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Is the decentralization of the Bitcoin network about to improve thanks to minimalist miners such as Nerdminer and Bitaxe?

In the vast crypto universe, every week brings its share of revelations and surprises. As enthusiasts and investors alike scrutinize the evolution of Bitcoin, the crypto giant has a week full of developments in store for us. Without further ado, let's dive into the fascinating world of Bitcoin, exploring the five major alerts that are on everyone's lips.

China is one of the United States' fiercest competitors for global hegemony. At least in economic terms. To achieve this, the country seems to be pursuing a strategy of limiting or even reducing its investments in the United States. Saudi Arabia, which has just joined the BRICS, also seems to be doing the same, further confirming its plans to leave the dollar behind.

Renowned investor Warren Buffett doesn't like cryptocurrencies, bitcoin (BTC) included. And he's not hiding it. On several occasions, the billionaire has explained why, in his opinion, this asset is not worth investing your money in. Yet there is evidence that the businessman has missed an opportunity to increase his fortune.

Recently, no fewer than 6 countries joined the BRICS in what is now known as BRICS+. Although the organization has rejected the membership applications of some countries, it seems to be calling on others to join. Such is the case of Indonesia.

The first domino of the bull run has fallen. U.S. companies will soon be able to account for their Bitcoin holdings at their fair value.

Over the last 8 years, September has been the second-worst month in terms of bitcoin (BTC) performance. On average, bitcoin falls by 5% in September. Conversely, September is often a good opportunity. The end of the year often marks a powerful "Christmas effect", which is usually accompanied by a rise in cryptocurrency. But if studying the past sheds light on probabilities, it's worth looking at the indicators available on the bitcoin price.

For the past few months, Bitcoin ETFs have been among the most closely followed news items on the crypto market. The reason for this is their potential role in the explosion of asset prices, starting with bitcoin. Indeed, the eventual arrival of a Bitcoin ETF on the market is seen as good news. But it seems, according to some experts, that it could thwart the ambitions of crypto exchanges. Here's why.

The BRICS want to get rid of the dollar's influence in international transactions. The organization reaffirmed this objective at its recent summit in South Africa. As the group's currency strategy is gradually unveiled, we learn that Ripple's XRP could contribute to this dynamic.

As we enter the final months of the year on the financial markets, there may be a seasonal trend known as the end-of-year rally. This trend intensifies before the Christmas holidays. Let's take a look at bitcoin's behavior in the run-up to Christmas, and the factors that can influence its price.

Coinbase's CEO is currently excited about 10 major crypto concepts that could completely change the face of the digital asset sector worldwide. In a video published this August 30, Brian Armstrong explained these concepts to developers, encouraging them to take advantage of the bear market to work on them. Read more.

Bloomberg analysts increase their estimates of the chances of approval of a Bitcoin Spot ETF in the US. This change is the result of Grayscale's recent victory against the SEC in the Court of Appeals. An analysis which, if it proves correct, should boost the crypto sector considerably.

After suffering a drop of almost -10%, Ethereum came back to perform at over 5% at the start of the week. Let's take a look at the prospects for ETH.

BRUSSELS --(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Swift today released results from a new series of experiments that show its infrastructure can seamlessly facilitate the transfer of tokenised value across multiple public and private blockchains. The findings have potential to remove significant friction slowing the growth of tokenised asset markets and enable them to scale globally as they mature.

September 1ᵉʳ is the deadline given to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to rule on Bitcoin ETF applications. This is the date by which Bitwise will know whether its ETF will win SEC approval. Five other applicants will receive a response from the regulator the following day, while one will have to wait until September 04.

In 2021, cryptocurrencies as a whole exploded the market counters in terms of valuation. Since then, the performance of the crypto industry has not reached a similar level. However, several experts are anticipating an end to this period of drought.

Bitcoin remains in the red year-on-year. However, this long period in the wilderness augurs well for a symmetrical bull market.

On September 18, 2023, The Lost Wallet will launch a free online game available at https://www.thelostwallet.com/ : an arcade game with a CryptoPunk worth $120,000 and a selection of NFTs as prizes. To win these rewards, the rule is simple: be the player with the fastest time in this arcade game. The course can be completed in less than 5 minutes.

While the SEC is waging an anti-crypto war, the US regulator has just suffered a setback against Grayscale regarding the Bitcoin ETF. The federal court ruled today in favor of Grayscale's petition for review. In setting aside the SEC's order, the court ruled in favor of the American investment giant. This decision could pave the way for approval of the Bitcoin ETF.

There's a growing chorus insinuating that the American hegemon is threatened by the BRICS. But what's really going on?

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The 15th BRICS summit ended on Thursday, August 24, with some big news. That of the creation of BRICS+. An expanded version of the organization's membership. Members that include some of the world's biggest crude oil suppliers. Global geopolitics are potentially no longer the same.

The Bitcoin (BTC) price rebounded by over 1%, reaching a peak of $26,438. This rise is the result of several factors, including improved investor sentiment. The latter are beginning to ease liquidations on long positions.

The crypto universe is constantly evolving. This time, Bitcoin is the talk of the town with an announcement that could revolutionize its ecosystem. Prominent Bitcoin Core developer Luke Dashjr has reignited the debate by proposing a new implementation of sidechains. This promising but complex advance could give new momentum to the world's leading cryptocurrency.

While the Binance platform is facing numerous difficulties, the BNB price has not remained unaffected. Let's take a look at the prospects ahead for the leading exchange cryptocurrency.

The Binance liquidation scandal has taken another turn. US regulators, recently informed of the situation, may initiate an in-depth audit of the platform. A resounding event reminiscent of the beginnings of the FTX collapse.

Over the week of August 14, the bitcoin price fell by almost 12%. This turnaround was all the more dramatic as major thresholds that could have inspired long-term confidence were broken. The price of bitcoin fell below the $26,000 mark. It had stabilized above this level since March 2023. In our previous analysis in July, we pointed out that “the $26,000 area appears to be a major zone at present, and the absence of a recovery in volatility on traditional indices will probably determine the next move”.

After several weeks testing the $30K zone, bitcoin has come to register a drop of over 10%. Let's explore the outlook for the leading cryptocurrency.