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In brief You can now get Bitcoin transactions added to the blockchain for a lot cheaper than before. Mining pools cut the rate as Bitcoin blockchain activity has been low. Bitcoiners disagree over whether the coin should be used for everyday payments or primarily to hold value. The debate over whether Bitcoin is best suited…
In brief SharpLink Gaming shares fell more than 20% on Friday. The decline came a day after the company submitted a regulatory filing to increase its stock sales target by $5 billion. The company purchased $48 million worth of ETH on Monday and $225 million on Tuesday. SharpLink Gaming shares closed down 20% on Friday,…
In brief Bitcoin could hit $150,000 as soon as early October, according to a Cooper Research report. Analysts say the Bitcoin markets could begin to overheat between the $140K and $200K range. Strong inflows to spot Bitcoin ETFs stand to fuel the asset’s next rally, the firm said. Bitcoin could surge to a price of…
In brief MicroStrategy’s $70 billion Bitcoin holdings are spread across 9 potential custodians including Coinbase, BitGo, and Fidelity, but the exact distribution remains confidential under SEC Rule 83. Coinbase and MicroStrategy set stock records this week as crypto markets surge, though MicroStrategy has since pulled back while Coinbase keeps rising. Multiple companies launched or grew…
In brief XRP shattered its 2018 all-time high of $3.40, entering price discovery mode with bullish momentum. Dogecoin consolidates near $0.20, but charts indicate indecision ahead. Ethereum’s long-term bullish structure remains intact on the charts, but the real test comes at all-time high resistance. It’s been an eventful few days for cryptocurrency investors, especially for…
In brief Bitcoin’s dominance is creeping down, but it’s too early to tell if it’ll become a trend, 21Shares’ Adrian Fritz said. At $2.3 trillion, Bitcoin’s dominance stood at around 61% on Friday. CoinMarketCap’s Altcoin Season Index stood at 43, leaning toward Bitcoin. Bitcoin’s grip on the $4 trillion cryptocurrency market may be loosening, but…
In brief President Trump signed the GENIUS Act into law Friday afternoon, in a White House ceremony attended by numerous crypto industry leaders. The bill establishes a framework for issuing and trading stablecoins in the United States. Banks, traditional finance players, and retail giants that have expressed interest in stablecoins now have the green light…
In brief Charles Schwab is interested in introducing a stablecoin, its CEO told investors this week. The potential stablecoin initiative comes as Schwab prepares to offer spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs to its clients. Schwab is one of several large financial services firms exploring issuing its own stablecoin. Charles Schwab would like to issue its…
In brief Strategy keeps its $72 billion Bitcoin stash with multiple custodians, but won’t publicly name them, citing security concerns despite pressure from crypto community. Coinbase confirmed it’s one of Strategy’s custodians, while blockchain analytics firm Arkham claims to have traced 70,000 BTC to Fidelity. SEC filings reveal Strategy uses only NYDFS-regulated custodians, narrowing the…
In brief Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy said he sold his XRP bag two weeks before its record-setting price surge. XRP broke its 2018 record price mark on Thursday, setting a new all-time high of $3.65. Portnoy claims he would have made “millions” if he hadn’t sold at a price of $2.40. Barstool Sports founder…
