Bitcoin's price soared above the $100,000 mark this week, marking a historic high for the world's largest cryptocurrency. For context, this milestone was achieved amid bullish market trends and geopolitical developments. Bitcoin Crosses the $100K Threshold On December 5, Bitcoin's value surged past the $100,000 psychological level, reaching an all-time high of about $103,600 on…
Zeus Network has announced the launch of ZeusNode, its core infrastructure powered by the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM). Notably, this move aims to streamline Bitcoin (BTC) liquidity integration into Solana’s blockchain, with the network’s first epoch already underway. To clarify, the ZeusNode infrastructure is built around a Guardian program, featuring two classes of validators: Guardians…
Michael Saylor, co-founder and executive chairman of MicroStrategy, has suggested that Microsoft could significantly boost its market value by integrating Bitcoin into its business strategy. Saylor, known for his outspoken support of the cryptocurrency, recently proposed that adopting Bitcoin could increase Microsoft’s value by $5 trillion, translating to an additional $584 per share by 2034.…
The cryptocurrency market is experiencing a significant rally following Donald Trump’s recent U.S. presidential election victory. Significantly, Bitcoin (BTC), the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is trading just shy of the highly anticipated $100,000 mark, a milestone that has been speculated upon since 2021. Notably, the bullish momentum, catalyzed by optimism around potential deregulation, has…
Popular US-based business intelligence company, MicroStrategy announced on November 18 that it acquired 51,780 Bitcoin for $4.6 Billion. Notably, the company kept buying BTC in this previous week even as the token continued to break its all-time highs. Speaking on the recent purchase in a post on X, Michael Saylor, Founder and Chairman at MicroStrategy, highlighted…
Donald Trump's upcoming administration would install crypto-supportive candidates in key federal finance positions to foster a more receptive inclination towards crypto in the United States. Notably, this aligns with the ultimate goal of elevating the country to the status of the "Crypto Capital of the planet," as reported by local media. In his second term…
The 2024 US presidential elections saw Donald Trump winning at the polls over Vice President Kamala Harris and other candidates. In this piece, DWF Ventures shares valuable insights on how Trump's (the "pro-crypto" candidate) win in the election will impact the crypto industry. First, the Web3 venture capital (VC) describes Donald Trump as "the most crypto-friendly president…
In a stunning reversal that's electrifying the cryptocurrency world, former President Donald Trump has gone from calling crypto a "scam" to positioning himself as the "crypto president" in his 2024 campaign. This dramatic shift is not just turning heads—it's potentially reshaping the entire political landscape. A recent Fairleigh Dickinson University poll reveals a startling statistic:…
Despite its status as the original digital currency, Bitcoin's evolution lags in terms of scalability. With transaction speeds and volume restrictions holding it back, the rise of new applications like Ordinals and Runes only underscores the pressing need for a more adaptable infrastructure. zkBTC emerges as a beacon of innovation, designed to meet these demands. Backed…
Bitcoin, often hailed as digital gold, has carved its niche as a formidable store of value. Yet, despite its impressive $1.3 trillion market capitalization, Bitcoin's potential in decentralized finance (DeFi) remains largely untapped. As of April 2024, Bitcoin's involvement in DeFi represents a mere 4% of its total market value, a stark contrast to Ethereum's…