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Cryptocurrency
Crypto Market Santa Rally is in Town: BTC and ETH Set to Soar?
The most wonderful time of the year is upon us. Almost every year, the US stock market shows a tendency to give positive returns during the Christmas holiday season. Will the crypto market showcase a similar price trend this Christmas? In this article, we explain what a Santa Claus rally...
By: Mensholong Lepcha | Crypto Specialist -
Blockchain
From CBDCs to BTC: Crypto Adoption in Developing Economies
A decentralized monetary system built on top of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) is the end game of the crypto industry. This possibility remains a distant dream and certainly not helped by the harsh crypto regulatory environment in the U.S. The crypto story is more favorable in developing...
By: Mensholong Lepcha | Crypto Specialist -
Blockchain
How Much BTC Does the U.S. Government Hold? Will It Ever Sell?
The U.S. government is one of the largest holders of bitcoin (BTC). Through a series of seizures related to criminal activities, the government has accumulated a substantial amount of the flagship cryptocurrency worth billions of dollars. According to data from Glassnode, the U.S. is sitting on a stash of around 210,000 coins, valued at...
By: Ruholamin Haqshanas | Crypto Journalist -
Blockchain
Decoding El Salvador’s Bitcoin Gamble: Bitcoin City to BTC Bonds
In September 2021, El Salvador, a small country known for its volcanoes, pristine beaches, and coffee plantations, suddenly became the cynosure of the cryptocurrency world. President Nayib Bukele announced the nation's decision to adopt bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender, the world's first, which stirred up an intense cocktail of excitement,...
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Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC)
What Is Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC)? Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) is an ERC-20 token pegged to the price of Bitcoin (BTC) that is intended to bridge the gap between the traditional Bitcoin blockchain and the Ethereum blockchain. WBTC is sometimes classified as a stablecoin because it mirrors the price of Bitcoin in the...
By: Ruholamin Haqshanas | Crypto Journalist -
Blockchain
Race to a Spot Bitcoin ETF: TradFi Hopes to Take BTC Mainstream
The race to the first spot Bitcoin (BTC) ETF is on. BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, filed an application for a spot BTC ETF in mid-June 2023. It joined a long list of applicants, which include fellow traditional finance (TradFi) companies WisdomTree and Invesco. https://youtu.be/gzf1PPty8tI Will the U.S. Securities...
By: Mensholong Lepcha | Crypto Specialist -
BTC1
What Does BTC1 Mean? BTC1 is a Bitcoin protocol that has split off from two other bitcoin chains: Bitcoin Core and Bitcoin Cash. A series of “forks” have resulted in these three bitcoin projects, which are separate and autonomous. Techopedia Explains BTC1 BTC1 is a bitcoin project that enforces the...
By: Margaret Rouse | Technology expert -
Bitcoin (BTC)
What is Bitcoin (BTC)? The definition of Bitcoin (BTC) is a digital currency that operates on a decentralized network without the need for a central authority or intermediaries. It enables peer-to-peer (P2P) transactions worldwide, offering users financial autonomy and privacy. Bitcoin transactions are recorded on a public ledger called a...
By: Nicole Willing | Technology Journalist -
Blockchain
Bitcoin vs. Ethereum Compared: A Crypto Investor’s Guide
Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH)? This is a key question in the minds of many crypto investors who want to allocate their capital in the best way possible. Understanding the technologies behind these cryptocurrencies and learning what makes them special is key to making sound investment decisions. In this article,...
By: Mensholong Lepcha | Crypto Specialist -
Blockchain
America Can Be a Blockchain Powerhouse – Here’s How
Competition has always been a major catalyst that has resulted in the rise and fall of civilizations. Throughout history, the societies that came out on top were the ones with an edge — whether it was having a stronger military, visionary politicians, a higher abundance of resources, or simply better...
By: Tayler McCracken | Crypto & Blockchain Writer