Macro investor and fund manager Dan Tapiero is expressing bullish sentiment on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). In a new interview on the CoinDesk YouTube channel, Tapiero says that Bitcoin could go up by over 56% from the current level while Ethereum could appreciate by more than 81% from the current price over the coming …
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Bitcoin Price by 2050 – $52 Million Treasure or Zero-Dollar Trap
HodlX Guest Post Submit Your Post As we approach the close of the first quarter of the 21st century, the world has witnessed remarkable transformations across nearly every domain. Among these, the emergence of cryptocurrencies – led by Bitcoin – has been nothing short of revolutionary. However, as we look forward, the future of Bitcoin …
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Bitcoin accumulation addresses see steady rise
Onchain Highlights DEFINITION: The number of unique accumulation addresses. Accumulation addresses are defined as addresses that have at least 2 incoming non-dust transfers and have never spent funds. Exchange addresses and addresses receiving from coinbase transactions (miner addresses) are discarded. To account for lost coins, addresses that were last active more than 7 years ago are …
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AI Coding Tool Cursor Raises $60 Million at a $400 Million Valuation
Cursor, an artificial intelligence (AI) company that seeks to “create a magical tool with the aim of writing all of the world’s software,” has announced it has raised $60 million in its Series A funding round. The round had the participation of Andreessen Horowitz, Thrive Capital, Openai, and many others, and gave the company a …
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China and Russia Push for Increased Local Currency Use in Trade, Deepen BRICS Cooperation
China and Russia solidified their cooperation in currency, finance, and within the BRICS framework following a meeting between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. They committed to local currency use, payment infrastructure, and mutual investments, while also advancing collaboration in artificial intelligence, sustainable development, and global governance. China and Russia Strengthen …
India Expected to Release Consultation Paper on Cryptocurrency Regulations in Coming Months, Report
The Indian government, through a panel headed by the Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), is expected to release a consultation paper on cryptocurrency regulations. The paper, scheduled for release between September and October 2024, will seek input from stakeholders to gather feedback on effective regulation. India is emphasizing the importance of international …
US, African Nations Discuss Responsible AI Use in Military Applications
The United States is urging countries to collaborate on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) in military applications. A senior State Department official, Mallory Stewart, emphasized the need for countries to agree on AI guidelines that align with international laws. Concerns about the potential negative consequences of AI in military applications, such as prolonged …
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Nigerian Firms Forecast Further Naira Depreciation
A recent Central Bank of Nigeria survey reveals that Nigerian businesses expect the naira to weaken further before strengthening in late 2024 or early 2025. This pessimism comes despite the CBN injecting millions into the forex market. The naira’s depreciation has fueled inflation, sparking protests. While most businesses are pessimistic about the naira’s immediate future, …
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Nigerian Central Bank Affiliate Partners With Blockchain Startup Zone to Boost Payments
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement System (NIBSS) has partnered with Zone, a decentralized payment infrastructure company, to improve its payment services. NIBSS will use Zone’s blockchain technology to streamline its Payment Terminal Service Aggregation (PTSA) operations. Both NIBSS and Zone believe that blockchain technology can revolutionize the financial sector and enhance regulatory oversight. NIBSS Enhances Payment …
10,953 Customers at Two US Banks Receive Data Breach Alerts As Lenders Warn Extremely Sensitive Information at Risk
Two US banks are issuing alerts to customers informing them that their personally identifying data has potentially been compromised. According to new filings with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, TD Bank and Summit National Bank say they’ve suffered data breaches that occurred between the third quarter of 2023 and the second quarter of …
Avalanche Ticks Up in Price As Crypto Giant Grayscale Launches New AVAX Trust
The crypto giant Grayscale has launched a new trust for the layer-1 Ethereum (ETH) competitor Avalanche (AVAX). Rayhaneh Sharif-Askary, Grayscale’s head of product and research, says Avalanche has played a “pivotal role” in advancing the adoption of real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. AVAX shot up in price by 5.65% on Thursday, outpacing the broader crypto market, …
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Bitcoin on the Verge of a Breakout? Economist Refines Price Target To $120,000
Economist and market analyst Henrik Zeberg has made an updated bullish forecast for Bitcoin, predicting that the leading cryptocurrency could surge between $115,000 and $120,000. Zeberg, who forecasted a rise to $95,000-$100,000 in December 2022, revised his prediction based on his Business Cycle Model. Related Reading Bitcoin On The Verge Of A Breakout? Despite a …
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Crypto Analyst Predicts 42,263% Breakout For XRP Price To $280, Here’s The Roadmap
A crypto analyst is predicting a massive price breakout for the XRP price, the native token of the XRP Ledger (XRPL). Despite XRP’s sluggish price performance, the analyst believes that this cryptocurrency could soar as high as 42,263%, potentially hitting an ambitious price target of $280 this bullish cycle. Roadmap To XRP’s $280 Price Increase …
Tron-Based SUN Token Skyrockets 197% As SunPump’s Momentum Continues
The memecoin frenzy has reached the Tron Network after the launch of Pump.fun’s rival, SunPum. The new memecoin deployer has been making the headlines after surpassing its Solana-based counterpart on key metrics this week. The platform’s remarkable performance in the past two weeks has propelled the network, TRX, and the SUN ecosystem. As a result, …
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Bitcoin Poised for a 200% Rally as Analyst Spot Rare Bullish Pattern
Meet Samuel Edyme, Nickname – HIM-buktu. A web3 content writer, journalist, and aspiring trader, Edyme is as versatile as they come. With a knack for words and a nose for trends, he has penned pieces for numerous industry player, including AMBCrypto, Blockchain.News, and Blockchain Reporter, among others. Edyme’s foray into the crypto universe is nothing …
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