Ethereum core developer Eric Conner exits, citing Vitalik Buterin's leadership decisions, shifts focus to building AI tools like Freysa.ai.
BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF recently added 6,470 BTC to its holdings after the cryptocurrency dips slightly from its recent all-time high at $109k. On Jan. 21, data from BitcoinTreasuries shows iShares Bitcoin Trust holdings increased by 6,470 BTC (worth $682.
El Salvador has increased its Bitcoin holdings once again, adding 12 BTC to its reserves in two separate transactions during January 2025. This move reinforces the country's steadfast commitment to its Bitcoin strategy, even amid challenges and scrutiny from international institutions.
Bitcoin is currently facing resistance in the short term, struggling to break through a critical price level. In addition, the Trump meme coin, which has made headlines following the recent inauguration, experienced a sharp price drop after the lack of crypto-related mentions during the event.
Escalating tensions at the Ethereum Foundation have been causing quite a stir among the crypto community while the asset price remains depressed.
Shares of Canadian crypto provider Neptune surged 40% after it secured a $20 million credit facility from Sygnum Bank to buy Bitcoin. Neptune Digital Assets Corp.
The crypto business today has been posting greener numbers, with its market cap rising 3.49% to $3.64 trillion. However, the trading volumes stumbled by 37.40% to $196.58 billion. The Fear & Greed Index ticked up to a “Greed” score of 66, cautioning marketers of further moves.
Spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds in the United States resumed their positive inflow streak on Jan. 21, following President Donald Trump's inauguration, with BTC holding above $105k. According to data from SoSoValue, the 12 spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $802.
Canaan Inc. reveals its December 2024 bitcoin mining performance and outlines financial projections for FY2025, aiming for significant revenue growth and mining expansion.
Bitcoin price is up 4% in the last 24 hours moving back above $106,000 as the broader market euphoria revives following Donald Trump's inauguration and a large number of ETF filings. As BTC attempts a breakout from the $101-$106K range high, analysts are hopeful of a new all-time high coming soon.
MicroStrategy Inc. (NASDAQ:MSTR) shareholders on Tuesday approved a proposal to increase the company's authorized Class A shares by 30 times to support future Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) acquisitions. What happened: About 56% of votes were cast in favor of increasing the shares from the current 330 million to 10.33 billion, Bloomberg reported, citing the meeting's recording.
10x Research's Markus Thielen says Bitcoin is moving in $18,000 blocks and predicts it could hit $122,000 by February.
Bitcoin Spot ETF inflows reached $802M, with $662M from BlackRock's IBIT, marking 4 consecutive days of growth.
Vitalik has responded to criticism directed toward Ethereum Foundation executive director Aya Miyagotchi and centralization concerns around the future of Ethereum. “The future of the world computer is decentralized,” said Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin in a Jan.
The cryptocurrency market was showing a bullish recovery on Wednesday, with major coins like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Solana (SOL) showing notable gains. The broader crypto market cap rose 4%, reaching $3.64 trillion. The total cryptocurrency market volume over the past 24 hours stands at $196.09 billion, reflecting a decrease of 37.21%.
Bitcoin mining saw a surge in revenue, highlighting potential for sustained growth or a new bull cycle.
Ross Ulbricht, the odious founder of the Silk Road dark website, has been freed from prison.
Bitcoin reaches a new all-time high of $109k after months of consolidation. Analysis reveals diminishing sell-side pressure and signals of potential market volatility, according to Glassnode.
MARA Holdings CEO Fred Thiel has shared a plan to expand the adoption of Strategic Bitcoin Reserve across 50 states in the US. Another company executive Jayson Browder said that the MARA Holdings team will support Bitcoin-focused advocacy groups, further strengthening Fred's plan.
Bitcoin's recent price rally has been nothing short of impressive. The leading cryptocurrency surged from around $90,000 to hit a new all-time high of $109,357.07 in just one week, marking a significant recovery.
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) mining reportedly helped Texas avoid $18 billion in energy costs by eliminating the need for new gas peaker plants. What Happened: The findings were made in a Monday report by the Digital Assets Research Institute, which credited the efforts of Electric Reliability Council of Texas CEO Brad Jones in identifying Bitcoin mining as a better alternative to stabilize the Texas electrical grid instead of the costly and polluting gas peaker plants.
The state of Utah has taken a groundbreaking step toward embracing digital currencies by introducing a ‘Strategic Bitcoin Reserve' bill. Spearheaded by Senator Jordan Teuscher, Utah becomes the 11th U.S. state to propose such a reserve, signaling a growing trend among states to incorporate Bitcoin into their financial strategies.
The crypto prices today have shown remarkable strength, mainly embarking on upward trajectories. Bitcoin (BTC) price crossed the $105K level amid renewed market interest post-Donald Trump's inauguration, whilst Ethereum (ETH), XRP, and Solana (SOL) have traded dominantly in the green.
Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin says issuers are confident that staked Ether ETFs will be approved under new SEC leadership.
Ethereum Foundation launches the 2025 Academic Grants Round, offering $2 million to support innovative research in Ethereum-related fields.
Leading U.S.-based firms were competing hard to mine more Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), with many increasingly retaining the newly-created coins for long-term benefits. What happened: American Bitcoin mining companies added nearly 16 ExaHash per second of mining capacity, or an 8% increase, from November-end up to Jan. 15, according to a JPMorgan research report released Thursday.
El Salvador's Bitcoin strategy remains firm as it adds 12 BTC.
Rumble, the Tether-backed video-sharing platform, has made its inaugural Bitcoin purchase, marking the start of a significant corporate strategy aimed at diversifying its treasury. This first acquisition is a key component of Rumble's broader plan to allocate up to $20 million towards Bitcoin, positioning the company within the growing trend of public firms integrating cryptocurrency into their financial strategies.
Ethereum price is struggling below the $3,500 resistance while Bitcoin gains. ETH is consolidating above $3,150 and might aim for an upside break.
Ross Ulbricht's full pardon by President Trump marks a monumental victory for Bitcoiners, symbolizing justice for a man who became a beacon for freedom and innovation. This long-awaited moment proves the power of persistence and reminds us to keep advocating for Bitcoin and freedom.
SEC Appeal Sparks Ripple Speculation: A pivotal SEC meeting could influence XRP's future, as investors eye Uyeda's approach to crypto enforcement cases.
Despite Bitcoin's recent surge to over $106,000 and new all-time highs, on-chain data indicates a surprising trend: demand from retail investors has remained significantly low. According to CryptoQuant's latest analysis, the Bitcoin Retail Investor Demand metric, which tracks transactions from smaller holders (those making transactions valued under $10,000), has dropped sharply in recent days.
Amid Bitcoin's ongoing upward momentum in price, a key on-chain Bitcoin metric has been observed that offers clues about the market's next direction. This notable indicator known as the Short-Term Holder Spent Output Profit Ratio (STH SOPR) which reveals the behavior of Short-Term Holders (STHs) has shown that STHs have started to sell at a loss.
Bitcoin price started a fresh increase above the $104,000 zone. BTC is consolidating above $105,000 and might aim for a new all-time high.
The cryptocurrency market has been showing signs of revival, but not without some challenges. Shiba Inu (SHIB) has been facing strong resistance as it struggles to hold onto key support levels.
Bitcoin maintained its position above $106,000, buoyed by a weakening U.S. dollar and a rally in American equities, as investors balanced their optimism and uncertainty regarding President Donald Trumps anticipated cryptocurrency policies. On January 22, Cointelegraph reported that Bitcoin (BTC) rose 3.8% the previous day, reaching $107,240, partially recovering from recent losses.
Bitcoins daily trading volume soared past $46 billion, marking the fifth-highest daily total in the cryptocurrencys history, according to FalconX research head David Lawant. On January 20, Lawant shared on X (formerly Twitter) that Bitcoin spot trading volume had surpassed $46 billion, stating, This is the largest daily volume ever recorded on a holiday or weekend.
Turns out $49 billion worth of Bitcoin isn't enough: MicroStrategy shareholders just voted to help finance the next wave of BTC purchases.
Ethereum (ETH) appears to have ‘bottomed out,' according to crypto analyst Mister Crypto. The analyst shared this observation as investor confidence in ETH continues to wane due to the digital asset's relatively lackluster price performance in 2024.
Bitcoin (BTC), the leading cryptocurrency, made headlines on Martin Luther King Day with a staggering $46 billion in spot trading volume. This impressive figure marks the largest volume ever recorded during a holiday or weekend, according to David Lawant, the head of research at FalconX.
Ethereum founding member Anthony DOnofrio says the non-profit needs change.
Ethereum is off to a rocky start this 2025, and its vibrant dev community isn't happy. According to reports, the Ethereum Foundation has recently moved a substantial amount of Ether.
The dollar index cools down as Trump's economic agenda encourages the markets.
Matt Kaufman, Calamos head of ETFs, joins CNBC's Bob Pisani on 'ETF Edge' to discuss the firm's launch of a bitcoin structure alt protection ETF. Michael Venuto of Tidal Financial Group also weighs in on the implications for the industry.
Those who convicted Ulbricht were "some of the same lunatics involved in the modern-day weaponization of government against me," Trump wrote Tuesday.
Bitcoin and Ethereum will now make up the Oxbridge Re Holdings' treasury push, as announced on Jan 21.
Solana has seen a sharp 21% drop over the past three days, erasing some of the impressive gains from its recent rally. This sudden reversal is partly attributed to the meme coin frenzy, which initially boosted Solana's ecosystem but has now turned into a liquidity drain, leaving the asset vulnerable to a sell-off.