In the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency, Marcel Knobloch also known as Collin Brown, a crypto expert has offered an audacious prediction for Bitcoin, foreseeing a significant rally to unprecedented heights post-BTC Halving event scheduled to take happen this month. Bitcoin Poised For Massive Growth Post-Halving According to Collin Brown, the fourth mining reward Halving for Bitcoin will take place in the next 48 hours. This event will cut down the current 6.25 BTC per block output to 3.125 BTC per block. Related Reading: Bitcoin Halving Hysteria: Will History Repeat Itself Or Are We Heading For A Market Meltdown? Brown noted that following the last Halving event, Bitcoin witnessed over 700% growth, bringing the crypto asset to its previous all-time high of $69,000 achieved at the peak of the 2021 bull cycle. Given the impact of the previous Halving, the crypto expert has predicted the coin will reach $455,000 should BTC mirror this pattern. The post read: In just forty-eight hours, Bitcoin’s fourth mining reward halving will occur. This quadrennial occurrence will slash the per-block emission of BTC to 3.125 BTC from the current 6.25 BTC. After the last halving, Bitcoin prices surged 700%, which would now bring $455,000. It is worth noting that since the cryptic developer of Bitcoin, Satoshi Nakamoto, introduced the coin about 15 years ago, the Halving has been ingrained in the crypto’s program. This year’s event will happen when block 840,000 is created, which might increase BTC’s value by reducing supply. Historically, the three previous halvings have caused the price of the digital asset to soar significantly, amassing substantial gains. Data shared by Brown shows that following the first halving event, Bitcoin saw a whopping 9,360% rise, topping out around $1,135 from $12. However, it took the crypto asset approximately 371 days to reach the aforementioned figure after the Halving. Furthermore, the second halving, which occurred in 2016, drove Bitcoin’s price from $650 to $19,640, indicating an over 2,920% increase. Meanwhile, the last instance secured a 700% rally, taking prices from $8,626 to the previous peak of $69,045. Primarily, it took BTC more than 500 days in the preceding two cycles to reach new records. Considering the past trends, Brown’s forecast appears to be reasonable and possible. Should any of these trends reoccur, the crypto expert’s prediction might manifest in the following year. BTC On The Downside Collin Brown remains optimistic despite Bitcoin showing signs of weakness to retest its new all-time high of $73,000. Since reaching its new peak in mid-March, the value of BTC has plummeted by over 10%. Related Reading: Bitcoin Drops As Iran Launches Missile Attack On Israel – What We Know So Far Today, the price of Bitcoin fell sharply, reaching a low of about $60,000 and reaching its lowest level since late February. At the time of writing, BTC was trading at $62,916, down more than 10% over the past week. While its trading volume has increased by over 20%, its market cap is slightly down by 0.20% in the last day. The decline in BTC’s price is considered to be triggered by recent geopolitical tensions or global turmoil. The conflict between Israel and Iran caused major sell-offs among investors, leading to a broader market downturn. Featured image from iStock, chart from Tradingview.com

Solana’s price has plunged 21.8% in the last seven days despite fixing its recent network congestion issues. The Shiba Inu community has burnt over 774 million tokens in the past week. NuggetRush’s crypto mining game integrates NFTs with blockchain gaming. Despite a 21.8% price drop over the last week, investors remain hopeful that the new […] The post Shiba Inu burns 774M SHIB, Solana bearish despite congestion fix, NuggetRush introduces NFTs appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Cat in a dogs world (MEW)’s wild surge has come to a pause, as the steep downturn on Wednesday shows. The token slipped 20.49% down the charts, hinting at a crash. The spotlight is on Slothana (SLOTH) now, another hot ‘non-dog’ meme coin of this season. Is MEW Going to Zero? The crypto market has […]

Tether announces plan to reorganize into four new divisions  The Block

April 18, 2024 (Investorideas.com Newswire) The cryptocurrency market is immersed in anticipation and speculation as a crucial event approaches: the Bitcoin halving.

