The world of crypto is catching its breath: Bitcoin (BTC) has surged to $27,400, marking a 10% increase over the past week. Additionally, the open interest on BTC also saw a 10% rise in just 3 hours yesterday. However, this situation is evoking familiar sentiments among investors, reminiscent of the temporary surge on August 29th, following Grayscale's victory over the SEC. Are we witnessing a similar scenario?
The Terra storm heavily impacted the Bitcoin price and several crypto projects, including Celsius Network. In July 2022, the crypto lender formerly led by Alex Mashinsky declared bankruptcy, with a balance sheet burdened by over $4.7 billion in debt to its users. However, the Celsius team remained resilient during these challenging times. Recently, the bankruptcy court gave the green light for the execution of the financial restructuring plan for this crypto company. To top it off, Celsius acquired a Bitcoin mining site in Texas.
In a world where bitcoin fever continues to gain momentum, a new chapter looks set to open, promising far-reaching upheavals in the global financial landscape. A veritable tidal wave seems to be in the making, orchestrated by asset management titans who control colossal fortunes. These giants, armed with their trillions, are ready to invest massively in bitcoin. Such an incursion could well redefine the financial paradigms we know today. But what if a significant fraction of this financial windfall were to make its way into the crypto market?
James Howells is a Bitcoin investor who misguidedly misplaced £164 million by throwing a hard drive into a landfill. To this day, he hopes to recover his Bitcoin (BTC) holdings despite a decade-long legal battle.
While the United States, through the SEC and CFTC, grapples with regulatory challenges in the cryptocurrency market, Germany is forging ahead. Currently, numerous German banks have already stepped into the exciting world of cryptocurrencies, and some local financial institutions believe it's time to embark on this adventure. This includes the Stuttgart Stock Exchange, which plans to launch crypto staking next year.
The co-founder of the payment company Lightspark, focused on the Bitcoin Lightning Network, has recently spoken about the archaic state of the international payment system. On September 12, 2023, during an appearance on CNBC, David Marcus discussed the potential of the Bitcoin network and expressed his commitment to turning it into a global payment system.
Renowned for being tamper-proof and completely transparent, Bitcoin is often touted as a perfect 'trustless' network. But can we truly say that we trust no one but ourselves when we use Bitcoin? This is the question posed by Pierre Schweitzer during the Surfin Bitcoin 2023 event in Biarritz.
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The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is set to step foot in El Salvador during an official visit scheduled for this week. As El Salvador recently made headlines by adopting Bitcoin, this diplomatic initiative piques curiosity. Could Qatar be considering a similar adoption?
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Renowned investor Warren Buffett doesn't like cryptocurrencies, bitcoin (BTC) included. And he's not hiding it. On several occasions, the billionaire has explained why, in his opinion, this asset is not worth investing your money in. Yet there is evidence that the businessman has missed an opportunity to increase his fortune.
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The first domino of the bull run has fallen. U.S. companies will soon be able to account for their Bitcoin holdings at their fair value.
The financial sector in the United States is anticipating a significant revision in the accounting of cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin. This recent decision aims to enhance clarity, accuracy, and confidence in the valuation of digital assets by businesses.
Over the last 8 years, September has been the second-worst month in terms of bitcoin (BTC) performance. On average, bitcoin falls by 5% in September. Conversely, September is often a good opportunity. The end of the year often marks a powerful "Christmas effect", which is usually accompanied by a rise in cryptocurrency. But if studying the past sheds light on probabilities, it's worth looking at the indicators available on the bitcoin price.
For the past few months, Bitcoin ETFs have been among the most closely followed news items on the crypto market. The reason for this is their potential role in the explosion of asset prices, starting with bitcoin. Indeed, the eventual arrival of a Bitcoin ETF on the market is seen as good news. But it seems, according to some experts, that it could thwart the ambitions of crypto exchanges. Here's why.
While many haters see Binance nearing the end, CZ, the exchange's founder, believes they're very much mistaken. For him, nothing is certain, since his company hasn't yet shown everything. Things are about to change in the crypto ecosystem, and the platform won't be left behind.
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