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Ethereum Transaction Fees Climb 219% in 3 Weeks as Onchain Crypto Transfers Become Pricier

Over the last three weeks, the transaction costs for bitcoin (BTC) have climbed sharply, reaching a peak of $15 per transfer just three days ago. Similarly, the cost to transfer ethereum (ETH) has jumped significantly. In the span from October 22 to November 12, 2023, the average fee for ethereum transactions soared by 219%, increasing […]

12 Nov 2023

BlackRock files for Ethereum ETF

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12 Nov 2023

How Brian Trautman Went From Software Engineering to Traveling Around the World on a Sailboat

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12 Nov 2023

U.S.-China Relations: Seeking Stability Amidst Technology and Taiwan Tensions

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12 Nov 2023

Bithumb prepares for IPO on KOSDAQ, aims to revitalize market position

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12 Nov 2023

Crypto wallet loses $27 million in stablecoins in apparent hack: ZachXBT

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12 Nov 2023

US Authorities Seize $54 Million in Crypto From New Jersey Narcotics Ring

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12 Nov 2023

Watch Out: 26 Altcoins Have Massive Token Unlocks in the Coming Week! Here is the Day by Day, Hour by Hour List

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12 Nov 2023

Synergizing AI with Human Skill: A New Strategy in UK Real Estate

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12 Nov 2023

FTX Fallout and Beyond: Navigating a Changed Crypto Market with Lessons Learned

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12 Nov 2023

VET, IMX, GRT and ALGO show bullish setups as Bitcoin trades above $37K

Large and small-cap altcoins are flashing bullish signs as Bitcoin price holds above $37,000.

12 Nov 2023

Bitcoin Difficulty Hits Record 64.68 Trillion Amid 5 Straight Increases Since September

On Sunday, November 12, 2023, Bitcoin’s difficulty metric climbed 3.55%, reaching a new peak of 64.68 trillion at block height 816,480. This adjustment marks the fifth consecutive rise in the network’s difficulty since September 19. Bitcoin Difficulty Rises 3.55% Higher The quest to discover a bitcoin (BTC) block reward has reached unprecedented difficulty following the […]

12 Nov 2023

Former FTX general counsel to launch new crypto exchange

Former FTX general counsel Can Sun, who played a pivotal role as a key witness in the trial against Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), is joining forces with other ex-FTX executives to establish a new cryptocurrency exchange, the Wall Street Journal reported. The Dubai-based start-up, known as Trek Labs, recently obtained a license from the Emirate’s crypto […]
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12 Nov 2023

Market Week Ahead: Gold Slides, Markets Turn Risk-On, GBP/USD, EUR/USD, Cryptos Jump

A strong end to the week with risk markets popping higher going into the weekend. The VIX ‘fear gauge’ fell by over 7% on Friday and is back testing lows last see in mid-September.

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12 Nov 2023

Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Crypto Google Searches Surge, Peaking in October Before Tapering Off

Over the 90-day stretch from August 13 to November 11, 2023, bitcoin (BTC) along with a broad array of crypto assets have posted substantial increases. Data from Google Trends in this timeframe indicates a surge in searches for “bitcoin,” “crypto,” and “ethereum,” with these terms achieving a peak popularity score of 100 by late October. […]

12 Nov 2023

Why Bitcoin holds the upper hand against CBDCs

When FTX crashed in November 2022, it triggered a multi-billion dollar exodus spree, bringing Bitcoin down 22% in a single day. By the end of the month, the European Central Bank (ECB) fired an unusual shot across the crypto bow. As Bitcoin’s price stabilized, the central bank suggested this is Bitcoin’s “last gasp before the […]
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12 Nov 2023

Bitcoin: ‘Stink Ball’ or ‘Exponential Gold’? Munger and Fidelity Director at Odds on BTC — Week in Review

Berkshire Hathaway billionaire Charlie Munger may think Bitcoin is a “stink ball,” but director of global macro at financial giant Fidelity, Jurrien Timmer, says the asset is “exponential gold.” Find out why, just below, in the latest Bitcoin.com News Week in Review. Berkshire Vice Chair Charlie Munger Compares Bitcoin to a ‘Stink Ball’ Among Traditional […]

12 Nov 2023

Should You Get a Lease or a Car Loan?

