Category: Bitcoin News

Texas Senator Ted Cruz has blocked a privacy bill that seeks to protect all Americans from having their personal information exposed by data brokers — arguing that law enforcement needs access to some data and that the bill requires refinement. The Bitcoiner was the only US Senator to object to Democrat Senator Ron Wyden’s bill — Senate Bill 2850 — on Wednesday, arguing a lack of data could disrupt efforts to ensure that convicted sex offenders are kept away from children. SB 2850 seeks to stop brokers from exposing personal…

Opinion by: Carel van Wyk, CEO of MoneyBadger  “Hodl” is the rallying cry for many in the typical Bitcoin community because they believe they should spend “bad money” (fiat) and hoard “good money” (Bitcoin) as it may appreciate in value. But they misunderstand Gresham’s Law, which says, “Bad money drives out good,” because today, there is no reason to have bad money at all. There is a fundamental problem with the hodl approach, particularly in countries where the local fiat is under siege, like South Africa. It leads to people…

Centralized crypto exchanges could disappear within the next decade as decentralized finance (DeFi) aggregators take over, according to 1inch co-founder Sergej Kunz. In an interview with Cointelegraph at Token2049 in Singapore, Kunz predicted that exchanges will slowly transition into frontends for decentralized exchanges (DEXs). “I think it will take like five to 10 years,” he said. Kunz argued that while centralized exchanges are isolated markets, 1inch and its aggregator act as a global liquidity hub. His comments came as 1inch announced a deal with major US crypto exchange Coinbase, integrating…

Key takeaways: Another Bitcoin price pullback to $117,000 is possible before the uptrend resumes. A classic chart pattern puts BTC price on course for $145,000 in the next few months. Bitcoin (BTC) reached a six-week high of $119,500 on Thursday, following a 10% rise from its local low of $108,650 seven days prior. BTC has now reclaimed a key support level as prices continued to consolidate below its $124,500 all-time high. Can Bitcoin see new all-time highs in the next few days? Bitcoin “bull flag” breakout hints at $145,000 After…

Key points: Bitcoin aims for a $120,000 reclaim as bullish momentum continues at the Wall Street open. Traders are eager for price discovery, seeing this as increasingly likely. RSI heads higher with price without sparking a sustained support retest. Bitcoin (BTC) approached $120,000 at Thursday’s Wall Street open as bearish BTC price takes gave way to all-time highs “next.” BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingView Bitcoin traders prepare for price discovery Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD gaining another 1% on the day. With no major pullbacks overnight,…

Key takeaways: Bitcoin clears the $120,000 hurdle as long-term holder selling pressure eases. Short-term holders are absorbing losses, signaling market stabilization. Neutral LTH flows may set the stage for a decisive breakout. Bitcoin (BTC) rallied above $120,000 for the first time since Aug. 13 as onchain data suggesting the market may be entering an accumulation phase as long-term holders (LTHs) selling pressure eases. According to Glassnode, the Short-Term Holder Realized Value (RVT) ratio has been steadily compressing since May, reflecting a cooling of speculative excess. Historically, elevated RVT levels have…

Key takeaways:  Builders: Look for active repositories, steady commits and external validation to confirm real progress. Usage: Fees and retained revenue matter more than hype — use clean, consistent definitions. Liquidity: Depth and spread across venues show true tradability, not inflated volumes. Token design: Check float, fully diluted valuation and unlock cliffs to spot supply overhang. Security: Audits alone aren’t enough — review who conducted them, when they were done and how upgrades are controlled. Being early to the table means spotting real progress before the crowd: teams shipping useful…