Bitcoin & Cryptocurrency News

A Bitcoin whale holding 500 BTC has become active after more than 12 years, moving Bitcoin that had remained untouched for over a decade.The activity was flagged by blockchain trackers Whale Alert and Lookonchain and involved Bitcoin address 18TExP. When the coins were last active, the 500 BTC was worth roughly $500,000.Bitcoin blockchain data confirms the movement of the BTC. At the time of writing, there is no confirmed exchange deposit or sale associated with the Bitcoin transaction. Bitcoin Whale Moves 500 BTC After 12 Years Large movements from a dormant Bitcoin wallet attract attention because every transaction is permanently

Bitcoin regulation in the United States takes center stage Tuesday as the Senate prepares for a key procedural vote on the CLARITY Act, legislation designed to establish a federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.After months of negotiations, the bill needs 60 votes to advance in the Senate. What Is the CLARITY Act? The CLARITY Act is designed to establish federal rules for Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies and the wider U.S. digital asset industry.The legislation addresses how securities and commodities laws apply to digital assets and establishes responsibilities for federal regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity

Bitcoin is holding around the upper-$70,000 range while several major traditional markets face significant moves. Oil has climbed above $90 a barrel, government bond yields have risen, stocks have fallen and gold has dropped sharply. Bitcoin has traded between roughly $76,000 and $80,000 following Friday’s decline. The contrasting moves put Bitcoin alongside some of the biggest developments across global markets this week. Oil Breaks Above $90 WTI crude oil futures have climbed above $90, gaining nearly 9% over the past week. The move comes alongside rising government bond yields across several major economies. The U.S. 10-year Treasury yield has climbed

Geopolitical tensions are back in focus after the latest escalation between the U.S. and Iran sent oil higher and stocks lower. Bitcoin, meanwhile, barely moved.BTC traded around $78,000 during Asian hours following a U.S. attack on an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes. Iran responded with retaliatory action, adding further pressure to a region already disrupted by months of conflict.WTI crude futures jumped nearly 2% to around $85 per barrel, while Brent climbed 1.9% to above $92. Nasdaq futures slipped around 0.5% alongside losses across Asian equity markets. Gold fell