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    Bloomberg: Don’t Blame Bitcoin ETFs For Crypto Market Dump – Here’s the Latest

    Bitcoin ETFs are not to blame for Bitcoin (BTC)’s seismic price drop this month, according to Bloomberg ETF analyst Eric Balchunas.

    Bitcoin and Ethereum Price Prediction as BTC Dips Below $40,000 and ETH Struggles to Hold $2,200

    Bitcoin, the foremost digital currency, witnessed a notable dip below the critical $40,000 mark, briefly falling to around $39,500. This decline has been linked to substantial Bitcoin sales, notably influenced by the Grayscale GBTC Bitcoin ETF, fueling concerns about a possible further descent to the $38,000 level.

    Bitcoin Price Drops Below $39k as Total Liquidation Reaches $320 Million in 24hrs

    Bitcoin (BTC) is facing another wave of volatility falling below the $39,000 mark on Tuesday, a 4.33% slump in the past 24 hours. The largest crypto by market cap is currently trading at $38,955 at press time.

    SEC Blames Social Media Account Hack on ‘SIM Swap’ Attack in Fake Bitcoin ETF Post

    The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revealed that its social media account on X fell victim to a “SIM swapping” attack in relation to the false post about the approval of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) earlier this month.

    Crypto Mystery Deepens with 21,000 Ordinal Inscriptions Airdropped in Enigmatic Bitcoin Game

    In a mysterious development, someone has airdropped 21,000 digital inscriptions, known as RSICs, to the Bitcoin Ordinals community as part of a Bitcoin game promotion.

    Cathie Wood’s Ark Buys $64M of its Spot Bitcoin ETF Since Launch

    Famed money manager Cathie Wood’s investment firm bought an extra $21m of its bitcoin-based spot ETF on Monday, bringing its total purchases in the fund to around $64m.

    Bitcoin ETFs Gain Momentum in Asia Post U.S. Approval

    As the first Bitcoin spot price exchange-traded funds receive historic approval in the United States, Asian industry leaders, particularly in Hong Kong, are actively exploring similar crypto products.

    Mt. Gox Confirms Users Bitcoin Account Ownership, Repayments to Continue

    Mt. Gox is expected to continue repaying creditors throughout 2024. This was revealed through emails showing the defunct exchange confirming user Bitcoin accounts ahead of the next repayment phase.

    Wave of Spot-Based Bitcoin ETFs Could Drive Bitcoin to $60K This Year: CoinShares

    Despite facing hurdles, bitcoin’s price could rebound and potentially soar to $60,000 this year, per CoinShares’ analysis.

    Bitcoin Ordinals ‘Genesis Cat’ Sells for $254K in Sotheby’s Digital Art Auction

    “Genesis Cat,” a digital art piece created on the Bitcoin blockchain’s Ordinals protocol, was sold for over $250,000 at a recent Sotheby’s auction.

    Bitcoin Price Prediction: BTC at $40,100 Amid ETF Accumulation and SEC Decisions

    In the In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin’s price prediction remains a topic of keen interest. As of recent observations, Bitcoin is trading around $40,104, marking a decrease of 2.80%. This movement comes amidst significant events in the crypto space, including the involvement of major ETFs like Blackrock and Fidelity in Bitcoin accumulation, holding nearly $2.6 billion in BTC.

    BitRiver – Bitcoin Mining More Profitable in Russia Than US

    The head of Russia’s biggest crypto mining firm says that Bitcoin (BTC) mining is more profitable in his country than in the United States – and that halving will only heighten the discrepancy.

    Bitcoin Price Plunges Below $40,000, Down Nearly 20% From Post-ETF Launch Highs – Here’s How Low the BTC Bears Could Bury the Price

    The Bitcoin (BTC) price just plunged below $40,000 for the first time since early December, taking its pullback from post-spot Bitcoin ETF approval highs above $49,000 to nearly 20%.

    Crypto Mining Investor B.Riley Facing SEC Probe

    B.Riley, an investment firm that has backed numerous Bitcoin mining projects, is allegedly involved in a probe brought forth by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), according to a new report from Bloomberg.

    Just In: FTX’s Bankruptcy Estate Sold 22 Million GBTC Shares, Leading to $1 Billion GBTC Outflow

    The ongoing bankruptcy proceedings for crypto exchange FTX have led to major sell-offs from one of the largest bitcoin funds. According to a recent CoinDesk report, FTX’s bankruptcy estate sold 22 million shares in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) fund, amounting to around $1 billion in outflows.