Recent news on bitcoin
Here are some recent news updates on Bitcoin:
Price:
- Bitcoin's price has been volatile in recent weeks, ranging from around $30,000 to over $40,000 per coin. (Source: CoinDesk)
- On February 16, Bitcoin's price surged to a new all-time high of $43,813, according to CoinMarketCap. (Source: CoinMarketCap)
Regulatory Developments:
- The US Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued new guidance on the use of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, for money laundering and terrorist financing. (Source: FinCEN)
- The European Union's Parliament has approved a new set of regulations aimed at preventing the use of cryptocurrencies for money laundering and terrorist financing. (Source: EU Parliament)
Investment and Adoption:
- MicroStrategy, a business intelligence company, has announced that it has purchased an additional 29,646 Bitcoins, bringing its total holdings to over 100,000 Bitcoins. (Source: MicroStrategy)
- PayPal has announced that it will allow its users to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, on its platform. (Source: PayPal)
Security and Hacking:
- A report by Chainalysis has found that over $1 billion worth of Bitcoin has been stolen from exchanges and other cryptocurrency platforms in 2020. (Source: Chainalysis)
- A group of hackers has stolen over 7,000 Bitcoins from the cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex, according to reports. (Source: Coindesk)
Other News:
- The city of Miami has announced plans to accept Bitcoin as a form of payment for certain city services. (Source: Miami Mayor's Office)
- The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced that it will be listing a new cryptocurrency, called Compound, which allows users to lend and borrow cryptocurrencies. (Source: Coinbase)
These are just a few of the recent news updates on Bitcoin. If you're interested in staying up-to-date on the latest news and developments, I recommend following reputable sources such as CoinDesk, CoinMarketCap, and Coindesk.