Page 5 - Latest Updates on Bitcoin
Bitcoin slips ahead of hunt for rate clues in US payrolls
The MSCI All Country stock index was flat at 744.71 points, also down 2% from a record high on Tuesday
 "Bitcoin slips ahead of hunt for rate clues in US payrolls")
Crypto crime hit record $14 bn in 2021, rose 80% from last year
Newcomers have been drawn to the promise of quick gains touted by crypto backers, as well as hopes that bitcoin offers a hedge against soaring inflation
 "Crypto crime hit record $14 bn in 2021, rose 80% from last year")
Polytrade announces listing on cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX
Polytrade MD and founder Piyush Gupta said this has come as a giant leap towards the compay's goal of providing real-world borrowers access to low interest and swift financing
 "Polytrade announces listing on cryptocurrency exchange CoinDCX")
Bitcoin, ether near multi-month lows following hawkish Fed minutes
The world's largest cryptocurrency was last at $42,700, down 1.7%, having lost 5.2% on Wednesday. A break below last month's trough of $42,000 would make it the weakest since September
 "Bitcoin, ether near multi-month lows following hawkish Fed minutes")
Bitcoin could reach $100k if it replaces gold as store of value: Goldman
Goldman estimates that Bitcoin's float-adjusted market capitalization is just under $700 billion
 "Bitcoin could reach $100k if it replaces gold as store of value: Goldman")
More than a third of India's urban dwellers oppose crypto law: Survey
Those opposed to regulation cited concerns ranging from heavy taxation to a potential outright ban on non-exchange-traded tokens
Bitcoin at $100,000 or will the bubble get popped by Fed? What experts say
Bitcoin traded at around $46,100 on Tuesday as of 9:52 a.m. in Hong Kong, up about 0.2% on the day.
 "Bitcoin at $100,000 or will the bubble get popped by Fed? What experts say")
The Year of the Doge? 2021, crypto's wildest year yet
The memecoin phenomenon was linked to the 'Wall Street Bets' movement, where retail traders coordinated online to pile into stocks such as GameStop Corp, squeezing hedge funds' short positions
Bitcoin falls 6.1% to $47,607, Ether drops 5.57 % to $3,812.6
Bitcoin, the world's biggest and best-known cryptocurrency, is down 31% from the year's high of $69,000 on Nov. 10
Bitcoin's volatility is on display again in slide below $50,000
The token fell as much as 4.5% on Tuesday in Asia and was trading at about $49,100 as of 1:10 p.m. in Singapore
 "Bitcoin's volatility is on display again in slide below $50,000")
Bitcoin climbs to $51,000, hits highest in more than two weeks
The largest cryptocurrency has advanced some 4% over the past two days and at one point reached $51,524 on Friday in Asian trading
 "Bitcoin climbs to $51,000, hits highest in more than two weeks")
Twitter says 'took steps' to secure Modi's account after early-morning hack
Handle secured immediately; Indian crypto platforms say no significant fluctuation in prices recorded after mischievous tweet
 "Twitter says 'took steps' to secure Modi's account after early-morning hack")
Crypto is the 'top contender' for 'major correction', money managers say
This year saw a number of big fund managers and pensions start to dabble in crypto, while numerous big-name investors famed for their financial markets acumen have also gotten involved
 "Crypto is the 'top contender' for 'major correction', money managers say")
Bitcoin price back over $50,000, as market calms after weekend turmoil
Bitcoin rose 1.5% in early Asia on Tuesday, after firming overnight in line with equity markets and other risk assets, but many crypto traders remained on edge after Saturday's sharp and sudden plunge
 "Bitcoin price back over $50,000, as market calms after weekend turmoil")
Bitcoin below $50,000, at early October levels, after weekend's battering
Traders said the weekend fall was connected with the broad move away from riskier assets in traditional markets over worries about the Omicron variant
 "Bitcoin below $50,000, at early October levels, after weekend's battering")
Bitcoin falls by a fifth, cryptos see $1 billion worth liquidated
Bitcoin was 12% down at 0920 GMT at $47,495
Bitcoin plunges over 20% in another sign of global market nerves
The largest digital token fell as low as $42,296 before paring some of the tumble
Bitcoin tumbles 5.5% to $53,436
Bitcoin plunged 5.5% to $53,435.9 at 22:04 GMT on Friday, losing $3,112.06 from its previous close.
Current market environment 'crazier' than dotcom bust: Berkshire's Munger
The S&P 500 index has more than doubled since its pandemic lows of March last year, while Bitcoin is up over 1000%
 "Current market environment 'crazier' than dotcom bust: Berkshire's Munger")
After leaving Twitter, Jack Dorsey focuses on Square Inc, bitcoin
"If I weren't at Square or Twitter, I'd be working on bitcoin," Jack Dorsey had said at a packed Miami conference in June
 "After leaving Twitter, Jack Dorsey focuses on Square Inc, bitcoin")
