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— Author: Kevin Roberts Bitcoin’s future is rather intriguing, to say the least. The pioneer of cryptocurrency has become a pillar of the investment industry and continues to break records on a regular basis. 10,000 BTC was worth two pizzas back in 2010, but one single BTC today is worth north of $60,000. LARGEST SWISS BANK OWNS BITCOIN pic.twitter.com/ZX8HkW5pwI — borovik (@3orovik) May 13, 2024 Let’s take a look at Bitcoin’s history to see if it’s better as a short-term or long-term investment, or if it’s both! What is Bitcoin Worth Today? Bitcoin has become one of the most well-known…

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Verida, a decentralized personal information network (DePIN) developer, has raised $5 million in a funding round aimed at tackling growing concerns over user data privacy in the age of artificial intelligence. The company aims to provide internet users with alternative data storage solutions that prevent their data from being used to train artificial intelligence models. This significant funding round included participation from a diverse group of investors, including O-DE Capital Partners, ChaiTech Ventures, Simurg Labs, Gate Labs, HASH CIB, Bison Capital, Amesten Capital, and Mysten Labs’ Evan Cheng. The $5 million was also supplemented by community pre-sales of Verida’s Storage…

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Media personality Crypto Sensei discusses what could allow XRP to surge to unimaginable levels, including $100, $100,000, and $1,000,000 ($1 million). He spotlighted this in a recent post on X, calling attention to several factors that could help XRP reach greater heights. Interestingly, all these factors focused on greater institutional adoption of XRP and the XRP Ledger (XRPL). XRP Price Depends on Liquidity Crypto Sensei first referenced previous comments made by Quincy Jones, a Software Developer at XDC Foundation. Jones noted that he is not certain what price XRP could get to. However, he provided an illustration of what its…

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CoreDAO has launched an extensively revamped developer documentation, driven by feedback from the Coretoshis community. The update aims to provide a smoother and enhanced developer experience through improved design and enriched content. The Bitcoin network’s resilience against attacks and centralization is due to the efforts of Bitcoin miners. This process, known as Proof of Work (PoW), ensures security through cryptographic complexity and economic incentives. 📢@Coredao_Org is excited to unveil the✨overhauled developer documentation✨, driven by valuable feedback from #coretoshis. Check out the updated documentation with new design and enriched content for a smoother and better developer experience.📚 Docs: https://t.co/8EJaq2crW7… pic.twitter.com/5MegDBwMDj —…

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Il Capo of Crypto, one of the most well-known cryptocurrency analysts, evaluated the Bitcoin price, which fell below $ 67,000, in his statement. BTC price experienced a pullback during the hours when the decision for Ethereum Spot ETFs was awaited. Bitcoin dropped to $66,770 on the cryptocurrency exchange Binance. The fate of Ethereum Spot ETFs is expected to be determined around 23:30 Turkish time (UTC+3). Chart with minute candles showing the recent performance of the BTC price. However, il Capo said that after the bounce after $65,000, it hit its target between $69,000 and $70,000 and is currently experiencing a…

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South Korea is doubling down on its investments in blockchain technology as it seeks to maintain its innovator position in Southeast Asia. The latest play by the South Korean authorities is an ambitious 20 billion won ($14.5 million) investment to support 14 projects across several verticals. The initiatives will be spearheaded by the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) and the Korean Ministry of Science and ICT. The top project on the list is the exploration of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and digital vouchers, with the Bank of Korea leading the studies. The central bank tested the waters…

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As the blockchain industry continues to grow, simplifying processes and reducing barriers to entry are becoming increasingly critical for developers to onboard new users. We recently sat down with Arcana Network Co-Founder Mayur Relekar to discuss chain abstraction and Arcana’s innovative approach to simplifying the blockchain user experience.—What major pain point is Arcana’s Chain Abstraction protocol aiming to solve for Web3 users?If a user wants to use any app on any chain, they need to ensure that they hold the necessary funds to interact with that app, whether it is assets or gas fees, on the specific chain that the…

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Bitcoin is fast-dropping, looking at price action in the daily chart. Even after the impressive spike above $71,500 early this week, there needs to be a conclusive follow-through for optimistic bulls. Despite this correction, one analyst strongly believes Bitcoin will rally sharply, reaching $80,000 by the end of the month. Will Bitcoin Hit $80,000 By End Of May? Taking to X, the analyst thinks HODLers, not speculators, will reap the maximum benefits from Bitcoin. Based on the trader’s assessment, not only will BTC fly above $80,000 by the end of May, but the coin will also spike to peak at…

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Paris Match, a French magazine, is auctioning 75 iconic archival photos as Ethereum (ETH) non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to celebrate its 75th anniversary. The auction kicked off on June 17 and showcased a curated selection of historic images from Paris Match’s archives. These include snapshots of entertainment icons like The Rolling Stones, Jack Nicholson, Orson Welles, and John Travolta. Images of significant historical moments such as the fall of the Berlin Wall and scenes from Harlem and the Tour de France are also included. Each NFT purchase will include a numbered and signed physical print of the same photo, bridging the…

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OM, the native token of defi solutions platform Mantra, has risen as the top gainer among the leading 100 cryptocurrencies as it attained its all-time high of $1.0924. At the time of writing, OM is still up 13% in the last 24 hours, exchanging hands at a price of $1.06. The token also experienced a 234% surge in its trading volume, bringing it to $168 million within the same timeframe. OM 24-hour price chart | Source: CoinMarketCap Moreover, the token’s market cap also surpassed $800 million, marking it as the 90th largest cryptocurrency at the time of reporting. Mantra’s OM…

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