Bitcoin News: 15 Fortnightly Highlights
* Bitcoin Rally Surges Past $30,000: After a prolonged period of consolidation, Bitcoin surged above $30,000, reaching its highest level since June 2022.
* Fed Interest Rate Hike: The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points, marking its first such hike in over a year. This move was widely anticipated and had a limited impact on Bitcoin.
* Coinbase Suspends Binance Pay: Coinbase announced that it was suspending support for Binance Pay, citing concerns about Binance’s compliance with anti-money laundering laws.
* Grayscale Trust Premium Hits Historic Low: The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, the largest publicly traded Bitcoin fund, saw its premium over spot Bitcoin fall to a record low of -48%.
* VanEck Launches New Crypto ETF: VanEck, a leading investment manager, launched a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) that tracks the performance of a basket of crypto assets, including Bitcoin.
* Binance Integrates Apple Pay and Google Pay: Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced that it had integrated Apple Pay and Google Pay for users to easily buy and sell cryptocurrencies.
* Gensler Warns of Crypto Instability: SEC Chairman Gary Gensler cautioned investors that the crypto market remained unstable and could experience significant losses.
* Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Increases: The difficulty of mining Bitcoin increased by over 5%, making it harder for miners to earn rewards.
* Ethereum Merge Updates: The highly anticipated Ethereum Merge, which will transition the network to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, is expected to occur in the second half of 2023.
* Cryptocurrency Regulation Tightens: Regulators worldwide are taking a more active approach to regulating cryptocurrencies, especially in areas such as stablecoins and decentralized finance (DeFi).
* Bitcoin Volatility Remains Elevated: Bitcoin’s volatility has remained high, with sharp price swings occurring frequently. This volatility suggests continued market uncertainty.
* Altcoin Market Rallies: Altcoins, or cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin, experienced a rally alongside Bitcoin, with some seeing gains of over 100%.
* Crypto Lending Platform Woes: Crypto lending platforms faced challenges, with some experiencing liquidity issues and being forced to pause withdrawals.
* Ukraine Conflict Impacts Crypto: The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has increased demand for cryptocurrencies as a means of sending and receiving funds in a war-torn environment.
* FTX Collapse Aftermath: The FTX collapse continues to cast a shadow over the crypto industry, with investors and regulators calling for increased transparency and accountability.
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