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The Race for Crypto Supremacy: How Alternatives Challenge Bitcoin

November 26, 2024

Bitcoin isn't alone in the crypto world. Let's take a look at some of its main competitors and how they stack up. Litecoin, for instance, has quicker transaction times, which is great for shopping but can cause headaches for miners dealing with orphaned blocks. Zcash, on the other hand, is all about

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Bridging Bitcoin Across Blockchains

November 26, 2024

Imagine you want to use your Bitcoin (BTC) on other blockchains, like Ethereum or Solana. That's what TeleBTC is all about—a clever way to wrap your BTC so it can move across different blockchains seamlessly. Why is this a big deal? Bitcoin isn't designed to work with other blockchains easily. It's

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Bitcoin's Race to $100, 000: What's Holding It Back?

November 26, 2024

Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency, has been struggling to break the $100, 000 mark after a rapid post-election rise. The cryptocurrency surged over 40% since the U. S. election, driven partly by pro-crypto comments from President Donald Trump. Bitcoin hit a new high of over $99, 000 last week but

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Bitcoin's Volume Boost: The Hidden Effect of Global Tensions

November 26, 2024

Imagine you're watching a soccer match between teams from different countries. When there's a big argument on the field, what happens? Often, the fans get more excited and start cheering louder. In a similar way, geopolitical risks—like conflicts or tensions between countries—can make Bitcoin's trad

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Rumble's New Treasury Plan: Betting Big on Bitcoin

November 26, 2024

Rumble, a video platform with a conservative following, is making headlines for its bold new treasury strategy. The company recently announced that it'll allocate a portion of its excess cash to buy bitcoin, with a cap of $20 million. This move isn't surprising, given the growing interest in cryptoc

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Investing in Bitcoin Without Owning It

November 25, 2024

Imagine having a stake in Bitcoin without actually buying any. This might sound like a dream, but it’s now a reality thanks to options trading. Options are contracts that give you the choice to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price by a certain date. You pay a fee, called a premium, to get this righ

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Bitcoin's Not So Decentralized Network

November 25, 2024

You might think Bitcoin is all about decentralization, but let's take a closer look at its network. Bitcoin runs on a peer-to-peer (P2P) network, which is supposed to be spread out and not controlled by any single group. However, a recent study shows that this isn't exactly the case. Researchers cr

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Bitcoin and the Hidden Exchange Rate Puzzle

November 25, 2024

Bitcoin, the popular cryptocurrency, has been studied for its price differences across markets. This research delves deeper by looking at trade data from LocalBitcoins. com, a peer-to-peer exchange platform. It explores how economic and regulatory factors shape Bitcoin markets and how cryptocurrenci

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Bitcoin's Wild Ride: The Investment Boom

November 23, 2024

Imagine the stock market as a serene ocean, where big fish like the S&P 500 swim smoothly. But enter the crypto world, and it's like a stormy sea! Bitcoin has skyrocketed by 40% in just a month. It's not alone—even risky penny stocks and leveraged ETFs are riding high. So, what's making the waves? S

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Gold's Stability vs Bitcoin's Unpredictability

November 23, 2024

George Milling-Stanley, a chief strategist at State Street Global Advisors, has voiced concerns about the recent bitcoin rally. He believes investors are being lured by the quick returns but might be overlooking the stability that gold offers. Speaking on CNBC's "ETF Edge, " Milling-Stanley emphasiz