🚀 Bitcoin builder Casey Rodamor has launched Runes, a platform that allows users to mint tokens on-chain, following the success of his previous creation, Ordinals. Runes is already making waves in the crypto market, with the first project to mint being Rodamor's own UNCOMMON•GOODS.

🔮 Runes minters had already paid 78.6 BTC in fees (~$4.95 million) to buy the rarest of the rare, suggesting that Runes could boost Bitcoin's fee economy. Early projects like DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON are gaining traction, but the value of these projects is subjective and hard to predict.

💬 What do you think will be the next big Runes project? Share your thoughts below! #Blockchain #CryptoNews #Runes

🚀 Bitcoin's 4th halving event has come and gone, and the crypto giant is holding steady around $63,700! Historically, halvings have been a precursor to a price rally, with the last one in May 2020 leading to a run from $9,500 to $65,000. 💸

This time, BTC has already been on a record-breaking rally, soaring from $15,500 in late 2022 to $73,680, thanks to optimism around the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. 🇺🇸

However, JPMorgan expects a drop post-halving due to "overbought conditions", while Goldman Sachs suggests that supportive macro conditions are needed for BTC to emulate the success of previous cycles. 📉

BTC has traded between $59,600 and $73,860 since Feb. 28, with the upper range being protected this week amidst rising conflict in Israel. 🌍

What are your predictions for BTC's price post-halving? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #BitcoinHalving #CryptoNews

🚀 Bitcoin's 4th halving just happened, folks! The crypto World Cup, the Olympics of blockchain, if you will. The reward for miners got cut by 50% to 3.125 BTC, as Satoshi Nakamoto planned. 🎉

This event is a big deal in the crypto world. It's a testament to Bitcoin's original concept as a decentralized financial network with a monetary policy set by code. Unlike fiat currencies, Bitcoin is designed to be non-inflationary with a max supply of 21 million BTC.

Historically, halvings have led to price surges. But this time, the outlook is unclear. Some say it's already priced in, others predict a price drop, and some are betting on a rally.

What's different this time? The approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. means more institutional investment. Plus, the launch of the Ordinals protocol means more activity and potential upgrades to the Bitcoin network.

What do you think? Will this halving shake things up or is it business as usual? Let's discuss! #BitcoinHalving #CryptoNews

🔥Hot off the press! Chirag Tomar, an Indian citizen, has admitted to creating a counterfeit Coinbase website, swindling over $9.5M in crypto from hundreds of unsuspecting victims. 🕵️‍♂️

Caught red-handed at Atlanta airport on Dec 20, 2023, Tomar faces charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering, each carrying a max sentence of 20 years.

The scam? A bogus Coinbase Pro site, designed to trick users into handing over their login details. From June 2021 to late 2023, at least 542 victims fell prey to this deceitful scheme.

The U.S. Secret Service identified Tomar through his email account used in the fraud. He even kept a spreadsheet of his victims and the amount stolen from each! 🤯

Living the high life on his ill-gotten gains, Tomar splurged on Rolex watches, luxury cars, and trips to London, Dubai, and Thailand.

What's your take on this? Should crypto platforms ramp up their security measures? Share your thoughts below! #CryptoNews #CoinbaseScam

🎉Big news in the #Bitcoin world! The Human Rights Foundation has posthumously awarded the inaugural Finney Freedom Prize to Hal Finney, a computer scientist and privacy advocate who played a key role in Bitcoin's early days.🥇

Finney's widow, Fran, accepted the award, which includes 1 bitcoin. Finney, who passed away in 2014 from ALS, was a major contributor to Bitcoin, coding until his last days. "He literally contributed to human freedom until his muscles didn't cooperate anymore," said HRF Chief Strategy Officer Alex Gladstein.

The foundation has set aside an additional 32 bitcoin, worth over $2 million, for future awards. The next three laureates will be named on Jan. 10, also known as “Running Bitcoin Day,” the day Finney became the first person besides Satoshi Nakamoto to download the Bitcoin software.

The first four awards are meant to retroactively reward those who made significant contributions to Bitcoin within the periods between each of the first four halvings. A “Genesis Committee” of seven individuals was picked to lead the nomination process until 2028.

