Tag: Bitcoin

The Bitcoin Mempool: Relay Network Dynamics

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In the last Mempool article, I went over the different kinds of relay policy filters, why they exist, and the incentives that ultimately decide how effective each class of filter is at preventing the confirmation of different classes of transactions. In this piece I’ll be looking at the dynamics of the relay network when some nodes on the network are running different relay policies compared to other nodes.  All else being equal, when nodes on the network are running homogenous relay policies in their mempools, all transactions should propagate across…

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Texas House Approves Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill, Awaits Governor’s Signature

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The Texas House passed Senate Bill 21 (SB 21) on Wednesday to create a state-managed bitcoin reserve, advancing it to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for final approval or veto within 20 days. Cryptocurrency in State Hands: Texas Legislature Passes Bitcoin Reserve Bill The bill, titled the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and Investment Act, aims to […] Source link

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How to Stake Bitcoin (BTC) in 2025 – Is It Even Possible?

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Key takeaways Though Bitcoin doesn’t support native staking, holders can earn yield through centralized lending platforms, Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) on Ethereum, and Bitcoin-related networks like Babylon and Stacks. WBTC allows BTC holders to participate in lending, liquidity pools and yield farming on Ethereum-based DeFi platforms like Aave and Curve but introduces bridge and smart contract risks. Protocols like Babylon and Stacks use mechanisms like native time-locked scripts or stacking to offer rewards without removing BTC from the Bitcoin blockchain. Custodial, smart contract and regulatory risks persist. Bitcoin’s community also remains…

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Bitcoin holds the bulk of its gains from this week’s rally to $100,000, altcoins turn bullish

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Key points: Bitcoin holding $100,000 as a level of support would confirm the current trend change. Ether leads among altcoins, and DeFi tokens could follow. Bitcoin (BTC) broke above the psychologically critical $100,000 level on May 8, and the bulls are trying to hold on to the level on May 9. In an X post, CoinGlass said that Bitcoin’s rally resulted in $837.80 million in short liquidations in a 24-hour period, the largest since 2021. Bitcoin’s rally also lifted several major altcoins, which soared above their respective overhead resistance levels.…

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Vice President Vance to Keynote Bitcoin 2025 Conference in Las Vegas

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U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance will deliver a keynote address at Bitcoin 2025 in Las Vegas on May 28, organizers announced Friday. Las Vegas Bitcoin Summit Draws VP Vance for ‘Code + Country’ Speech The three-day conference, hosted by BTC Inc. at The Venetian Las Vegas, is expected to draw more than 30,000 attendees. J.D. […] Source link

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BIT Mining saw 3X profits mining DOGE, LTC instead of just Bitcoin

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Crypto mining company BIT Mining said its move to mine proof-of-work coins Dogecoin and Litecoin has been more profitable than mining only Bitcoin. BIT Mining, which previously only mined Bitcoin (BTC), said on Dec. 4 that its expansion into Dogecoin (DOGE) and Litecoin (LTC) “has proved to be nearly three times more profitable than mining BTC alone.” The company said up until Nov. 27, it had mined 227,908,250.38 DOGE, worth $94.8 million and 84,485.42 LTC, worth $10.7 million. It didn’t say how much of the mined DOGE and LTC it…

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Weekly ETF Recap: 3rd Straight Week of Gains as Bitcoin ETFs Attract $1.81 Billion

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Bitcoin ETFs posted a $1.81 billion net inflow for the week ending May 2, marking their 3rd consecutive week in the green. Ether ETFs also saw another week of gains, pulling in $106.75 million and extending their rebound. Bitcoin ETFs Keep Winning Streak Alive As Ether ETFs Follow with $106 Million The streak continues for […] Source link

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Bitcoin, Ethereum combo fund to lead ‘wave’ of crypto ETFs in 2025: Analysts

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An exchange-traded fund (ETF) tracking both Bitcoin and Ether is expected to be the first in a “wave” of new United States crypto funds in 2025, senior Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas said. “We expect a wave of cryptocurrency ETFs next year, albeit not all at once,” Balchunas posted to X on Dec. 17, sharing an analysis from fellow ETF analyst James Seyffart.  The duo anticipates the first new Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) combo fund to be followed by ETFs tracking Litecoin (LTC) or Hedera (HBAR). Seyffart noted that…

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Bitcoin enters world’s top 5 largest assets, surpassing Google, Silver, Amazon

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Bitcoin (BTC) has overtaken Alphabet (Google) to become the world’s fifth most valuable asset by market capitalization. As of April 23, Bitcoin’s market cap surged to $1.87 trillion, edging past Alphabet’s $1.859 trillion valuation, according to asset ranking data. BTC is now behind only gold, Apple, Microsoft and Nvidia. Top assets by market cap. Source: CompaniesMarketCap.com Bitcoin beats Nasdaq 100 returns in April Bitcoin’s edge over Alphabet coincides with its ongoing “decoupling” from its long-standing correlation with US tech stocks, especially in April, when BTC’s price rallied 15% despite the…

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Trump-linked Strive files for ‘Bitcoin Bond’ ETF

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Strive, an asset manager founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, asked United States regulators for permission to list an exchange-traded fund (ETF) investing in convertible bonds issued by MicroStrategy and other corporate Bitcoin buyers, according to a Dec. 26 filing.  The ETF seeks to offer exposure to “Bitcoin Bonds,” described as “convertible securities issued by MicroStrategy” or by other companies that plan to “invest all or a significant portion of the proceeds to purchase Bitcoin,” according to the filing.  The Strive Bitcoin Bond ETF will be actively managed and will gain exposure…

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