Author: NBTC
ALLINVAIN’s journey in the early Bitcoin era highlights the potential and inherent risks of the cryptocurrency market. As an early adopter and significant contributor to Bitcoin’s growth, his experiences reflect the crucial need for security measures. His story remains a reminder of the vulnerabilities that early Bitcoin users faced. Bitcoin Developer Lost 25,000 BTC In the early days of Bitcoin, when the cryptocurrency traded for less than $0.05, a developer known as ALLINVAIN mined and traded Bitcoin. By 2010, he launched one of the first Bitcoin exchanges, Bitcoin Express, which allowed users to buy Bitcoin with PayPal. Early transactions sold…
Dogecoin has evolved into a serious digital currency with a loyal community and diverse use cases. Dogecoin’s appeal lies in its simplicity for everyday transactions, with low fees and quick transaction times. Popular online platforms, celebrity endorsements, and community-driven initiatives have propelled Dogecoin’s adoption. Dogecoin has lately become a practical means of exchange among everyday consumers. This digital currency has captured the imagination of tech-savvy millennials and seasoned investors seeking alternatives to traditional currencies. While many crypto projects chase gains, Dogecoin’s purpose is to be a simple means of exchange for everyday people. Shibes around the world are putting Doge…
American investment management firm VanEck is set to launch the first spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) on Australia’s securities trading platform this week. According to an official announcement from the asset management company, the spot Bitcoin ETF will go live on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) on Thursday, June 20. VanEck Unveils Australian Bitcoin ETF VanEck is one of the issuers of the spot Bitcoin ETFs in the United States. The firm’s product, VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL), held over $529 million in assets under management at the time of writing, with a market cap of $660 million. The approval of…
Per WhaleAlert, 300 million XRP tokens have been suddenly transferred from Binance, the biggest cryptocurrency exchange. This major transfer happened as the crypto ecosystem awaited where the XRP price was headed next. 300 million XRP worth around $130 million at present value were shifted within a transaction to an unspecified wallet, creating doubts about the motive behind the big shift. Blockchain data tracker Whale Alert tweeted that “300,000,000 XRP worth $130,132,907 were transferred from Binance to unknown wallet.” 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 🚨 300,000,000 #XRP (130,132,907 USD) transferred from #Binance to unknown wallethttps://t.co/kloHJ85eMi — Whale Alert (@whale_alert) July 8,…
Bitcoin price extended its losses and traded below the $65,000 level. BTC is showing bearish signs and might extend losses below the $64,600 level. Bitcoin remained in a bearish zone and traded below $65,000. The price is trading below $66,000 and the 100 hourly Simple moving average. There is a connecting trend line forming with resistance at $67,500 on the hourly chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Kraken). The pair could continue to move down and even trade below the $64,500 support zone. Bitcoin Price Extends Its Decline Bitcoin price struggled to recover above the $66,500 resistance zone.…
Bitcoin price shows no signs of a directional bias as it hovers around $66,000. The 2019 BTC price fractal hints at a potential correction should the US Fed cut interest rates. Investors can expect a retest of the $60,000 to $45,000 levels depending on the severity of the nosedive. There aren’t any high-impact events that could sway the market this week. So, let’s focus on the cryptocurrency market’s lack of directional bias. From a big-picture perspective, the reason for this uncertainty could be attributed to the US Federal Reserve or the macroeconomic landscape. But Bitcoin (BTC) is also to blame…
How will the ASI token merger influence the AI and crypto markets, and what can investors anticipate from this alliance? Table of Contents What is the merger about? The current state of merger and migration The road ahead At the end of March, three prominent names in the AI and crypto industries — Fetch.ai (FET), SingularityNET (AGIX), and Ocean Protocol (OCEAN) — made a huge announcement: they are merging their tokens to create a new, super-powerful AI token called Artificial Superintelligence (ASI). However, this isn’t just a straightforward swap. Each token holds a different value, so they will convert at…
Ember Sword has partnered with the Mantle. The Mantle Network and the Ether liquid staking protocol, Mantle LSP, are the foundational components of this on-chain ecosystem. Mantle’s proficiency in Web3 gaming will streamline onboarding for players who wish to engage with the blockchain economy. Thus, even individuals unfamiliar with blockchain technology can engage in Ember Sword’s groundbreaking functionalities and enjoy their advantages. 🌟 What happens when you take a high-quality, accessible MMORPG and partner with a state-of-the-art Ethereum Layer 2 featuring an EVM-compatible execution environment?🚨 Big News! Ember Sword is making a monumental move, forming a powerful alliance with @0xMantle🚀…
Revolut has teamed up with Ledger to integrate its app into Ledger Live, allowing crypto purchases through the Ledger app for users in select European countries. Revolut and Ledger have announced a new integration that allows its users in select European Economic Area countries to purchase cryptocurrencies seamlessly through Ledger Live, a software that allows crypto holders to track their portfolio. In an Aug. 14 press release shared with crypto.news, Revolut said the integration would facilitate crypto purchases for users in select European Economic Area countries. Existing Revolut customers who have completed Know Your Customer verification will bypass additional verification,…
The on-chain data platform Token Terminal says BlackRock could launch its own blockchain, similar to Coinbase’s Layer-2 (L2) network, Base. The assumption follows a peek into the asset manager’s holdings across asset classes. Token Terminal: Why BlackRock Blockchain Is a Possibility BlackRock categorizes its crypto holdings into three groups: crypto assets like Bitcoin (BTC), stablecoins like USDC, and tokenized assets like BUIDL. This information comes from the on-chain data platform Token Terminal, which analyzed the asset manager’s crypto strategy. BlackRock reportedly identifies three distinct advantages of Bitcoin as an asset. First, it is internet-native, making it globally accessible. Second, Bitcoin’s…