#SILKROAD News

Bitcoin falls below $90,000 one week before Trump inauguration

protos.com With just one week to go before Donald Trump’s inauguration, bitcoin has dipped below $90,000, suggesting that the momentum that propelled the currency to all-time highs in…

Silk Road Creator Ross Ulbricht’s Road To Freedom, Trump’s Inauguration Sparks Hope

coingape.com Ross Ulbricht, founder of the notorious Silk Road dark web marketplace, is reportedly awaiting his release after over a decade in prison. President-elect Donald Trump’s…

Cryptos Surrender Recent Gains, DOJ Cleared For $6.5 Billion Bitcoin Sale

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Global Spot Crypto Trading Climbs 142% Year-Over-Year to $2.1T

financemagnates.com The cryptocurrency market witnessed extraordinary trading activity in December 2024, with total spot trading volume across major exchanges reaching $2.14 trillion, marking…

Crypto Market Today Jan 13: Bitcoin Stuck in Range, Altcoins Slide Amid Market Pressure

coingape.com Crypto market today is stuck in the zone, with Bitcoin trading steadily between $92K and $96K. Altcoins, following Bitcoin’s range-bound movement, have seen notable price…

Dogecoin Price Analysis: DOGE Open Interest Crosses $3.5B as Trump Inauguration Nears

coingape.com Dogecoin price continues to consolidate below $0.35 on January 12, as market sentiment hangs in the balance. Derivatives markets data shows DOGE traders reluctant to close…

Block 878939: Important News of the Week

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This Week in Bitcoin: BTC Plunges as US Gets Go-Ahead to Sell Silk Road Billions

decrypt.co It was all going so well. Bitcoiners were feeling the euphoria Monday when the biggest digital coin was trading above $100,000 per coin for the first time so far in 2025, at…

Price Analysis: Staking Inflows Fuel Rebound Hopes, Can SOL Reclaim $250?

coingape.com consolidated above the $185 support on January 11 as bulls stepped in to halt weekly time frame losses at 20%. On-chain metrics show that SOL staking deposits surged…

New Hampshire and North Dakota Consider Bitcoin as Part of State Treasuries

beincrypto.com North Dakota and New Hampshire have joined the growing list of US states introducing legislation to establish Bitcoin reserves. This move reflects increasing efforts to…

Crypto Market Crash: Bitcoin SOPR Hints At ‘Buy The Dip’ Opportunity

coingape.com Since the price of Bitcoin (BTC) fell below the $100,00 mark on January 7, it has continued to experience intense volatility amid a push for a rebound. With investors…

Why Is Bitcoin Going Down? BTC Price Falls to Lowest Levels Since November

financemagnates.com Bitcoin has experienced a significant decline this week, with the cryptocurrency dropping from its recent high above $100,000 to around $91,200. This sharp downturn has sent…

Bitcoin Nosedives to $93,000, AI Agents Meta Remains Hot, Inflation Woes Scare Markets: This Week’s Crypto Recap

cryptopotato.com The cryptocurrency market experienced a sell-off throughout the past seven days, with the total capitalization shedding close to $200 billion during that period. Bitcoin’s…

U.S. government’s Silk Road wallet makes first Bitcoin transaction

finbold.com has become an asset with mainstream appeal — but before widespread institutional adoption, it was a niche investment whose main utility was, to put it bluntly, being a…

US gov has to follow a ‘strict process’ before unloading $6.5B of bitcoin

blockworks.co This is a segment from the Empire newsletter. To read full editions, subscribe. Don’t panic. That’s the gist of the message from Asset Reality’s Aidan Larkin on this week’s…

Russia to Sell $10M in Bitcoin Seized in Hack Case

cryptopotato.com Russian authorities are reportedly looking to liquidate a major Bitcoin stash seized during investigations into an international cybercrime gang that operated between…

US Court Greenlights Sale of $6.5B in Seized Silk Road Bitcoin

decrypt.co The U.S. government has secured final approval in the Northern District Court of California to liquidate crypto's largest-ever federal seizure, signaling the closure of a…

No, the US government hasn’t liquidated 69,370 Silk Road bitcoin

protos.com The US District Court for the Northern District of California has signed off on the US government’s liquidation of 69,370 bitcoins (BTC) seized from “Individual X” connected…

Are traders heavily shorting Bitcoin?

finbold.com As is frequently the case whenever assets such as Bitcoin (BTC) trade uncharacteristically highs or experience a rapid plunge, many investors turn to their short ratios to…

Bitcoin’s Current Struggles Could Set the Stage for a Major Comeback

newsbtc.com Bitcoin market performance has faced a challenging start to the year, marked by a lesser upsurge and more bearish sentiment. Amid these fluctuations, insights from…

