 On 2nd June, Coinbase announced that they are ready to launch Bitcoin and Ether futures soon. However, this will only be available to institutional investors. The future contract will be offered as 1 BTC and 10 ETH. According to the exchange, the future contracts will be launched on the 5th of June. The purpose of…
Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency in the world, has achieved a significant milestone as the number of individuals who own at least one whole Bitcoin, known as “wholecoiners”, has exceeded one million as per Glassnode. Currently valued at over $27,432, a “wholecoiner” is someone who possesses a complete Bitcoin. Bitcoin: Addressing Circulating Supply, Lost Coins, and…
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced a landmark achievement in a fraud case related to Bitcoin, which has resulted in a penalty payment of $3.4 billion. The case revolved around Mirror Trading International Proprietary Limited (MTI), a company that allegedly deceived thousands of investors by illegally obtaining over $1.7 billion worth of…
Looking at the popularity of digital assets, institutions across the globe are showing interest to adapt to them. As per the press release, LSEG is all set to offer Bitcoin futures and options to its clients. The exchange has collaborated with Global Futures and Options (GFO-X) in offering Britain’s first regulated Bitcoin trading in the…
Bitcoin enthusiasts and investors had reasons to cheer as the world’s largest cryptocurrency gained 6% in value on Thursday. The rise in the price of BTC came at the time when US equity market strengthened following the ongoing banking crisis across America and Europe. With this reach, bitcoin expands its weekly gains by close to…
Cryptocurrencies have taken the world by storm, and among them, Bitcoin and Dogecoin are two of the most popular. Bitcoin, the first-ever cryptocurrency, was created in 2009 by an anonymous person or group using the pseudonym Satoshi Nakamoto. On the other hand, Dogecoin was created in 2013 as a joke by software engineers Billy Markus…
The rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has been among the most talked-about topics in recent years. Bitcoin was created in 2009 as a decentralized digital currency, which means any central authority like a government or a bank does not control it. This decentralized aspect of Bitcoin has important social and political implications. In this…
After nearly a decade of operation, popular P2P exchange LocalBitcoins is set to close its doors. The decision comes as a result of the bad market conditions. LocalBitcoins has long been a favorite among Bitcoin enthusiasts, allowing users to buy and sell Bitcoin directly from each other without any third-party interference. However, with recent crackdowns…
It’s been a remarkable year for Bitcoin (BTC) and the crypto market, with BTC surging more than 40% since January 2023. At the time of writing, the world’s largest cryptocurrency is trading at $22,789, making its total market capitalization an awe-inspiring $439. billion. This impressive rally has shown no signs of abating – inspiring many…
In India, there has been an undeniable surge of enthusiasm for blockchain technology in recent years. Despite this, adoption rates remain disappointingly slow; this has caused many knowledgeable pundits to implore the government to give deeper consideration to this versatile and transformative technology. Recently, American venture capitalist Tim Draper has also advocated for India’s swift…
