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Bitcoin could reach a cycle top of over $160,000 on continued interest rate cuts and macroeconomic improvements in 2025, analysts have predicted.

U.S. spot bitcoin and ethereum ETFs enjoyed another positive inflow day bringing in $597.57 million and $273.67 million respectively. Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Continue Momentum with Solid Inflows Bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) maintained their inflow streak with another day of solid inflows into both ETFs. According to metrics from sosovalue, inflows totaling $597.57 […]

A recent report by Electric Capital found that Solana became the ecosystem that attracted the most new developers in 2024, overtaking Ethereum. The report calculated that 7,525 developers joined the Solana ecosystem this year, while Ethereum registered 6,456 during the same period. Solana grew its developer base by 83% year-over-year, while Ethereum lost 22%. The […]

An interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve may help Bitcoin finish the year at “record-breaking levels,” according to Bitfinex’s head of derivatives.

PRESS RELEASE. Merlin has emerged as a pioneer in the Bitcoin ecosystem, driven by a consumer-focused approach and the dynamic meme-driven culture. By aligning cutting-edge technology with the viral appeal of meme narratives, Merlin is unlocking new applications and value propositions for Bitcoin. Among the various Bitcoin Layer 2 projects, Merlin stands out with its […]

Russian President Vladimir Putin has predicted the rise of a so-called “strong AI” that will leapfrog human capabilities. Putin stated that the recent development of AI’s reasoning abilities might lead to this breakthrough. Putin Talks About Strong AI, Wants Russia to Lead the Way The artificial intelligence (AI) topic is also becoming a geopolitical subject, […]

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In a groundbreaking move for the Australian pension industry, AMP Ltd., a prominent pension and wealth management firm, has allocated approximately A$27 million (around $17.2 million) to Bitcoin (BTC) futures.  This investment marks AMP as one of the first major retirement managers in Australia to embrace cryptocurrency products, reflecting a shift in attitudes toward digital assets within a traditionally conservative sector. AMP’s Bitcoin Futures Investment AMP’s Senior Portfolio Manager, Steve Flegg, announced the decision on LinkedIn, noting that the firm “took the plunge and made a modest allocation to Bitcoin” earlier this year.  A corporate representative told Bloomberg that the investment was primarily in Bitcoin futures and that there are currently no intentions to raise this commitment. Related Reading: Shiba Inu Surges 14% In A Day: Is An additional 180% Rally Within Reach? The move comes after BTC recently reached the $100,000 barrier for the first time, rising by more than [...]

Bitcoin supply profitability should form a focus for those seeking to avoid the return of the BTC bear market, CryptoQuant said.

Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, has seen user deposits surge past $24 billion in.. The post Binance Sees Over $24B in User Deposits in 2024, DefiLlama Data Reveals appeared first on 99Bitcoins.

Avalanche announced the recent closure of a $250 million token sale that will support the upcoming launch of Avalanche9000. This major upgrade aims to turn Avalanche into a swarm of interconnected L1s. Avalanche Raises $250 Million Before Major Avalanche9000 Upgrade Avalanche, a top 15 blockchain project, has recently closed a $250 million token sale in […]

The promising engineer from a wealthy Baltimore family was charged with the brazen, broad daylight murder of health insurance executive Brian Thompson. Alleged Killer Becomes Memecoin Darling Valedictorian-turned-villain Luigi Mangione, who has been accused of an assassin-style execution of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson last week in New York City, has become the face of […]

A recent survey by Consensys and Yougov reveals that many people are concerned about the power of big tech companies and the potential misuse of artificial intelligence (AI). Big Tech’s Power Raises Concerns According to a recent survey conducted by Consensys and Yougov, respondents expressed concern that big tech companies like Meta wield too much […]