Bitcoin’s future in an artificial intelligence-driven world may depend less on code and more on central banks. In a new note, Greg Cipolaro, global head of research at financial services and infrastructure firm NYDIG, argued that artificial intelligence will affect bitcoin mainly through macroeconomic channels and its impact on the labor market. The key variables
Bitcoin is turning into multi-generational wealth, and a large share of holders still run it with a single point of failure. One accident, illness, or a stretch of incapacity can be the difference between inheriting generational wealth and losing everything. That’s the inheritance crisis the market will have to face. A recent report from the
The crypto treasury market is likely to consolidate this year amid the market downturn, as companies with operating businesses merge with or acquire those trading below net asset value (NAV), according to Wojciech Kaszycki, chief strategy officer of crypto infrastructure and treasury company BTCS. Operating businesses, such as providing validator services for blockchain networks or
Bitcoin defends $64K after U.S., Israel strikes on Iran as ETF flows return to center stage Bitcoin traded through a weekend macro shock after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran sparked regional retaliation. The largest price swings occurred during low-liquidity hours, leaving spot BTC back near the mid-$64,000 area. The move reinforced a pattern that
Crypto markets have lacked conviction, as traders struggle to identify a catalyst strong enough to lift prices out of their current lull. Bitcoin has remained range-bound around mid-$60,000, while ether is trading around $2,000, and volumes across major exchanges have thinned. The digital assets market is thirsty for a solid catalyst, and JPMorgan says it
While the “four-year cycle” theory continues to be debated in the Bitcoin (BTC) world, renowned analyst Lyn Alden made important assessments regarding the current state of the market in her latest appearance on a television program. According to Alden, while Bitcoin made significant institutional progress in this cycle, weak individual investor interest limited the upward
The price of Bitcoin rapidly fell overnight as the United States and Israel began joint “major combat operations” in Iran, bombing numerous military targets in what officials said were attempts to end the country’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs, as well as take out key military leaders. But while Bitcoin plunged from a price of
Following the US attack on Iran, analyst Brian Cohen shared a noteworthy scenario analysis regarding the Bitcoin ($BTC) market. Cohen stated that a potential conflict could both reduce the Bitcoin supply and accelerate digital dollarization through stablecoins. According to the analyst, Iran has long been using Bitcoin not only as an investment vehicle but also
Swift has stated that it would introduce a blockchain-based shared ledger into its technology infrastructure, a significant move in the development of global cross-border payments. The project will help sustain real-time, 24/7 transactions but retain the integrity, compliance and resiliency that the current Swift network is built upon. ANZ is working with us as part
Segregated Witness (SegWit) is a Bitcoin upgrade that separates signature data from transaction data to increase block capacity, lower fees, and improve transaction speed. It is considered one of the key upgrades ever unveiled to the Bitcoin ($BTC) ecosystem. Developed to enhance scalability, fix critical technical issues, and minimize transfer fees, SegWit primarily transformed the