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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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Bitcoin ATM operators set up association to counter money laundering

Major Bitcoin (BTC) ATM operators in the United States are joining forces to fight illicit activity related to Bitcoin ATMs. Bitcoin ATM operators DigitalMint and Coinsource have launched the Cryptocurrency Compliance Cooperative (CCC), a new association that aims to establish compliance standards for the Bitcoin ATM industry. The new compliance effort has launched with support from […]

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust FUD is now over as the last GBTC unlock totals just 58 BTC

Bitcoin (BTC) investment vehicle the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) completed its share unlockings this week, ending a major talking point both inside and outside crypto. Data from monitoring resource Bybt confirms that as of Thursday, no more unlockings are scheduled. Bitcoin shrugs off another FUD narrative Unlocking events at GBTC have continued throughout 2021 and, […]

Bitcoin futures open interest at 3-month highs — But will it be enough to overcome $50K?

Bitcoin (BTC) futures open interest has recovered to levels in May, raising optimism about a potent bullish breakout move above $50,000. The total number of outstanding futures contracts on the Deribit exchange reached $1.37 billion on Aug. 23, its highest level since May 27. Meanwhile, the difference between the Bitcoin spot rate and its futures […]

Analyst Warns Steep Bitcoin and Cardano Downturn Likely – Here Are His New Targets

A popular cryptocurrency analyst says that Bitcoin, Cardano and the crypto markets at large are likely heading for a significant correction. The analyst, pseudonymously known as Capo, tells his 148,000 Twitter followers that Bitcoin (BTC) has reached a “local top” and could fall below the $40,000 price level.   “I think BTC is done here… […]

Hacked Liquid exchange receives $120M debt funding from FTX

Japanese cryptocurrency exchange Liquid has secured $120 million in debt financing from FTX Trading after suffering a nearly $100 million hack last week. Announcing the news Thursday, Liquid Group and FTX Trading — the owner and operator of crypto exchange FTX — said that the new funds will help Liquid improve its balance sheet and […]

11% of young Americans have invested their stimulus checks into crypto

A new survey has found that more than one in ten American citizens aged between 18 to 34 have invested part of their Covid-19 stimulus checks into crypto assets. Conducted by CNBC and research firm Momentive, the survey queried 5,530 adults and found that 11% of survey participants had purchased cryptocurrency with their stimulus money. Roughly […]

Asset managers and companies accumulate 1.2M Bitcoin worth $57 billion

Around 6% of Bitcoin’s circulating supply has been accumulated by asset managers and companies, signaling ever increasing mainstream and institutional adoption of crypto assets. According to Buy Bitcoin Worldwide, 816,379 BTC worth $40.1 billion is currently held by 14 Bitcoin fund issuers and asset managers — representing 4% of the cryptocurrency’s supply. Industry leader, the […]

DeFi TVL hits a record $157B as Ethereum competitors attract investors

Altcoins and DeFi tokens have been on a tear for the last two weeks  and as the end of August approaches many projects are seeing their tokens reach for new all-time highs. Data shows that a majority of the top-10 DeFi tokens gained more than 20% in the past 30-days, with projects like Bancor (BNT) […]

Traders pile into altcoins after Bitcoin price bounces at a key support

The wider crypto market has a wait-and-see feel to it on Aug. 25 as the price of Bitcoin (BTC) dipped to $47,360 before rebounding off the lower support of the ascending channel to reclaim the $48,000 level.  Despite the swift turnaround, analysts are still wary and well-known financial analyst John Bollinger warned investors that it […]

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