Everything you need to know about the Bitcoin halving, Telegram partners with Tether

The much-anticipated fourth Bitcoin halving happened on April 20, and although it may not have endeared itself to mainstream media by spiking BTC’s price, it was fascinating both on a macro scale and in the finer details. In today’s episode, we’ll go through everything you need to know about the halving, from why it was unlike any before it to what that might mean for the price to some of the wild oddities of the 840,000th block. Meanwhile, we’ve got some interesting news about Tether and Telegram.Further reading:Bitcoin halving 2024 — Done and dusted!Bitcoin halving 2024: 5 ways it’s different this timeBitcoin users spend record $2.4M in fees on halving blockBitcoin mining revenue peaked at $107M on BTC halving dayThe 2024 Bitcoin halving is the “most bullish” setup for BTC priceTether’s USDT stablecoin goes live on TON blockchainNew Telegram mini-apps will be so convenient users won’t know it’s cryptoSo, grab yourself a coffee, and let’s get into it!Rise’n’Crypto is brought to you by Cointelegraph and is hosted and produced by Robert Baggs. You can follow Robert on Twitter and LinkedIn. Cointelegraph’s Twitter: @CointelegraphCointelegraph’s website: cointelegraph.comThe views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast are its participants’ alone and do not necessarily reflect or represent the views and opinions of Cointelegraph. This podcast (and any related content) is for entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice, nor should it be taken as such. Everyone must do their own research and make their own decisions. The podcast’s participants may or may not own any of the assets mentioned.