Altcoins News
By Jean-Luc Maracon
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The Bitcoin network has just hit a historic milestone. Since 2009, 20 million bitcoins have been mined. Only one million remain. No more.
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The cap of 21 million is approaching, and this changes everything for miners. The protocol gradually reduces rewards, making extraction more difficult each day.
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China remains in the game despite its restrictions.
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The United States is gaining momentum with giant facilities in Texas and Wyoming. Other countries like Kazakhstan and Iran are also attracting miners.
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This growing scarcity is driving up price pressure. Historically, each reduction in supply has triggered significant increases.
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The environmental impact continues to divide opinion. Mining consumes enormous amounts of energy, and criticism is rampant.
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The network's security relies entirely on the current proof-of-work model. There's no consensus to change the system for now.
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Regulators worldwide are keeping a close watch. Europe is preparing strict laws on crypto-assets.
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2140 theoretically marks the end of new Bitcoin mining. Still far off, but each mined block brings us closer to this deadline.
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In March 2026, Bitcoin reaches $45,000. A threshold closely watched by investors. The limited supply pushes prices up, but fluctuations remain brutal.
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Elon Musk continues to support Bitcoin despite environmental controversies. His tweets can still move prices by several thousand dollars within hours.
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On March 15, Grayscale announces a new increase in its Bitcoin Trust. The company continues to accumulate more bitcoins, strengthening its position as a major holder.
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El Salvador celebrates the fifth anniversary of adopting Bitcoin as legal tender. President Nayib Bukele states, "The economic benefits are clear since integrating it into our…
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On March 20, Coinbase adds new features for its pro users. The goal: to facilitate Bitcoin transactions as trading volumes explode on the platform.
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Jack Dorsey expresses his optimism at a conference in Miami on March 22. The founder of Block says, "Continued innovation in the cryptocurrency sector is essential.
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