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Mt. Gox Transfers $709M In Bitcoin: Are Creditor Payouts Almost Over?
Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - 8:19am | 448Blockchain analytics firm Arkham has reported that the defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox transferred 12,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), valued at approximately $709.44 million, to an unidentified wallet on Tuesday night. What Happened: The transaction occurred at around 11:39 p.m. UTC and involved...
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Bitcoin Spikes To $61,000 As BitGo Wallet Linked To $2B Bitcoin Transfer Possibly Prepares Mt. Gox Payouts
Tuesday, August 13, 2024 - 2:29pm | 507A crypto wallet that recently received $2 billion in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) from the trustee of the now-defunct Mt. Gox exchange conducted a test transaction on Tuesday, potentially signaling the start of fund distributions to creditors. What Happened: Analysts at blockchain analytics firm Arkham...
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Key Bitcoin Indicators Reveal Whether This Rally Is When $75K Breaks
Monday, July 29, 2024 - 9:42am | 722Even as Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has rebounded significantly, nearing the $70,000 mark, key indicators are pointing towards continued growth in the cryptocurrency market. What Happened: The price of Bitcoin has returned above $63,500, which is significantly above the average realized price for short-...
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$2.8B Mt. Gox Bitcoin On The Move Again — How Does BTC React?
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 10:21am | 514Another batch of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC by defunct exchange Mt. Gox, totaling $2.8 billion, was moved on Wednesday. What Happened: This follows similar transfers on Tuesday, raising concerns about a potential price drop due to selling pressure. According to data from Arkham Intelligence, Mt. Gox...
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Bitcoin Stuck Below $67K Despite $526M In ETF Inflows: What Is Going On?
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 9:15am | 538Several Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced substantial inflows on Monday, with BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (NASDAQ:IBIT) leading the charge. What Happened: According to data from SoSo Value, IBIT saw an impressive inflow of $526.7 million, solidifying its position as the...
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Bitcoin Is Showing Resilience And Still Has A Trump Card To Play: Report
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 11:59am | 507Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has demonstrated exceptional resilience this week, according to fresh analysis by QCP Capital. What Happened: Despite ongoing challenges such as continued Mt. Gox Bitcoin supply releases and declining equity markets, Bitcoin’s price action has remained relatively stable...
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Mt. Gox Begins Long-Awaited Bitcoin Payouts: What It Means For Crypto Market
Wednesday, July 10, 2024 - 9:55am | 544Bitcoin prices recently saw a near 6% dip as Mt. Gox began issuing long-overdue payments to its creditors, marking a crucial moment in resolving one of the most infamous events in cryptocurrency history. Mt. Gox, once the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, filed for bankruptcy in 2014...
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Mt. Gox Begins Repaying Creditors After Decade-Long Wait
Friday, July 5, 2024 - 11:02am | 538The trustee of Mt. Gox, the defunct Japanese crypto exchange that collapsed a decade ago, announced Friday that the company has started issuing payments in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Bitcoin Cash (CRYPTO: BCH) to some of its creditors. Additional repayments to other users of the compromised exchange...
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Bitcoin Miner Stocks Fall As Bitcoin Crashes: What's Going On?
Friday, July 5, 2024 - 10:53am | 663Shares of Bitcoin mining companies, including Marathon Digital Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:MARA) and Riot Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:RIOT), are falling Friday as the price of Bitcoin dips below $56,000. The Details: Bitcoin has fallen nearly 12% over the past five days as investors watch the movement of a...
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MicroStrategy's Stock Falls As Bitcoin Crashes: What's Going On?
Friday, July 5, 2024 - 10:53am | 617MicroStrategy Incorporated (NASDAQ:MSTR) shares are trading lower Friday as the price of Bitcoin falls. Here's a look at what to know. What To Know: MicroStrategy is the largest institutional holder with 226,331 Bitcoins, making the stock susceptible to fluctuations correlated to the price of the...
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Crypto Market Faces Pressure, Yet Options Traders Remain Optimistic
Friday, July 5, 2024 - 10:13am | 545The cryptocurrency market has experienced a significant downturn. What Happened: Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and other digital assets plummeted as investors shifted focus toward the impending payout to users of the defunct Mt. Gox exchange. As of 6:00 a.m. EST, Bitcoin’s price had fallen nearly 6%...
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Will Mt. Gox Really Dump $9B In Bitcoin On The Market?
Monday, July 1, 2024 - 10:48am | 782Analysts are split about the impact of the nearly $9 billion worth of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) about to be disbursed to victims of the defunct Mt. Gox exchange. What Happened: Mt. Gox, which once handled 80% of global dollar trades for Bitcoin, shut down in February 2014 when Bitcoin was valued at...
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Bitcoin Market Braces For Impact As Mt. Gox Set To Return $9B Worth Coins To Users: 'Some Will Clearly Choose To Take The Money And Run'
Monday, July 1, 2024 - 10:24am | 681Following a decade of bankruptcy, the Tokyo-based bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox, is set to return nearly $9 billion worth of bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to its users, sparking concerns among investors. What Happened: Mt. Gox, which filed for bankruptcy in 2014 after a series of hacks, will commence the...
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Bitcoin 'Downside Risk' Looms Yet Again In July: JPMorgan
Thursday, June 27, 2024 - 7:49am | 569JPMorgan (NYSE:JPM) analysts are predicting a potential bump in the road for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) prices this July. What Happened: Their report, released Wednesday, highlights the upcoming repayments to creditors of defunct crypto exchange Mt. Gox as a source of downward pressure on the market...
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Mt. Gox To Start Repaying Bitcoin In July: $9B In Sell Pressure Coming?
Monday, June 24, 2024 - 10:09am | 650Defunct cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox has announced that it will start distributing assets stolen from clients during a 2014 hack starting in the first week of July. What Happened: Following the announcement of the repayments, Bitcoin prices dropped from over $62,300 to about $60,500 in early...