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Blockstream Completes $210 Million Convertible Note Financing Round

October 15, 2024 Bitcoin.com

bitcoin infrastructure

Blockstream, a bitcoin infrastructure firm, announced on Tuesday the successful closure of a $210 million convertible note financing round, led by the investment firm Fulgur Ventures. According to the firm, the funds will be directed toward accelerating the adoption and development of Blockstream’s layer two (L2) technologies, such as the Lightning network and Liquid. Additionally, […]

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Bitcoin Hits $67.9K Mark, Short Positions Liquidated in Wake of Price Climb

October 15, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin

At 9:35 a.m. EDT on Tuesday, bitcoin reached a peak of $67,922. By 10:20 a.m., it was still riding high, trading between $66,905 and $67,101, marking a nearly 3% increase. This uptick pushed bitcoin’s seven-day gains to 6.7% against the U.S. dollar. According to recent data, ‘Uptober’ returns now sit at 3.83%. In the past […]

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Metaplanet Buys 106 BTC, Total Holdings Now Valued at $56M

October 15, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin

Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has once again expanded its bitcoin (BTC) reserves. On Monday, the firm revealed the purchase of 106.976 BTC for approximately ¥1 billion. This acquisition comes shortly after a similar buy last week, where 108.99 BTC was added to its holdings. With these recent additions, Metaplanet now […]

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Trump Takes Significant Lead Over Harris in Polymarket Odds for 2024 Election Win

October 11, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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On Thursday, betting activity on Polymarket indicated that former President Donald Trump has pulled ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris in the race for the 2024 election. As of press time, Trump’s odds stand at 55.8%, with Harris trailing at 43.7%. This shift in favor of Trump has been observed since around Oct. 5, approximately […]

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Bitcoin Hits $64K Mark on Monday, Crypto Market Sees $200M in Liquidations

October 7, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin

On Monday, Oct. 7, bitcoin (BTC) reached an intraday peak of $64,444, giving traders plenty to buzz about. By the end of Monday’s trading sessions, BTC had gained 2% against the U.S. dollar. The global crypto trading scene saw an impressive $92.617 billion in volume, with bitcoin grabbing a $29.85 billion slice of that pie. […]

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US Targets Lazarus Group and APT38 in $879M Crypto Forfeiture Complaint

October 7, 2024 Bitcoin.com

APT38

Offshore Alert reporter David Marchant disclosed the United States has initiated two forfeiture complaints related to previously confiscated bitcoin (BTC) and tether (USDT), alleging that these funds were snatched by the notorious North Korean hacking groups Lazarus Group and Advanced Persistent Threat 38 (APT38). These cyber hacking syndicates are known for their operations to fund […]

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HBO Documentary Claims to Reveal the True Identity of Bitcoin’s Creator Satoshi Nakamoto

October 3, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin

According to a Politico report, a new HBO documentary claims to have cracked the mystery behind Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. If this revelation gains traction, Politico’s Izabella Kaminska stated it could send ripples through global financial markets. Kaminska further reported the HBO doc was directed by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Cullen Hoback, who is known for […]

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Ex-Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Receives 24-Month Sentence

September 24, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Alameda Research

On Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, was sentenced to 24 months in prison after admitting to her involvement in several crimes. The courtroom banned cameras, video, and phone recordings during the sentencing. Even though the judge commended her in court, saying, “I’ve seen a lot of cooperators in […]

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Blockfi Receives $250M USDC Deposit, Sparking Hopes for Creditor Repayments

September 23, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Arkham Intelligence

Onchain data reveals that Blockfi, a now-bankrupt crypto lending firm, received a hefty $250 million deposit (1, 2) to one of its flagged addresses, as reported by Arkham Intelligence. The news was shared on X at 12:43 p.m. EDT on Monday. “Blockfi received $250M in USDC from Coinbase Prime, bringing their onchain holdings up to […]

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Ethereum Foundation Cashes Out: 300 ETH Sold in Latest Move

September 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The AI-powered sleuth Spot On Chain dropped a bombshell on X today: the Ethereum Foundation just offloaded 300 ETH, pocketing a cool 763,092 DAI. “Overall, since the beginning of September, the Ethereum Foundation has sold 950 ETH ($2.27M) at an average price of $2,392, with sales occurring every 4-7 days,” Spot On Chain dished out […]

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