Meme coin mania has hit a speed bump, with Dogecoin (DOGE) and Shiba Inu (SHIB) both seeing pullbacks in the past few days. However, while the OG tokens contend with volatility, a new player called Dogeverse (DOGEVERSE) is making waves – and has now raised $6.7 million during its ongoing presale phase. Dogecoin’s Rough Stretch […]

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The digital asset market tends to underestimate the long-term price impact of Bitcoin (BTC) halvings, according to the crypto index fund management giant Bitwise. Bitwise notes that after the previous halvings in 2012, 2016 and 2020, the price of BTC in the first month went up 9%, dropped 10% and went up 6%, respectively. However, […] The post Markets Underestimating Long-Term Effects of Bitcoin Halving, According to Crypto Giant Bitwise appeared first on The Daily Hodl.

BOME outshined other meme coins in the last 24 hours, while WIF’s value dropped by 13%

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The first quarte­r of 2024 turned out to be a rollercoaste­r ride for the crypto world. The CoinGe­cko report reveale­d mind-boggling growth and major shifts across various sectors. Building on a strong Q4 2023, the total crypto market cap skyrocke­ted by an astonishing 64.5% in Q1 2024. It reached a stagge­ring $2.9 trillion by March […]

Since its inception, Tether has expanded from a stablecoin to a financial linchpin in developing regions, according to its CEO Paulo Ardoino, speaking at Token 2049 in Dubai. Asserting its new role as an ecosystem architect with the launch of a multi-divisional framework aimed at fostering resilient, future-ready financial systems. The company, known for its […] The post Tether champions decentralized systems expanding tech, AI, education and financial reach appeared first on CryptoSlate.

In line with its new framework, Tether has launched different initiatives: Tether Edu, Tether Power, and Tether Data.

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A 've Wars' landscape might be started with Zeta Markets' token, with a governance model aimed at protocols chasing additional incentives. The post Zeta Markets’ native token to bring incentive wars to Solana appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

