Adoption
Winning lottery 9x in a row easier than breaching Bitcoin’s security
Bitcoin has a better chance of returns within a year than winning the lottery.
Soumen Datta 2 min read
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Crime
Over 50K BTC from Silk Road worth officially seized by DOJ after 10 year investigation
50,676BTC has been taken into U.S. custody following the conviction of Silk Road attacker James Zhong who pleaded guilty on Nov. 4
Crypto
CryptoSlate Daily wMarket Update – Nov. 4-6: Binance, FTX spat tanks Solana price
The wMarket Update condenses the most important price movements in the crypto markets over the reporting period, published 07:45 ET on weekdays.
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Mining
Bitcoin mining difficulty barely adjusts downward by 0.19% as miner pressure continues
Bitcoin mining's mining difficulty has barely budged over the past week and saw a 0.19 percent drop following the most recent adjustment on Nov. 7.
Mining
Could Bitcoin miner sell pressure indicate further upside potential?
Bitcoin miners are selling coins at an accelerated pace which could be indicative of future upside potential.
Research
Research: Bitcoin options traders expect price to hit $30,000 in Q4
Implied volatility stabilizes suggesting bullishness is brewing. Meanwhile, Bitcoin options traders pile into calls at $30,000.
Research
Research: A fresh take on Bitcoin mining – Why using more energy can lead to abundance
Growing energy consumption caused by an influx of Bitcoin miners would lead to a growth in a highly skilled workforce, bring a notable increase in income, and improve surrounding infrastructure.
Adoption
Lebanon Locals are turning to Bitcoin, Tether amidst an economic crisis
As Lebanon's economy struggles and people lose trust in banks, they are relying on Bitcoin and Tether to store funds and make payments.
Web3
A look at similarities between the 2000 dot-com bubble & post-COVID-19 bubble
Rampant speculation and an influx of VC funding can be seen across both the dot-com bubble and post-COVID-19 bubble. Is crypto ready for a revolution similar to the early 2000s?
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Price Watch
Bitcoin breaks $21,000 as open interest sinks, spot volumes rise
Mining
Bitcoin mining difficulty expected to spike Nov. 6, increase pressure on miners
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