BITCOIN
Bitcoin (BTC) is the world’s first open-source, peer-to-peer cryptocurrency developed by a pseudonymous person or group of people under the name of Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. The identity of Satoshi Nakamoto remains a mystery. The crypto is run on distributed ledger technology, also known as blockchain. Bitcoin allows for lower transaction fees than traditional online payment systems, and is decentralized, unlike government-backed currencies. Bitcoin is the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and has a limit of 21 million coins. The cryptocurrency uses a proof-of-work protocol to enable security, privacy, and legitimacy of monetary transactions. The issuance of Bitcoin requires mining, where programmers solve a difficult cryptographic puzzle to be able to mine Bitcoin, which earns them a reward. Bitcoin remains the most popular cryptocurrencies, all other cryptocurrencies are known as altcoins.
Tether's Plan B Collaborates with FC Lugano to accelerate Bitcoin Adoption
Tether and Lugano City have announced a partnership to sponsor FC Lugano, a Swiss football club, using bitcoin technology to transform the city's financial infrastructure, allowing fans to purchase tickets, merchandise, food, and beverages.
Pantera Capital Predicts Bitcoin to Hit $35k Before 2024 Halving and Surge to $148k Afterward
Pantera Capital's publication explores the "positive black swan" event in the blockchain industry, highlighting its positive implications, historical predictions, rapid growth, resilience, and the transformative potential of DeFi platforms.
NASDAQ Listed MIGI Boosts Bitcoin Self-Mining in July 2023 Operational Update
Mawson Infrastructure Group, a leading digital infrastructure and Bitcoin mining company, reported a 23% month-on-month increase in its "Total Revenue Equivalent in BTC" to 163. The company's operational capacity was 96 Megawatts, supporting 27,636 Bitcoin miners. Mawson is exploring expansion opportunities in PJM energy markets and securing strategic sites for long-term digital infrastructure.
Smart Whale Cumberland Liquidated 8K $ETH Prior to Market Crash
Cumberland offloaded 8,000 $ETH before the cryptocurrency market crashed, reducing its valuation to $1.1 trillion. Following the crash, Cumberland withdrawn 4,000 $ETH from Binance. During the FUD due to the SEC's lawsuit against Binance, SmartMoney purchased at lower prices. Cumberland's strategic investment strategies have historically yielded substantial returns.
SpaceX dropping $373M worth of Bitcoin led to crypto market crash
After the publishing of the news, the price of Bitcoin experienced a significant drop of around 10% within 10 minutes, causing the cryptocurrency's value to fall to $25,166 on Binance. The OKX perpectual bitcoin price even plunged to $24,098.
CME Group and CF Benchmarks to Introduce APAC Reference Rates for Bitcoin and Ether
CME Group and CF Benchmarks will launch APAC-specific Bitcoin and Ether reference rates on Sep 11. The rates aim to cater to growing crypto interest in the Asia Pacific, providing daily U.S. dollar values at 4 p.m. HK/SG time.
Bithumb Korea Reports Operational Losses Due to Declining Crypto Trading Volume
Bithumb Korea reported a Q2 operational loss of KRW 3.442 billion in 2023, down from a KRW 38.42 billion profit last year. The decline is attributed to reduced crypto trading volumes and fee income. The exchange is now offering no-fee events to boost activity.
Hut 8 Q2 2023 Report: $19.1 Million Revenue with 9,136 Self-Mined Bitcoin in Custody
Hut 8's Q2 2023 report reveals $19.1M revenue and 9,136 self-mined Bitcoin. The quarter saw a net loss of $16.7M and mining profit of $3.2M.
2024 Election Impact on SEC's Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval
John Reed Stark's analysis suggests the 2024 U.S. Election may be pivotal in shaping the SEC's policy on Bitcoin spot ETFs.
SEC Delays Decision on ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF, Opens Public Comment Period
The SEC has delayed its decision on ARK 21Shares' Bitcoin ETF until Nov 11, 2023, opening a 21-day public comment period.
ShIB and LPT Lead the Surge of Meme Coins as Bitcoin Stagnates at $29,400
ShIB and LPT lead the meme coin surge, with trading volumes of $2.25B and $975.24M on Binance Futures. Top gainers include BLZ, LPT, and RUNE, while Bitcoin remains stagnant at $29,400.
Involved in Cryptocurrency and Cash Corruption, Regional Military Recruitment Heads Were Dismissed by Ukrainian President
Ukrainian President dismissed regional military recruitment heads for corruption involving cryptocurrency and cash. Law enforcement opened 112 cases.
Gemini's Weekly Update: PayPal Launches PYUSD Stablecoin, Coinbase Unveils Base Layer-2, and Aptos Announces Microsoft Partnership
PayPal launches PYUSD stablecoin; Coinbase unveils Base Layer-2; Aptos partners with Microsoft; July inflation below expectations at 3.2% and 4.7% yearly.
Bitdeer Mined 220 Bitcoin in July
Bitdeer Technologies Group announced mining 220 Bitcoins in July 2023, reaching a total hash rate of 20.6 EH/s, and completing the Gedu Datacenter in Bhutan.
Cathie Wood: SEC to Approve Multiple Bitcoin ETFs Simultaneously
Cathie Wood predicts the U.S. SEC may simultaneously approve multiple Bitcoin ETFs.
