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Rahul Rai, a 24-year-old crypto hedge fund founder, believes ether could overtake bitcoin in the next six or so months.

The reality TV star was fined for promoting Ethereum Max tokens on Instagram without making clear to followers that she was paid to do so.

Millennials are significantly less comfortable with cryptocurrency investing than they were a year ago, according to a new Bankrate survey.

Bitcoin topped $20,000 on Tuesday, hitting its highest level in the more than a week, but is still struggling to break out of its tight trading range.

One theory suggests that gold and crypto investments should perform well when inflation goes up. So far in 2022, that's not happening.

Have you ever had difficulties in choosing an investment strategy for trading cryptocurrencies? Learn about the strategies used by experts

The wild beginnings, crazy turns, colorful characters and multiple comebacks of the crypto world

Bitcoin fell to its lowest level in three months on Monday as investors continued to dump risk assets amid expectations of higher interest rates.

Where does money come from? Dollars are printed by the US Mint. For cryptocurrencies, the answer is more complicated. Until now, both of the most widely used digital tokens, Bitcoin and Ethereum, have only been issued to pay for tasks performed by so-called miners in what are known as proof of work systems. It’s an approach that has drawn increasing criticism for the large amounts of energy consumed and pollution produced. Ethereum is switching to a different system, called proof of stake, in a

Where does money come from? Dollars are printed by the US Mint. For cryptocurrencies, the answer is more complicated. Until now, both of the most widely used digital tokens, Bitcoin and Ethereum, have only been issued to pay for tasks performed by so-called miners in what are known as proof of work systems. It’s an approach that has drawn increasing criticism for the large amounts of energy consumed and pollution produced. Ethereum is switching to a different system, called proof of stake, in a

Whale watchers off the coast of central California got lucky when they experienced a friendly encounter with three humpback whales.

The Ethereum network will complete a long-awaited upgrade called the merge this week and anticipation of this helped lift crypto markets.

Most successful innovations take off in a similar way: You create something that people want and, when sales increase, economies of scale make it cheaper to produce, stoking more demand. For crypto, it’s not that simple. As the volume of activity involving tokens like Bitcoin and Ether grows, the slower and costlier it becomes to record and secure each transaction. There are various efforts to fix the problem, but all either make the system more vulnerable to bad actors or water down the decentr

Cryptocurrency prices are being hit by a higher U.S. dollar and falling stock markets as the Federal Reserve continues to tighten policy to fight inflation.

Where does money come from? Dollars are printed by the US Mint. For cryptocurrencies, the answer is more complicated. Until now, both of the most widely used digital tokens, Bitcoin and Ethereum, have only been issued to pay for tasks performed by so-called miners in what are known as proof of work systems. It’s an approach that has drawn increasing criticism for the large amounts of energy consumed and pollution produced. Ethereum is switching to a different system, called proof of stake, in a

The suit comes at a difficult time for the platform.

A man known as the “Man of the Hole,” the last remaining member of an Indigenous tribe in Brazil, was found dead in the Amazon.

Investors fled risk assets after the Federal Reserve affirmed its commitment to an aggressive tightening path.

Bitcoin may have fallen by more than half from record levels but "there's so much more than that," according to Edith Yeung, a general partner at Race Capital.

A measure of activity of bitcoin miners could give investors a clue as to where the digital currency is headed next.

Where does money come from? Dollars are printed by the US Mint. For cryptocurrencies, the answer is more complicated. Until now, both of the most widely used digital tokens, Bitcoin and Ethereum, have only been issued to pay for tasks performed by so-called miners in what are known as proof of work systems. It’s an approach that has drawn increasing criticism for the large amounts of energy consumed and pollution produced. Ethereum is switching to a different system, called proof of stake, in a

Where does money come from? Dollars are printed by the US Mint. For cryptocurrencies, the answer is more complicated. Until now, both of the most widely used digital tokens, Bitcoin and Ethereum, have only been issued to pay for tasks performed by so-called miners in what are known as proof of work systems. It’s an approach that has drawn increasing criticism for the large amounts of energy consumed and pollution produced. Ethereum is switching to a different system, called proof of stake, in a

