May 13, fresh from its dip to $45,60, BTC/USD is trading above $51,000, having regained over half its lost ground.  With the drama still spreading, Cointelegraph considers why, on a fundamental level, Bitcoin is ultimately

MoneyGram to allow retail Bitcoin buying in the US

Crypto adoption among mainstream payment service companies continues to grow, with MoneyGram set to join the list. In a release issued on Wednesday, the global payment service announced a partnership with crypto exchange and Bitcoin (BTC) ATM operator Coinme Inc., to allow United States customers to withdraw their cryptocurrency holdings for cash across its point-of-sale

Bitcoin loses 6% in an hour after Tesla drops payments over carbon concerns

The Bitcoin markets are pulling back after electric car manufacturer Tesla suspended its support for vehicle purchases using BTC. In a May 13 tweet, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk noted the company’s concerns regarding the “rapidly increasing use of fossil fuels for Bitcoin mining and transactions, especially coal.” While Musk predicted that cryptocurrency “has a promising