Speculation is swirling within the Bitcoin community that the first Satoshi minted after the cryptocurrency's upcoming fourth halving event could be headed for auction.The unique Satoshi, designated as "Epic Satoshi" due to its timing, is believed to be held via BTC, the miner that successfully proc
Hal Finney, a computer scientist and early champion of Bitcoin, was posthumously named the first recipient of the Finney Freedom Award, a new honor established by the Human Rights Foundation (HRF). Fran Finney, Hal's wife, accepted the award on his behalf on April 19th.Finney, who passed away in 201
As Bitcoin approaches its upcoming halving event, analysts are divided on whether it will trigger a surge in price, as has happened in the past, or if macroeconomic factors will dampen enthusiasm.The halving, scheduled for Saturday, reduces the number of new Bitcoins awarded to miners by half. This
Bitcoin's ascent as a legitimate investment is gaining momentum, with a growing number of pension funds worldwide exploring adding the cryptocurrency to their portfolios. This trend, coupled with recent developments in the United States, is fueling speculation about the imminent launch of a fully ap
Bitcoin faltered as the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) exceeded expectations but then turned around. The imminent approval of the Hong Kong Bitcoin spot exchange-traded fund (ETF), considered a major positive factor, has suppressed the CPI shock. Due to this expectation, Bitcoin once exceeded 101.7
Hong Kong —According to Securities Daily, Major Chinese asset managers are seeking to enter the Bitcoin market through exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed in Hong KongThe report, citing sources, said that financial institutions, including Harvest Fund and Southern Fund, had submitted applications to
Bitcoin prices surged over the weekend, breaking through the 100 million won barrier for the first time in a week and reaching highs of 103 million won (roughly $71,633) on some South Korean exchanges. This upward trend comes ten days ahead of the highly anticipated Bitcoin halving event.The halving
Costa Rica is revisiting a bill that could pave the way for the use of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in everyday transactions, according to industry sources.The news comes as the Central American nation, known for its embrace of renewable energy, explores the potential of Bitcoin mining."Costa
The price of Bitcoin remained sluggish for a third consecutive day, hovering near the 96 million won mark (roughly $66,000) on major South Korean exchanges. This sideways movement seems to be impacting the broader cryptocurrency market, with altcoins experiencing steeper declines.Major alternative c
In an unexpected turn of events, the Argentine president, hailed for his initial support of Bitcoin, has drawn criticism from cryptocurrency advocates for his recent regulatory maneuvers, diverging from anticipated trajectories.As reported by Bitcoin System on April 2nd, local time, the Argentine pr
Bitcoin surpassed 100 million won (roughly $71,000) on Monday, April 1st, as anticipation builds for the upcoming block reward halving in mid-April.The halving, which cuts the number of Bitcoins awarded to miners in half, is a potential bullish factor for the cryptocurrency. With less new supply ent
According to a Bloomberg report, Argentines, battered by a staggering 270 percent annual inflation rate, are increasingly turning to Bitcoin as a hedge against economic hardship. The trend comes despite a recent rally in the Argentine peso, orchestrated by the new Millay government as part of an eco
Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, has seen its recent rally stall, trading sideways around 99 million won (around $81,000) after briefly surpassing the 100 million won mark.Solana, a prominent layer 1 blockchain network, stands out as a bright spot in the market, experiencing a surge in price and
The price of Bitcoin SV (BSV) nosedived after a British court ruling cast doubt on Craig Wright’s claim to be the anonymous creator of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto.Following the Mar. 14 (local time) verdict in the lawsuit between Crypto Open Patent Alliance (COPA) and Litecoin founder Charlie Lee, acco
The so-called “kimchi premium”—the difference between Bitcoin prices in South Korea and the rest of the world—has widened as the cryptocurrency market experiences a resurgence.According to data from CryptoQuant, a cryptocurrency data analysis firm, the kimchi premium reached 8.13 percent on Mar. 13.
Cetera Financial Group, a leading wealth management firm overseeing $475 billion in assets, announced a new policy on Thursday allowing its 12,000 financial advisors to incorporate Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) into client portfolios.This move reflects Cetera's commitment to equipping advisor
A surge in Bitcoin's price, which recently surpassed the psychologically significant mark of 100 million won (roughly $83,000), has ignited a frenzy of trading in South Korea, fueled by anxieties about missing out on potential gains.The combined daily trading volume on the nation's five major crypto
Patient Capital, a Baltimore-based asset management firm, has filed an application with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) seeking approval to allocate a portion of its Opportunity Trust Fund to a spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).The filing, reported by BitcoinNews.com on Mar.12, in
Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, continued its record-breaking rally on Tuesday, surpassing the psychologically significant threshold of 100 million won (roughly $80,000) for the first time.The surge has sparked a wave of inquiries from potential investors, with some wondering if it's st
The cryptocurrency market, while riding a wave of record highs for Bitcoin, is likely to encounter some headwinds in the near future, according to a report by Coinbase.The report, released on March 8th, acknowledges the recent surge in Bitcoin prices but cautions that the initial buying spree may be