Where does money come from? Dollars are printed by the US Mint. For cryptocurrencies, the answer is more complicated. Until now, both of the most widely used digital tokens, Bitcoin and Ethereum, have only been issued to pay for tasks performed by so-called miners in what are known as proof of work systems. It’s an approach that has drawn increasing criticism for the large amounts of energy consumed and pollution produced. Ethereum is switching to a different system, called proof of stake, in a

Where does money come from? Dollars are printed by the US Mint. For cryptocurrencies, the answer is more complicated. Until now, both of the most widely used digital tokens, Bitcoin and Ethereum, have only been issued to pay for tasks performed by so-called miners in what are known as proof of work systems. It’s an approach that has drawn increasing criticism for the large amounts of energy consumed and pollution produced. Ethereum is switching to a different system, called proof of stake, in a

Where does money come from? Dollars are printed by the US Mint. For cryptocurrencies, the answer is more complicated. Until now, both of the most widely used digital tokens, Bitcoin and Ethereum, have only been issued to pay for tasks performed by so-called miners in what are known as proof of work systems. It’s an approach that has drawn increasing criticism for the large amounts of energy consumed and pollution produced. Ethereum is switching to a different system, called proof of stake, in a

Bitcoin hit a three-week low as cryptocurrencies rapidly plunged in early Friday trading.

Since finding a bottom in mid-June, ether is up 106% and bitcoin is 31% higher as investors anticipate a major upgrade to the ethereum blockchain.

Bitcoin briefly topped $25,000 to hit its highest level in June before falling sharply as the cryptocurrency struggles to make any significant move higher.

The largest asset manager in the world has launched a private trust offering institutional clients in the U.S. direct exposure to bitcoin.

Ether soared to a two-month high after developers successfully completed a final dress rehearsal for a pivotal upgrade expected to happen next month.

If not even a vote of confidence from the world’s largest asset manager can spark a rally, then the bear market is far from over.

Exploitations of Solana and Nomad have some questioning if crypto’s speed is worth the cost.

Bill that would require crypto traders, brokers and other industry players to register with the government.

MicroStrategy is delaying the inevitable on its cryptocurrency bet, with some hair-raising justifications.

Bitcoin's rally began after the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates on Wednesday, but signaled that the pace of such rises could slow.

Let’s take a closer look at the top five reasons why people are choosing Bitcoin over the traditional way of gambling.

Bitcoin rose above $23,000 following stocks higher after the U.S. Federal Reserve raised interest rates but suggested the pace of hikes could slow.

The latest slump in digital assets has been gut-wrenching for those investors who bought in at the peak last year. Even crypto diehards, while still convinced that the world is on the verge of a blockchain-driven revolution in finance, were left shaken by the market rout. To those still keeping the faith, the “crypto winter” will be like the dotcom bust of the early 2000s -- weeding out failing ventures to make room for more promising startups. Others wonder if spring will ever come.

Many first-time investors bought Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as they neared all-time highs, and crypto companies spent millions on marketing. Today, they are coping with painful losses.

Tesla aggressively embraced Bitcoin in 2021, investing $1.5 billion in the currency. But it now says its profitability was affected by "Bitcoin impairment."

The deal comes as the value of the cryptocurrency has plunged.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk spent much of 2021 hyping cryptocurrencies. His company has exited most of its bitcoin holdings amid a dramatic downfall.

Bitcoin surged as high as $23,800 Wednesday, up 8% in 24 hours and trading at levels not seen since mid-June.

There’s deep negativity over the outlook for the economy. But previous occasions when big fund managers favored bonds this much turned out to be historically great for stocks.

Coinbase and other crypto-related stocks surged Monday morning as the value of bitcoin and ether rallied in overnight trading and the tech sector performs well.

Bitcoin bounced above $22,000 on Monday, hitting its highest level in more than a month.

Industry players said a better macroeconomic picture, certain trading patterns and further deleveraging could help bitcoin and the crypto market find a bottom.

A price crash, the collapse of key crypto projects, interconnected loans and the inability to repay debt have been key features of the latest downturn.

