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Physicist explains how his ‘Power Law’ model got to $10M Bitcoin by 2045

The price of Bitcoin could increase by 6300% in the next 15 years, according to Giovanni Santostasi’s power law model.

AI, ETFs will power a decade-long ‘gold rush’ for Bitcoin: Michael Saylor

Institutions will compete to capture as much of Bitcoin’s ever-decreasing supply until the end of 2034 as 99% of Bitcoin will have been mined by then, Saylor explained.

Bitcoin NFTs make comeback in weekly sales, flipping Ethereum

Bitcoin NFTs posted a year-to-date record daily sales volume over the weekend and even beat out Ethereum for the week.

Solana needs Firedancer, ‘ChatGPT moment’ to rival ETH, proponents say

Solana might have a shot at flipping Ethereum, but only if it can overcome a series of obstacles.

4 tips that’ll keep your crypto safe from hackers this bull market

From choosing a secure exchange to setting up DeFi protocols security, security sages have shared their top tips so you can keep crypto from falling into the wrong hands.

WSJ faces defamation lawsuit tied to Tether-Bitfinex article

Over a year after alleging fraud and money laundering associated with Tether-Bitfinex, the Journal has now removed any mention of Christopher Harborne and his business from the article.

Bitcoin daily withdrawals challenge records as $2B leaves exchanges

Bitcoin is exiting exchanges at the fastest pace since mid-2021 and is on track to set new historic records in U.S. dollar terms.

Nigerian committee summons Binance CEO over financial crime suspicions

The committee’s Chair, Ginger Onwusibe, warned that if Binance ignores the summons, the committee will exercise its constitutional authority and take necessary actions.

FTX claim window prices Bitcoin, Ethereum, others below market rates

Cryptocurrency users whose assets were affected by FTX’s bankruptcy took to X to express their concerns, seeking accountability from FTX.

The global financial system is the 'net new buyers' this cycle — Chainlink founder

Chainlink founder Sergey Nazarov pointed out the significant new crypto buyer group while eyeing off the next development in the crypto market, real-world asset tokenization.

UK authorities will soon have less restrictions when seizing crypto

From April 26, the UK economic crime legislation will include civil recovery orders for confiscating crypto assets.

Bitcoin breaks $60K, US gov’t moves seized BTC, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Feb. 25 – March 2

Bitcoin’s price reaches two-year high, Sam Bankman-Fried seeks near seven-year sentence, and U.S. government moves millions in BTC after price crosses $60K.

VC Roundup: Are VCs returning to crypto? February suggests renewed confidence

In February, a diverse group of crypto startups announced recent funding raises, signaling that investors’ interest in crypto may be on the rise again.

Crypto industry momentum ‘is picking up, and it's unstoppable’ — Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin

Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin told ETHDenver attendees that crypto is part of the next super cycle and “we are ready for a new system of the world.”

Judge grants SEC’s deadline extension on Ripple case

The Securities and Exchange Commission has requested an extension to the deadline to file remedies-related discovery documents submitted by Ripple.

Is Dogecoin only starting its big rally after 70% weekly gains?

Dogecoin whales have been actively increasing their DOGE holdings ahead of the anticipated April Bitcoin halving event.

FTX issues warning on authorized bids and asset sales

The former exchange explained that when the FTX Debtors sell locked digital assets, the terms and conditions governing the schedule for unlocking the holdings would still stand.

No-code blockchain development, explained

No-code blockchain development represents a transformative approach that fosters creativity, accessibility and inclusivity in the blockchain ecosystem.

Nigeria denies report of $10B Binance fine

Bayo Onanuga, an adviser to the Nigerian president, said no decision had been made about a fine on the crypto exchange.

Indonesia mulling changes to dual taxation on crypto: Report

The Commodity Futures Trading Regulatory Agency of Indonesia has urged a reevaluation of the country's 0.1% capital gains tax and 0.11% VAT on crypto transactions.

US energy officials agree to 'destroy' all data from crypto mining survey

The Texas Blockchain Council and Bitcoin mining firm Riot Platforms claimed that the survey had political motives and posed a threat to innovation and economic growth in the United States.

Crypto Biz: Blockchain B2B trending, Telegram’s new ad platform, and more

This week’s Crypto Biz examines concerns over chip shortages and sustainability issues for crypto miners, Telegram’s new ad platform, Kraken’s expansion into institutional investors, and more.

Don’t rule out algorithmic stablecoins, Crypto Council tells Hong Kong

The CCI assessed the HKMA’s proposed stablecoin regulations and suggested moderation and acceptance of innovation.

Solana gains 34.5% in a week, and network metrics support further gains

Can SOL sustain the momentum after breaking above a 23-month high? Decentralized application volumes surged, but there’s a catch.

Experts say OpenAI in ‘precarious position,’ ‘might become next WeWork’

Elon Musk’s lawsuit over OpenAI’s for-profit pivot has prompted fears the company could be unraveling.

$200M lost to hacks in 2024, Shido token plummets 94%: Finance Redefined

Over $200 million worth of cryptocurrency has been lost to hacks and rug pulls in 32 individual incidents so far this year.

Bitcoin layer 2s among catalysts of this bull cycle, Bitcoin OG says

The emerging Bitcoin layer-2 sector will be one of the main narratives driving BTC’s price to unprecedented highs in this bull cycle, says Bitcoin OG Dan Held.

Scientists use WiFi signals to track human movement for the metaverse

WiFi sensing makes it possible to track movement in the dark and through walls.

Coinbase introduces embedded, smart wallets for developers

The crypto exchange is expanding its wallet-as-a-service offerings, addressing developers’ pain points when building Web3 applications.

Bitcoin analyst PlanB predicts 10 months of ‘face melting fomo’

PlanB’s bull market signal flashed as Bitcoin price was trading firmly above the $62,000 mark.

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