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While the United States, through the SEC and CFTC, grapples with regulatory challenges in the cryptocurrency market, Germany is forging ahead. Currently, numerous German banks have already stepped into the exciting world of cryptocurrencies, and some local financial institutions believe it's time to embark on this adventure. This includes the Stuttgart Stock Exchange, which plans to launch crypto staking next year.

The co-founder of the payment company Lightspark, focused on the Bitcoin Lightning Network, has recently spoken about the archaic state of the international payment system. On September 12, 2023, during an appearance on CNBC, David Marcus discussed the potential of the Bitcoin network and expressed his commitment to turning it into a global payment system.

Renowned for being tamper-proof and completely transparent, Bitcoin is often touted as a perfect 'trustless' network. But can we truly say that we trust no one but ourselves when we use Bitcoin? This is the question posed by Pierre Schweitzer during the Surfin Bitcoin 2023 event in Biarritz.

What is the cumulative inflation since 2010? What is the extent of purchasing power loss?

Will the ECB stop raising its key interest rate soon? Some governors hope so.

The Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, is set to step foot in El Salvador during an official visit scheduled for this week. As El Salvador recently made headlines by adopting Bitcoin, this diplomatic initiative piques curiosity. Could Qatar be considering a similar adoption?

Bitcoin dropped by around -3% on Monday, September 11. Let's take a look at the prospects for the $BTC price.

India announces 5 revolutionary measures for the crypto sector at the G20

This week, the crypto market has experienced notable turbulence, orchestrated mainly by bitcoin. A shadow of decline now looms, leading to a widespread and immediate plunge in altcoins.

Is the decentralization of the Bitcoin network about to improve thanks to minimalist miners such as Nerdminer and Bitaxe?

In the vast crypto universe, every week brings its share of revelations and surprises. As enthusiasts and investors alike scrutinize the evolution of Bitcoin, the crypto giant has a week full of developments in store for us. Without further ado, let's dive into the fascinating world of Bitcoin, exploring the five major alerts that are on everyone's lips.

In the crypto world, a revolutionary dynamic is underway. Recent figures confirm this unequivocally: Tron, Bitcoin, and BNBChain are currently the titans of the sector.

There will be some rumblings in the crypto industry in the next few days. Because if approved, FTX will liquidate a large number of its digital assets. There's talk of a plan to sell $200 million in cryptocurrencies. Something to keep an eye on!

Renowned investor Warren Buffett doesn't like cryptocurrencies, bitcoin (BTC) included. And he's not hiding it. On several occasions, the billionaire has explained why, in his opinion, this asset is not worth investing your money in. Yet there is evidence that the businessman has missed an opportunity to increase his fortune.

The financial sector in the United States is anticipating a significant revision in the accounting of cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin. This recent decision aims to enhance clarity, accuracy, and confidence in the valuation of digital assets by businesses.

Over the last 8 years, September has been the second-worst month in terms of bitcoin (BTC) performance. On average, bitcoin falls by 5% in September. Conversely, September is often a good opportunity. The end of the year often marks a powerful "Christmas effect", which is usually accompanied by a rise in cryptocurrency. But if studying the past sheds light on probabilities, it's worth looking at the indicators available on the bitcoin price.

For the past few months, Bitcoin ETFs have been among the most closely followed news items on the crypto market. The reason for this is their potential role in the explosion of asset prices, starting with bitcoin. Indeed, the eventual arrival of a Bitcoin ETF on the market is seen as good news. But it seems, according to some experts, that it could thwart the ambitions of crypto exchanges. Here's why.

As we enter the final months of the year on the financial markets, there may be a seasonal trend known as the end-of-year rally. This trend intensifies before the Christmas holidays. Let's take a look at bitcoin's behavior in the run-up to Christmas, and the factors that can influence its price.

Amid alarming inflation, a new trend is emerging in Turkey: more than half the population is now embracing cryptocurrencies as a financial haven. Here's an overview of this transformation.

A recent data analysis reveals that bitcoin reserves held by several exchanges are falling sharply. This trend could have major implications for the crypto market. In particular, exchanges could soon run out of liquidity and see their trading volumes plummet.

In the impenetrable crypto sector, every decision, every action carries weight, especially when it emanates from the most influential entity on the globe: the United States. PeckShieldAlert's recent investigation is causing quite a stir: the US government, so critical of crypto, is actually one of bitcoin's biggest holders.

September 1ᵉʳ is the deadline given to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to rule on Bitcoin ETF applications. This is the date by which Bitwise will know whether its ETF will win SEC approval. Five other applicants will receive a response from the regulator the following day, while one will have to wait until September 04.

The journey towards a potential Bitcoin ETF has so far been long and arduous. But some key decisions in the race are likely to be made this week. Meanwhile, the crypto faithful are waiting to see how things play out this time.

Bitcoin remains in the red year-on-year. However, this long period in the wilderness augurs well for a symmetrical bull market.

After El Salvador, Bhutan and Russia, the Sultanate of Oman is now rolling out the red carpet for bitcoin miners.

While the SEC is waging an anti-crypto war, the US regulator has just suffered a setback against Grayscale regarding the Bitcoin ETF. The federal court ruled today in favor of Grayscale's petition for review. In setting aside the SEC's order, the court ruled in favor of the American investment giant. This decision could pave the way for approval of the Bitcoin ETF.

Crypto firm Cardano is currently battling the SEC over ADA, which is allegedly not a security. But Cardano boss Charles Hoskinson has no doubts about the potential of crypto. He sees it taking over the crypto market to the point of surpassing bitcoin and ether in value!

Over the week of August 14, the bitcoin price fell by almost 12%. This turnaround was all the more dramatic as major thresholds that could have inspired long-term confidence were broken. The price of bitcoin fell below the $26,000 mark. It had stabilized above this level since March 2023. In our previous analysis in July, we pointed out that “the $26,000 area appears to be a major zone at present, and the absence of a recovery in volatility on traditional indices will probably determine the next move”.