Sorting through the details of both options and how to decide which is best for you.

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12 Nov 2023

Pre-ETF BTC price ‘crash’ or $150K in 2025? Bitcoin forecasts diverge

Bitcoin ETF launch day could be more than just a "sell the news" event for BTC price, says Peter Schiff.

12 Nov 2023

Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Navigates Tides of Low Volume and Market Swells

On Sunday morning Eastern Time (ET), bitcoin’s trading value hovers slightly over the $37,000 mark per unit, peaking at $37,294 for the day. There’s a slight dip in BTC trading volume over the weekend compared to the previous weekday, totaling $10.76 billion of the crypto economy’s $67.15 billion. Over the last day, bitcoin has seen […]

12 Nov 2023

China’s Middle East Clout Has Limits

The Asian country’s economic influence won’t grow endlessly as its overseas-investment and energy-demand growth slow down.

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12 Nov 2023

XRPL’s fixReducedOffersV1 upgrade initiates 80% consensus countdown

FixReducedOffersV1 aims to minimize the prevalence of order books obscured by reduced offers, enhancing the overall functionality of the XRPL.

12 Nov 2023

Onecoin ‘Compliance’ Head Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Charges

Irina Dilkinska, the head of legal and compliance at Onecoin, has pleaded guilty to “wire fraud and money laundering charges.” The charges against Dilkinska relate to her role in organizing the transfer of $110 million in fraudulently obtained funds to a Cayman Islands entity. The $110 Million Transfer to a Cayman Islands Entity Irina Dilkinska, […]

12 Nov 2023

Stocks Are Suddenly Up—and FOMO Is Back

Investors are embracing stocks and eyeing a year-end rally in markets.

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12 Nov 2023

Bankman-Fried’s Parents Stand by Their Sam—and Face Their Own Legal Perils

The couple, longtime Stanford Law professors, hovered nearby for their son’s rise and then for his fall. Now they face their own legal headaches.

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12 Nov 2023

Near Foundation and Polygon Labs Partner to Build Zero-Knowledge ‘Prover’ for WASM Chains

Near Foundation and Polygon Labs recently announced that they would build “a zero-knowledge (ZK) prover for WASM blockchains.” For WASM chains using the zkWASM prover, settling transactions will be more efficient and cost-effective with maximum security guarantees. Transaction Settling More Efficient and Cost-Effective Near Foundation, the organization supporting the development of the NEAR ecosystem, has […]

12 Nov 2023

US Dollar Outlook Hinges on US Inflation, Setups on EUR/USD, USD/JPY, AUD/USD

The October U.S. inflation report will take center stage in the upcoming week. An upside surprise in CPI numbers might boost the greenback across the board, while lower-than-expected figures could have the opposite effect.

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12 Nov 2023

FTX files billion-dollar lawsuit against ByBit over asset withdrawals

The legal action is pursuing “compensatory and punitive damages” from ByBit regarding the token scheme and the assets held on its platform.

12 Nov 2023

Bitstream White Paper Proposes Bitcoin Payments to Disrupt File Storage Economy

Robin Linus, the creator behind BitVM — a computing construct atop the Bitcoin blockchain — released a new white paper on November 11, 2023, entitled “Bitstream.” The document explores a system aimed at reforming the economic structure of file storage, suggesting a usage-based model that rewards server contributions with bitcoin payments. Bitstream Revealed: A White […]

12 Nov 2023

Getting My BPI E Prepaid Mastercard

Two weeks after I applied for a BPI e-Prepaid Mastercard, I went to the bank to claim the card. Here are the five (5) things that you should do to have a smooth, hassle-free experience. (For those who have come to this page for the first time, you may ...

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12 Nov 2023