We’re already starting to see the seeds of second layer potential develop from the base layer primitives that have been added or optimized in the first decade. Lightning, while still subject to some pretty big limitations, is really starting to thrive. And that is just the limited first version that is currently specified and deployed. There are now sidechains of various kinds deployed: Liquid, RSK, and even token chains tied to Bitcoin developed by Commerceblock. This is just the start. Schnorr and Taproot Just over the horizon, we have the…
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VanEck Releases New Bitcoin Commercial, Ahead of Potential Spot Bitcoin ETF Approval – Bitcoin Magazine
VanEck, a prominent investment management firm, has unveiled a interesting new Bitcoin commercial, stirring excitement and speculation within the Bitcoin community. The release comes amidst mounting anticipation surrounding the possible approval of Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The commercial, showcases a high-quality production recorded at PubKey, a Bitcoin bar in New York City. “All Bitcoiners in NYC need to make the pilgrimage to PubKey if they haven’t checked it out yet,” VanEck said. This move by VanEck appears to be a prelude to the imminent decision…
Read MoreVanEck releases two ETF ads ahead of possible Monday launch
Investment manager VanEck has fired up the marketing engine for its “upcoming” Ethereum futures exchange-traded fund (ETF), which some analysts expect could be launched as early as Oct. 2. On Sept. 28, VanEck released the two “Enter the Ether” themed TV commercials, revealing that its Ethereum Strategy ETF — tickered EFUT — is “coming soon.” AI, AI, Uh Oh! Follow for updates on how to Enter the Ether. pic.twitter.com/wM69nVtbWC — VanEck (@vaneck_us) September 28, 2023 The commercials came on the same day VanEck published a press statement about its upcoming…
Read MoreBitcoin can still hit $19K, warns trader ahead of BTC price ‘big move’
Bitcoin (BTC) threatened fresh downside over the weekend as markets geared up for the July 23 candle close. BTC/USD 1-hour chart. Source: TradingView $19,000–$23,000 “still on the cards” for Bitcoin Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC acting below $30,000, now set as intraday resistance. July 22 saw a brief dip to $29,640 before a recovery in time for the daily close, but traders remained worried that worse was to come. https://t.co/GY0AgGbAnn — Crypto Chase (@Crypto_Chase) July 22, 2023 “So we have a double top rejection currently on…
Read MoreZero Barriers ahead! Zero knowledge and AI combine to redefine the future
From the international stage at Davos to the soccer fields of Bedford, the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast dives into the nuances of crypto and blockchain, and how they intersect with everyday life. One promising technology that has emerged in the blockchain space is zero-knowledge proofs (ZK-proofs), which many claim can be a game-changer for blockchain tech and how smart contracts are implemented. Zero Barriers is a special six-part series launched in the first week of July on the Decentralize with Cointelegraph podcast to explore this innovative technology. In the fourth episode,…
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