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21Mar

Marathon Digital CEO predicts $43k Bitcoin break-even post-halving

Marathon Digital Holdings CEO Fred Thiel predicts that the break-even point for Bitcoin mining will climb to about $43,000 following the upcoming halving event. This significant increase from the current industry average of $23,000 underscores the potential impact on miners’ profitability. Thiel shared these insights during a Bloomberg Television interview, highlighting the challenges and adjustments miners will face. Marathon...

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21Mar

JPMorgan: Bitcoin outpaces gold in investor portfolios

In a recent analysis by JPMorgan, Bitcoin has surpassed gold in terms of investor portfolio allocation when adjusted for volatility. Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou, a managing director at JPMorgan, stated that Bitcoin’s (BTC) allocation is 3.7 times greater than that of gold, attributing this shift to the significant inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs. Since the approval of these ETFs in...

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21Mar

CryptoQuant: US government holds 210k Bitcoins with $14.4b unrealized profit

The U.S. government’s holdings of 210,392 BTC worth $14.4 billion make the country one of the largest holders of the coin. The head of CryptoQuant, Ki Young Ju, noted that the U.S. Department of Justice, the Internal Revenue Service, and other departments have not sold a single Bitcoin (BTC) since July 2023. The government’s unrealized profits...

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21Mar

QCP Capital: Bitcoin, Ether drop puts crypto market on alert

According to one options agency, declines in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the total crypto market cap sparked short-term skepticism among traders. QCP Capital released a March 15 update pointing to volatility concerns in cryptocurrency markets as Bitcoin (BTC), the leading token, dropped below $66,000 for the first time in nearly two weeks. BTC was down over 5% in...

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06Mar

SEC ‘Crypto Mum’ Hester Peirce: No regulatory clarity allows fraud to thrive

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce is stressing the need for regulatory clarity and innovation, making it clear that such elements cultivate a conducive environment for the development of crypto. Peirce’s roadmap In a recent discussion with CNBC, Pierce criticized the U.S.’s inadequate regulation of Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies, pointing out that this failure has...

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06Mar

Meme coin mania: Shiba Inu, Floki, Dogwifhat surge

A meme coin trio — Shiba Inu (SHIB), Floki (FLOKI), and Dogwifhat (WIF) — is making waves across the crypto market. Each digital asset is experiencing notable price surges and significant developments. Shiba Inu, riding on the coattails of Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent surge past the $64,000 mark, saw its price skyrocket to a multi-month high in early trading...

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06Mar

UK lawyer claims ‘super villain’ behind $6b Bitcoin laundering case

Jian Wen faces charges of laundering Bitcoin in a London court as part of an alleged $6 billion investment scam, as her defense claims the scheme’s true mastermind manipulated her. The prosecution alleges Wen, working for her employer, Yadi Zhang, converted Bitcoin to cash via middlemen and purchased a Dubai flat with the funds. At the...

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06Mar

Bitcoin surge 2024: factors driving record highs and future predictions

What’s causing the extreme greed in Bitcoin investors in 2024? Discover the driving forces behind the market sentiments and predictions. Since the onset of 2024, Bitcoin (BTC) has demonstrated a remarkable surge, attaining levels of market dominance and investor interest not seen in years. On Feb. 29, BTC reached a new high of $63,544, marking its highest...

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06Mar

Bitcoin options surge to $500m as whales apply cautious strategies

The volume of Bitcoin put options traded in block trades has surged to over $500 million. Block trades are large transactions typically made outside the open market to avoid impacting the market price directly. A put option gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to sell an asset at a specified price (strike price)...

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06Mar

Investors bullish crypto and tech stocks, BofA says

Investors poured billions into tech stocks and doubled their crypto investments on expectations of Fed rate cuts and economic resilience. A research report conducted by the Bank of America Global Research team indicates that investors have been actively buying tech stocks and crypto. According to a Reuters report, an influx of $4.7 billion into tech stocks, which encompass...

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