Author: Redazione

Over the past few days, the cryptocurrency market has witnessed significant movements, driven mainly by the surge in Bitcoin and intense activity on the Solana network. Key events, including record inflows into the iShares Bitcoin TrustETF (IBIT) and the effect of the US presidential election, have helped transform the cryptocurrency and blockchain financial landscape, showing both institutional and private investor interest in high-yield products. This past week, iShares Bitcoin Trust reached a historic milestone with daily inflows of $1.12 billion, surpassing the previous high of $872 million recorded just a week earlier. This interest pushed IBIT’s total assets under management…

Donald Trump has won. This is the news that all crypto enthusiasts, stakeholders and operators have been waiting for. The US presidential election triggered a wave of immediate reactions after the long night, here in Italy, with the closing of the polls: Bitcoin crossed the historic $75,000 threshold and this has already silenced all the bearishness. And there were a lot of them. This rise of almost 10% in the last 24 hours was supported by massive liquidations of short positions totalling over $100 million. The news has fuelled bullish sentiment among investors, with institutional flows into Bitcoin funds exceeding…

Liquid staking is an evolution of classic staking, a process that allows users to block a certain amount of cryptocurrency in a blockchain to contribute to the security of the network and, in return, receive rewards. However, unlike traditional staking, in liquid staking the user can maintain a certain ‘liquidity’ on their blocked funds. In simple terms, liquid staking allows users to staking their cryptocurrencies without giving up the ability to use them elsewhere. Imagine liquid staking as an escrow bank deposit, but with early access to some of the capital. Instead of locking up your funds completely, you receive…

Recently, two financial giants, BlackRock and MicroStrategy, renewed their commitment to the Bitcoin market, demonstrating how the most popular cryptocurrency continues to attract large investors. On the one hand, BlackRock recorded record inflows into its Spot Bitcoin ETF, while MicroStrategy announced an ambitious plan to acquire additional assets in Bitcoin. BlackRock ‘s Spot Bitcoin ETF attracted net inflows of $872 million, surpassing the previous record set in March. This milestone signals growing institutional investor interest in Bitcoin, highlighting that despite market volatility, there is still strong demand for instruments that provide direct, regulated access to this cryptocurrency. These record inflows…

Recently, the Wall Street Journal reported that US prosecutors and the Treasury Department are investigating Tether, the world’s largest issuer of USDT cryptocurrency stablecoins. The article claims that the US is considering potential sanctions against Tether, alleging a possible threat to the stability of the dollar in the digital market. However, this is not the first incident in which Tether is at the centre of a wave of FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt), generating doubts and concerns on a large scale. For those less familiar with the term: FUD is a well-known strategy in the markets to sow distrust and…

In the world of cryptocurrency, security is everything. With the rise of cyber threats, protecting your digital assets has become crucial. Hardware wallets are the ideal solution for storing your cryptocurrencies offline, away from prying eyes. In this guide, we will introduce you to the 6 best crypto hardware wallets out there, explaining their features, compatibility and providing our security score based on our own tests and various online ratings comparisons. 1. Trezor Model T Official website: https://trezor.io/ The Trezor Model T is SatoshiLabs’ flagship cryptocurrency hardware wallet, known for its intuitive interface and open-source security. Because we consider it…

After a summer characterised by some stagnation in the cryptocurrency market, October marked a significant return of retail investors to Bitcoin. According to on-chain data analysed by CryptoQuant, there was a notable increase in small transactions, indicating renewed interest from retail investors. This trend suggests that the market may be at the beginning of a new growth phase. But will this really be the case? Let’s try to understand it better. Increased retail activity is a key indicator for the Bitcoin market. Historically, theinflux of retail investors has preceded periods of rising prices, as it helps increase overall demand. After…

During this past week, the Bitcoin ETF market experienced an unprecedented surge, with inflows of $555.9 million, the highest figure since July of that year. This growth was led by notable names such as Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, which attracted $239.3 million in a single day, and the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust, which saw inflows of $100.2 million. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust also saw significant performance, with daily inflows of $79.5 million and over $1 billion during the week. The increase in inflows coincides with the rise in Bitcoin’s price, which hit $67,690 by mid-October. Growth in assets under…

Italy is experiencing a crucial moment in the cryptocurrency landscape. The introduction of stricter taxation on capital gains from Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies is raising concerns among investors and industry experts. With rates reaching up to 42%, many are wondering how they can safeguard their investments without facing legal penalties. The recent financial manoeuvre has established that capital gains from cryptocurrency transactions will be taxed at 26%, with the possibility of rising to 42% based on the investor’s total income. This significant increase poses a challenge not only for private investors but also for innovation in the Italian fintech sector.…

Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy, is leading the company towards a transformation that could revolutionise the global financial landscape. With over 150,000 Bitcoins in its possession, valued at more than $4.5 billion, MicroStrategy is in a unique position to become a regulated Bitcoin bank in the United States. Analysts at Bernstein suggest the company could offer custody, yield, and transaction services for institutions and individuals, significantly expanding its business model beyond simply holding cryptocurrency. Saylor’s vision goes beyond merely accumulating Bitcoin; in fact, he aims to build a robust financial infrastructure around the world’s most famous cryptocurrency. This could include…