Focuses exclusively on news and developments pertaining to Bitcoin, the first and most prominent cryptocurrency.
Grayscale Investments launches Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC) on NYSE Arca with a 0.15% fee, significantly lower than the 0.20% average. Initially seeded with 10% of Bitcoin from GBTC, it aims to make Bitcoin investments more accessible. #Update
FOMC’s July interest rate decision could significantly impact crypto prices. Bitcoin is now at $66,300, down from $70,000 earlier this week. Economists predict rates will stay between 5.50% and 5.25%. #Bitcoin #Update
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DeFi Technologies, led by CEO Olivier Roussy Newton, boosts its Bitcoin holdings to 204.34 BTC and adds 12,775 SOL to its treasury. Staking over $100M in BTC led to a 200% share increase YTD. #Update #CryptoNews $SOL $BTC
Bitcoin miners are holding their $BTC, expecting a price rally post-halving. Top firms sold just 2,000 BTC in Q1 2024, the lowest in two years. U.S. institutional investments hit $17.71B by July. #Update
Former President Donald Trump’s Bitcoin pledge ignited a $2.6M Polymarket dispute. He vowed to halt U.S. Bitcoin sales if elected, leading to claims of a strategic national Bitcoin reserve. Users dispute the interpretation. #Bitcoin #Update
“Whale acquires $388M in Bitcoin, signaling confidence as Federal Reserve rate decision looms. BTC holdings hit 5,800. #Crypto #BTC $BTC #Update”
Riot Platforms (@RiotBlockchain) identified for significant growth by H.C. Wainwright analyst Mike Colonnese despite a 34% YTD stock decline. Q2 results show operational growth and $1B liquidity. Target hash rates: 36.3 EH/s (2024), 56.6 EH/s (2025). #Update
Fidelity International’s Bitcoin ETP is set to list on the London Stock Exchange on July 31, 2024, with reduced fees from 0.75% to 0.35%. This marks a significant step for regulated crypto access in traditional markets. #CryptoNews
Crypto entrepreneur Gary Cardone donates 12.8 Bitcoin ($BTC), worth over $850K, to @realDonaldTrump’s 2024 campaign, underscoring crypto’s rising influence in political funding. Trump’s campaign raised $25M in Nashville. #Update #Bitcoin #CryptoPolitics
Donald Trump launches limited edition Bitcoin-themed sneakers after his Bitcoin 2024 speech in Nashville. Only 1,000 ‘Bitcoin Orange’ pairs available at $499, with five autographed by Trump. Trump aims to transform U.S. crypto policies. #Bitcoin
Mt. Gox Trustee transfers $2.25B in Bitcoin to BitGo, part of a $9B creditor repayment plan. With previous transfers to Kraken and Bitstamp, Mt. Gox now holds $3B in Bitcoin. About 17,000 of 20,000 creditors reportedly paid. #CryptoNews
Litecoin’s third halving event occurs today at 3:16 pm UTC, cutting block rewards from 12.5 $LTC to 6.25 $LTC. Historically bullish, the long-term impact remains debated. Current price up less than 1% today. #Litecoin #Update
Donald Trump launches Bitcoin-themed sneakers for his 2024 campaign, signaling a shift to a pro-crypto stance. Limited-edition pairs priced at $500 and $299. Trump pledges a national Bitcoin reserve. Endorsed by @elonmusk. #Update #Bitcoin
Bitcoin mining difficulty hit a record 90.67T on July 31, rising 10.50% post-halving in April. The average hash rate is now 635.34 EH/s. Next adjustment on August 14 projects a slight 0.03% increase. #Bitcoin #Update
