Why I Bitcoin

Readers of my blog know that I started dabbling in buying Bitcoin in late 2022. In fact, it was the best performing asset out of any of the names I wrote that I was watching for 2023. Similarly, and not to give away the suspense, I added Bitcoin exposure once again to my list of […]

Green Bitcoin: Sustainable Energy Usage Surges To Record 55% High

Bitcoin, the enigmatic cryptocurrency known for its volatile price swings and digital gold status, is making a surprising play for a new title: sustainability champion. A recent analysis by Bitcoin environmental impact expert Daniel Batten reveals a remarkable surge in renewable energy use for mining, reaching a staggering 55%. This marks a significant shift from […]

LBank Labs Leads Investment Round in FortyTwo, Pioneering UX Frontend for Interchain DeFi

PRESS RELEASE. LBank Labs, a leading blockchain investment fund of $100M AUM announced today its participation in a strategic funding round for FortyTwo, a revolutionary UX frontend for decentralized finance (DeFi) across the interchain ecosystem. The investment round also saw participation from a distinguished list of funds and angel investors. FortyTwo is actively developing technology […]

Bitcoin Long-Term Call: Analyst Predicts Price To Soar To $500,000

As Bitcoin makes its way through the erratic waves of the cryptocurrency market, crypto analysts are still bullish about the asset, predicting BTC to reach unprecedented heights in the long run.  Bitcoin To Reach $500,000 In The Long-Term Bitcoin is currently in the spotlight as crypto expert Michael Van De Poppe has shared a bold […]

Grayscale Debuts Privacy-Focused ETF Featuring Zcash Trust Allocation

According to a recent Form N-1A, Grayscale has approached the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with a proposal for a unique exchange-traded fund (ETF) dedicated to the privacy and cybersecurity realm. The Grayscale Privacy ETF aims to be the first to encapsulate the burgeoning sector of privacy technology and cybersecurity. Privacy Takes Center Stage […]

Fundstrat Exec Predicts Bitcoin Will Reach $150,000, Here’s When

Tom Lee, Managing Partner and Head of Research at Fundstrat Global Advisors, recently commented on the future trajectory of Bitcoin. He also mentioned when the flagship crypto token could hit this particular price level.  Bitcoin To Rise To $150,000 This Year Lee mentioned during an appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” that Bitcoin could rise to […]

Valkyrie launches 2x leveraged Bitcoin futures fund

The investment vehicle is listed on the Nasdaq with the ticker symbol BTFX following the 2023 launch of a similar fund under BTFD. Asset manager Valkyrie has launched a second exchange-traded fund (ETF) linked to Bitcoin (BTC) futures following its listing of a spot BTC ETF in January. In a Feb. 22 announcement, Valkyrie said […]

Marathon Digital Holdings launches direct Bitcoin transaction submission service

The new service should speed things up for large and/or non-standard Bitcoin transactions. Marathon Digital Holdings, a Bitcoin mining and digital asset technology company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, recently unveiled a new direct Bitcoin transaction submission service called “Slipstream.” The new service was designed and implemented to facilitate and speed up large and/or non-standard […]

Grayscale Debuts Privacy-Focused ETF Featuring Zcash Trust Allocation

According to a recent Form N-1A, Grayscale has approached the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with a proposal for a unique exchange-traded fund (ETF) dedicated to the privacy and cybersecurity realm. The Grayscale Privacy ETF aims to be the first to encapsulate the burgeoning sector of privacy technology and cybersecurity. Privacy Takes Center Stage […]

Two Bitcoin spot ETFs rank among top 8 for ETF inflows in 2024

Quick Take According to Nate Geraci, President of the ETF Store, 2024 has marked a significant year for Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), particularly BlackRock IBIT and Fidelity FBTC. Geraci highlights these two Bitcoin ETFs as standing among the top 8 in terms of ETF inflows this year, a notable achievement considering the diverse ETF landscape. […]