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Bitcoin infrastructure company Blockstream has introduced the Jade Plus wallet, a new self-custody hardware solution designed to improve the experience for Bitcoin (BTC) users of all levels. The launch celebrates Bitcoin Genesis Day, marking the first block mined on January 3, 2009. With the hardware wallet market expanding, Blockstream aims to make the Jade Plus a top choice by combining usability, security, and affordability. Blockstream Marks Bitcoin Genesis Day with Self-Custody Wallet Launch Described as an evolution of the original Jade released in 2021, the Blockstream Jade Plus introduces several improvements. Performance-wise, the hardware integrates the new ESP32-S3 chipset, intended…

Starhash’s ability to establish new standards for token launches and decentralized distribution is brought to light by this investment. TON Ventures has acquired hashing power inside its ecosystem, which has resulted in Starhash receiving a strategic investment. The announcement of strategic alliances with TON Ventures and DWF Labs is something that Starshash, an innovative mini-app on Telegram that is based on mining, is proud to announce. As a result of these cooperation, a significant turning point has occurred in the field of decentralized finance (DeFi), as Starshash is revolutionizing token distribution by maximizing accessibility, fairness, and transparency. Starshash is a…

Bitcoin is yet to continue its historic run above the $100K level, but there is some optimism that can be drawn from recent price action. Technical Analysis By Edris Derakhshi (TradingRage) The Daily Chart On the daily chart, the asset has been struggling to climb back above the $100K resistance level after dropping below it earlier in December. Yet, the price has been supported from the $92K support level several times, which could indicate that the market is making a bottom to rally toward a new high above the $100K resistance level. In this case, the $110K mark could be…

X account Ripple Stablecoin Tracker, which monitors RLUSD transfers made by Ripple and various anonymous wallets, spreads the word that over the past 24 hours, almost 21 million Ripple USD stablecoins have been shoveled. It released the details of a dozen cryptocurrency transfers, each carrying at least a million RLUSD. 20.7 million RLUSD on the move The above-mentioned data source revealed twelve transactions showing that anonymous wallets have transferred chunks between 1 million and 3.5 million RLUSD to other unknown blockchain addresses. Overall, according to the RL Tracker, roughly 20.7 million RLUSD has been moved since last morning. The largest…

On January 3, 2024, it celebrates the sixteenth anniversary of Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency that has revolutionized the global financial system. This invention has challenged the traditional model, opening new perspectives for decentralized currencies and innovative technologies. Let’s see all the details in this article. From its birth to global recognition up to the anniversary: how Bitcoin has transformed the financial system The evolution of value and global adoption The challenges of the future From its birth to global recognition up to the anniversary: how Bitcoin has transformed the financial system It was January 3, 2009, when the first block of…

In the last 24 hours, Shiba Inu’s burn rate has surged by an astonishing 4,100%, with a total of 21,709,094 SHIB tokens permanently removed from circulation. According to the Shibburn X account, 21,709,094 SHIB were burned in the last 24 hours, marking a 4,100.35% surge in the daily burn rate. A single massive burn of 21,088,148 SHIB performed within the last 24 hours contributed to this. HOURLY SHIB UPDATE$SHIB Price: $0.00002372 (1hr -0.06% ▼ | 24hr -2.13% ▼ )Market Cap: $13,977,981,987 (-1.97% ▼)Total Supply: 589,257,014,659,157TOKENS BURNTPast 24Hrs: 21,709,094 (4100.35% ▲)Past 7 Days: 104,230,574 (86.58% ▲) — Shibburn (@shibburn) January 8,…

Bill Miller IV, a portfolio manager at Miller Value Partners, has predicted that China could be the driving force behind the next Bitcoin rally. This comes after the Financial Times reported that the People’s Bank of China would start cutting interest rates in order to shore up the country’s struggling economy. This, according to Miller, could be the catalyst that pushes the Bitcoin price substantially higher. As of now, the industry consensus appears to be that the U.S. potentially creating a strategic Bitcoin reserve could be the ultimate catalyst that the bulls need to outperform in 2025. Last month, he…

HyperLiquid, the layer-1 blockchain known for its derivatives exchange, has responded to criticism over an apparent lack of decentralization and issues around validators. The concerns were initially published by Kam Benbrik, an employee at ChorusOne which operates several nodes across different blockchains. Many of the issues stemmed from HyperLiquid using “closed-source code,” which Benbrik claims “jails” node operators. HyperLiquid also controls 81% of the staked HYPE and this portion of control has the potential to spur a series of negative outcomes. “If a single entity controls 1/3 of the stake, they can halt the chain. If they control 2/3 of…

Hedge fund titan Cliff Asness, founder of AQR Capital Management, reflects on the “costly mistakes” of investing in U.S. equities, private equity, and Bitcoin over the next decade. Asness presents his warning from a future perspective. He foresees the downfall of Bitcoin and paints a picture of institutional investors’ reckless plunge into the crypto market. Specifically, he offers a humorous yet sobering glimpse into the consequences of speculative bubbles. Critics View Bitcoin from a 2035 Perspective In the lengthy article, Asness paints the case of a firm’s hesitant dive into cryptocurrency. Initially dismissive of Bitcoin’s value and viewing it as…

Rowen Exchange proposes using XRP to repay the $38T U.S. debt by leveraging its value appreciation and strategic adoption. If enacted, the plan could transform XRP into a key national asset, driving global adoption and market legitimacy. In a confident move, Rowen Exchange stated that the United States could pay off its $38 trillion national debt within four years if it implements the framework outlined in its proposal. As discussed in a recent CNF update, key stakeholders, including tech leaders like Elon Musk and Peter Thiel, could influence XRP’s integration into mainstream financial systems, highlighting its transformative potential. The proposal…