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Bitcoin Price Falls. Why the Crypto Is Having a Tough Week.  Barron’s

The Doodles NFT collection has seen a dramatic price increase of 62.5% in the past 24 hours, with the price currently reaching 6.97 ETH. This sudden rise was caused by a recent post from the collection's founder, Scott Martin, also known as Burnt Toast. But what exactly caused the excitement?What's coming?Burnt Toast recently shared a thought-provoking message about the X for the Doodles community: “Take ownership, keep evolving new ideas, build community, open minds, and inspire new growth.” did. At first glance, it seemed like a simple motivational statement.However, a wise community member quickly deciphered the first letter of each…

FinanceWire – Singapore, Singapore, December 20, 2024, FinanceWire FBS, one of the world's leading brokers, releases its latest analysis of cryptocurrency market trends in 2024 and forecasts for 2025. FBS analysts examine how pivotal events have shaped the digital financial landscape and identify new opportunities for the coming year. A closer look at 2024 According to FBS analysts, 2024 will be shaped by transformative events that will drive significant growth in the crypto market. took the lead, rising more than 146% after the halving. Institutional investment surged after ETF approval, highlighting its expanding role in the global financial system. U.S.…

Crypto has a chance to join polite society — if it can get out of its own way  CNN

Investing.com – On the Investing.com index on Friday, XRP was trading at $2.1385 by 4:55 (9:55 GMT), down 10.31% on the day. This was the highest daily loss rate since December 9th. With this decline, XRP's market capitalization fell to $125,486.3 million, or 3.85% of the cryptocurrency market capitalization. At its peak, XRP's market capitalization was $155,280.7 million. XRP has been trading in a range of $2.1385 to $2.3536 over the past 24 hours. Over the past 7 days, the value of XRP has declined, dropping by 5.14%. The amount of XRP traded in the 24 hours up to the…

The global supply chain industry is undergoing major changes as technologies such as blockchain pave the way for paperless operations. Dale Christie, blockchain strategist at transportation, e-commerce, and business services specialist FedEx, has been at the forefront of this transformation with his extensive experience in global logistics. He believes blockchain and other complementary technologies are poised to reshape the supply chain landscape. A global perspective on supply chains Christie says understanding the future of supply chains requires a broader, more global perspective. He likens the view to observing Earth from the International Space Station. “At this level, there are no…

Cash-strapped South American country agrees to sell or abolish its Bitcoin wallets after signing deal with IMF El Salvador's efforts in the digital currency Bitcoin may wane after signing an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Reuters reported that the cash-strapped country has agreed to sell or abolish its official Bitcoin wallet, known as Chivo. The IMF said that as part of its agreement with Tibo, Tibo would be “gradually decommissioned”. El Salvador made history in 2021 by becoming the first country in the world to accept Bitcoin as legal tender after the digital currency was officially adopted on…

Bitcoin Layer 2 projects such as Core Chain and Bitlayer introduce breakthrough scalability and security features for blockchain innovation. zk-rollup and hybrid solutions will transform the functionality of Bitcoin, enabling advanced applications while remaining decentralized. Bitcoin’s Layer 2 ecosystem has expanded significantly over the last year, from early stages to a hotbed of breakthrough developments. While Stax and Rootstock once dominated this sector, new projects are emerging that bring capabilities previously thought unattainable to Bitcoin. According to CoinGecko, there are five Layer 2 Bitcoins that will gain traction in 2025. 5 Remarkable Layer 2 Bitcoins 1. Corechain: Bridging Bitcoin and…

Iconic mogul Jennifer Lopez, known worldwide as J.Lo, is poised to jump into the Metaverse and revolutionize the entertainment industry. As the digital environment continues to blur the lines between real and virtual worlds, J.Lo's venture stands to reshape the way artists interact with fans and brand themselves.Foraying into digital frontiers: The multi-talented artist has always been a trendsetter, and now he's exploring yet another frontier. By embracing Metaverse technology, J.Lo aims to offer a unique digital experience that goes beyond traditional concerts and fan interactions. Her plans include virtual reality performances, interactive fan meet-ups, and unique NFT merchandise to…

Cathie Wood, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Ark Investments, made the prediction in an interview with Bloomberg, suggesting that the price of Bitcoin will reach $1 million by 2030. . In a conversation on December 20th, Cathie Wood pointed to Bitcoin (BTC)'s fixed supply cap of 21 million yen as a key denominator for increasing the asset's value. She highlighted the scarcity of BTC as more than 19.5 million BTC has already been mined, which she said has increased institutional investors' thirst for the asset. “Bitcoin is really the first of a new asset class, and it's going to…