HIVE Digital Technologies is making waves with its Paraguay expansion, boasting an 18% jump in Bitcoin production in June alone. The company’s target is 12 BTC per day by year-end, powered with highly subsidized hydroelectric power. Before we declare this a big win, pump the brakes, and add some realism...
Bhutan, the land of the Thunder Dragon, is well known for its Gross National Happiness. In the meantime, it bides its time on a growing mound of Bitcoin. Over 13,000 BTC, to be precise. That’s about 27x as much Bitcoin per capita as the U.S. Let that sink in. They're...
Picture this — you are holding a bit of history in your hands, a tangible relic of an ongoing digital revolution. Now, picture that same relic, but it’s worth more than $10 million. That’s exactly the predicament “John Galt,” a BitcoinTalk user, experienced with his Casascius bar. You’re carrying around...
The upcoming redemption of a Casascius bar holding 100 BTC has everyone in the crypto world chattering. It was the responsible act of financial prudence, or the unfortunate deletion of one of the last visible remnants of Bitcoin’s origins. I think it's a little of both, and the story highlights...
Okay, let's talk about something mind-blowing. But perhaps the oddest surprise of all is that Bhutan — yes, the land of Gross National Happiness — is now sitting on a Bitcoin fortune. We're not talking molehills here, folks. We're talking Everest. On a per capita basis that means they have...
Now picture yourself actually holding the physical token representing that, which is worth more than $10 million. Not gold, not art, but Bitcoin. Meet “John Galt,” a BitcoinTalk user who pulled a fast one. For 13 years, he proudly displayed a Casascius bar that contained 100 BTC. He purchased it...
Bhutan.Bhutan!The land of Gross National Happiness.When you picture Tibet, you may imagine peaceful Buddhist monasteries and breathtaking snow-capped Himalayan mountains.I’ll wager that large Bitcoin mining power plants aren’t one of them.But maybe you should.Bhutan's quiet accumulation of Bitcoin – now a staggering 40% of their GDP – isn't just a...
Alright, let’s be real. When I first learned that Bit Digital was abandoning Bitcoin mining in favor of Ethereum staking, I have to admit my first response was dubious. A company that’s been foundational to the build out… suddenly bailing? It sounded crazy. The further I dug, the more apparent...
Bit Digital is betting the farm. They’re promoting the sale of these shovels in order to purchase the lottery tickets. They're ditching Bitcoin mining, the digital equivalent of the California gold rush, for Ethereum staking, which, let's be honest, sounds a lot less rugged and a lot more…regulated. Whether this...
The air is just crackling with excitement, right? Or maybe that’s just the Crypto Summer 2.0 that you can almost taste on the horizon. Forget the lukewarm spring we just had. This is about to be a full-blown heatwave, fueled by something even more potent than Bitcoin: Altcoins. And what's...
Brazil has recently become a leading force on the global stage of cryptocurrency. It is consistently ranked as one of the top ten crypto markets between South Korea and the United States. With nearly a fifth of its population invested in digital currencies, Brazil is actively exploring new avenues for...
Meanwhile, Binance has been taking massive steps in the Ethereum liquid staking market, claiming a dominant 20% market share. This increase is one we should all pay attention to. Let’s take a deep dive into what’s fueling this growth, especially in contrast to incumbents such as Lido. Whether you’re a...
Binance Staked ETH (wBETH) has shaken up the dominance on the Ethereum liquid staking market. In fact, it currently enjoys a whopping 20% of the overall market share. Much of this growth is due to Binance’s large distribution network and easy-to-use platform. The Ethereum liquid staking ecosystem today has more...
The cryptocurrency market is buzzing with activity. Bitcoin is vehemently approaching the $120,000 roadblock, Ethereum is fuming with positive energy, and altcoins establish an expectation of fortuitous growth. Pepeto takes the spotlight. Amidst this backdrop, a new meme coin, Pepeto, is capturing the attention of investors. This article explores the...
Bitcoin (BTC) is on the move again towards $120,000, aided by a steady influx of institutional investment, positive macroeconomic trends, and robust technicals. At present, BTC holds a 63.38% market dominance, highlighting its continued stronghold over the cryptocurrency industry.Standard Chartered has recently begun spot BTC and ETH trading for its...
Cryptocurrency users experience challenges like none others when it comes to protecting their crypto fortunes. It’s time for cryptocurrency holders to assume responsibility for their asset protection. This is a marked shift from legacy financial systems, where institutions take on that responsibility. With this responsibility comes significant challenges. The intricacies...
For all of the previously unimagined doors that crypto could open, there is certainly risk involved. LeeChiaJian, a blogger on crypto education, stresses the need to protect your digital currency. This isn’t merely about shopping and huddling, it’s about preventing your cryptocurrency from disappearing by way of preventable blunders. Own...
The world of cryptocurrency is electric with possibility. With Ethereum recently crossing the $3,000 threshold, fortunes have changed and the rumor mill is churning with expectations that altcoin season is just around the corner. So after weeks of no-movement trading, Ethereum is back in the news. All of these factors...