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Bitcoin faces ‘very limited liquidity’ as BTC price pushed below $43K

Bitcoin faces an uphill struggle after last week’s 15% BTC price losses, and the recovery process may need more than a month.

Alex Mashinsky seeks dismissal of two charges, asks court not to mention Celsius bankruptcy

The former Celsius CEO will likely face seven felony counts at his trial, scheduled for September 2024.

Bitcoin defends key price level 6 times — Is $44K next?

Bitcoin’s futures premium indicates that the bullish momentum is no longer present, so is BTC price at risk of a trend reversal?

Avalanche inscriptions draw record user interest amid BRC-20 hype

Over 100 million Avalanche inscriptions have been minted since their invention last year.

How to buy Bitcoin ETFs

Embark on your Bitcoin ETF investment journey with this guide, unraveling the steps and considerations for purchasing these financial instruments.

Spot Bitcoin ETF custody vs. exchange custody: What’s the difference?

Even if Coinbase goes bankrupt, the underlying Bitcoin of spot Bitcoin ETFs will not be commingled, 21Shares and 21.co co-founder Ophelia Snyder says.

On-chain data in a volatile market: How traders stay ahead of the curve

Exploring the role of on-chain data in helping traders navigate the volatile cryptocurrency market.

BRC-20 growth an ‘important narrative’ for Bitcoin in 2023 — Binance Research

Binance Research told Cointelegraph that BRC-20 token listings on major exchanges helped propel the market.

WEF Davos 2024: A focus on AI and clearer crypto regulations

The theme of the 2024 WEF conference will be “Rebuilding Trust” amid escalating geopolitical tensions, evolving economic policies and rapid technological advancements.

Web3 education bridges East to West: Blockchain Academy joins Cointelegraph Accelerator

Blockchain Academy bridges Asia to the West through Web3-focused education that consists of in-person courses, digital events and hackathons.

Legal experts weigh in on landmark NYT vs. OpenAI and Microsoft lawsuit

The lawsuit involving The New York Times vs. OpenAI and Microsoft has caused legal experts to forecast what this case could mean for copyrights, publishers and AI developers alike.

South Korea to follow US example on crypto mixers with potential sanctions: Report

South Korean financial regulators are reportedly looking to introduce new regulations around the use of crypto mixers in the country, following in the footsteps of the United States.

Bitcoin rent agreement: Landlord and tenant sign BTC contract

The monthly payment under the sealed contract will equal $100 in Bitcoin.

AI-based crypto rating agencies could flag ‘dodgy’ projects — Execs

SingularityNET CEO Ben Goertzel said that advances in AI could make it easier to produce summaries on the reputation of crypto entities.

BTC speculators dump $5B — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week

Bitcoin short-term holders panic after BTC price drops toward $40,000, and traders warn that worse may be to come.

Michael Saylor has been removing 80 deep fake videos of himself daily

The convincing-looking AI-generated scam videos often tout some kind of Bitcoin promotion that promises to double one’s Bitcoin.

Fed rate cuts could be a boon for DeFi and stablecoins — Fidelity

Institutions may be tempted by DeFi products if the Federal Reserve takes the wind out of traditional financial product yields in 2024.

Celsius transfers $125M of ETH to exchanges as FTX and Alameda dump

The embattled crypto firms have begun transferring large volumes of ETH to centralized exchanges as they attempt to pay back creditors.

BlackRock drops ‘boomer’ Bitcoin ETF ad as marketing blitz ramps up

While other spot Bitcoin ETF issuers use pop-culture references and flashy imagery, BlackRock has seemingly taken a more “adult” approach.

Reported ‘transfer’ of $15B XRP was part of a failed exploit attempt

According to Bitfinex chief technology officer Paolo Ardoino, an attacker attempted to make use of XRP’s partial payments feature to exploit his crypto exchange but failed.

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