Bitcoin futures premium falls to lowest level in a year, triggering traders’ alerts

The price of Bitcoin (BTC) increased by 14.4% between March 12-13 after it was confirmed that financial regulators had rescued depositors in the failing Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). The intraday high of... Read more »

Banks down? That is why Bitcoin was created, crypto community says

Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapse on March 10 has sparked fear, doubt, and uncertainty (FUD) across the crypto community, leading many to come back to crypto roots, reviving the Bitcoin white paper... Read more »

$920B is the number to watch now that crypto’s trillion dollar total market cap is gone

Big round numbers always pique the interest of investors and the $1 trillion total crypto market capitalization is no exception. It’s a level that held for 48 days before collapsing on March... Read more »

Bitcoin keeps liquidating longs as BTC price action gives up $22K support

Bitcoin (BTC) traders remain sensitive even to small price movements as data shows liquidations climbing. As BTC/USD approaches $21,600 on March 9, those who are long BTC are seeing positions evaporate. Longs... Read more »

Cathie Wood’s ARK ignores Silvergate, buys Coinbase stock for 6th straight month

Bitcoin (BTC) exchange Coinbase has remained a firm “buy” for ARK Invest throughout its recent price drop. The latest data shows ARK continuing to buy COIN shares despite bankruptcy concerns over Silvergate... Read more »

Bitcoin price faces ‘last stand’ as weekly close threatens $22K retest

Bitcoin (BTC) stayed near key support on March 5 as the weekly candle close brought fresh fears of a breakdown. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Analyst warns over fate of... Read more »

Jack Dorsey’s TBD launches C= to improve Bitcoin Lightning Network

TBD, a division of Block (formerly Square) led by CEO Jack Dorsey, launched a new venture named c= (pronounced c equals) to improve the Bitcoin Lightning Network through tools and services. The Lightning... Read more »

What is the time value of money (TVM)?

Time value of money, explained The time value of money (TVM) is the concept that money available today is worth more than the same amount of money in the future. While inflation... Read more »

Total crypto market cap takes a hit amid Silvergate Bank crisis

Cryptocurrency markets experienced a relatively calm month in February as the total market capitalization gained 4% in the period. However, the fear of regulatory pressure appears to be having an impact on... Read more »

Crypto donations amplify speed and global reach during crisis

Since devastating earthquakes hit parts of Turkey and Syria in February, blockchain analytics firm Chainalysis estimates that around $5.9 million of crypto donations have been made to support relief efforts in the region. The... Read more »
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