Developers propose CTV to improve Bitcoin security and enable smart contracts through predefined spending conditions.Critics worry about Bitcoin fungibility and increased complexity due to CheckTemplateVerify’s potential implementation. In a tweet, Cobra, the maintainer of the Bitcoin.org domain, is expressing concern about a potential user-activated soft fork (UASF) in 2025, which could pose a crucial crossroads...
Bitcoin surpasses $100K as global recognition strengthens its role as a digital gold standard for financial innovation.Key endorsements and regulatory shifts are driving Bitcoin’s unprecedented rise and its growing adoption worldwide. Bitcoin has surpassed the $100,000 mark, achieving a new all-time high (ATH) of $103,900 in a historic change, according to CoinMarketCap. Its market capitalization...
Bitcoin attained a historic feat as it reached $104k soon after Paul Atkins was announced as the Chair of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Meanwhile, some crypto experts anticipate a continued run to $500k and $1 million, while others expect a temporal pullback from the current position. Bitcoin (BTC) makes history as it surges...
Virgin Voyages adopts Bitcoin for its Annual Cruise Pass, driving crypto adoption in traditional industries.Genius Group expands its Bitcoin treasury, boosting institutional adoption of cryptocurrencies for corporate reserves. Virgin Voyages has taken a significant step forward by accepting Bitcoin payments for its $120,000 Annual Cruise Pass, indicating more confidence in cryptocurrency adoption among non-crypto firms....
Bitcoin hit a record $103,850, breaking the $100K barrier, driven by institutional support and significant regulatory shifts, marking a pivotal moment for crypto.Ripple executives and President Putin’s endorsement, alongside BlackRock’s $50 billion Bitcoin ETF, fueled Bitcoin’s rise and global recognition, with market cap surpassing $2 trillion. Bitcoin made history today as its price surged to...
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has reiterated a 2021 statement that Bitcoin directly competes with gold, but not the US Dollar (USD). Powell also disclosed that he has no issue with crypto companies that engage in business collaborations with banks. United States Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has publicly confirmed his strong interest in Bitcoin (BTC) as...
Foundry laid off 16% of its staff and transferred 20 employees to Yuma, a decentralized AI startup.Yuma, DCG’s new project, aims to revolutionize decentralized AI using Bittensor’s network for innovative applications. Foundry, the world’s largest Bitcoin mining pool and a subsidiary of Digital Currency Group (DCG), has announced massive layoffs, decreasing its workforce by about...
An analyst tags XRP as the “banker-themed meme-coin” while labeling Chainlink (LINK) as the real “bank coin.”He also questioned the relevance of XRP as a bridge currency in cross-border payment with the existence of stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Chainlink (LINK) embarks on a significant rally from $18 on December 2 to $25...
The US Federal Reserve has ruled that states can issue alternative currencies.Though gold and silver-backed currencies are recognized, Bitcoin may also gain entry in the future. The US Supreme Court recently permitted 40 states to issue gold—and silver-backed currencies. This move could usher the US crypto economy in a new direction and raise the possibility...
Public Bitcoin miners raised $5B in 2024 and spent $3.6B on hardware and infrastructure development.Marathon Digital leads public miners’ BTC holdings while diversifying into AI amid rising mining challenges. Public bitcoin mining companies made substantial financial movements in 2024, demonstrating both ambition and adaptability. By means of equity and loan funding, these companies raised around...