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Bitcoin price dips 3% as liquidity hunt follows $4.6B MicroStrategy buy

Bitcoin appears to react to news that MicroStrategy went on a giant BTC buying spree last week.

Semler Scientific reports 37.3% Bitcoin yield, expands holdings

Semler Scientific’s latest Bitcoin purchase brings its holdings to 1,273 BTC, worth $114 million at current market prices. 

Cardano-Bitcoin bridge may be first step to true Bitcoin DeFi

The new bridge lets users withdraw Bitcoin even if most Cardano nodes become malicious.

MicroStrategy buys $4.6B of Bitcoin as price nears all-time high

MicroStrategy acquired an additional 51,780 BTC worth $4.6 billion, boosting its total holdings to 331,200 BTC as Bitcoin prices rose above $92,400.

Nepal to fight crypto fraud with public awareness, transaction monitoring

The Financial Intelligence Unit of Nepal has identified growing crypto-related fraud despite a trading ban and proposed transaction monitoring, awareness campaigns and stricter regulations.

Polish presidential candidate pledges support for strategic Bitcoin reserve

Sławomir Mentzen, a Polish presidential candidate, has vowed to create a Bitcoin reserve if elected in 2025. 

'I put most of my wealth into Bitcoin, so I am fully committed' — RFK

RFK Jr. has been a longtime Bitcoin advocate, praising its power to transmute currency inflation as US government debt tops $36 trillion.

BTC price 'issues' include $70K dip despite Bitcoin whale accumulation

Bitcoin could still see "healthy cooling" before its trip to $100,000 and above, the latest BTC price analysis says.

OP_VAULT explained: How it could enhance Bitcoin security

OP_VAULT is a proposed upgrade to Bitcoin that introduces advanced security features, including multisignature vaults and conditional spending rules via covenants.

NFTs weekly sales surge 94% as crypto market continues bullish run

The Ethereum network led the week with $67 million in NFT sales, while Bitcoin-based NFTs recorded $60 million in sales over the last seven days. 

XRP price retreats 20% after hitting a multiyear high — Is the top in?

XRP price corrects after a 56% pump to three-year highs above $1.26 as retail traders book profits and tokens move to exchanges en masse. 

‘DOGE’ could increase economic freedom in US — Coinbase CEO 

After Elon Musk announced the government agency with the same acronym as Dogecoin’s ticker, the crypto token soared to a yearly high of $0.39.

'More brutal than I expected' — Lyn Alden on ETH/BTC post-election low

Macro economist Lyn Alden admits she has been a “polite long-term Ethereum bear,” but she was surprised by Ether’s performance after the United States election.

Bitcoin long-term holders do not see $90K 'as an enemy' — Analyst

A crypto analyst reiterates that "some of these" Bitcoiners have been “here for many years,” and $90,000 is the “first target” for profit-taking.

Saylor doubts $60K Bitcoin retrace, BTC ETF options, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Nov. 10 – 16

Bitcoin trader eyes $100K price tag by Thanksgiving day in US, Bitcoin ETF options pass ‘second hurdle’: Hodlers Digest

Ripple Labs and CEO come under fire amid rumors of a Trump meeting

Ripple's native currency, XRP, surged by more than 17% on November 15, based on expectations of a friendlier regulatory climate in the US.

Chainlink introduces the 'Chainlink Runtime Environment' framework

According to Chainlink, the Common Businesses-Oriented Language (COBOL) standard facilitates approximately 95% of all ATM transactions.

'There is a global race underway for Bitcoin' — Anthony Pompliano

The election of a pro-crypto President in the United States and growing macroeconomic turmoil will continue to drive investors to Bitcoin.

Ethereum 'dying a slow death' as ETH breaks 8-year trend vs. Bitcoin 

Ether could drop another 50% against Bitcoin by the end of 2024 after entering a technical breakdown setup.

Ethereum 'dying a slow death' as ETH breaks 8-year trend vs. Bitcoin 

Ether could drop another 50% against Bitcoin by the end of 2024 after entering a technical breakdown setup.

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