It did not, however, survive the broader crypto market meltdown that has erased hundreds of billions in value this year. Bitcoin, the most valuable digital currency, is trading below $20,000, having shed more than 70 percent of its value since last fall. AdvertisementOn June 27, crypto broker Voyager Digital said that Three Arrows Capital had not made payments on a loan worth more than $665 million. The broader digital currency market has been getting battered for months. That helped bring down Three Arrows Capital, where Zhu and Davies had heavily promoted luna, and made the crypto lender suspend withdrawals.

Speaking in Singapore, Bank of England Deputy Governer Jon Cunliffe said regulators need to "get on the job" of regulating cryptos, and shared insights on

The price of a bitcoin has inched above $20,000 after the broader crypto selloff dragged it below the psychological threshold a day earlier.

The price of bitcoin has fallen below $20,000 for the first time since late 2020, in a fresh sign that the selloff in cryptocurrencies is deepening.

As cryptocurrency value took a major plunge this week, with Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies losing value, Miami’s own cryptocurrency, MiamiCoin has seen its own declines.

Retirement giant Fidelity said Tuesday that it’s launched a way for workers to put some of their 401(k) savings and contributions directly in bitcoin.

Miami is now getting its very own charging bull statue, reminiscent of the iconic one in the heart of New York City's financial district.

President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order on cryptocurrency this week that will mark the first step toward regulating how digital currency is traded.

The International Monetary Fund says that El Salvador should dissolve the $150 million trust fund it created when it made the cryptocurrency Bitcoin legal tender and return any of those unused funds to its treasury.

In the cryptocurrency world, which gets likened to the Wild West of financial markets, one of the industry’s major players is asking for a sheriff.

As the biggest cryptocurrencies flirt with record highs in value, they are increasingly becoming bigger sources of revenue for charities.

Bitcoin stormed above $66,000 for the first time on Wednesday, riding a wave of excitement about how the financial establishment is increasingly accepting the digital currency’s rise.

Whether you love cryptocurrencies or hate the very idea of them, they’re becoming more mainstream by the day.

A bitcoin operation in central New York has taken over a power plant to find cheap energy for currency mining in a move that has alarmed environmentalists.

China’s central bank has declared all transactions involving Bitcoin and other virtual currencies illegal, stepping up a campaign to block use of unofficial digital money.

Cuba’s government says it will recognize — and regulate — cryptocurrencies for payments on the island.

What does Bitcoin have to do with roads and bridges.

The City of Miami will be debuting a cryptocurrency this summer to help raise additional funding for local projects.

Bitcoin’s price surged again Monday after speculation that Amazon may be entering the cryptocurrency sector after it posted a job seeking a “digital currency and blockchain product lead.”.

China’s biggest banks have promised to refuse to help customers trade Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies after the central bank said executives were told to step up enforcement of a government ban.

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has announced in a recorded message played at a Bitcoin conference in Miami that next week he will send proposed legislation to the country’s congress that would make the cryptocurrency legal tender in the Central American nation.

Bitcoin 2021 has officially kicked off on Friday, June 4, at Mana Wynwood with Twitter and Square co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey, Nick Szabo, Michael Saylor, Senator Cynthia Lummis, and professional skateboarder Tony Hawk as headline speakers.

Shares are mixed in Asia after benchmarks closed broadly lower on Wall Street in a third day of retreat.

Electric car maker Tesla will stop accepting Bitcoin as a payment.

Trevor Lawrence, the likely No. 1 overall NFL draft pick, has signed an endorsement deal with cryptocurrency investment app Blockfolio.

Venmo will allow users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies on its app, the latest mainstream financial platform to wade into alternative currency like Bitcoin.

Coinbase has made a rousing debut on Wall Street.

E11even Miami, en el corazón del centro de la ciudad, es conocida por ser pionera en muchas "novedades" en la industria de la vida nocturna, incluido ser el primer club nocturno de Miami de su tamaño abierto las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana. Ahora, el club tiene otra “novedad”, pues será el primer club nocturno mayor en los Estados Unidos en aceptar criptomonedas como forma de pago.

E11even Miami says that when customers pay for tables, drinks, or merchandise at the nightclub, they will have the option of using cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin.

