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South Korean Crypto Exchange Bithumb Eyes IPO in Move to Challenge Upbit’s Market Dominance
Local reports suggest that Bithumb, a prominent crypto exchange in South Korea, is contemplating a public listing in 2025. Insider information indicates that Bithumb is considering a debut on Kosdaq and might transition to the Korea…
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…
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…
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: ‘Stink Ball’ or ‘Exponential Gold’? Munger and Fidelity Director at Odds on BTC — Week in…
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,…
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…
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…
US Lawmaker: Crypto Is Not the Problem, Bad Actors That Exist in Every Industry Are
U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has defended crypto against claims that the asset class is heavily used in illicit finance. Emphasizing that “Crypto is not the problem, bad actors that exist in every industry are,” the lawmaker…
US Government Remains Hostile Toward Crypto Despite Ripple’s SEC Win, Says CEO
Ripple’s CEO says the U.S. government is still hostile toward crypto despite the cryptocurrency firm’s victory against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “Until that changes, the banks in the United States are not…
Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Reveals Why He Keeps Buying Bitcoin
Robert Kiyosaki, the author of best selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, has revealed why he keeps buying gold, silver, and bitcoin. “Our leaders want more war and poverty,” he stressed, noting that the three investment types…