On Tuesday, CME Group unveiled plans to introduce micro euro-denominated bitcoin and ether futures, set to debut on March 18, contingent on regulatory green lights. These euro-based offerings will mirror their U.S. dollar-based equivalents, each representing one-tenth of the respective cryptocurrency’s value. CME Group Announces Micro Euro-Denominated Bitcoin and Ether Futures Launch Following the 2021 […]
Historic Bitcoin Stashes Mobilize Amid Rising Market Valuations
With bitcoin’s value rising past the $ 51,000 mark, numerous long-dormant bitcoin hoards have begun to mobilize unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs) that have remained untouched for an extended period. Although instances involving ‘sleeping bitcoins’ from the years 2009, 2010, and 2011 are considerably scarce, there’s been a noticeable resurgence of older coin batches from …
Polygon-Based Prediction Market Shows Michelle Obama Rising to Third in 2024 Election Odds, Challenging Trump and Biden
24 days ago, Bitcoin.com News delved into Polymarket’s decentralized prediction market odds for the 2024 U.S. elections, with former President Donald Trump at the forefront, closely trailed by the sitting President Joe Biden, and the ex-U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Nikki Haley. Since that report, the dynamics have shifted significantly, with Michelle Obama, former President […]
Bitcoin Technical Analysis: BTC Bulls Charge Ahead Rising Above $47K
In a remarkable display of strength, bitcoin surged to a high of $ 47,526 on Feb. 9, 2024, marking a significant uptrend in its price. With a market capitalization of $ 921 billion and a 24-hour trade volume of $ 32.56 billion, the market sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. Bitcoin Oscillators and moving …
US Treasury Cites Rising Cryptocurrency Misuse in 2024 National Risk Assessments
In its 2024 National Risk Assessments, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has unveiled the concerning trend of criminals increasingly turning to cryptocurrencies to finance illegal activities. US Treasury Reports Identify Crypto’s Role in Illicit Finance The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced in a press release that it has issued its 2024 National Risk […]