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Bitcoin has always had a bad reputation due to its environmental impact. Bitcoin mining, which requires an astronomical amount of energy, is regularly criticized. It is even said that the entire Bitcoin network consumes as much energy as a whole country like Argentina. In other words, cryptocurrencies are perceived as wicked destroyers of the planet. But is this really the case?

The Bitcoin Whitepaper is a document that presents the essential principles of the queen of the crypto. It was written by Satoshi Nakamoto, the founder of Bitcoin. Earlier this month, technology blogger Andy Baio discovered a PDF version of the document in Apple's files. It was found in all versions of Apple's macOS operating system since 2018. Analysts said it was a nice way for Apple to pay homage to Satoshi. But now, it seems the tech giant has decided to turn the page on Satoshi Nakamoto.

Argentina will start paying for its Chinese imports in yuan instead of dollars. This decision aims to relieve the country's dwindling dollar reserves.

Is Mexico about to follow in El Salvador's footsteps by embracing Bitcoin? That's what Samson Mow proposed to the Mexican parliament.

The crypto community is buzzing with anticipation about the outcome of the lawsuit between Ripple and the SEC. Among many users in particular, concern reigns. Some fear that things will turn bad, and are considering selling off their assets before it’s too late. For this expert, that would be a…

Should we unplug Netflix instead, or Bitcoin? The question may seem absurd. Yet the question of the social utility of BTC is often at the heart of criticism. But with the same power consumption, is Netflix really more socially useful than Bitcoin?

Arbitrum, the Layer 2 leader on Ethereum, has proceeded to distribute governance tokens to eligible decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) within its ecosystem. This initiative aims to encourage user adoption and engagement on the protocol.

In less than a year, the next Bitcoin Halving will take place. If history repeats itself, we may be on the verge of a new all-time high (ATH).

Fantom (FTM) is launching its own cryptocurrency bank, according to co-founder Andre Cronje. The aim is to offer financial services tailored to the crypto market. Fantom's bank will enable users to store, exchange, and spend cryptocurrencies, as well as offering other traditional banking benefits.

In October 2021, the ECB and central banks in the Eurozone began investigating the digital euro. The ECB has released a new report detailing the progress made so far and revealing the design and distribution options approved by the ECB's Governing Council.

The Russian mining industry is experiencing strong growth, with BitRiver leading the way, propelling Russia into the top 3 globally.

Raoul Pal, the founder of Real Vision, a financial on-demand platform that helps its members understand the world of finance, business, and the global economy through expert analysis, has made a bold prediction in the crypto market. Pal, a former executive at Goldman Sachs, is known for his market cycle in crypto, and his latest statement is surprising many.

Every day, there seems to be news of advancements in Cardano, which is pleasing the whales and pushing them to fill up on ADA frequently. Last weekend, the network's transactions were at their highest.

Bitcoin and Litecoin are often compared to gold and silver. These two cryptocurrencies share several similarities, including the halving phenomenon. In 2023, crypto analysts predict a notable difference between the upcoming Bitcoin and Litecoin halving.

Currently, Argentina is facing a worrying inflation crisis of over 100%. Argentines are at a loss as to what to do about the ever-increasing poverty in their country. A Reuters report released on April 14 shows that nearly 40 % of them live in poverty. In addition, they have suffered billions of dollars in economic losses due to one of the worst droughts in their history. Faced with this situation, the co-founder of MicroStrategy advises Argentines to turn to crypto.

According to the international bank, Standard Chartered, Bitcoin is on track to hit $100,000 by the end of 2024.

The theory of the end of the US dollar has been spreading like wildfire in recent weeks. While some contest the idea of the dollar's demise, others believe it to be the end of an economic hegemony that has been long-standing. For some, it's a plot organized by enemies of western civilization.

In the ever-evolving world of virtual reality, the Shib Metaverse is causing a stir. Hollywood is not left out of this digital revolution. Hollywood is even showing a growing interest in this new virtual dimension. That's what Marcie Jastrow, a Shiba Inu consultant, said during a National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) program.

Ripple ensures a very specific mission: to enable secure, instant and free global financial transactions. Over the past few months, they've announced a number of improvements and new features within their network. Most notably, the adoption of Money Tap by three Japanese banks has been mentioned. And now Ripple is announcing a huge project. It plans a multi-partnership to help billions of people.

On Thursday, April 20, the European Union's (EU) MiCA regulation on cryptos was adopted. This regulation sets a new guideline for the crypto industry. It can especially be a model for the global crypto industry. Indeed, elsewhere like in the US, it's still procrastinating.

The value of bitcoin (BTC) has fallen after reaching $30,000 recently. However, these trends are not stopping predictions that its price will explode. Some believe the asset could be worth at least twice its current price within a year. Here's the reason for their predictions.

With the appearance of Cardano Bitcoin (cBTC), decentralized finance (DeFi) could see major changes by integrating bitcoin with the Cardano blockchain in a decentralized and secure manner. This ambitious project raises questions about its potential and the challenges of taking advantage of the liquidity offered by the market's leading cryptocurrency.

Just one year after its debut, Intel is ending its production of ASICs dedicated to bitcoin mining.

The signals are green for cryptocurrencies! According to a report by Bernstein, the digital asset market is in the middle of a bullish cycle, supported by a favorable macroeconomic environment. This means investors are more motivated than ever.

Through its crypto-dedicated subsidiary SG-Forge, La Société Générale is increasingly anchoring itself in the European crypto ecosystem. In recent months, the French multinational bank has been multiplying its initiatives to integrate cryptos into its traditional service offering.

SHIB, the meme-inspired crypto has managed to seduce Binance. The Exchange, has decided to take it out of its Innovation Zone and place it in the category of projects with high growth and sustainability potential. This gesture of confidence could well further strengthen SHIB's position in the market and encourage investors to take a closer look at this crypto.

Ever since Bitcoin (BTC) resumed its rise above $25,000, prognostications from experts have been pouring in and optimism is high. The latest prediction is that the queen of cryptocurrencies could reach a market capitalization of $10 trillion. Even macro guru Dan Tapiero is convinced that this could well come true.

Bitcoin, which is trading at $30,300 as we write this article, is not at the top of its game. However, it continues to make a remarkable ascent, discreetly so. How high can it go? $35,000, $50,000, $100,000 or $1 million? Many are predicting an imminent bull run for BTC. And they are totally right to bet on it because the current indicators do not lie.