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Bitcoin 2024: Ten Months in Review, Key Milestones, and Expert Predictions for Year-End

As of Nov. 11, 2024, bitcoin (BTC), the undisputed crypto heavyweight, has enjoyed a phenomenal year. Over the last ten months, it has been breaking records across the board. From hashrates to daily transaction peaks, price surges, and making an impact in non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and decentralized finance (defi), BTC has been on a non-stop streak. To commemorate these achievements, we present an extensively researched recap of bitcoin’s 2024 highlights,...

Genesis moves $1.5 billion in BTC and ETH, Bitcoin dips 2.2% in one hour

Crypto lender transactions are likely tied to creditor repayments after bankruptcy. Key Takeaways Genesis Trading transferred $1.5 billion in BTC and ETH, causing price drops. The transfer likely marks the beginning of creditor repayments following Genesis' bankruptcy. Genesis Trading moved over $1.5 billion in Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) in the past hour, according to an X post by Arkham Intelligence. As a result, BTC fell 2.2% in the last...

Forget about Ethereum ETFs — Here's what you can do instead

Ignore the hopium. Staking isn’t coming to spot Ethereum ETH $2,642 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) anytime soon — and probably not until United States regulators take a softer stance on crypto. That leaves retail investors with few options. For now, staking on a regulated spot exchange — such as Coinbase or Gemini — is a better choice. Spot ETH ETFs — which finally listed on US exchanges in July — are...

Did Donald Trump save Bitcoin? BTC’s rise to $67K excites investors

Journalist HD: How Trump’s pro-crypto stance might be fueling Bitcoin’s surge HD: Bitcoin breaks $67,000 barrier as market sentiment shifts BTC has climbed to the $67,000 price position. Long positions are now dominating the market with current price moves.  In recent weeks, Bitcoin [BTC], alongside the broader cryptocurrency market, has seen a notable improvement in reputation and sentiment. This positive shift was reflected in several key indicators, particularly in the...

Coinbase Onramp to Reduce Friction With Apple Pay Integration

By Mark Hunter 1 day agoTue Dec 03 2024 10:28:45 Reading Time: 2 minutes Coinbase is integrating Apple Pay into its fiat-to-crypto onramp to simplify the process of purchasing digital assets The move reduces friction in the onboarding process and leverages Apple Pay’s security and convenience This initiative aligns with Coinbase’s broader mission to make cryptocurrencies accessible to a wider audience Coinbase has revamped its fiat-crypto onboarding process, giving it...

Crypto Futures 101: The Top Crypto Futures Exchanges for High Leverage Trading

Words of Caution & Disclaimer Binance: Up to 125x Leverage PrimeXBT: Up to 1000x Leverage for CFDs & 200x for Crypto Futures Bybit: Up to 125x Leverage OKX: Up to 125x Leverage MEXC: Up to 200x Leverage Final Thoughts: Picking the Right Crypto Futures Exchange A crypto futures exchange specializes in offering a marketplace where traders can buy and sell cryptocurrency futures contracts. These contracts are agreements to buy or...

SEC Expected to Drop Ripple-XRP Lawsuit: Ex-Regulator Foresees Crypto-Friendly Shift

Former CFTC Chair boldly predicts the SEC will drop its Ripple lawsuit, heralding a regulatory shift that could ignite a major rally for XRP. Former CFTC Chair Bets SEC Will Drop Ripple-XRP Lawsuit Under Incoming Crypto-Friendly Admin Former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chair Chris Giancarlo, known as “Crypto Dad” for his support of blockchain technology, discussed the high-profile U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lawsuit against Ripple over...

Semler Scientific acquires additional 101 Bitcoin, holdings now at 929 BTC

Semler's strategic Bitcoin purchases align with broader treasury goals. Key Takeaways Semler Scientific has increased its Bitcoin holdings to 929 BTC with a recent purchase of 101 Bitcoin. The company's total investment in Bitcoin now stands at $63 million. Semler Scientific, a healthcare company that has recently adopted a Bitcoin treasury strategy, acquired an additional 101 Bitcoin (BTC), bringing its total holdings to 929 BTC within over two months, the...

NFT Sales Take a Hit — Last Month’s Sales Dropped 46% Compared to May

Although non-fungible token (NFT) markets showed improved performance over the past week, June’s sales figures were significantly worse compared to May. Over the last 30 days, NFT sales have decreased by 46.31%. June’s NFT Market Faces Steep Decline June proved to be challenging for digital collectible sales, experiencing a 46.31% drop compared to May, which had accrued $479.15 million. According to Cryptoslam.io data, Ethereum-based NFTs led the market with $146.10...

Bitcoin dips below $92K as 24-hour liquidations hit $1 billion

Bitcoin briefly drops over 10% from its $104K high, rebounding to $96.5K as liquidations hit $1 billion. Key Takeaways Bitcoin's price dropped below $92,000, resulting in over $1 billion in liquidations within 24 hours. Bitcoin quickly recovered to $96,500 after a 10% decline from its all-time high. Bitcoin briefly dipped below $92,000 today, marking a sharp decline of over 10% from its all-time high of $104,000 reached on Wednesday. The...