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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Why BTC bulls and bears are battling at $52K

Bitcoin’s (BTC) price has been consolidating in the previous weeks as the sentiment and momentum have slowed to a crawl. That’s very natural, as it’s also impossible to throw a six every time.  Therefore, consolidation and correction are necessary for the market to recharge before resuming the uptrend. Several reasons were given for such a

NYDIG raises $200M from strategic partners as total Bitcoin custody tops $1B

New York Digital Investment Group announced the completion of a $200-million growth capital funding round for business initiatives relating to Bitcoin (BTC). The funding round was led by NYDIG strategic partners Morgan Stanley, Stone Ridge Holdings Group, Soros Fund Management and MassMutual, among others. NYDIG, a provider of Bitcoin-related technology and investment services, will work alongside

40% of Goldman Sachs’ clients already have exposure to crypto, survey shows

American banking giant Goldman Sachs has officially confirmed its plans to revive a cryptocurrency trading desk amid the increasing demand from investors. Matt McDermott, global head of digital assets for Goldman Sachs global markets division, announced that the company will provide access to CME Bitcoin (BTC) futures on their upcoming crypto platform. In a Friday

Bitcoin slumps as Treasury yields and the Dollar rise again

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) is struggling to break past $51,000 on March 8 as the U.S. Treasury yield is rising again while the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is at the highest levels in over three months. The global stock market, including equities in the U.S. and Asia, have pulled back in tandem as the

Galaxy Digital Bitcoin ETF to launch this week as exec eyes ‘compelling opportunities’

Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded funds (ETFs) continue to multiply as a new entrant hits the Canadian market on March 9. In a press release on Monday, Galaxy Digital Capital Management, a subsidiary of financial services and investment management company Galaxy Digital, confirmed that the CI Galaxy Bitcoin ETF would likely start trading this week. Purpose ETF

Crypto lets everyone access wealth

There’s a rumbling in the crypto world. Long perceived — not unjustly — as a boys’ club, 2020 has seen more women entering Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies than ever before. If the trend continues, we’ll see a welcome influx of women in the space. A recent survey by Gemini reports that women’s investment in

5 things to watch in BTC this week

Bitcoin (BTC) starts a new week on a firmly bullish note as stocks tumble and BTC managed to close the week above $50,000.  After a mixed performance last week that saw multiple tests of $46,000, buyer support is entering and BTC/USD is within 15% of all-time highs. Cointelegraph takes a look at what might lie