Coinbase predicts greater institutional buying of bitcoin due to the US elections

The imminent presidential elections in the United States may become a catalyst for the bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency market that drives institutional demand. This is highlighted by a report from the Coinbase exchange, published on October 10, due to the bipartisan support for the ecosystem. “Cryptocurrencies could see greater adoption by institutional investors looking for … Read more

Satoshi Nakamoto statue to be unveiled in Lugano

Unlike the statue in Hungary, which is a bust, this work will be life-size. Lugano is recognized worldwide as the Bitcoin City of Switzerland. Lugano Plan B announced the unveiling of a life-size statue of Satoshi Nakamoto, the creator of Bitcoin. The presentation will be made within the framework of the Plan B Forum event, … Read more

Political upheaval triggers the use of cryptocurrencies in Venezuela

The volume of cryptocurrency transactions doubled in one year. Venezuelans do not prefer bitcoin, they use stablecoins, ETH and altcoins more. Immersed in a strong political upheaval that has been aggravated after the presidential elections held last July, Venezuelans turn to cryptocurrencies as a refuge of value. Digital assets become one of the main tools … Read more

It is impossible to reveal who Satoshi Nakamoto is

“I would rather not.” Bartleby, the clerk, by Herman Melville The identity of Satoshi Nakamoto can be described as the greatest contemporary mystery. 15 years after the launch of Bitcoin and after multiple failed investigations to reveal the person behind the pseudonym, it is possible to affirm that this secret will forever remain an enigma. … Read more

Bitcoin price awaiting US inflation data

Inflation data from the United States, the world’s main financial power, usually impact the operations of various markets. For this reason, high volatility is expected in assets, including bitcoin (BTC), with the consumer price index (CPI) to be published today. The report will be released at 12:30 PM (UTC). The expectations, according to the specialized … Read more

Smart contracts and more privacy would come to Bitcoin without forking the network

Bitcoin PIPE, a proposal by Mikhail Komarov, seeks to implement Covenants and Zero Proof of Knowledge (ZKP) in Bitcoin without requiring a soft fork in the network. These programmings would bring privacy benefits (SNARK tests) and usability in Bitcoin, through smart contracts or more complex and advanced transaction designs. The intention to add these advances … Read more

Bitcoin traders left fear behind

In general, there is optimism for bitcoin in this last quarter of the year. The US election results could catapult bitcoin to new heights. The bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrency market remains neutral for the fifth consecutive day. This is according to the fear and greed index polled by the Alternative explorer. In this way, the … Read more

With criticism and memes, this is how the bitcoin community reacts to the HBO documentary

Developers ask to focus on the impact of Bitcoin, not its creator. Peter Todd distanced himself from the documentary, criticizing its lack of foundations. The Bitcoin community, which is usually active on the social network Through various comments, both enthusiasts and critics, they have shared their impressions about the production that premiered on the night … Read more

Why is $40,000 a fundamental price for bitcoin?

The average cost of large whales is around $40,000. Bitcoin has never fallen below that average cost, CryptoQuant shows. Although the price of bitcoin (BTC) has been well above $40,000 (USD) since early 2024, it remains a key level in case of a deep pullback. The reason is that The average cost per bitcoin of … Read more