MIAMI – AmericanAirlines Arena is about to be flying away for good. The Miami Heat’s home arena on Biscayne Bay will be renamed FTX Arena, pending approval of the Miami-Dade County Board of County Commissioners at a special meeting Friday. Miami-Dade County, which negotiated the agreement with FTX in coordination with the Heat, announced the agreement in principle of a 19-year partnership Tuesday. The county is expected to get about $90 million over the 19 years after deducting payments to the Heat and other expenses. Ad“The entire FTX family is thrilled to partner with Miami-Dade County and the Heat,” FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried said in a statement.

Powell said Monday, March 22, 2021, that the U.S. public needs to understand the risks behind Bitcoin and other crypto currencies, even as the central bank itself is studying the potential costs and benefits of a digital dollar. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, Pool, File)WASHINGTON – Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that the U.S. public needs to understand the risks behind Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, even as the central bank itself is studying the potential costs and benefits of a digital dollar. “They’re highly volatile, see Bitcoin, and therefore not really useful as a store of value,” Powell said in remarks to a virtual summit hosted by the Bank for International Settlements. There is also the risk that a digital currency could be held by individuals electronically and could therefore bypass banks. “Private stable coins are not going to be an appropriate substitute for a sound monetary system based in central bank money.”

– The seemingly unstoppable rise of Bitcoin continued Tuesday with the cost of a single unit of the digital currency rising above $50,000 for the first time. Bitcoin is rallying as more companies signal the digital currency could eventually gain widespread acceptance as a means of payment. Some businesses also accept bitcoin, but its popularity has stalled out in recent years. Overstock.com appears to accept Bitcoin for most listings on its website, including cameras, vacuums and clothes. When this bubble bursts and at what price Bitcoin settles at is anyone’s guess,” Reiners said.

The Bitcoin logo appears on the display screen of a crypto currency ATM at the Smoker's Choice store, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Salem, N.H. The price of Bitcoin has soared over the past months. – After a wild week in which Bitcoin soared to new heights, Bitcoin crossed the $50,000 mark early Tuesday. Bitcoin rallied throughout the as more companies signaled the volatile digital currency could eventually gain widespread acceptance as a means of payment for goods and services. Bitcoin has been mostly seen as a store of value, like gold, with very few places to spend it.

Tesla says it has invested more than $1 billion in Bitcoin and will accept the digital currency as payment for its electric vehicles. Electric automaker Tesla said Monday that it has invested around $1.5 billion in Bitcoin and it plans to begin accepting the digital currency as payment for its high-end vehicles soon. The price of Bitcoin soared 15.4% to around $44,500 Monday in reaction to Tesla's announcement, according to CoinBase. Bitcoin has drawn enthusiasts for its scarcity and security, but the volatile digital currency still is not widely used to pay for goods and services. It's mostly been a store of value, like gold, with some limited merchants like Overstock accepting bitcoin for payment.

Bitcoin has crossed the $40,000 mark, extending on a huge rally that started three months ago, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021. Now only a few days into 2021, the price of bitcoin has crossed $40,000. Nothing's new with the digital currency in the month since it crossed $20,000 — there's been no major change in how it can be used. The digital currency made its big Wall Street debut in December 2017, when the major futures exchanges rolled out bitcoin futures. The currency's value plunged sharply in 2018, and by December of that year Bitcoin was worth less than $4,000 a coin.

Copyright 2019 CNN(CNN) - Bitcoin, which recently celebrated its eleventh anniversary, has surged this year. The prices of leading rival cryptocurrencies to bitcoin, such as ethereum, litecoin and EOS have all rallied this year as well. So is the bitcoin comeback for real? "The amount of new bitcoin issued ('mined') each day is hard-coded into the software of the bitcoin blockchain," Hougan wrote in a report earlier this month. There's also a specialty crypto trading firm named Coinbase that has emerged as a market leader.

Copyright 2019 CNN(CNN) - Bitcoin investors are concerned that lawmakers' pressure on Facebook's Libra could ripple throughout the cryptocurrency market. The price of Bitcoin had fallen more than 11%, to around $9,590, by the end of a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Libra Tuesday morning. Now, lawmakers in the United States are calling for increased or clarified regulations for the cryptocurrency market as a whole. "That's going to help the United States compete in the blockchain sector." Bitcoin's price may continue to falter this week as Libra faces another hearing before the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday.