Bitcoin
Report: El Salvador Bank Refuses to Disclose Bitcoin-Related Data
Last year, El Salvador became the first country in the world to declare Bitcoin legal tender.
Paraguay Lawmakers Reject Presidential Veto on Bitcoin Mining
Senators hope increased taxation and formalization will allow the nascent industry to thrive.
Shiba Inu Spikes by 30% While Bitcoin Tops $25,000 Over the Weekend
A bullish market helps buoy memecoins.
Deutsche Bank: Bitcoin Might Rebound to $28,000 By End of Year
Bitcoin’s value has tanked since it’s all-time high of more than $68,000 in November.
Bitcoin Miners Are No Longer 'HODLing,' Thanks to High Energy Costs and A Market Downturn
A group of inveterate HODLers have embraced selling.
A Surprising Number of Americans Still Have Not Heard of Crypto or Bitcoin, Poll Shows
More than one in 10 adults in the U.S. still have not heard of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin.
Binance.US Drops Spot Bitcoin Trading Fees
It makes it the first American crypto exchange to do so.
New York Approves Moratorium on Bitcoin Mining
The two-year ban will prevent new miners from opening or renewing mines in the state.
Central African Republic's Crypto Hub Is 'Physically Impossible' for World Bank to Support
Named "Sango," the hub is the African country's first foray into crypto initiatives.
Kazakhstan's Lower House of Parliament Approves Increased Taxes on Bitcoin Mining
“The sole goal of the rule is to make digital miners pay more for the electricity they consume."
U.S. Government Goes After First Person Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions
The American citizen sent more than $10 million in Bitcoin.
Ben Bernanke: Crypto Has No Value and Is Just Used for Ransomware
"You can use [gold] to fill cavities. The underlying use value of a Bitcoin is to do ransomware."
Crypto Mining Strains Energy Grid and Creates Fresh Demands for Housing in Texas
Texas is the number one state in the U.S. for crypto mining.
Charlie Munger: Bitcoin is ‘Stupid’ and ‘Evil’
"I try and avoid things that are stupid, evil, and make me look bad in comparison to someone else," Munger said. "Bitcoin does all three."
Central African Republic Did Not Inform Central Bank It Was Planning to Adopt Bitcoin
It claimed it had no knowledge of the government's plans before the announcement.
U.S. Citizens Now Able to Pay Taxes, Utilities, and Mortgages with Bitcoin
“Now you can pay both your tax and funeral costs with crypto.”
Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender
The move makes the African country the second in the world to adopt the cryptocurrency after El Salvador.
Fort Worth, Texas Becomes First City to Mine Bitcoin in the U.S.
"The city council hereby declares the city as crypto-friendly."
Shake Shack Launches Bitcoin Rewards With Jack Dorsey's Block
The company is experimenting with Bitcoin rewards to reach a younger audience.
Vladimir Putin: Russia Boasts 'Competitive Advantages' in Bitcoin Mining
He pointed to the surplus of electricity in the country.
Amid Market Selloff, Crypto Prices Plunge Below $35,000
Since November, the value of Bitcoin has tanked approximately 50 percent.
Jack Dorsey Launches Legal Defense Fund to Protect Bitcoin Developers
The fund is fighting "multi-front litigation" that harms Bitcoin development.
New York City's Mayor To Get His First Three Paychecks in Bitcoin
It's part of his aim to make New York a "crypto-friendly city."
Bitcoin Price Falls Below $59,000
October is still set to be one of Bitcoin's best months since February.
Walmart To Add 200 Bitcoin ATMs in New Pilot Program
Coinstar plans to roll out Bitcoin to to over 8,000 of its kiosks.
Ted Cruz Says Texas Should Use Bitcoin To Solve Its Power Grid Issues
Senator Cruz expects Texas to have a "dramatically different terrain, with Bitcoin mining playing a significant role," in the next five years.