What do you think about this recognition for Finney's contributions? Who do you think should be the next laureate? Share your thoughts below! #FinneyFreedomPrize #BitcoinCommunity

🐳Whales are making waves in the crypto sea! Large Bitcoin investors, often known as 'whales', substantially increased their holdings as prices dipped below $60,000 in early Friday's market action. They added a whopping 19,760 BTC worth over $1.2 billion to their holdings at an average price of $62,500. 🚀

This shift in behavior helped Bitcoin rebound to $65,000, marking the $60,000 level as a key support level where buyers step in. This is a significant change compared to earlier this week when large investors didn't step in to capitalize on weakness.

The largest crypto by market capitalization has been consolidating for the past few weeks, cooling off from record-breaking prices last month. Prices bounced from around the $60,000 area after sell-offs for the third time in a week, carving out a significant support level.

What do you think? Are the whales making the right move? Let's discuss in the comments! #Bitcoin #CryptoWhales

🚀The U.S. IRS is giving us a sneak peek into the future of crypto tax forms! A draft of the 1099-DA form, meant for reporting taxable gains or losses from brokered digital assets, has been unveiled. It includes individual token codes, wallet addresses, and transaction locations on the blockchain.💼

But hold your horses!🐎 This is just a preliminary draft and might still change depending on the final tax rule. While this is a step towards reducing investor uncertainty, crypto businesses are biting their nails over how the IRS will identify the digital asset brokers that need to comply with the new system.🔍

The form asks the filer to identify their type of broker: kiosk operator, digital asset payment processor, hosted/unhosted wallet provider, or "other." It's similar to the Form 1099-B for traditional financial products, but with a lot more lines and boxes!📝

What do you think about this new form? Is it a step in the right direction or just more red tape? Let's discuss!👇 #CryptoTax #IRS #Blockchain

🔥 Say goodbye to Crypto Winter and hello to DeFi Summer 2.0, this time with Bitcoin taking center stage! 🚀 With Ordinals sparking demand, ETFs providing access, and Bitcoin scaling solutions on the horizon, 2024 is set to unlock the ~$1 trillion asset class like never before.

Remember the DeFi revolution in 2020? It took blockchain beyond a simple ledger and transformed it into a platform for vast, interoperable financial ecosystems. Fast forward to 2023, blockchain enthusiasm revived, thanks to NFTs making a strong comeback in the form of Ordinals on Bitcoin.

Now, the big question: If Bitcoin can support NFTs and tokens, what other applications can its unparalleled security and popularity cover?

Enter BTCFi. Bitcoin is no longer just a passive asset; it's emerging as a critical security-provider for DeFi. Imagine bringing the Bitcoin network's security to EVM-compatible smart contracts. Bitcoin staking in 2024 is set to transform BTC from a passive to a rewards-generating asset, marking a significant shift in its utility.

So, what's your take on this? Can Bitcoin lead the new wave of DeFi innovation? Let's discuss in the comments! #Bitcoin #DeFi #CryptoNews

🚀 "Bitcoin halving" Google searches are skyrocketing, hitting an all-time high! The buzz is real, folks! This crypto milestone is making waves, even outpacing the infamous "420" meme in search frequency. 🌊

The 4th Bitcoin halving is just around the corner, cutting the block reward from 6.25 to 3.125 BTC. This time, it's not just about supply - it's a narrative event, a quadrennial market moment. Major U.S. asset managers are educating about Bitcoin like never before. 💡

Despite Bitcoin's recent turbulence, the interest is palpable. The U.S. mining industry's onshoring, the launch of spot bitcoin ETFs, and the resurging interest in Bitcoin as a developer ecosystem are all adding fuel to the fire. 🔥

What's your take on the upcoming Bitcoin halving? Will it be a game-changer or just another day in the crypto world? Let's chat below! #BitcoinHalving #CryptoBuzz

🔥Hot off the press!🔥 Patrick Dugan, the founder of Omni Foundation and CEO of TradeLayer, shares his journey in the crypto world, from buying his first bitcoins on Mt. Gox to surviving a robbery in Argentina using LocalBitcoins. He's seen it all, from the Blocksize Wars to the rise of stablecoins.

🤔But he's asking the tough questions: "Did we fail?" Despite Bitcoin's price surge, he argues that the Bitcoin community is no closer to creating a global peer-to-peer medium of exchange.

