What bitcoin halving could mean for investors and miners

Bitcoin’s “halving” is expected to happen soon. But its potential impact depends on your relationship to the coin; it’s likely to affect miners and investors differently. “To the people who own bitcoin because they think it’s a good store of value, this halving is not that big of a deal. But to the miners, it’s …

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Bitcoin prices near record high. Here’s why.

Bitcoin is on a vertical tear, continuing its rapid resurgence and getting close to breaking its all-time high. The digital token on Monday climbed 8% to $67,310, well above its $44,000 valuation at the start of the year and less than $2,000 away from surpassing its November 2021 record high of around $69,000. What’s fueling …

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Coinbase users see $0 balance after crypto-trading app suffers glitch

The Coinbase and bitcoin logos are displayed on a phone screen in San Anselmo, California, on Feb. 15, 2024. Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Coinbase‘s app suffered from glitches on Wednesday that led many users to see a balance of zero when opening their accounts. Bitcoin, which had just spiked to its highest level since …

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Bitcoin rockets higher for a second day, breaking through $57,000

Bitcoin extended its gains Tuesday, touching a more than two-year high above $57,000. The price of the flagship cryptocurrency was last higher by 5% at $57,328.95, according to Coin Metrics. Earlier, it reached $57,445.14, its highest level since December 2021. “Now that we’re that much closer to retesting bitcoin’s record high, the market is that …

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Bitcoin ETFs approved by SEC: What’s in it for you?

In a landmark decision, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently approved applications for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that are primarily based on bitcoin. This move, following applications from several US-based fund management firms, marks a significant shift in the financial landscape. It’s been over a decade since the first proposal for a Bitcoin ETF …

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Logan Paul promises CryptoZoo refunds, as long as you don’t sue him

Logan Paul is offering refunds for CryptoZoo, the failed and allegedly fraudulent Pokémon-inspired NFT game that he launched in 2021. The catch? You can’t sue him if you get a refund. In an X (formerly Twitter) post on Thursday, Paul announced that he is “personally committing” more than $2.3 million to buy back NFTs purchased …

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