Bitcoin Hashrate Surging Ahead Of Oct. 19 Difficulty Adjustment
Here's how (and why) those Bitcoin network difficulty adjustments happen
Putin: Crypto Has 'Value'
Putin has long disliked the dollars dominance and the use of sanctions by the U.S.
United States Overtakes China in Bitcoin Mining
The U.S. has risen from just 16.8% of Bitcoin's global hashrate to 35.4% in wake of China's ban.
ARK Invest May Buy Canadian Bitcoin ETFs Instead of Waiting for SEC
ARK has updated its ARKW ETF prospectus to say that it may gain exposure to Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies through "exchange-traded funds domiciled in Canada."
RIA Platform Offering Advisors Bitcoin Exposure
Ben Cruikshank, head of RIA investing platform Flourish, said Flourish Crypto plans to soon feature Ethereum and perhaps other cryptocurrencies down the line
Bitcoin Dominance Fades as Relevant Market Indicator in 2021
Bitcoin's dominance has been steadily falling, but you wouldn't know by looking at its market cap compared to the start of the year
Andrew Yang Announces New Party, Supports Bitcoin
Yang said he is a supporter of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies and that his proposed universal basic income doesn't have to be paid in fiat.
Pacsun To Accept Bitcoin and Other Cryptos
The youth clothing retailer plans to accept Bitcoin and other cryptos through Bitpay.
Edward Snowden: Government Crackdowns Have Made Bitcoin Stronger
"Never forget what they did to gold in the last century. It is not over until it is over," Snowden said.
Why Is Bitcoin Pumping Again?
The potential of a Bitcoin ETF and the accuracy of the stock-to-flow pricing model are likely both contributing factors in Bitcoin's rising price.
Deutsche Bank Analyst: "Bitcoin to Become the 21st Century Gold"
The expert likened Ethereum to “digital silver” and said that the market capitalization of crypto made the industry “too important to ignore.”
Adoption of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Continues To Surge
El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin as its legal tender and Twitter's integration of lightning payments were likely catalysts in the network's growth.
Twitter To Roll Out Bitcoin Tips This Week
Twitter will also let users connect their crypto wallets, allowing them to prove ownership of NFTs and other digital property.
Iran, Cuba and Belarus Embrace Bitcoin. What Should Banks Do About Sanctions?
Two financial crime and compliance experts say they can't do much. It's exchange and wallet companies that should shoulder the responsibility, they say.
Bitcoin Dips Below $44,000 Over Concerns About Evergrande
Fear of contagion is spreading on crypto exchanges.
El Salvador Buys 150 More Bitcoin During Dip
The president of El Salvador, Nayib Bukele, has continued to double down on the new Bitcoin law amid protests and price volatility.
Paraguay Politician Eyes Presidential Run, Would Make Bitcoin Legal Tender
Carlitos Rejala has already proposed a Bitcoin bill in the nation and now may want to make it the country's official currency if elected.
AMC Theaters To Accept Bitcoin and Other Cryptos by Year-End
Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash will also be accepted.
Ray Dalio: If Bitcoin Is Successful, Government Will ‘Kill It’
"But that doesn’t mean it doesn’t have a place — a value."
Bitcoin's First Week in El Salvador: App Problems and Regulatory Uncertainty
While Chivo races to fix its app, companies are left with more questions than answers
Genesis Institutional Lending VP Talks Metrics As El Salvador Adopts Bitcoin
Tracking the use of Bitcoin in El Salvador without data from the government will be difficult, says Roshun Patel, Genesis VP of Institutional Lending
Bitcoin Dominance Wanes As Altcoins Pick Up Steam
Bitcoin accounted for 40% of total global cryptocurrencies as of Tuesday evening
Bitcoin Crashes and Exchanges Halt. Is Margin To Blame?
Bitcoin's steep drop has caused a number of exchanges to experience issues. Are over-leveraged margin accounts to blame?