🚀Yet, he remains hopeful. The rise of new users, capital inflow, and innovative solutions are pushing Bitcoin forward. The time for social media rhetoric is over, it's time for usage to demonstrate the trade-offs of competing technical solutions.

💬What do you think? Is Bitcoin failing or just getting started? Share your thoughts below! #Bitcoin #CryptoNews #Blockchain

🚀 Bitcoin's bouncing back, folks! With a 5% rise in the last 24 hours, it's inching closer to the $65K mark. Ether's not far behind, climbing 4% to $3K. The halving event is on the horizon, predicted to slow Bitcoin's growth rate by 50%. Altcoins are also on the upswing, with WIF, ENA, and SEI making significant gains. 📈

Meanwhile, U.S.-based Bitcoin ETFs saw outflows of $4.3M on Thursday, extending a four-day withdrawal streak. Since April 12, there's been a net outflow of over $319M, with Grayscale's GBTC accounting for a hefty chunk. But don't fret, GBTC outflows aren't necessarily a cause for concern.

In other news, Kraken is beefing up its U.S. presence by acquiring TradeStation Crypto. This move will expand Kraken's regulatory licensing in the U.S. and open up new growth and product opportunities.

As we gear up for the halving, what's your take on the market? Are you bullish or bearish? Let's chat in the comments! #CryptoNews #BitcoinHalving #KrakenAcquisition

🚀Big news, blockchain enthusiasts! Tether, the powerhouse behind the whopping $108 billion USDT, is set to issue its dollar-pegged and gold-backed (XAUT) stablecoins on The Open Network (TON)! 🎉

TON, a blockchain adjacent to messaging app Telegram, has been on a roll with its user base skyrocketing from less than 100K to over 1.7M in just six months! 📈

And guess what? Telegram has also hopped on the bandwagon, switching from euros to TON's native token, toncoin, for its ad platform payments. 🔄

What are your thoughts on this move by Tether and Telegram's growing influence in the blockchain space? Let's chat in the comments! #BlockchainNews #Tether #Telegram

🚀Crypto miners are in a better position for the upcoming Bitcoin halving, thanks to the 140% rally in Bitcoin's value in the past six months, says broker Benchmark. The halving, expected to occur soon, will cut the growth rate of Bitcoin supply by 50%. 🎢

Benchmark's research indicates that the impact of halving on miners' economics could be offset if Bitcoin experiences a strong rally post-event, as history suggests. A potential increase in network fees could also help balance the reduced block rewards. 💰

The report also highlights the potential magnification of halving's effect on Bitcoin's price due to the demand shock created by the approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. in January. 📈

What are your thoughts on the upcoming halving? Will history repeat itself with a post-halving rally? Let's discuss! 👇 #BitcoinHalving #CryptoNews

🚀Crypto traders, buckle up! Polymarket betters now see a 32% chance of the Fed keeping the interest rate steady, a significant shift from last month's 7% probability.📈

Meanwhile, a 25 basis points rate cut is seen with a 27% probability. This hawkish shift could impact demand for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies and tech stocks. Remember when Bitcoin's surge was fueled by the anticipation of swift rate cuts?🤔

However, with strong jobs reports and inflation proving stubborn, the case for immediate rate cuts is weakening. Even Fed Chair Powell, who hinted at cuts just months ago, is now suggesting rates may hold high for longer.🔍

So, what's your take? Will this impact your crypto trading strategy? Let's discuss in the comments! 💬 #CryptoNews #Blockchain #FedRate

🚀Chia Network (XCH), known for its unique consensus mechanism, is inching closer to its IPO, says CEO Gene Hoffman. The company confidentially filed an amended S-1 form with the SEC in March, but is waiting for the right market conditions to go public. Remember, Chia's IPO journey took a detour due to financial issues at Credit Suisse, leading to a 1/3 staff layoff.

🧠Founded by BitTorrent inventor Bram Cohen, Chia uses proof-of-space and proof-of-time, a fresh take on Bitcoin's proof-of-work and Ethereum's proof-of-stake.

🔜Hoffman also revealed plans to roll out a bridge for Circle's USDC stablecoin and more infrastructure projects.

