Bitcoin & Crypto Trading

2024-05-02 20:55:34 Microstrategy Plans to Launch a Decentralized Identity Solution on Bitcoin

According to an unofficial draft on Github, the Orange platform leverages the Bitcoin Inscription DID method (did:btc), which incorporates data inscriptions in Bitcoin’s witness sections to manage decentralized identifiers (DIDs). By utilizing unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs) on the Bitcoin blockchain, Microstrategy Orange aims to ensure a secure and efficient management of digital identities, reducing both transaction fees and block space.

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2024-05-02 10:10:18 VanEck says about $175 billion in bitcoin held by ETFs, nations and companies

VanEck said in a new report that a total of roughly $175 billion in bitcoin is currently being held across the various ETFs, nations and public and private companies that have acquired the popular cryptocurrency. "Bitcoin interest among institutional investors has also increased. Hedge funds, asset management firms, and endowments are increasingly recognizing bitcoin’s potential as a store of value," VanEck said in the report.

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2024-05-01 22:39:58 Liquidation heatmap shows volatility ahead as Bitcoin drops to $57k

Bitcoin teeters around the $57,000 mark, market analysts and traders are glued to liquidation heatmaps, seeking insights into the next big price movements. Recent events have shown how quickly sentiment can shift, with $381 million liquidated in just 24 hours. But what's next? Hidden within layers of data are critical price points laden with massive liquidations waiting to be triggered.

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2024-05-01 07:09:58 Russia to Enact a Ban on Domestic Operations Of Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Russia is preparing to enact a ban on the organization of cryptocurrency exchanges in the country via the approval of a bill that regulates mining activities. According to statements made by Russian Duma Financial Market Chairman Anatoly Aksakov, digital financial assets like the digital ruble will be allowed to circulate.

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2024-04-30 20:49:58 Coinbase rolls out Lightning Network support in collaboration with Lightspark

Coinbase, the largest U.S. crypto exchange by trading volume, is rolling out support for the Lightning Network from today, enabling a faster and cheaper way for its users to send, receive or pay with bitcoin directly from their account. Previously, bitcoin transfers on Coinbase were processed on-chain, meaning transactions could take between 10 minutes and two hours, incurring high fees during periods of network congestion.

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2024-04-30 08:50:13 Tether invests $200 million to reach ‘ultimate’ goal of putting computers in people’s brain

Tether, the largest company in the digital asset industry, has announced a strategic investment of $200 million into Blackrock Neurotech, a leading pioneer in Brain-Computer-Interface (BCI) technology. This significant move marks the unveiling of Tether’s new venture division, Tether Evo, which CEO Paolo Ardoino describes as “the ultimate pillar of its long-term vision and strategy.”

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2024-04-29 20:40:24 Australia’s largest stock exchange could list approved spot bitcoin ETFs by end of 2024: Bloomberg

Australia’s ASX stock exchange is expected to list its first approved batch of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds by the end of 2024, according to Bloomberg. Its report, citing sources familiar with the matter, noted that several issuers, including VanEck and local firms BetaShares and DigitalX, have already submitted their ETF applications earlier this year. ASX is the top equity exchange in Australia, managing about 80% of the local trades.

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2024-04-29 07:31:00 Transaction Fees Plunge to 35% of Bitcoin Miner Revenue Post-Halving: CryptoQuant

Transaction fees have fallen from $80 million on the halving day to $6 million as of April 26. The portion of Bitcoin miner revenue coming from transaction fees has fallen significantly after surging on the day of the last halving event. A CryptoQuant report revealed that transaction fees now represent 35% of total miner revenue, a significant decline from the 75% recorded on April 19.

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2024-04-27 19:39:58 Franklin Templeton lists Ethereum ETF on DTCC

Asset management firm Franklin Templeton has listed its spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) — the Franklin Ethereum TR Ethereum ETF (EZET) — on the Depository Trust and Clearing Corporation (DTCC) website, a significant platform for securities transactions in the United States. The DTCC website’s “Create/Redeem” column lists the ETF, indicating its availability for creation and redemption.

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2024-04-27 06:29:58 Arkham Intel finds wallets associated with Wisdomtree's Physical Bitcoin ETP WBIT

The blockchain data tracking firm Arkham Intel found wallets associated with WBIT, a physical Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) from the asset manager WisdomTree. "WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin is a physically backed exchange-traded product (ETP) designed to offer shareholders a simple, secure and cost-efficient way to gain exposure to the price of Bitcoin,” according to WBIT’s website. “The ETP provides for easy investor access, tradability, transparency and institutional custody solutions with a robust physically backed structure."

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