Category Archives: Coins

“Explosive New Phenomenon”: Bitcoin Reached Dollar Parity 11 Years Ago

"Explosive New Phenomenon": Bitcoin Reached Dollar Parity 11 Years Ago

It has been 11 years since the price of Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, reached $1 on Feb. 8, 2011. Even though Bitcoin was still in its early days, it had already found a sprawling community of supporters. A thread called “Parity Party” was posted on the Bitcointalk forum on Jan. 11 in anticipation of the monumental […]

“Explosive New Phenomenon”: Bitcoin Reached Dollar Parity 11 Years Ago

"Explosive New Phenomenon": Bitcoin Reached Dollar Parity 11 Years Ago

It has been 11 years since the price of Bitcoin, the flagship cryptocurrency, reached $1 on Feb. 8, 2011. Even though Bitcoin was still in its early days, it had already found a sprawling community of supporters. A thread called “Parity Party” was posted on the Bitcointalk forum on Jan. 11 in anticipation of the monumental […]

BlackRock to Offer Crypto Trading: Report

BlackRock to Offer Crypto Trading: Report

New York-headquartered multinational investment management corporation BlackRock is on course to introduce a cryptocurrency trading service, according to a CoinDesk report that cites sources familiar with the matter. Institutional clients will be reportedly able to trade digital assets via Blackrock’s flagship Aladdin platform, which is responsible for managing trillions of dollars worth of assets. Last […]

BlackRock to Offer Crypto Trading: Report

BlackRock to Offer Crypto Trading: Report

New York-headquartered multinational investment management corporation BlackRock is on course to introduce a cryptocurrency trading service, according to a CoinDesk report that cites sources familiar with the matter. Institutional clients will be reportedly able to trade digital assets via Blackrock’s flagship Aladdin platform, which is responsible for managing trillions of dollars worth of assets. Last […]

New York Mayor Opposes Bitcoin Mining

New York Mayor Opposes Bitcoin Mining

Eric Adams, New York City’s cryptocurrency-friendly mayor, has bewildered the Bitcoin community after voicing his opposition to crypto mining during a local government budget hearing with elected officials in Albany: I support cryptocurrency, not crypto mining. New York State Assemblymember Dr. Anna Kelles praised Adams for making the distinction between crypto and the mining of […]

New York Mayor Opposes Bitcoin Mining

New York Mayor Opposes Bitcoin Mining

Eric Adams, New York City’s cryptocurrency-friendly mayor, has bewildered the Bitcoin community after voicing his opposition to crypto mining during a local government budget hearing with elected officials in Albany: I support cryptocurrency, not crypto mining. New York State Assemblymember Dr. Anna Kelles praised Adams for making the distinction between crypto and the mining of […]

Bitcoin Briefly Breaks Above $45,000 Second Time This Week: Possible Reason

Bitcoin Briefly Breaks Above $45,000 Second Time This Week: Possible Reason

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Bitcoin Briefly Breaks Above $45,000 Second Time This Week: Possible Reason

Bitcoin Briefly Breaks Above $45,000 Second Time This Week: Possible Reason

Cover image via stock.adobe.com Disclaimer: The opinions expressed by our writers are their own and do not represent the views of U.Today. The financial and market information provided on U.Today is intended for informational purposes only. U.Today is not liable for any financial losses incurred while trading cryptocurrencies. Conduct your own research by contacting financial […]

Terra, Solana, XRP Struggling to Recover as Bitcoin Erases Recent Gains

Terra, Solana, XRP Struggling to Recover as Bitcoin Erases Recent Gains

The cryptocurrency market is in the doldrums following Bitcoin’s most recent bout of high volatility.    Solana (SOL), Terra (LUNA), Polkadot (DOT) and Ripple-affiliated XRP are all down roughly 6% over the past 24 hours, according to data provided by CoinMarketCap. Theta Network (THETA) is the only prominent cryptocurrency that has managed to buck the […]

Terra, Solana, XRP Struggling to Recover as Bitcoin Erases Recent Gains

Terra, Solana, XRP Struggling to Recover as Bitcoin Erases Recent Gains

The cryptocurrency market is in the doldrums following Bitcoin’s most recent bout of high volatility.    Solana (SOL), Terra (LUNA), Polkadot (DOT) and Ripple-affiliated XRP are all down roughly 6% over the past 24 hours, according to data provided by CoinMarketCap. Theta Network (THETA) is the only prominent cryptocurrency that has managed to buck the […]