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On May 3, the Bitcoin network validated its largest block to date at block height 841,886, which included an inscription showcasing the technology stack dubbed Logos’ manifesto. This block, similar to the one that previously held the record as the largest, was mined by Marathon. Record-Setting 841,886 Bitcoin Block Mined, Outpacing Previous Milestone Marathon has […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/marathon-sets-new-record-by-mining-bitcoins-largest-block-showcasing-the-logos-manifesto/
As of May 3, 2024, bitcoin’s price stands at $59,142, with a 24-hour intraday range of $57,789 to $60,000. The leading cryptocurrency maintains a market capitalization of $1.15 trillion and has recorded a trading volume of $28.43 billion over the same period. Bitcoin Bitcoin’s daily chart analysis reveals a consistent bearish trend with BTC’s price […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-technical-analysis-btc-bulls-challenge-upper-resistance-amid-bearish-pressure/
According to a report, the Financial Conduct Authority, a watchdog for the financial services industry in the U.K., had 30% of its financial crime specialists focused on crypto-asset businesses. Assessments conducted by supervisors in the U.K. found that not only crypto-asset businesses, but nearly all participants in the country’s financial services sector, are susceptible to […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/report-30-of-uk-watchdogs-financial-crime-experts-focused-on-crypto-businesses-in-2022-23/
Tether, one of the largest cryptocurrency companies, has recently released an attestation of its financial activity corresponding to Q1 2024. Tether registered a record-breaking $4.52 billion in profits, and disclosed its net equity levels, reporting $11.37 billion as of March 31, 2024. Tether issued over $12.5 billion USDT during this period. Tether Attestation Registers Record-Breaking […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/tether-q1-2024-attestation-reveals-record-4-52-billion-profits/
PRESS RELEASE. As a part of Bitcoin Asia Week 2024, the “Scaling Bitcoin Together” event will take place on May 11, 2024, in Hong Kong. This event will bring together top blockchain experts to discuss how to grow the Bitcoin ecosystem. The “Scaling Bitcoin Together” aims to foster discussions that propel the development of the […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/scaling-bitcoin-together-event-set-to-unite-bitcoin-leaders-in-hong-kong/
The layer-two initiative known as BOB, short for ‘Build on Bitcoin,’ has declared its mainnet operational with over 40 apps launching in the initial phase. Notably, the BOB application that facilitates bridging and access to the ecosystem is geo-blocked in the United States. BOB Mainnet Activates, Project Expects a ‘Bitcoin-Driven Defi Summer’ On May 1, […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/hybrid-l2-build-on-bitcoin-launches-mainnet-us-users-face-geo-blocking/
Recently, Messari’s founder and CEO, Ryan Selkis, has expressed strong opinions about the potential impact of a Joe Biden reelection on the cryptocurrency industry in the United States. On Thursday, Selkis voiced his concerns on the social media platform X, stating that a “second Biden term will lead to mass wealth confiscation and crypto seizures.” […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/messari-ceo-criticizes-us-presidents-crypto-stance-foresees-mass-wealth-confiscation-if-biden-gets-reelected/
PRESS RELEASE. Road Town, British Virgin Islands — May 2, 2024. EYWA, a consensus bridge that secures transactions across multiple protocols, has raised a total of $7 million as it delivers the new era of Web3 interoperability. The investment has been led by Curve Finance founder Michael Egorov — with the project recently attracting two […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/top-vcs-join-eywas-seed-round-led-by-curves-founder/
A new study by Fidelity Digital Assets reveals that as bitcoin matures, its volatility is decreasing, making it less volatile than several S&P 500 stocks. “As the asset class matures and its total market cap grows, the inflow of capital is expected to have a smaller impact because it will be flowing into a larger […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/fidelity-digital-assets-study-bitcoins-volatility-declines-as-it-grows-echoing-historical-asset-trends/
The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) lead the world in the adoption of blockchain and cryptocurrencies because governments in the region actively promote digital transformation in their strategic future visions, according to Faisal Al Monai, chairman and co-founder of Droppgroup. This commitment by governments in the region “creates a favourable environment for the growth […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/faisal-al-monai-convergence-of-ai-and-blockchain-is-a-solution-to-data-integrity-issues-in-ai-model-training/
