Cryptocurrency markets are under renewed pressure as Bitcoin has fallen below the critical $70,000 threshold, erasing gains made during a recent rebound from levels near $60,000. The broader digital asset ecosystem, including Ethereum and XRP, has mirrored the decline amid cautious investor sentiment. Market participants are closely watching upcoming U.S. employment and inflation data, which… Continue reading Crypto Markets Retreat as Bitcoin Slips Below $70,000; Investors Await U.S. Economic Signals
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Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Plunges 11%, Marking Sharpest Adjustment Since 2021 Crackdown
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has recorded a decline of more than 11 percent, representing the most significant downward adjustment since the 2021 industry disruption triggered by China’s sweeping mining ban. The sharp recalibration reflects declining network hash rate, operational strain among miners, and broader volatility across cryptocurrency markets. Difficulty adjustments, which occur roughly every two weeks,… Continue reading Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Plunges 11%, Marking Sharpest Adjustment Since 2021 Crackdown
Is Bitcoin Still ‘Digital Gold’? Market Strategists Question the Safe-Haven Narrative
Bitcoin has long been branded as “digital gold,” a decentralized and scarce asset positioned as a hedge against inflation and currency debasement. With its supply capped at 21 million coins, the cryptocurrency gained prominence during the 2013 rally and especially after the 2020 global macroeconomic crisis, when institutional investors increasingly embraced it as a store… Continue reading Is Bitcoin Still ‘Digital Gold’? Market Strategists Question the Safe-Haven Narrative
UK Regulator Takes Legal Action Against HTX Over Alleged Unlawful Crypto Promotions
The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority has initiated legal proceedings against cryptocurrency exchange HTX, alleging that the platform illegally promoted cryptoasset services to UK consumers despite prior regulatory warnings. According to the regulator, HTX continued advertising across its website and major social media platforms, including TikTok, X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. The watchdog further claims… Continue reading UK Regulator Takes Legal Action Against HTX Over Alleged Unlawful Crypto Promotions
Crypto Markets Stabilize After Sharp Sell-Off as Bitcoin Tests Recovery Near $60,000
Bitcoin, Ethereum and XRP declined sharply in recent trading sessions, reflecting renewed volatility across digital asset markets. Bitcoin briefly fell toward the $60,000 level before staging a modest rebound, signaling tentative stabilization after heavy liquidation pressure. Ethereum and XRP mirrored the broader downturn, though market participants now see early signs of consolidation. Analysts point to… Continue reading Crypto Markets Stabilize After Sharp Sell-Off as Bitcoin Tests Recovery Near $60,000
Bitcoin’s Rising Prominence: Why the World’s Largest Cryptocurrency Is Regaining Momentum
Bitcoin is once again commanding global attention as investors, institutions and policymakers reassess its role in the evolving financial system. A convergence of macroeconomic uncertainty, expanding institutional participation, regulatory clarity in key markets and the growing perception of Bitcoin as “digital gold” has fueled renewed interest. At the same time, advancements in blockchain infrastructure and… Continue reading Bitcoin’s Rising Prominence: Why the World’s Largest Cryptocurrency Is Regaining Momentum
Strategy Acquires 1,142 Bitcoin at Rs 78,815 Each Amid Market Dip
Strategy, a corporate treasury firm focused on digital asset accumulation, has purchased 1,142 Bitcoin at an average price of Rs 78,815 per coin, even as the cryptocurrency briefly declined to nearly Rs 60,000 during the acquisition window. The move underscores the company’s long-term conviction in Bitcoin despite short-term volatility. While the purchase price exceeded prevailing… Continue reading Strategy Acquires 1,142 Bitcoin at Rs 78,815 Each Amid Market Dip
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Plunges 11%, Marking Sharpest Adjustment Since 2021 Crackdown
Bitcoin’s mining difficulty has recorded a decline of more than 11 percent, representing the most significant downward adjustment since the 2021 industry disruption triggered by China’s sweeping mining ban. The sharp recalibration reflects declining network hash rate, operational strain among miners, and broader volatility across cryptocurrency markets. Difficulty adjustments, which occur roughly every two weeks,… Continue reading Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Plunges 11%, Marking Sharpest Adjustment Since 2021 Crackdown
Cipher Mining: An Overlooked Contender in the Evolving Bitcoin Infrastructure Race
Cipher Mining has emerged as a notable player in the Bitcoin mining industry, yet its valuation suggests that markets may not fully reflect its operational scale, energy strategy, and long-term positioning. As institutional interest in digital assets strengthens and sovereign-backed mining expands globally, infrastructure providers such as Cipher Mining stand to benefit from rising hash… Continue reading Cipher Mining: An Overlooked Contender in the Evolving Bitcoin Infrastructure Race
Bithumb’s $44 Billion Bitcoin Discrepancy Triggers Regulatory Alarm in South Korea
South Korea’s financial regulators have intensified scrutiny of domestic cryptocurrency exchanges following revelations of a $44 billion — approximately Rs. 3.65 lakh crore — discrepancy linked to Bitcoin holdings at Bithumb. The development has raised fresh concerns about reserve transparency, accounting integrity, and systemic risk within one of Asia’s most active digital asset markets. Authorities… Continue reading Bithumb’s $44 Billion Bitcoin Discrepancy Triggers Regulatory Alarm in South Korea