Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and Co.: crypto markets slump drastically
20 percent minus and more, the price curves of leading cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) have suffered in recent days. The crypto […]
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DeFi: The important indicator TVL – explanation and market situation
When evaluating DeFi projects, the TVL (Total Value Locked) indicator plays a crucial role. We explain TVV to you here and provide meaningful examples related […]
Stock Market Crash: 3 Causes and Why Cryptocurrencies are Particularly Affected
The markets are crashing and panic is spreading among investors. Block Builders sheds light on this crash of historic proportions in a new infographic. Virtually […]
Bitcoin in El Salvador: Study shows little acceptance of BTC in everyday life
El Salvador has been highly praised by parts of the crypto scene since Bitcoin (BTC) was recognized as legal tender in the summer of 2021. […]
Bitcoin (BTC): Two more years until the next halving – that’s why it’s important
It is expected to be 744 days until the next Bitcoin Halving occurs. The event takes place every four years. The surrounding circumstances are existentially […]
Russia: Crypto Holdings as High as Central Bank Gold Reserves, Population Sees Bitcoin & Co. as Protection
The Russian population has invested the equivalent of around $130 billion US in cryptocurrencies. At least this is what Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin claims, citing […]
Bitcoin (BTC): Billionaire Mike Novogratz sets price target of 500,000 US dollars.
The annual Bitcoin conference has come to an end in Miami. At the world’s most important industry meeting, crypto billionaire Mike Novogratz spread optimism with […]
Bitcoin (BTC): 19 of 21 million already mined – by 2035 99% of all Bitcoin will be mined.
Bitcoin (BTC) is designed in concept as a rare commodity with built-in inflation brakes. Now 19 million of the maximum 21 million Bitcoin have already […]
Crypto regulation in the EU: drastic changes threatened
EU parliamentarians have passed regulatory proposals for the crypto industry in relevant committees that have met with sharp criticism. Specifically, it is about (hardware) wallets […]
Ripple co-founder and Greenpeace call for new Bitcoin code for better climate protection
Bitcoin mining has come under criticism because it continues to use a lot of energy from unsustainable sources. Greenpeace is calling for a rethink and […]
What are wrapped tokens?
In order to be able to use one’s credits without restrictions in the ecosystems of different cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) or Ethereum (ETH), so-called […]
Elon Musk and Twitter – the latest crypto capers and more.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is probably the richest person in the world – and loves Twitter. With comments on inflation and Bitcoin, Ethereum as well […]
Half of Online Retailers See Crypto Transactions as the Future, Yet Consumers Reject Payments with Bitcoin & Co.
23% of online merchants in Austria already accept payments with cryptocurrencies. Another 46% plan to offer this as a payment method within the next 12 […]
What is a Satoshi? Smallest unit of Bitcoin explained
One Bitcoin (BTC) is worth tens of thousands of US dollars in 2022, despite price fluctuations. To use Bitcoin with small amounts, Satoshi (Sats) and […]
Bitcoin trading against ruble grows strongly – call for crypto sanctions against Russia
The sanctions against Russia are having an effect, and the ruble’s exchange rate is on a downward slide. In the situation, trading of ruble against […]
Ukraine receives crypto donations worth millions in response to Russian invasion
There is a war going on in Ukraine and solidarity is being shown internationally in the fight against Russian aggressors. Official Kiev is also accepting […]
Bitcoin as a possible means for Russia to circumvent sanctions – a backgrounder
The West has decided to cut Russia off from the Swift international financial network because of the war in Ukraine. Are Bitcoin and Co. a […]
Russia Prepares Crypto Laws – Bitcoin as a Way Out from Western Sanctions?
Around 10 percent of Bitcoin mining happens in Russia – but so far Moscow has avoided regulating the crypto industry. Now come legislative proposals from […]
Bitcoin community celebrates El Salvador – but suppresses disturbing realities there
El Salvador has made international headlines with its recognition of Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender. But there are other developments in the country that do […]
Bitcoin is Becoming More Sustainable – Still Consumes More Power Than Ukraine, Yet Less Than Global Christmas Lights
The Bitcoin network is getting greener. In the fourth quarter of 2021 the share of sustainable energy used by the BTC mining industry rose to […]