Bitcoin News
CME Trades 100K Contracts of Micro Ether Futures in First Two Weeks
The micro ether contracts are off to a slow start compared with early activity in micro bitcoin futures launched on May 3.
El Salvador Buys 21 Bitcoins on 21st Day of Last Month of 21st Year of 21st Century
In announcing the purchase on Twitter, President Nayib Bukele also noted the country’s land area is 21,000 square kilometers.
First Mover Asia: Asia Bump Sends Bitcoin Over $49K
Selling pressure from Asia appears to be abating, the Hong Kong crypto lender Babel wrote.
Market Wrap Year-End Review: Musk Pumps Bitcoin and Dogecoin
Dogecoin pumped along with bitcoin thanks to some high profile tweets.
NFTs Are More Popular Than Ever Despite Sour Mood in Wider Crypto Market
Peak popularity does not imply an increase in actual buying pressure from retail investors.
Jack Dorsey Backs Bitcoin as Dollar’s Replacement but Questions Web 3
The Twitter and Block co-founder is a supporter of crypto, but not so keen on how Web 3 is being funded.
Bitcoin Falls Over 30% From All-Time High in November
Mauricio Di Bartolomeo, Ledn Co-Founder & Chief Strategy Officer, shares insights into his firm’s bitcoin-backed loan project and how it can be useful to those looking to buy real estate but face challenges with traditional mortgages. Plus, his take on the crypto markets as bitcoin falls over 30% from its all-time high in November.
Is Bitcoin as Valuable as the Swiss Franc?
Luzius Meisser, president of crypto exchange Bitcoin Suisse, speaks on the state of inflation in Europe while comparing the market cap of bitcoin to that of the Swiss franc and gold. Plus, insights into Bitcoin Suisse Founder Niklas Nikolajsen planning to step down from his role as chairman, with Meisser taking his position.
BTC Dips as Central Banks Unwind Pandemic-Era Stimulus
BTC and the wider crypto markets continue to dive as central banks across the globe try to combat inflation by reducing pandemic-era monetary stimulus. Plus, fears of another coronavirus lockdown due to the omicron variant and China’s zero-Covid policy threaten international markets and supply chains.
