Welsh Man’s Dream of Recovering 8,000 BTC Crushed by Landfill Closure: Is it Time for Him to Stop Fighting the Inevitable?
A landfill in Wales, believed to contain a hard drive with 8,000 Bitcoin, is slated for closure.
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A landfill in Wales, believed to contain a hard drive with 8,000 Bitcoin, is slated for closure.
Michael Saylor's company, Strategy, is preparing for another major Bitcoin purchase, continuing its aggressive accumulation strategy. The firm holds over 471,000 Bitcoin, worth $45 billion, and has raised billions through stock offerings to finance its acquisitions.
McDonald’s posted a playful message on X, which many crypto enthusiasts saw as a nod to the market downturn, sparking viral reactions. Exchanges like Kraken and OKX, along with figures such as HTX Global, joined in with humorous responses, turning the post into a symbol of potential recovery amid market struggles.
Gemini is considering an IPO in 2025, following regulatory challenges and legal settlements, including a $5 million fine. The company's move to go public comes amid growing interest from other crypto firms, like Bullish Global, in joining the stock market.
A Coinbase executive analysed Bitcoin’s early transactions and found links between Satoshi Nakamoto’s wallets and a Canadian exchange. His research suggests Satoshi’s last on-chain activity was in 2014, and Kraken may hold data revealing their identity.
Bitcoin miners are struggling to maintain their monthly production as the mining difficulty-measured by the computational power required to validate BTC transactions and generate new blocks-continues to increase.
MicroStrategy has rebranded to "Strategy" to reflect its focus on Bitcoin, moving away from its business analytics roots. Despite growing its Bitcoin holdings, the company reported a $670.8 million quarterly loss but remains optimistic about future growth.
Thousands of Bitcoin and crypto enthusiasts gathered outside a Mcdonalds restaurant to trade in their satoshis for Big Macs, McFlurrys and coffee? Little did they know they would be the pioneers to make the first Bitcoin payment.
Bybit’s CEO, Ben Zhou, warned that crypto liquidations may be as high as $10 billion, far exceeding the $2 billion reported. He explained that limitations in data sharing caused discrepancies, with actual losses likely much higher than public figures suggest.
MicroStrategy paused its Bitcoin purchases after 12 weeks due to market volatility, tax concerns, and economic uncertainty. The company still holds 471,107 BTC but is reassessing its strategy amid fluctuating prices and changing global conditions.
Traders and market analysts are divided over Bitcoin’s next potential macro top, with more optimistic predictions suggesting it could reach $120,000. Can Bitcoin break above the $71,500 mark on a weekly close?
May 22 is "Bitcoin Pizza Day," commemorating the historic event in 2010 when 10,000 bitcoins were used to purchase two Papa John's pizzas. From $41 worth of pizza to $700 million in wealth, Bitcoin's price surge over the past 15 years has proven it to be the best-performing financial asset in history.
MicroStrategy, led by CEO Michael Saylor, acquires 12,000 BTC at $68,477 each, totaling 205,000 BTC worth $6.91 billion, surpassing BlackRock's holdings. Strategic investment coincides with Bitcoin's all-time high, signaling institutional adoption.
Bitcoin's price has been soaring since its launch in 2008. Early investors are now reaping returns in the millions of dollars. Nevertheless, its volatility and regulatory uncertainty remain significant risks for investors.
A trader turned $900 into $3.47 million in five days by trading Solana's meme token ANALOS, achieving a profit over 3,800 times their initial investment.
MATIC, the native cryptocurrency of Polygon, has recently gained traction, showing a 50% increase in price surge in the last 20 days, amid the optimistic trend circling the cryptocurrency market due to the recently finished Uptober rally.
While Bitcoin fell below $20k today, Ethereum managed to keep support around the $1,300 mark.
According to Breedlove, his model places Bitcoin to trade at $12.5 million by 2031, a value equivalent to $1 million based on today’s purchasing power.
The top cryptocurrency by market value rose over 5% to $20,350, according to CoinDesk data.
The U.S. dollar index could rally further in the coming weeks, which is typically bad news for Bitcoin.