Author: NBTC
Bitcoin’s potential environmental benefits highlight a stark contrast with the traditional financial system’s exploitation of natural resources. Margot Paez, a fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute, has examined Bitcoin through the lens of a climate activist, questioning mainstream narratives about its environmental impact. Her research reveals that Bitcoin, often criticized for its energy consumption, may offer a more sustainable alternative to the current financial system. Paez argues that the existing FIAT financial system’s detachment from the planet’s physical resources has exacerbated climate change. She emphasizes that our money must reflect the finite nature of these resources to prevent deep ecological…
SafePal has announced a new integration with deBridge. It aims to enhance cross-chain interoperability for its users. This integration allows seamless token swaps between EVM (Ethereum Virtual Machine) networks like Ethereum, BNB Chain, and Arbitrum, as well as non-EVM chains such as Solana. This development simplifies the process of moving assets across different blockchain networks, making it more convenient for users. #SafePal has now integrated @deBridgeFinance🙌Swap seamlessly across different blockchains with deBridge on SafePal mobile & hardware wallet & earn deBridge points✨📱DL to get started: https://t.co/fBj8jI8KoF📚https://t.co/Arupz6Mbwr#SFP #deBridge pic.twitter.com/aQ7gZBcszj — SafePal – Crypto Wallet (@iSafePal) July 29, 2024 SafePal Users to…
Ethereum spot exchange traded funds (ETFs) are trading in the US, but you might not guess it from looking at the price. In fact, ETH has sunk 8.2% over the week since the ETFs went live. This has caused investors to question when Ethereum’s price will start to rise as a result of the new funds buying ETH and creating more scarcity. Market analysts and crypto experts believe it’ll be some time before the new ETFs start making an impact. “When observing the current price of Ethereum (ETH), it is worth remembering that after the launch of Bitcoin ETFs, despite…
In the highly volatile crypto space, the stablecoin market has seen significant growth over the past week. Reports suggest that stablecoins have grown to a total market cap of $165,931,595,485, marking an over 1% weekly surge and a slight 0.14% daily surge. Stablecoins are crypto assets pegged to stable assets like fiat currencies, gold, or other commodities. Backed by stable assets, the value of these tokens remains stable, becoming an alternative to highly volatile cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. The top stablecoins include Tether (USDT), USDC, DAI, FDUSD, and USDD. Tether has secured the first position in stablecoins with a market…
Activist investor and renowned short seller Andrew Left surrendered to authorities in Los Angeles on Monday and was scheduled to appear before Judge Rozella A. Oliver in U.S. District Court this afternoon, according to a CNBC report. Left is facing both a criminal indictment issued Thursday by the Justice Department and charges of “bait-and-switch” tactics from the Securities and Exchange Commission. Left, who resides in Florida, faces 19 criminal counts, which could carry prison terms if he’s convicted. Known for his disdain for the “irrationality” around meme stocks like GameStop, the indictment said he “took contrary trading positions” to those…
Bitcoin (BTC) has undergone a significant change in market behavior, diverging from the currently bullish U.S. equities, as it faces challenges in its attempt to surpass the $63,000 price level. According to a Bitfinex report shared with crypto.news, H1 2024 began with optimism for the market, leading to a Bitcoin all-time high above $73,000. However, this enthusiasm weakened by mid-year, with Bitcoin struggling in June due to several headwinds. BTC is now down nearly 15% from its March peak. Per Bitfinex analysts, prevailing policies have significantly diminished Bitcoin’s volatility and hindered its upward momentum. Data from Santiment indicates a drastic…
Multitrillion dollar investment giant BlackRock has proven it has big plans for Ethereum (ETH) through its spot ETF product. In just about two days after the iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) hit the market, data from Lookonchain said it had amassed a total of 77,000 ETH worth approximately $277 million. Following Bitcoin playbook BlackRock’s renewed interest sprang up only a few years ago, with the investment behemoth now a major spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETF issuer. To date, BlackRock is considered the most successful Bitcoin ETF issuer, as its total holdings surpass that of its top rivals. As of press…
Popcat, a Solana meme coin, hits a $1 Billion market cap, showcasing meme coin influence. Popcat’s value surged 180% in 30 days, reaching an all-time high of $0.7542. Popcat’s growth was driven by meme appeal, speculative market, and investor FOMO. In a remarkable achievement, Popcat, a Solana-based meme coin, has become the first cat-themed cryptocurrency to reach a market cap of $1 billion. This milestone marks the growing influence of meme coins in the cryptocurrency market. BREAKING: SOLANA-BASED $POPCAT (@POPCATSOLANA) BECOMES THE FIRST CAT COIN IN HISTORY TO REACH $1 BILLION MARKET CAP pic.twitter.com/b9TOKk8BBT — DEGEN NEWS (@DegenerateNews) July 20,…
Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. Historically, centralized exchanges like Binance or Coinbase have battled over the title of the most popular crypto trading platforms. These exchanges influenced the landscape of digital asset trading, attracting both newcomers and seasoned investors. However, reliance on CEXs has not come without drawbacks. You might also like: Regulating CEXs won’t stop bad actors: lessons from the FTX trial | Opinion The risks of hacking, operational failures, misuse of funds, and regulatory crackdowns have prompted traders to reassess…
Recently, there have been several sales of BTC, especially via OTC by those who do mining, which have caused the price of Bitcoin to drop. The market value of BTC began to decline on June 7, and this decline continued for more than two weeks, until the 24th of the same month. Subsequently, Bitcoin moved sideways above $60,000 for about six days, then returned above $62,000. OTC sales of mining: the price of Bitcoin drops The monetization of the holders The trend of the price of Bitcoin The OTC sales of mining farms and holders cause the price of Bitcoin…