Aave Labs proposed a significant upgrade to its protocol, aimed at enhancing features like its stablecoin GHO, introducing a Unified Liquidity Layer for better integration, and improving the protocol’s architecture for cross-chain liquidity across both Ethereum and non-EVM layer-1 platforms. The update also focuses on automatizing interest rates based on market conditions with Chainlink data […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/aave-labs-unveils-ambitious-plans-for-protocol-v4-enhancing-gho-stability-and-cross-chain-liquidity/
Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP), a coal mining company in the U.S., recently disclosed its use of underutilized electricity loads for bitcoin mining. Cary Marshall, the company’s CFO, revealed that ARLP concluded the first quarter of 2024 with an approximate total of 425 bitcoins. Marshall also stated that during the first quarter, ARLP mined 61 bitcoins […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-coal-miner-uses-excess-power-to-mine-btc-earns-61-coins-in-q1-2024/
Microstrategy has introduced a new enterprise decentralized identity platform, Microstrategy Orange, during the Bitcoin for Corporations segment at Microstrategy World 2024 event in Las Vegas. Microstrategy Intends to Leverage the Bitcoin Blockchain for Identity Management According to an unofficial draft on Github, the Orange platform leverages the Bitcoin Inscription DID method (did:btc), which incorporates data […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/microstrategy-plans-to-launch-a-decentralized-identity-solution-on-bitcoin/
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has declared bitcoin to be in a bear market, despite the recent surge in interest in spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Additionally, he cautioned that economic data provides conclusive evidence that stagflation is not merely a future prospect for the U.S. economy, “but already a current reality.” Peter Schiff […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/peter-schiff-declares-bitcoin-in-bear-market-amid-us-economys-stagflation-reality/
In April, bitcoin miners amassed the second-highest monthly revenue of the past year, following the unprecedented earnings in March. In total, they collected $1.79 billion, which, although $220 million less than the previous month, still exceeded the revenues of December 2023, which totaled $1.56 billion. Bitcoin Miners Recorded Strong Revenue Last Month On May 1, […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-miners-log-second-highest-monthly-revenue-in-april-despite-falling-hash-value/
PRESS RELEASE. MultiBank Group, a prominent global financial institution, proudly announces the launch of MultiBank.io, its state-of-the-art cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform. This significant initiative heralds a transformative milestone in the progression of cryptocurrency trading, driven by MultiBank.io’s advanced technological infrastructure and pioneering product portfolio. Facilitating Traders with Unparalleled Leverage and Diversity The MultiBank.io platform presents […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/multibank-io-a-revolutionary-leap-in-cryptocurrency-derivatives-trading/
Riot Platforms Inc., an integrated bitcoin mining company, reported revenues exceeding $79.3 million in the first quarter of 2024. The revenue increase was slight, rising from $73.2 million to $79.3 million. Remarkably, this was achieved even as Riot Platforms experienced a 36% decrease in the number of bitcoins mined, down to 1,364. Modest Growth Noted […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-miner-riot-platforms-records-modest-revenue-gain-despite-36-decrease-in-mined-btc/
Blackrock, the largest asset management company in the world, has led a strategic funding round of $47 million in Securitize, a capital markets digitalization company. The round, which had the participation of other financial markets and crypto native companies, shows Blackrock is betting on the transformative capabilities of tokenization for global capital markets. Blackrock Leads […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/blackrock-reinforces-tokenization-drive-leading-47-million-funding-round-in-digitization-company-securitize/
Standard Chartered Bank has warned that bitcoin’s price could potentially decline to $50,000. The head of digital asset research at the bank attributed this forecast to a mix of crypto-specific factors and broader macroeconomic influences. Additionally, he warned about the risk of liquidation for some spot exchange-traded fund (ETF) positions, emphasizing that over half of […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/standard-chartered-warns-bitcoin-price-could-fall-to-50k/
JPMorgan has highlighted a significant increase in selling and profit-taking across equity and crypto markets, driven largely by retail investors. The global investment bank also observed institutional momentum traders and quantitative funds reducing positions, particularly in stocks, bitcoin, and gold. Insights on Market Trends by JPMorgan JPMorgan, a global investment bank, has provided insights on […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/jpmorgan-retail-investors-drive-selloff-in-both-crypto-and-equity-markets/