Ethereum Price Prediction For January 10

coinpedia.org The post Ethereum Price Prediction For January 10 appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News As the US approaches a bank holiday, news breaks of a significant development: the…

Senate Banking Committee Advances Plans for Crypto Subcommittee Vote

coingape.com The Senate Banking Committee, under the leadership of Senator Tim Scott, is preparing to establish its first-ever subcommittee focused on cryptocurrency oversight. This…

Silk Road’s $6.5B Bitcoin stash poses no short-term risk if sold OTC

cryptoslate.com CryptoQuant believes the US government selling $6.5 billion in Bitcoin confiscated from Silk Road would not have an adverse impact on the market if sold via over-the-counter…

Trump is Set to Establish the First-ever Senate Crypto Subcommittee

beincrypto.com The US Senate Banking Committee, led by Senator Tim Scott, is reportedly preparing to establish the first-ever cryptocurrency subcommittee. This new unit will be modeled…

Bitcoin Slides for 3rd Day, Erasing Year’s Gains

unchainedcrypto.com The crypto market has erased this year’s gains, after a three-day selloff fueled by strength in the dollar, and as the U.S. government was cleared to sell some of its own…

‘Bitcoin Is the Right Move’, Says Michael Saylor

coinpedia.org The post ‘Bitcoin Is the Right Move’, Says Michael Saylor appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Michael Saylor, in a latest X post has shared to his followers that…

DOJ cleared to sell $6.5B Silk Road Bitcoin

ambcrypto.com None DOJ has reportedly approved the sale of seized 69K BTC, which Trump planned to repurpose for strategic reserve. • None No seized BTC had been moved from key wallets as…

El Salvador Eyes Discounted Bitcoin Amid US Government's $6.7 Billion Sale

beincrypto.com President Nayib Bukele hinted at the possibility of El Salvador acquiring Bitcoin at discounted prices following the US government’s decision to sell $6.7 billion worth of…

Bitcoin Price Crash Imminent? US DOJ Receives Greenlight To Sell 69,370 BTC Worth $6.58 Billion

bitcoinist.com The Bitcoin price has been on a fresh decline in the past 24 hours after it broke above the $100,000 level again very briefly. This decline has seen Bitcoin break below the…

$6.5 Billion in Bitcoin Could Hit the Market Soon

cryptonews.com The price of Bitcoin has fallen by 2% today, with its drop to $93,522 coming after sources confirmed that the US Department of Justice has legal approval to sell 69,370 BTC.…

Bitwise CIO Reveals What Will Happen If The US Sells Its Silk Road BTC

coingape.com Bitwise Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Matt Hougan has commented on what will likely happen if the US government under Joe Biden sells its $6.5 billion Silk Road BTC stash.…

UK Court Denies James Howell’s Claim on £600M Bitcoin From Landfill

coingape.com A High Court judge has dismissed James Howells’ legal effort to recover a hard drive containing access to Bitcoin worth £600 million ($739 million). The decision, handed…

Good Morning, Bitcoin

nobsbitcoin.com Every sat counts! Support us here. What's new US Court greenlights sale of $6.5B in seized Silk Road bitcoin. The U.S. government has received final approval from the…

The 5 Best Cryptos To Buy as DOJ Prepares to Sell $6.5B In Silk Road Bitcoin

newsbtc.com Bitcoin has been on a rollercoaster ride lately. It finally broke through the $100K mark in early December and peaked at $108K on December 17. But it’s been slightly…

SOTM January 2

coinmetrics.io Welcome to our 203rd issue of State of the Market, where we provide an overview of crypto market activity from January 2 – January 8, 2025. This week in crypto markets: U.S.…

Why Is Crypto Crashing? FED’s Tightening Stance and Silk Road BTC Sale Impact Bitcoin

coinpedia.org Nidhi is a Certified Digital Marketing Executive and Passionate crypto Journalist covering the world of alternative currencies. She shares the latest and trending news on…

Did the U.S. government just trigger a Bitcoin crash?

finbold.com Despite the relatively overwhelming optimism about Bitcoin’s (BTC) prospects in 2025, with prominent price targets for the cryptocurrency ranging from $175,000 to above…

Bitcoin’s January Trap is Unfolding-Here’s What to Expect from BTC Price Rally This Month

coinpedia.org A passionate cryptocurrency and blockchain author qualified to cover every event in the crypto space. Researching minute occurrences and bringing new insights lie within the…

Binance stablecoin outflows soar

ambcrypto.com None The recent weak sentiment was marked by extended Binance stablecoin outflows. • None USDT dominance also spiked as investors opted to preserve capital as markets…

Market Fears of Potential Selling Pressure From Possible Silk Road Sale is Overblown: Van Straten

coindesk.com For the outside world, bitcoin (BTC) dropping $10,000 to $92,000, in a matter of days could signal the end of the bull run. A caveat to this could be that bitcoin continues…

