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Bitcoin Dropped -8.93% in Last Month and is Predicted to Reach $ 69,998 By Apr 22, 2024

Disclaimer: This is not investment advice. The information provided is for general purposes only. No information, materials, services and other content provided on this page constitute a solicitation, recommendation, endorsement, or any financial, investment, or other advice. Seek independent professional consultation in the form of legal, financial, and fiscal advice before making any investment decision. Bitcoin is down -4.42% today against the US Dollar Bitcoin is currently trading 12.59% below our prediction on Apr 22, 2024 Bitcoin dropped -8.93% in the last month and is up 102.06% since 1 year ago BTC price is expected to rise by 15.94% in…

BitcoinMay 20

Shiba Inu Team Member Shares Crucial TREAT Update

In a recent development within the Shiba Inu community, Lucie, a prominent team member, has shared a crucial update regarding the highly anticipated TREAT token. The TREAT token, a planned addition to the Shiba Inu ecosystem, has been the subject of much anticipation and excitement among Shiba Inu enthusiasts. With its potential to offer new utility within the ecosystem, the TREAT token has garnered significant interest from community members eager to participate in its launch. However, amid growing speculation and uncertainty surrounding the status of the TREAT token, Lucie stepped forward to provide much-needed clarification. In a post on X,…

AltcoinsMay 20

Vodafone and Sony to combat supply chain fraud with blockchain

Subsidiaries of Vodafone (NASDAQ: VOD) and Sony (NASDAQ: SONY) are embracing blockchain technology in their quest to crack down on supply chain fraud as the broader industry seeks novel solutions to age-long challenges. Pairpoint, the brainchild of a partnership between Vodafone and Japanese-based Sumitomo Corporation, has teamed up with Sensos to explore the viability of a blockchain-based smart label feature. Sensos, launched in 2022, is a subsidiary of Sony Semiconductor Israel with considerable experience in the space despite being in operation for less than three years. The collaboration between Pairpoint and Sensos will see both entities leverage their respective strengths…

BlockchainMay 20

Is Bitcoin Slipping Back Toward a Bear Market?

Bitcoin is being weird again. Last month, it touched a new all-time high of nearly $74,000 per coin. Now, after having dropped hard and fast, the biggest digital coin is trading for $61,655. One definition of a bear market is an asset priced 20% lower than its most recent high. CoinGecko data shows that BTC is currently more than 18% off the new top it hit in March. Does that mean we’re edging toward a bear market just weeks after being in a bull market? Is that possible? Rather than poking the bear, experts told Decrypt that Bitcoin is currently…

BitcoinMay 20

Shinhan Bank launches KRW on the blockchain for seamless transactions

Hedera has partnered with South Korea’s Shinhan Bank to revolutionize Finance. The HBAR Foundation is deepening its foothold in the Asian market. Hedera Hashgraph (HBAR) has grown to become a force to be reckoned with in the finance industry. In a recent development, the HBAR Foundation announced the launch of South Korean Won (KRW) as a Real World Asset (RWA) on the Hedera network by the Shinhan Bank. Shinhan Bank Completes Pilot Phase As previously reported by Crypto News Flash, this pilot phase is a continuation of Shinhan Bank’s Proof-of-Concept (PoC), which began in 2021 when it partnered with Standard…

AltcoinsMay 20

Polkadot Creator Gavin Wood Says One Blockchain Use Case Crucial for Mass Adoption

The creator of interoperability blockchain Polkadot (DOT) says that one use case for the blockchains is crucial for their mass adoption. In a new interview on macro guru Raoul Pal’s podcast, Polkadot creator Gavin Wood says that proof of personhood – or a mechanism that digitally verifies a person’s humanity – could be the killer blockchain application that triggers widespread adoption. “What I’ve come to think about in this regard [during] the last couple of years is that blockchains have so far only really mastered doing scale of value – money basically. They haven’t mastered the concept of personhood, it’s…

BlockchainMay 20

Bitcoin barely holds on to $60k as bears retest March lows

Bitcoin (BTC) took a downturn below $60,000 on April 17 as US markets began trading, marking a return to prices last seen in early March before the digital currency rallied to new heights. The flagship crypto touched a low of $59,658 before modestly recovering to around $60,800 as of press time, based on CryptoSlate data. Bitcoin was clinging to the $60,500 support level after a slowdown in sell pressure, with bulls attempting a potential recovery above $61,000. Market turbulence The drop comes at a time of general market turbulence, with both Bitcoin and traditional equity markets showing signs of strain.…

BitcoinMay 20

Cardano Creator Takes Sudden Turn Toward Bitcoin Cash: Details

In an unexpected turn of events within the cryptocurrency community, the founder of Cardano has recently expressed an interest in Bitcoin offshoot, Bitcoin Cash (BCH). This unexpected development has sparked speculation and curiosity among crypto enthusiasts, as the Cardano's founder's attention turns toward a different cryptocurrency project. Charles Hoskinson, the visionary behind Cardano, expressed interest in Bitcoin Cash (BCH) on social media, catching many by surprise. In a tweet, Hoskinson expressed interest in the Bitcoin Cash road map, requesting anyone in the community to explain what's going on in the developer community and some of the BCH project's near-term priorities.…

AltcoinsMay 20

Modularity is transforming the crypto landscape

Disclosure: The views and opinions expressed here belong solely to the author and do not represent the views and opinions of crypto.news’ editorial. The first smart contract blockchain, Ethereum, was monolithic by design, meaning it manages its own execution, settlement, consensus, and data availability. Over the years, new decentralized applications developed, leading to increased demand for blockspace. When the demand for blockspace is more than its supply, the constrained availability restricts the range of potential applications, causing a significant impediment to utility and widespread adoption. You might also like: Decentralized payments is a gateway to economic development | Opinion This…

BlockchainMay 20

What's Next For Bitcoin Prices After Their Latest Pullback?

Bitcoin prices suffered some notable losses today, repeatedly approaching $60,000 and dropping to their lowest value in several weeks. At the time of this writing, the digital currency was trading close to $61,300, according to figures from CoinMarketCap. After these latest declines, what’s next for the digital currency? Several experts weighed in, commenting on the cryptocurrency markets and offering technical analysis. These latest price movements materialized a few days before the upcoming 2024 halving, which is set to take place two days from now and will see bitcoin’s rate of new supply drop to 450 units per day instead of…

BitcoinMay 20