Cocoa has been named the best-performing commodity of 2024, leaving Bitcoin in the dust. While Bitcoin has captured attention all year, especially after it soared past $100,000 in December, cocoa’s performance has been even more impressive. Prices for cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate, have nearly tripled since the start
A dark web website called “Destroy Trump” has emerged, claiming to raise money for a shocking and dangerous goal: assassinating President-elect Donald Trump. This website, which appeared just two weeks ago, says it has already gathered over $13,000 of its $30,000 target to carry out the assassination. The mysterious person
Bitcoin mining is reaching new heights, and it’s creating a buzz in the world of cryptocurrency. The computing power used to mine Bitcoin has skyrocketed, jumping by more than six times since November 2019. But what does that really mean, and why is it so important? The Race to Mine
Russian lawmakers have just approved a groundbreaking law that allows businesses to use Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies for international trade, aiming to sidestep Western sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion. Set to take effect in September, this move is designed to solve payment delays with major trade partners like China,
An anonymous Bitcoin donor dramatically changed Julian Assange’s fate by contributing over $500,000 in Bitcoin to help cover his hefty debts. This generous donation, combined with other contributions, allowed Assange to pay off the costs of his chartered flight and legal settlements, ensuring he could return to Australia debt-free after
At the Libertarian National Convention, Trump pledges to shield Bitcoin holders from Senator Elizabeth Warren’s influence, emphasizing his support for self-custody and opposition to CBDC creation. Four percent of Americans possess Bitcoin. Although there are more Americans over 65 than under that number, how frequently do politicians discuss issues about
In a recent move indicative of his ongoing support for the Bitcoin mining industry, former President Donald Trump met with CEOs from leading US crypto mining companies, expressing his desire for the entirety of Bitcoin production to be made within the United States. Following a meeting with several CEOs from
Based on BitInfoCharts’ Bitcoin Rich List, the 15 most valuable Bitcoin addresses are provided, with 34xp4vRoCGJym3xR7yCVPFHoCNxv4Twseo topping the list with 248,597 bitcoins. When receiving bitcoins, a Bitcoin address is a special identification made up of 26 to 62 alphanumeric characters. On the Bitcoin network, these addresses operate as the transaction’s
Argentina’s YPF Luz collaborates with Genesis Digital Assets to mine Bitcoin using natural gas from oil fields, turning stranded energy into a resource. Bitcoin is becoming more and more popular in Argentina’s energy sector. This is the case with a state-owned facility that uses natural gas that has been stranded