Crypto Daybook Americas: Turmoil Across The Pond as Bitcoin Defends $93K After $300B Wipeout

coindesk.com By James Van Straten (All times ET unless indicated otherwise) The total cryptocurrency industry is now under $3.2 trillion in market capitalization, as over $300 billion…

US Bitcoin Reserve in Q1 2025? Crypto Industry Lobbies Amid Selloff News

coingape.com The crypto industry has already started lobbying behind President-elect Donald Trump to approve a US Bitcoin reserve as soon as he takes office on January 20. As per the…

US Government Cleared to Sell Silk Road Bitcoin: Will Prices Dump?

99bitcoins.com United States DoJ free to sell Silk Road Bitcoin after judge declines all appeals blocking the liquidation. Will BTC fall? Bitcoin Price Trading volume in 24h Last 7d price…

US Govt Cleared to Liquidate 69K BTC Worth $6.5B Seized from Silk Road: Report

cryptonews.com The US Department of Justice has received approval to sell 69,370 Bitcoin worth $6.5b, seized from the Silk Road dark web marketplace, DB News reported Thursday. Officials…

El Salvador President Nayib Bukele Hints at Buying More Bitcoin As US DOJ Approves Sell

coingape.com Nayib Bukele, the President of El Salvador, has hinted that a Bitcoin buying opportunity looms, sparking optimism among investors. This stems from the recent development…

Michael Saylor pitches his $81tn Bitcoin reserve plan for the US

dlnews.com After spending the past four years adding Bitcoin to MicroStrategy’s reserves and profiting over $15 billion, Michael Saylor is calling on the United States to adopt Bitcoin…

US Government could now sell $6.5 billion Silk Road Bitcoin before Trump enters office

cryptoslate.com According to DB News, the U.S. government has been granted clearance to liquidate 69,370 BTC seized from the Silk Road marketplace following a federal judge’s ruling on Dec.…

Bitcoin: Department Of Justice Cleared To Sell $6.5 Billion BTC

watcher.guru The US Department Of Justice (DOJ) has been cleared to sell 69,300 Bitcoin (BTC) worth nearly $6.5 billion. The BTC was seized from Silk Road, the now defunct dark web black…

US Govt Cleared to Liquidate $6.5B in BTC from Silk Road, But Don’t Panic

cryptopotato.com On Jan. 9, crypto news feed DB News reported that “an official confirmed” the US government has been given the green light to liquidate 69,000 BTC worth around $6.5 billion…

3 Reasons Why XRP Price Set for Comeback Amid DOJ’s $6.5B BTC Sale

coingape.com dropped below $100K on Tuesday, top altcoins, including XRP price, suffered a fatal crash. To make matters worse, unconfirmed reports suggest that the US Department of…

U.S. DOJ Approved to Sell 69,370 Bitcoin, Sparking a Crypto Crash

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Breaking: US Govt Sells $6.7 Billion in Bitcoin, Will BTC Price Crash Soon?

coingape.com The US govt has dumped a massive 69,370 Bitcoins, worth a massive $6.7 billion, seized from the popular darknet marketplace Silk Road. This comes as the US Department of…

DOJ authorized to sell $6.5B in seized Silk Road Bitcoin

cryptobriefing.com The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has received court approval to sell approximately 69,370 Bitcoin seized in connection with the Silk Road darknet marketplace, a haul…

Nation States Risk More by Ignoring Bitcoin Than Allocating It: Fidelity

cryptonews.com Fidelity claims nation states face greater risks by avoiding Bitcoin allocations than by embracing them. In a report on Tuesday, Fidelity Digital Assets analyst Matt Hogan…

Happy New Year, Bitcoin!

forbes.com 2024 was a big year for Bitcoin. It was the year of the spot Bitcoin ETF approvals, the beginnings of corporate adoption of Bitcoin, and the first crossing of the…

ROSS Token Price Jumps 22% Amid Ross Ulbricht’s Presidential Pardon Speculation

coingape.com The creator of the Dark web marketplace Silk Road might be getting out of prison after over a decade, pumping investor confidence. Interestingly, its impact is clearly…

39 Ways to Lose Money in Crypto: How to Keep Your Money Safe

unchainedcrypto.com Those in the crypto ecosystem have witnessed an extraordinary level of wealth creation since Satoshi Nakamoto first introduced Bitcoin in 2009; just this year, the overall…

2025 Bitcoin Predictions: Top Fund Manager Shares His Outlook

newsbtc.com In a thread on X, Alistair Milne, the co-founder and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of the Altana Digital Currency Fund (ADCF), has outlined his Bitcoin predictions for…