‘Wall of worry’ led to digital wallets, blockchain tech ignored: Cathie Wood

    Market uncertainty calls for an opportunity to take advantage of disruptive innovation which has historically “gained share during turbulent times,” says ARK Invest CEO. ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood believes that digital wallets and blockchain tech were among “game-changing innovations” that the equity markets largely ignored in 2022. In a Jan. 12 blog post on…

    From Bernie Madoff to Bankman-Fried: Bitcoin maximalists have been validated

    The parallels between Sam Bankman-Fried and Bernie Madoff are ample. On the bright side, both men highlighted the fact that Bitcoin maximalists are immune to Ponzi schemes. Long before Bitcoin, Bernie Madoff sat atop the longest-running, largest fraud in history. The rise and real-time fall of Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried, former CEO of crypto exchange FTX,…

    Bitcoin miner Northern Data says production increased by 315% Y/Y in 2022

    According to Northern Data AG, it generated a total of 2,798 BTC in the fiscal year 2022. Northern Data AG, a German company that specializes in Bitcoin mining and cloud computing, has released earnings results for its mining division. Northern Data AG said that in fiscal 2022, it mined 2,798 Bitcoin, up 315% from the previous…

    Bitcoin surges above $18K to cap 8-day winning streak

    The last time Bitcoin saw such a long streak of green candles was July 2021, during the height of the pandemic. Bitcoin has clocked eight straight days of increasing prices and has surged back above $18,000 for the first time since mid-December. The cryptocurrency hadn’t recorded such a prolonged winning streak since July 2021, at the…

    It’ll be OK: DCG crisis likely won’t ‘include a lot of selling’ — Novogratz

    Digital Currency Group’s ongoing financial distress isn’t likely to cause much further strain on crypto prices, according to Galaxy Digital Holdings CEO Mike Novogratz. Galaxy Digital Holdings CEO Mike Novogratz has hosed down fears over the crisis facing Digital Currency Group (DCG) and Genesis, saying while it’s “not good news,” it won’t “include a lot…

    5 signs that an altcoin bull run could be underway

    Record-low volatility and potentially positive macroeconomic data are providing crypto traders with a few opportunities. While 2022 ended on a grim note with macro headwinds providing little hope of a revival in 2023, the start of a new year has surprised bears with a surge in Bitcoin, Ether and altcoin prices. The period of sparse volatility in…