What's your take on Chia's unique approach? Let's discuss! #ChiaNetwork #BlockchainNews

📣Calling all #Bitcoin enthusiasts! The much-anticipated halving is here, and it's shaking things up! 🎉 This time, it's not just about the reduced supply of BTC. New protocols like Ordinals and a robust mining sector could soften the impact.💡

This halving is already different! For the first time, Bitcoin's price has risen before the event, thanks to the launch of several spot Bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. 🚀 BlackRock's Bitcoin fund is making waves, with the fifth-fastest inflows of any ETF this year! 🌊

The institutionalization of Bitcoin is also playing a big role. Big-name buyers like BlackRock, Fidelity, and others are legitimizing the sector. Bitcoin is no longer the Wild West; it's becoming normalized. 🏦

But it's not all sunshine and rainbows. Miners face a harsh reality post-halving with increased competition and cautious investors. Survival will require efficiency, proper treasury management, and the ability to convince markets of their profitability. 💪

The launch of the Runes protocol could be a game-changer, allowing tokens to be created, minted, and transferred on Bitcoin. This could introduce greater utility to Bitcoin and renew developer excitement. 🎯

So, what's your take on the halving? Is Bitcoin priced in? Will the institutionalization of Bitcoin change the game? Let's discuss! 🗣️ #BitcoinHalving #CryptoNews

🔥Avail, the hot blockchain data-availability project, has confirmed details of its upcoming 600 million token "unification drop"! 🎁 Eligible recipients include blockchain devs, testnet contributors, rollup users, Polygon PoS stakers, and Avail community contributors.

Start verifying your token claims now until May 4! Tokens will be distributed when Avail DA launches. 🚀

Avail's DA solution, which aids blockchains with off-chain data processing, has been making waves. Other products in the pipeline include Avail Nexus and Avail Fusion, set to further revolutionize the crypto space.

The unification drop aims to bring together different communities, rewarding valuable contributors across multiple blockchain communities. 🌐

What are your thoughts on Avail's unification drop? Share your views below! 👇 #Avail #Blockchain #CryptoNews

🚀 U.S. company Circle could have a smoother ride than Tether in complying with proposed stablecoin regulations, says Sen. Cynthia Lummis. She believes U.S. customers will favor U.S.-regulated stablecoin issuers. 🇺🇸

Lummis and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's proposal is a work-in-progress bill aimed at starting conversations and aligning with whatever version emerges from the House. The bill demands a bank-like regulatory regime for stablecoin issuers. 💼

However, Circle would face major regulatory hurdles, such as getting licensed with a federal regulator. The bill requires businesses issuing more than $10 billion in tokens to be regulated depository institutions. 🏦

Lummis describes the bill as a "very firm, solid regulatory framework" and is open to adjustments based on feedback. 🔄

What do you think about this proposed legislation? Will it bring more stability to the crypto market or stifle innovation? Let's discuss! 💭 #CryptoNews #StablecoinRegulation

🔥Hot off the press! Kraken is gobbling up TradeStation Crypto to expand its US regulatory licensing. TradeStation Crypto, known for its regulatory licenses in most US states, is now part of Kraken's strategy to accelerate its US presence. 🚀

The deal, kept hush-hush until now, is a major move for Kraken. TradeStation Crypto, despite a $3M hiccup with the SEC, has been a key player in the crypto scene, even commissioning Miami's iconic 11ft, 3000lb Bull statue! 🐂

But Kraken isn't stopping at the US! It's also spreading its wings in the EU, snapping up Netherlands-based crypto firm BCM and racking up virtual asset service provider licenses.

What's your take on this power move? Will it be a game-changer for Kraken? Let's chat in the comments! #Kraken #CryptoNews

🔮Crypto oracle Markus Thielen predicts a potential dip to $50,000 for Bitcoin in the coming weeks, citing macroeconomic uncertainty as the key driver. 📉

Thielen, co-founder of 10x Research, warns that even the upcoming Bitcoin halving might not trigger a price surge, as previous cycles were buoyed by a more favorable macro environment. 🎢

He points to slowing inflows into Bitcoin ETFs and recent crypto sell-offs as indicators of a larger narrative. Thielen believes that the Bitcoin rally might have been built on misguided expectations, especially around interest cuts by the Federal Reserve. 🏦

He also debunks the myth that halving events are inherently bullish, attributing past price surges to positive macro factors rather than the halving itself. 🐂

What do you think? Will Bitcoin dip to $50,000 or will the halving event surprise us all? Share your thoughts below! 👇 #Bitcoin #CryptoNews #HalvingEvent