BitCoin stories - Page 2

Bitcoin soared to a record USD $112,000 in May, driven by USD $5.25 billion ETF inflows and rising corporate cryptocurrency holdings worldwide.

Bitcoin defies traditional market rules, hitting new highs as investors embrace it for risk-adjusted returns and portfolio diversification.

The US has charged Russian Rustam Gallyamov for running the Qakbot malware network, seizing USD $24m in cryptocurrency from cybercrime activities.

Bitcoin hits a new record above USD$110,724, boosting its market valuation past USD$2.15 trillion on the 15th anniversary of Bitcoin Pizza Day.

Stablecoins, digital currencies pegged to stable assets like the US dollar, are emerging as dependable players reshaping the crypto and global finance landscape.

A JP Morgan survey reveals 71% of institutional traders avoid crypto, citing readiness concerns despite growing momentum in blockchain adoption.

Nakamoto Holdings merges with KindlyMD, raising USD $710 million to launch a Bitcoin treasury, aiming to integrate Bitcoin into global capital markets.

The crypto market saw a 9.9% rise in April, with Bitcoin hitting a four-year dominance high at 63%, amid economic uncertainty and cautious investing.

Bitcoin's recent steady rise contrasts with falling stock indices, suggesting it may be evolving into a mature, safe-haven asset amid global market turmoil.

Binance NZ's Q1 2025 report reveals Kiwis shifting to stablecoins and blue-chip cryptos amid global market turmoil and a USD $1 trillion market loss.

After a bullish surge, Bitcoin faces a sharp downturn as investors reel from new tariffs and recession fears, prompting speculation on the bull run's end.

The cryptocurrency market faced a 4.4% decline in March 2025, driven by U.S. trade tariffs and geopolitical tensions, leading to over USD $1 trillion in lost value.

Despite perceptions of crypto as risky gambling, long-term investing in Bitcoin and Ethereum can yield significant gains, rewarding patience over panic.

Sextortion scams are surging globally, with New Zealand reporting a staggering 137% increase in 2025, driven by AI and recent data breaches.

A recent Binance New Zealand survey reveals 70% of Kiwis favour cryptocurrency as a long-term investment, eclipsing traditional assets like stocks and real estate.

March saw a dramatic 20% drop in global crypto market cap, driven by trade tensions and a major exchange hack, with stablecoins hitting USD $224 billion.

The launch of the $Trump meme coin saw an astonishing market peak of over USD $14.5 billion, only to crash 66% shortly thereafter, leaving many traders devastated.

A record 32.5% of Australians now own cryptocurrency, according to the 2025 IRCI, signalling a significant shift in the nation's digital asset landscape.

Gen's Q4 2024 Threat Report reveals a staggering 2.55 billion cyber threats were blocked, with 321 threats emerging every second, highlighting alarming trends in online fraud.

Prenetics has teamed up with Humanity Protocol to launch a blockchain-based identity verification service via its CircleDNA platform, enhancing secure digital interactions.