Africa Bitcoin Corporation holds 5.0246 Bitcoin in its corporate treasury as it advances a long-term strategy to accumulate digital assets on its balance sheet. The company, listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, has set a target of holding 21,000 Bitcoin by 2030, a level that would make it the largest African-listed corporate holder of the…
Bitcoin is now worth $68 705, still off its high of $126 220. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Freepik, Pexels & US Govt.) As the war in the Middle East rages on and oil continues its surge, having hit $119 a barrel last week, Bitcoin is up 6.5% month-on-month, and some analysts and researchers say it…
Bitcoin’s short-lived bounce faded on Wednesday as the volatility in the world’s largest cryptocurrency continued. Bitcoin was trading at around $66,975.00 at 8:31 a.m. ET on Wednesday. The digital coin has been on a downward trajectory since hitting an all-time high above $126,000 in October with the sell-off intensifying over the last month. Bitcoin dropped…
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb said at the weekend that it had accidentally given away more than US$40-billion worth of bitcoin to customers as promotional rewards, triggering a sharp selloff on the exchange. Bithumb apologised for the mistake, which took place on Friday, and said it had recovered 99.7% of the 620 000 bitcoin, worth about…
Bitcoin was on the cusp of breaking below the key US$70 000 level on Thursday as a slide in the world’s largest cryptocurrency showed no signs of stopping. Bitcoin fell 2% in early European trade, having dropped as much as 3.5% earlier during the Asian session to $70 052.38, its lowest level since November 2024. Ether, meanwhile,…
Bitcoin made a 16-month low and tested key US$60 000 support on Friday as a global selloff in technology stocks deepened and washed out risky bets across asset classes. The world’s largest cryptocurrency was last up 1.64% at $64 153.24 in volatile trade, swinging between gains and losses after having hit a low of $60 008.52 earlier in…
Bitcoin lost 35.36% in value over the past 90 days. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Freepik) Bitcoin has recovered some of its recent losses, climbing 5.54% early this morning after a rout that saw it lose 35.36% over the past 90 days – a decline of $36 210 (R588 438) at this morning’s exchange rate of…
The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has lost about one-third of its value since the start of the year. Published On 6 Feb 20266 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Bitcoin has fallen sharply, racking up more losses after a tumultuous week for the world’s most popular cryptocurrency. The digital currency…
Rio Tinto and Glencore are back in talks about a possible $260 billion megadeal Rio Tinto LONDON — European stocks were higher on Tuesday as global markets settled following a short-lived sell-off in cryptocurrencies and precious metals. By 1:00 p.m. in London (8:00 a.m. ET), the pan-European Stoxx 600 was 0.1% higher, with most sectors…
LONDON — European stocks are expected to open in negative territory as concerns over artificial intelligence and volatility in precious metals haunt global markets. The U.K.’s FTSE index is seen opening 0.5% lower, Germany’s DAX down almost 1%, France’s CAC 40 down 0.8% and Italy’s FTSE MIB also down by a similar amount, according to data…
