Bitcoin has achieved a significant milestone by surpassing the $50,000 mark for the first time since late 2021, signaling a robust recovery and entering the FOMO stage of its bull market. This resurgence comes after a challenging period marked by the crypto winter of 2022, where Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies faced steep declines following high-profile industry setbacks. Despite initial volatility, the introduction of spot ETFs has contributed to investor confidence, with notable shifts in investment from high-fee trusts to these new products. This rally reflects growing investor optimism and anticipates regulatory advancements with the SEC’s expected approval of spot bitcoin ETFs, further fuelling the momentum for Bitcoin and the broader crypto market as it heads into a promising future.

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In this episode of Geek News Central, host Todd Cochrane discusses the remarkable surge of Bitcoin surpassing the $50,000 mark for the first time since late 2021, indicating a robust recovery and entry into a FOMO state of the bull market. He attributes this resurgence to the crypto winter of 2022’s recovery and the introduction of spot ETFs, which bolster investor confidence.

Todd then gives a shoutout to GoDaddy.com, the primary sponsor of Geek News Central, encouraging listeners to take advantage of GoDaddy’s deals through the podcast’s website. He acknowledges the audience’s support and introduces the Value for Value movement, urging listeners to contribute to the show and visit their digital hub.

The discussion moves onto Bitcoin and its upcoming halving event in April, which points to a decrease in the daily availability of new Bitcoins from 900 to 450, suggesting possible increased scarcity and pricing effects. Todd shares his personal experience with Bitcoin’s value growth and acknowledges the speculative nature of cryptocurrency investments.

The conversation shifts to a rise in scams involving deepfake videos combined with camera emulators, representing a 353% surge in such methods. The host emphasizes the increasing need for more secure identity verification methods.

Todd then touches on several topics:

1. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) states its 2024 priorities for defending against cyber threats, particularly with the rise of China’s control over American infrastructure.

2. Ancient PCs likely won’t boot Windows 11 after an upcoming update that requires a specific CPU instruction introduced in 2008.

3. Amazon faces a lawsuit alleging that it has been pushing customers to buy more expensive items with the promise of faster delivery when cheaper options are available.

4. The U.S.