Bitcoin News
Bitcoin’s Long-Anticipated Taproot Upgrade Now Activated
Taproot, the long-anticipated Bitcoin upgrade, activated Sunday at block 709,632, opening the door for developers to integrate new features that will improve privacy, scalability, and security on the network. CoinDesk Managing Editor for Technology Christie Harkin explains how it works and the new features this upgrade could bring to the network.
Marathon Digital to Raise $500M in Convertible Notes
The bitcoin miner will use the proceeds to buy bitcoin and bitcoin miners.
Bitcoin’s Bull Flag Breakout Suggests More Upside; Support at $57K
The cryptocurrency could break the six-figure mark in Q4, one firm said.
Bitcoin Still a Risk Asset Despite Last Week’s Inflation-Led Rally, TradFi Experts Say
An elevated inflationary environment is completely new territory for bitcoin and its reaction function, one analyst said.
VanEck to Launch Bitcoin Futures ETF ‘XBTF’ Next Week After SEC Rejects Spot Offering
Chicago-based CBOE exchange says in website posting that the VanEck Bitcoin Strategy ETF will start trading Tuesday under the ticker symbol “XBTF.”
Will the Holiday Season Bring Gifts or a Lump of Coal for Bitcoin Investors?
There are just seven weeks left in the year, and it seems there’s no consensus on who will win out: the HODLers (steadfast accumulators) or the profit-takers.
Indian Government to Take ‘Progressive’ Steps on Crypto, Sources Say After PM Modi’s Meeting
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance will meet industry representatives next week to seek their views.
Indian National Congress Accuses Modi-Led BJP of Covering Up Country’s Biggest Bitcoin Scam
Leaders accuse the prime minister of trying to drop the investigation.