On Thursday, Zksnacks, the developer behind Wasabi Wallet, announced its decision to cease its coinjoin services following regulatory measures in the U.S. The company stated that the wallet will now operate as a standard non-custodial bitcoin wallet without the coinjoin feature. Zksnacks Withdraws Coinjoin Feature from Wasabi Wallet Following intensified regulatory scrutiny in the U.S., […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/zksnacks-to-cease-coinjoin-transactions-affecting-wasabi-trezor-and-btcpay/
Coinbase, a leading U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange, has finally announced the implementation of the lightning network, a Bitcoin layer 2 scaling solution. Coinbase will now allow its users to take advantage of this scaling protocol to avoid paying high fees for Bitcoin transactions, enhancing the utility of crypto for customers using Coinbase’s services. Coinbase Adds Lightning […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/coinbase-announces-support-for-bitcoins-lightning-network/
David Marcus, the former president of Paypal and the current CEO of Lightspark, envisions bitcoin as the primary currency for artificial intelligence (AI) in the future. He describes bitcoin as “maximally neutral,” highlighting its advantages over conventional fiat currencies like the euro or the U.S. dollar. Bitcoin Poised to Become Default Currency for AI, Says […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/lightspark-ceo-expects-bitcoin-to-dominate-ai-related-monetary-transactions/
On May 1, 2024, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs experienced their most significant single-day outflows since their inception on Jan. 11, 2024. ETF Institute Co-Founder: ‘Inflows Don’t Go up in a Straight Line’ Data sourced from coinglass.com reveals that these funds saw a withdrawal of $563.7 million on Wednesday, with Fidelity’s FBTC experiencing the highest outflow, […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/record-withdrawal-from-us-bitcoin-etfs-marks-largest-single-day-outflow/
Unknown attackers recently siphoned digital assets valued at just under $1.6 million from the decentralized finance protocol, Pike Finance. The protocol announced it is offering a 20% reward for the return of the funds, while an ongoing investigation into the incident continues. USDC Vulnerability The decentralized finance (defi) protocol, Pike Finance, said on May 1 […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/attackers-steal-1-6-million-in-digital-assets-from-defi-protocol-pike-finance/
Wyoming’s Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis has responded to the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) latest argument regarding non-custodial software. Lummis’s remarks follow the DOJ’s reply brief on the indictment against Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm’s motion to dismiss. Senator Lummis Questions DOJ’s Non-Custodial Wallet Stance, Cites Legal Misinterpretations Senator Cynthia Lummis, a staunch advocate of cryptocurrency, […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/wyoming-senator-slams-dojs-take-on-non-custodial-crypto-software-vows-to-protect-user-rights/
Department of Justice (DOJ) federal prosecutors from the Southern District of New York are investigating fintech company Block, formerly known as Square, for significant compliance failures in its transaction monitoring systems after a former employee revealed lapses that included processing transactions with sanctioned nations and groups linked to terrorism. Allegations against Block include handling transactions […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/jack-dorseys-block-faces-doj-probe-over-alleged-transactions-with-sanctioned-nations-and-terrorist-groups/
The total value locked (TVL) in decentralized applications (defi) experienced a 7% decrease, dropping $10 billion in April, with defi’s ecosystem ending the month at $138.6 billion despite a widespread outflow of funds from several blockchains, such as a significant drop in Avalance and Solana. Despite the overall downtrend, Bitcoin, Base (a Layer two blockchain […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/defis-tvl-declines-by-10-billion-in-april-despite-growth-in-bitcoin-and-newer-blockchains/
Former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has expressed his gratitude to the crypto community for their support following his four-month U.S. prison sentence for pleading guilty to money laundering charges. “I will remain a passive investor (and holder) in crypto. Our industry has entered a new phase. Compliance is super important,” Zhao emphasized. CZ: Binance […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/former-binance-ceo-cz-i-will-do-my-time-crypto-industry-has-entered-a-new-phase/
On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the U.S. Federal Reserve chose to maintain the benchmark interest rates at their highest in 23 years. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) members noted that although inflation has subsided, it still “remains elevated.” No Change in Federal Funds Rate; Fed Continues Watchful Eye on Inflation Risks On Wednesday, the […]
https://news.bitcoin.com/federal-reserve-holds-rates-steady-amid-inflation-concerns-outlook-remains-uncertain/