Swan Bitcoin purchasing miners to bolster institutional offering

Swan, a bitcoin-focused financial services company, announced Thursday that it has been building out a bitcoin mining arm since the summer of 2023. Swan also said it is eyeing a Series C, and is hoping to become publicly traded within the next year. 

Swan Mining will run under Swan Institutional, a recently-announced division that also plans to offer bitcoin-backed lending, advisor services, asset management, private equity and a bitcoin trust company. 

The announcement comes at a turbulent moment for bitcoin mining companies. Mining stocks broadly surged in anticipation of spot bitcoin ETF approval but have fallen since. Valkyrie’s Bitcoin Miners ETF is down nearly 33% in 2024….

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Swan Bitcoin Launches Mining Division, Targets Over 8 Exahash by March

Today, BTC-only exchange Swan Bitcoin unveiled its new mining division, Swan Mining, which was previously operating in stealth mode, according to a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The division is now positioned under Swan Institutional, with a focus on securing the Bitcoin network while contributing to the expansion of energy production and stabilization of electrical grids.

Having commenced operations in Summer 2023, Swan Mining is already a substantial contributor to the Bitcoin network, providing 4.5 exahash, according to the release. With plans to enhance its capacity to over 8 exahash, the unit has rapidly purchased and deployed mining equipment, expecting full deployment by…

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A Bitcoin Standard Unleashed


Introduction

The transition from Fiat Standards to the Bitcoin Standard, though highly desirable, is not inevitable or necessarily imminent. The timing and occurrence of these changes hinge on the adoption choices made by individuals, organizations, and public entities. These decisions are influenced not only by rational considerations but also by emotional and irrational factors (greed and fear above all). The collective will, formed by the intentions of a critical mass with sufficient capital and agency, plays a crucial role in displacing central banks and the entrenched power structures in favor of a new system centered around Bitcoin. Despite Bitcoin’s evident technical, economic, and…

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Top Trending Crypto Coins of The Day

BIGCAP COINS:

  1. Bitcoin: Market Cap of $786 Billion.
  2. Solana: Market Cap of $38.0 Billion.
  3. Celestia: Market Cap of $2.5 Billion.

MIDCAP COINS:

  1. Manta Network: Market Cap of $742 Million.
  2. SatoshiVM: Market Cap of $47.7 Million.
  3. Myro: Market Cap of $172 Million.

RISING COINS:

  1. Douglas Adams: Market Cap of $2.34 Million.
  2. MAGA: Market Cap of $85.4 Million.
  3. Pepe: Market Cap of $418 Million.

Disclaimer: Market capitalizations can vary in real-time. The information provided here is intended purely for educational purposes and should not, under any circumstances, be construed as financial advice.

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Bitcoin Falls Following GDP, Jobless Claims Data; SATS, Blur Among Top Losers

Bitcoin BTC/USD moved lower, but the cryptocurrency prices remained above the key $40,000 level on Thursday.

Ethereum ETH/USD also recorded losses, but traded above the key $2,200 mark this morning.

Helium HNT/USD was the top gainer over the prior 24 hours, while SATS (CRYPTO: 1000SATS) turned out to be the biggest loser.

The US economy grew an annualized 3.3% in the fourth quarter, versus market estimates of a 2% rise, and compared to a 4.9% rate in the prior quarter. U.S. initial jobless claims increased by 25,000 to 214,000 in the week ending Jan. 20.

At the time of writing, the global crypto market cap fell to $1.56 trillion, recording a 24-hour decline of 0.5%. BTC was trading lower…

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Cryptocurrency Sei Decreases More Than 3% Within 24 hours

Sei’s SEI/USD price has decreased 3.28% over the past 24 hours to $0.62, continuing its downward trend over the past week of -19.0%, moving from $0.76 to its current price.

The chart below compares the price movement and volatility for Sei over the past 24 hours (left) to its price movement over the past week (right). The gray bands are Bollinger Bands, measuring the volatility for both the daily and weekly price movements. The wider the bands are, or the larger the gray area is at any given moment, the larger the volatility.

The trading volume for the coin has decreased 45.0% over the past week, while the overall circulating supply of the coin has decreased 1.47% to over 2.42 billion….

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Bitcoin Changing the Face of Finance

In a world where technology is rapidly transforming industries, Bitcoin emerges as a herald of financial evolution. Disrupting the traditional banking sector, Bitcoin offers a decentralized alternative to conventional fiat currencies. Its blockchain technology ensures security and transparency, engendering a trust in peer-to-peer transactions sans intermediaries. Companies like Amazon, Netflix, and Airbnb have revolutionized their respective domains by leveraging digital innovation.

Similarly, Bitcoin is altering the financial landscape by providing autonomy over personal finances, reducing transaction costs, and offering access to a global currency unaffected by individual country inflation or monetary policies. The digital coin is more than a currency; it’s a movement towards a more inclusive financial system where the unbanked can participate in the global economy. Bitcoin’s potential to democratize finance mirrors the transformative impact of the internet on information dissemination, positing it as a significant catalyst in the ongoing redefinition of money.

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NEW: Bitcoin Mining Achieves Record Green Milestone with 54.5% Sustainable Energy Use

In a groundbreaking revelation, Daniel Batten, co-founder of CH4 Capital, highlights that Bitcoin mining has reached an unprecedented level of sustainability. Recent data shows that 54.5% of the energy powering Bitcoin mining is now derived from sustainable sources. Batten dismisses the notion that Bitcoin mining heavily relies on fossil fuels, emphasizing a significant shift since the Chinese mining ban in Q3 2022.

Batten challenges outdated models, including Cambridge’s, asserting that Bitcoin is no longer predominantly fueled by fossil fuels. His research underscores undisclosed mining companies utilizing methane emissions to power operations, mitigating 7.3% of network emissions directly, a remarkable feat without carbon offsets. Despite some carbon dioxide byproduct, Batten notes the efficiency of using methane, being 84 times more warming than CO2 over 20 years. Bitcoin, with its evolving green practices, stands poised to become a leading industry in achieving a greenhouse-negative status without relying on offsets.

The Bitcoin ESG Forecast

Recession 2024 ? | Bitcoin/Gold Ratio

In a notable shift since its all-time high in 2021, bitcoin finds itself trailing behind gold, signaling potential economic concerns. Particularly, the bitcoin/gold ratio is encountering significant resistance against the record-setting United States stock market, warning of the possibility of a recession 2024 episode. Bloomberg’s commodity expert, Mike McGlone, expresses concerns about the digital asset market’s trajectory.

McGlone’s analysis, shared on X on January 23, highlights his inclination towards an approaching recession, emphasizing trickle-down risks.

SourceRecession 2024: What’s Different This Time?

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Mickey Koss

Mickey joined the bitcoin mission after nearly a decade in the Army, inspired to educate as a bulwark against the creeping global authoritarianism. He believes bitcoin will determine whether humanity is freed by technology or enslaved by it and is committed to breaking the mainstream narratives holding back adoption.

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