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Bitcoin (BTC) mining’s environmental impact has always been a controversial topic. On the one hand, critics emphasize that securing the Bitcoin network takes more power than some whole countries’ annual electricity consumption. On the other hand, much of the crypto community argues that it is a necessary activity that has enabled the Bitcoin blockchain to

The second quarter of the year has been a solid one for Bitcoin’s performance as its market dominance gained against altcoins which “bled” throughout the quarter according to CoinGecko. On July 18, the crypto data aggregator released its industry report for Q2 2023 which noted Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) continued to build upon their

Bitcoin (BTC) price dropped below the $30,000 level on July 18, which given the developments of the last month, retail investors may not have expected, but does today’s downside move represent an upcoming shift in the trend?  Data suggests that over the longer-term it does not. To get to the positives first, Bitcoin price is

Bitcoin (BTC) targeted new month-to-date lows at the July 18 Wall Street open as bulls refused to give up on $30,000 support. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView BTC price: Heavy resistance risks weekly downtrend Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC price action dropping after a modest rebound from $29,675 — its worst

Despite several high-profile cryptocurrency implosions, the number of people working in the industry has soared over the past four years. According to findings by the crypto research startup K33, the number of crypto-related employees has surged nearly 160% since 2019. In a report titled “The Emerging Crypto Industry,” K33 estimated that the total headcount of

Multiple pieces of data point to the Bitcoin price falling below $29,000 in the short term.  Yes, you read that right. Let’s investigate the main issues contributing to the current downside in the Bitcoin price. Bitcoin (BTC) encountered difficulties breaking above $31,800 on July 13, resulting in a 6.3% correction down to $29,700 on July

In today’s fast-paced digital world, speed and convenience are paramount when it comes to online transactions. Whether you run an e-commerce business or simply want to make swift payments online, having a reliable payment gateway that ensures seamless and speedy transactions, including support for cryptocurrencies, is essential. Here are seven payment gateways known for efficiency,

Another “Big Four” bank in Australia has said it will put blocks on certain cryptocurrency platforms, citing high levels of scams risk in the industry. National Australia Bank (NAB) on July 17 officially announced a set of new measures to protect customers from fraud as part of its “bank-wide scam strategy.” Alongside halting “millions in

Bitcoin (BTC) at $30,000 is the most popular “buy” level ever, the latest on-chain data suggests. According to figures from crypto analytics firm Glassnode, a record amount of BTC changed hands near current spot price. Bitcoin: “Big move coming” thanks to buyer interest BTC price action may have stalled near the $30,000 mark, but buyer

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has accepted https://www.sec.gov/rules/sro/nasdaq.htm application for a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) following its acknowledgment of a similar application by Bitwise the day before. The SEC’s acknowledgment indicates the commencement of the official review process for BlackRock’s ETF proposal. While it is an initial step in a

As the stock price of Coinbase (COIN) reaches a 52-week high, Ark Invest, the investment management firm led by Bitcoin (BTC) bull Cathie Wood, has recently divested more of its Coinbase shares. Following Ark Invest’s significant acquisition of Coinbase shares during the bear market, the investment firm has recently sold off a portion of its

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink has delivered fresh remarks supporting cryptocurrencies’ role in democratizing investing worldwide, pointing to growing interest among the company’s clients in digital assets. “More and more of our global investors are asking us about crypto,” Fink said during an interview with CNBC’s ‘Squawk on the Street’ on July 14. BlackRock is the world’s largest

Welcome to Finance Redefined, your weekly dose of essential decentralized finance (DeFi) insights — a newsletter crafted to bring you the most significant developments from the past week. This week, Finance Redefined looks at the growing popularity of zero-knowledge proof-based scalable solutions. Zero-knowledge rollups (ZK-rollups) technology has gained a lot of traction over the past

Bitcoin (BTC) long-term holders are coming back to life as BTC price increases, the latest analysis confirms. In a tweet on July 13, Philip Swift, creator of on-chain data resource LookIntoBitcoin, revealed classic bull market behavior among “older” BTC investors. Value Days Destroyed Multiple prints BTC price bull signal  Bitcoin’s current price cycle may be

Australian-based crypto investment firm Monochrome Asset Management has updated its application to offer a spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund (ETF) on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) through its partner Vasco Trustees. The ETF — Monochrome Bitcoin ETF — will be able to offer retail Australian investors direct exposure to Bitcoin and Ether (ETH), according to the firm’s July

Bitcoin (BTC) looked set to challenge range highs on July 13 as fresh macroeconomic data boosted risk asset bulls. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView PPI shows U.S. inflation retreating beyond expectations Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView followed the market as the BTC price focus shifted above $30,500. PPI inflation leads CPI by a