Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Reaches Record High The  difficulty of bitcoin mining  has hit a  new all-time record , surpassing  142.3 trillion (T) . This means  competition among miners is at its strongest level ever , and the  security of the Bitcoin network  is higher than at any time in its history. The surge in mining difficulty reflects the growing presence of  large, well-funded mining companies  equipped with  specialized hardware  and  access to cheap energy . At the sa

Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High as “Uptober” Lives Up to Its Name The end of September confirmed what market veterans often say —  September is rarely kind to investors . Bitcoin slipped to around  $108,000 , prompting hopes that  October , traditionally one of bitcoin’s strongest months, would reverse the trend. The nickname “ Uptober ” — a blend of  “up”  and  “October”  — once again proved fitting. Just a few days into the month, bitcoin surged from its local lows to set a 

The Biggest Crypto Market Crash in History The past weekend brought the  largest cryptocurrency market crash in history . Bitcoin fell by a relatively modest  13% in just one hour , but many altcoins lost  tens of percent , with some even collapsing close to zero. In total, the crypto market wiped out roughly  $20 billion  in value within moments. What Caused the Crash? According to new analyses, a  technical error on Binance  played a major role. The issue stemmed from a  fl

Bitcoin Climbs Above $111,000 as Market Shows Signs of Recovery Bitcoin stabilized above the  $105,000  mark over the weekend before climbing to  $111,000  on Sunday evening. Analysts suggest that the cryptocurrency may have already reached its local bottom following recent developments in the Lightning Network. Despite the broader market correction, bitcoin has proven more resilient than most altcoins. Over the past 24 hours, bitcoin’s price surged more than  5% , reaching a