Bitcoin price is rising again in a sharp market reversal. Why the Middle East crisis has investors turning to crypto
Sam Becker / fastcompany - Forward March? The initial market movements on Monday seem to indicate that’s the case, at least for crypto.On Monday, the price of Bitcoin (BTC) was up more than 5%, jumping to more than $69,000 as of 12 p.m. ET from around $65,500 on Sunday afternoon. L…
- Market reaction & flows — Investors pour into Bitcoin amid Middle East tensions. (10)
- Mining resilience & earnings — Miners' operations steady despite geopolitical jitters; earnings mixed. (5)
Market reaction & flows — Investors pour into Bitcoin amid Middle East tensions.
Mining resilience & earnings — Miners' operations steady despite geopolitical jitters; earnings mixed.
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MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Portfolio Surpasses 720,000 BTC with Latest $204M Acquisition
Trader Edge / parameter - MicroStrategy acquired 3,015 bitcoin for $204M, expanding total holdings to 720,737 BTC. The purchase was funded through stock sales and preferred equity.The post MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin Portfolio Surpasses 720,000 BTC with Latest $204M Acquisition appear…
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The digital front: Iran’s internet down for second day amid reports of U.S.-Israel cyberattacks
cnbc - Iran is facing widespread internet disruptions following the U.S.-Israeli airstrikes over the weekend.
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