We are standing on the cusp of a new era when digital and traditional finance converge to create social and economic transformation. Where barriers to entry once stood, technological advancements are making it possible for anyone to access wealth-creation opportunities that were once the domain of the elite few. At the forefront of this transformation is the emergence of tokens, specifically those that represent real-world assets, such as stocks, bonds, real estate and others. By reimagining ownership and trading of assets, tokenization is unlocking doors to financial opportunities previously out of reach to many. This shift is not just altering market dynamics, it's laying the foundation for a more equitable and accessible financial future when empowerment and freedom aren't just ideals but tangible realities.Investing in Appreciating Assets - an Economic NecessityThe ability to invest capital into assets, instead of holding cash, is not a luxury but a necessity for every household looking to survive and thrive. Holding cash, often perceived as a safe bet, is a silent thief eroded by the relentless march of inflation. Consider this, $100 in 2004, sitting idly, would have the purchasing power of merely $60 today. Contrast this, with the dynamism of the stock market the same amount invested in the S&P 500 over the same period would have quintupled to an impressive $470.Yet, the landscape of stock ownership reveals a stark imbalance. The wealthiest 10% in the US control an overwhelming 93% of stocks, illustrating a deep-seated inequality in financial opportunity and access. This inequality is magnified when looking at sectors like private equity and private credit, where doors often remain closed to everyday investors. Enter Tokenization, the Great EqualizerWhile a distinctly counter-culture ethos characterized the early days of blockchain, it wasn’t long before traditional financial institutions sought to leverage this technology to improve existing financial pipelines. Thus began the race to tokenize the world and empower traditional assets like stock, bonds, and real estate with the benefits of blockchain, such as 24/7/365 trading, fractional ownership, transparency, and programmability.“The most important first step is to get in there and start to engage in the ecosystem”—Sandy Kaul of @FTI_Global.How banks and asset managers can get started with tokenization ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/kG2MdNrUdv— Chainlink (@chainlink) April 17, 2024Yet, perhaps the greatest advantage of the tokenization of traditional asset classes is the ability to encourage retail participation. Take the Republic Note, for example, a digital asset representing the Republic’s private equity portfolio of over 600 companies, including SpaceX, Maven, and Gumroad. All retail investors have to do to gain exposure to the portfolio is sign up for INX.One, the trading platform where the Republic Note trades 24/7/365. Such a privilege was unthinkable in the pre-tokenization era.The Tokenization Market Is HugeThe total addressable market for tokenization is huge, with hundreds of trillions of dollars worth of real-world assets waiting to come on chain. According to Boston Consulting Group, the tokenized asset market is projected to grow to a staggering $16 trillion by 2030. We are still in the early stages of this transformation, with only about 0.03% of the total market size currently captured. At this low level of market penetration, a golden opportunity presents itself to innovative asset managers, institutions, and investors who wish to position themselves on the cusp of a new financial era. #HSBC to Expand Tokenized Asset Offerings — CEO Says He's 'Very Comfortable' With #Tokenization https://t.co/mjFwfPN7Fw— Bitcoin.com News (@BTCTN) April 16, 2024However, navigating this evolving landscape is not without its challenges. Regulatory frameworks vary significantly across the globe, creating a complex mosaic of compliance requirements for asset managers and investors. This inconsistency in regulations poses a considerable hurdle, as entities must adapt and comply with diverse legal standards in different jurisdictions. Despite these challenges, the opportunity presented in the tokenization of real-world assets is too significant to ignore. Innovative asset managers, institutions, and investors looking to capitalize on this shift should collaborate with tokenization leaders to capitalize on this rare chance to be at the forefront of a financial revolution. Towards a Holistic Tokenized FutureTokenzied real-world assets are not growing in a vacuum. Indeed, no single type of digital asset will monopolize this new financial dawn. Rather, the true power of digital assets is unleashed when different forms of digital assets interface with one another. “The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has teamed up with the central banks of France, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States Federal Reserve Banks to explore asset tokenization.”https://t.co/IfCuWBVWAt— Securitize (@Securitize) April 17, 2024Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, tokenized real-world assets, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) emerge as the foundational pillars of this modernized financial landscape. Each serves a unique role and can empower its peers to reach further than they can on their own. For example, enabling investors to purchase stocks, bonds, and real estate with crypto opens up entirely new investment avenues for crypto investors to diversify their holdings. The coexistence is a testament to the fact that financial inclusivity and progress don't demand the dominance of one over the others, but thrive on their mutual support and integration. As we move forward, this triad of digital assets is poised to redefine not just investment and currency, but the very fabric of economic interaction and empowerment. This article was written by Itai Avneri at www.financemagnates.com.

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Vancouver, British Columbia - April 18, 2024 (Newsfile Corp.) (Investorideas.com Newswire) INCA ONE GOLD CORP. (TSXV: INCA) (OTCQB: INCAF) (FSE: SU92) a gold producer operating two mineral processing facilities in Peru, reports sales for the first calendar quarter of 2024 and comparative year over year operational results.

Vancouver, Canada, April 18th, 2024, Chainwire ceτi AI, a leader in decentralized artificial intelligence infrastructure, is pleased to announce its acquisition of Canadian company Big Energy Investments Inc., a firm specializing in strategic investment in high-performance computing infrastructure. This acquisition marks a significant first step in ceτi AI’s strategy to advance the development and accessibility […] The post ceτi AI Acquires Big Energy Investments Inc. to Boost Its High-Performance Computing Capabilities in North America appeared first on Coindoo.

The Worldcoin Foundation is launching the Layer-2 blockchain, World Chain, which will integrate novel authentication methods and prioritize human users to address scalability issues and enhance network efficiency.