In 2017, Larry Fink, CEO of asset management company BlackRock was scathing about bitcoin. In particular, he criticized the crypto queen as a mafia asset, useful for laundering money. Now, his views on bitcoin's usefulness have changed dramatically.
Twitter's exposure on Google plummets as Elon Musk announces temporary limits. New strategy or not, what's the point? While these questions are pertinent, only one attracts the attention of the crypto community. What will happen to communication within the ecosystem?
As a crypto with great potential, ADA is one of those digital assets that perform remarkably well even in the midst of a bear market. Its resilience in a tumultuous market is impressing many investors. Particularly concerned about the future of altcoin, analyst Dan Gambardello predicts an imminent uptrend for this cryptocurrency. He recently shared his thoughts on the future of the digital asset with Twitter users.
Bitcoin is still sitting on $30,000, but the bullish pressure is palpable. Here are the top 5 (crescendo) bullish factors.
Bitcoin has experienced explosive price phases in recent weeks. According to several analysts, the asset's price should continue to rise despite the market's circumstances. Economist Alex Krüger is among those who believe in this prospect.
Following on from The Merge and Shanghai, Ethereum is planning further upgrades to make the blockchain more powerful. While waiting for the promised major changes, Solana offers a "plausible" possibility to the Ethereum team. Find out what Anatoly Yakovenko, cofounder of Solana Labs, has to say.
Ether (ETH) could get off to an explosive bullish start this month, in a context that seems favorable to a bullish recovery. If confirmed, this crypto could reach $2500.
SEC attacks are wreaking havoc on the crypto sector, and companies are not exempt. Revolut recently made an exit that is unlikely to please all its customers, as they will soon no longer be able to trade certain tokens. So, goodbye to Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC) and Cardano (ADA)?
According to this crypto analyst, bitcoin (BTC) could see an explosion in value in July. He points to a pattern reminiscent of the asset's price structure in 2020. Departing from the traditional four-year cycle theory, this analyst sees things from a different angle. But only time will tell if this month will be as fruitful as November 2020 for BTC.
The SEC boss is extremely controversial among members of the crypto community. In fact, they are eager to see him go, whatever it takes. For the time being, they'll have to be content with seeing him remain in his position, and potentially continue to crack down on them.
As the BTC halving approaches, bull run predictions are back in full swing. Tim Draper predicted a $250,000 bitcoin by 2022. But not everything went according to plan for the queen of cryptocurrencies. The crypto-enthusiast billionaire has rectified his earlier prediction.
Bitcoin is entering a new era with the introduction of Sats Names. This innovative and rapidly expanding naming standard is reshaping the contours of the Bitcoin ecosystem. What is this major innovation, and how is it shaping the cryptocurrency landscape?
In the eyes of Vitalik Buterin, staking all of his ETH would be a mistake. That's why he only stakes a tiny portion of his holdings. A choice that has actually shocked the crypto community.
If Elon Musk continues with his unilateral, often controversial decisions, he may have to face more than just Mark Zuckerberg in the ring. CZ, who has been up in arms about his decision to limit the number of tweets users can access, wouldn't be afraid to face him either.
In a ruling that could have major implications for the privacy of crypto transactions, the US federal court has ordered cryptocurrency exchange Kraken to provide detailed information about its users to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). This decision follows an IRS investigation into the tax compliance of Kraken users.
Litecoin's halving event is less than five weeks away. The approaching date is causing a significant rise in the network's hash rate, which has already reached an all-time high. This, in turn, has caused the price of Litecoin (LTC) to rise by more than 15% over the past week. At the time of writing, Litecoin has crossed the crucial $100 mark.
Jeremy Allaire, CEO of Circle, the company in charge of issuing the USDC predicts increased demand for various digital assets. These include Dogecoin, Bitcoin, Ethereum and Cardano. He points out that demand will mainly come from emerging markets, of which Hong Kong and China are central. It's worth remembering that despite some occasional rises, the cryptocurrency market in general is in decline.
In an ever-changing crypto market, Cardano's (ADA) resilience is proving exceptional. Benjamin Cowen, CEO of ITC Crypto, highlights the crypto's performance in the midst of a bear market.
After a week of consolidation, bitcoin (BTC) is at a decisive point. Bullish indicators suggest that the 25% rise could continue. Nevertheless, it's important for investors to be cautious, as a decline is also a possibility.
According to analyst Rekt Capital, three altcoins could soon be on a bullish trend. The well-known trader believes that litecoin (LTC), ATOM and SAND are all showing warning signs of an imminent rise. He shared his thoughts with his followers on Twitter.
Secret sales of staking rewards: End of the road for Sui Network?
Ether (ETH) stabilizes around $1850, potentially offering a buying opportunity. The uptrend could indeed continue in a context favorable to cryptos.
Making European banks more resistant to crises and less permeable to unsecured cryptocurrencies was the aim of lawmakers from the 27-nation bloc meeting today. At the same time, an agreement was reached in favor of reforms to banking regulations.
EU lawmakers have always stated their desire to control banks' dealings with cryptocurrencies. They have now taken a giant step towards achieving this goal. EU MEPs have reached agreement on the capital requirements for crypto-banks. The latter must therefore comply with the new measures in force.
Recently, BlackRock filed a Bitcoin ETF application with the SEC. The process is still in its early stages, but already seems to mark a major change for bitcoin.
It's quite a paradox! The man who shook the Kremlin does not come from the opposition camp, nor from outside. Yevgeny Prigozhin is a very close friend and Vladimir Putin's "former Swiss Army knife". He dared to challenge the powers that be with a short-lived rebellion backed by some 5,000 men. A situation quickly resolved by Putin, and one that has been emulated by Russian crypto-enthusiasts.
All the ingredients for a 2008-style recession are there, says American investor Jim Rogers. But if their peculiarities are anything to go by, the worst is yet to come.
The Bitcoin ecosystem is a real anthill of innovation, constantly pushing back the boundaries of what's feasible. While some are inclined to portray Bitcoin as an outdated protocol, relegated to the shadow of Ethereum, the reality is quite different. Ambitious initiatives such as Fedimint, Magma and Miniscript are at the forefront. These technologies have the potential to catalyze large-scale institutional adoption of Bitcoin, redefining the contours of finance in the 21st century. At last, you'll have the arguments to answer the shitcoiners.
In the financial markets, gold and bitcoin are two distinct but highly valued asset classes. Gold benefits from long-standing trust, while bitcoin has managed to establish itself as an essential asset despite the fluctuations it undergoes. According to some experts, both assets have advantages that can be asserted for a long time to come.
Bitcoin (BTC) recently broke through the psychological $30,000 barrier, which seems like a good time to buy. Here are some interesting buying areas.