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Bitcoin Pizza Day Sparks Debate: Was the First Bitcoin Transaction Actually for a JPEG?

May 15, 2023 Paulo

With Bitcoin Pizza Day nearing, users revisit a 2010 forum post suggesting Bitcoin’s first real-world transaction may have been for a JPEG desktop wallpaper.

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Memecoin Fever Cools as PEPE Loses 60% — Bitcoin Network Fees Ease After Frenzy

May 15, 2023 Paulo

Memecoin mania cools as PEPE loses 60% of its value, signaling a market correction while Bitcoin network fees fall after last week’s congestion.

Threshold and Wrapped Bitcoin merger proposal to prevent takeover by Justin Sun.

One Million Bitcoin Holders: Wholecoiner Addresses Hit All-Time High

May 15, 2023 Paulo

Bitcoin addresses holding at least one BTC have surpassed one million, Glassnode reports — a milestone reached amid price dips and rising long-term confidence.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum Edge Higher as U.S. Labor Market Stays Strong

May 13, 2023 Paulo

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices rose after strong U.S. job data, but both assets remain under bearish pressure according to technical indicators.

Tether Buys 52,670 Bitcoin Using Profits From U.S. Treasuries

May 13, 2023 Paulo

Tether has bought 52,670 Bitcoin using profits from U.S. Treasuries, adding to its reserves as Fed rate hikes boost returns and USDT demand grows.

Futuristic digital illustration showing billions of glowing USDC coins flowing into blockchain networks, symbolizing Circle’s $7.75B issuance and potential altseason fuel.

America’s Stablecoin Struggle: Why USDC Is Losing Ground to Tether

May 13, 2023 Paulo

USDC’s decline and Tether’s dominance highlight America’s failure to lead the Web3 financial frontier. Experts urge policymakers to prioritize stablecoin strategy.

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Texas Lawmakers Approve Bill to Add Digital Currencies to State’s Bill of Rights

May 12, 2023 Paulo

Texas lawmakers vote to amend the state’s Bill of Rights, officially recognizing citizens’ right to own and use digital currencies such as Bitcoin.

Crypto Market Liquidity Shrinks as Jane Street and Jump Crypto Scale Back Operations

May 12, 2023 Paulo

Jane Street and Jump Crypto reduce crypto activity amid US regulatory pressure, worsening liquidity and increasing volatility across digital markets.

French Crypto Trader Jailed for 18 Months for Buying a Ferrari With Bitcoin

May 12, 2023 Paulo

French crypto trader Thomas Clausi was sentenced to 18 months in Moroccan prison and fined $3.7 million after buying a Ferrari with Bitcoin, which later dropped in value.

Futuristic digital illustration showing Binance exchange charts and glowing altcoins rising, symbolizing strong market performance of 2025 listings.

Binance US Seeks to Cut CZ’s Stake Amid Mounting Regulatory Pressure

May 12, 2023 Paulo

Binance US executives are exploring ways to cut founder CZ’s ownership stake as SEC and CFTC scrutiny intensifies, threatening licenses and expansion.