UK plans to ban use of credit for Bitcoin, crypto purchases as debt risks grow

Key Takeaways The UK FCA proposes to ban credit card use for purchasing Bitcoin to mitigate consumer debt risks. The FCA aims to increase crypto market regulation by requiring UK-based entities and curbing crypto lending services. Share this article The UK’s top financial regulator is considering banning the use of credit cards and other forms […]

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Bitcoin short term realized volatility drops to 16% after early April spike

Bitcoin’s volatility curve saw a sharp swing in April. Realized volatility measures the actual day-to-day variability in Bitcoin’s price over a set window instead of the market’s expectations. It is the annualized standard deviation of daily logarithmic returns, so it shows how turbulent trading has been. This lets analysts benchmark option prices against recorded moves, […]

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Bitcoin’s price spike supported by ETF demand as stablecoin buying power remains low

The exchange stablecoins ratio (ESR) and stablecoin supply ratio (SSR) provide important insight into Bitcoin’s liquidity and potential buying power. ESR measures the proportion of stablecoins relative to Bitcoin exchange reserves, serving as a gauge of spot liquidity. A low ESR reflects limited immediate buying power, while a high ESR points to abundant capital waiting […]

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Bitcoin mining pushes sustainability agenda with over 50% of energy generated from renewables

Sustainable energy accounts for more than half of Bitcoin (BTC) mining consumption as of the first quarter, according to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance’s Digital Mining Industry Report.  Despite higher energy consumption, the industry’s reliance on sustainable energy increased, and operational metrics indicated a push toward long-term resilience through diversification and innovation. Estimated annual […]

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Upexi shares skyrocket over 600% after revealing Solana treasury strategy

Upexi Inc.’s shares soared more than 630% on April 21 after the Nasdaq-listed company announced plans to build a Solana (SOL)-based crypto treasury using newly raised funds. The $100 million private investment in public equity (PIPE) was anchored by GSR, a leading crypto trading and investment firm, and included backing from Maelstrom Capital, Delta Blockchain […]

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