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The First Nation-State Purchases Bitcoin to Save $400 Million Paid Yearly in Commissions
El Salvador’s Bitcoin law has come into force on Tuesday following its announcement in June, and it has officially become the first nation in the world to adopt the cryptocurrency as a legal tender alongside the US dollar. äàëüøå »
2021-9-7 16:20
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94% Financial Industry Pioneers say Digital Assets will Replace Fiat in 5-10 Years: Deloitte Report
“Participation in the age of digital assets is not an option—it is inevitable,” says the report, as digital assets have a fundamental impact on deposits and with organizations’ current business models at stake. äàëüøå »
2021-9-6 15:32
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China’s Central Bank says Crypto Crackdown Completed and Now Back to Normal Supervision
“The battle to prevent and resolve major financial risks has achieved important phased results,” reads the translated version of the China Financial Stability Report 2021 from the country’s central bank. äàëüøå »
2021-9-4 19:57
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Not Just Bitcoin, Twitter Is Also Working to Add An Ethereum Address for Tip Jar Feature
As we reported, Twitter has been working on a Bitcoin tipping feature that will make use of the scaling solution Lightning Network through LN using payment app Strike. Kayvon Beykpour, product lead at Twitter & co-founder of Periscope, acknowledged this move, tweeting a high voltage sign referring to Lighting Network and a “soon” sign. äàëüøå »
2021-9-4 19:31
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Bitcoin Gains Legal Status in Texas As Crypto Bills Become Law
Cryptocurrencies have officially become recognized in Texas following the passing of two bills to push the crypto and blockchain industry. Crypto Bills Took Effect On September 1 The two bills tagged H. äàëüøå »
2021-9-4 19:11
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Bitcoin Bull Fund Manager’s Tudor Group Setting up a Digital Disruption Fund
Bitcoin bull and legendary fund manager Paul Tudor Jones is planning to go deeper into the cryptocurrency sector. According to new reports from Bloomberg, Tudor Group is setting up a digital disruption fund which can be expected to have some involvement in crypto. äàëüøå »
2021-9-4 17:46
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9 Out of 10 El Salvadorians Do Not Have A Clear Understanding of Bitcoin: Poll
As a result, the majority disagree with bitcoin’s adoption as a legal tender in the country. The post 9 Out of 10 El Salvadorians Do Not Have A Clear Understanding of Bitcoin: Poll first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-9-4 17:06
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El Salvador Congress Approves a Law to Accumulate $150 Million in Bitcoin to Facilitate Crypto Transactions
El Salvador has approved a law to create a $150 million fund in order to facilitate conversions between Bitcoin and US dollars. The $890 billion market cap cryptocurrency is trading just above $47,600 as of writing. äàëüøå »
2021-9-1 18:33
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Gold-Focused Investment Manager Discloses Exposure to Bitcoin via GBTC
Investment manager, US Global Investors, which is well-known for specializing in gold and precious metals, disclosed in its latest regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that it now has exposure to Bitcoin. äàëüøå »
2021-8-31 15:46
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Making Bitcoin A National Currency is An “Inadvisable Shortcut,” says IMF
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) took to Twitter to argue against adopting Bitcoin as a legal tender over the weekend. The Twitter post from IMF reads, “Privately issued cryptoassets like Bitcoin come with substantial risks. äàëüøå »
2021-8-30 17:10
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Cuba May Authorize Bitcoin Payments for Local Transactions
The Central bank of Cuba has announced its intentions to regulate the use of cryptocurrencies in commercial transactions across the country. Government Agencies Barred From Using Crypto The Cuban Central Bank (BCC) said in a resolution that the bank must duly authorize the use of Bitcoin in commercial transactions. äàëüøå »
2021-8-27 17:13
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Former RBI Governor Wants Crypto to Find Proper Use Case to be “More Confident” About its Value
Raghuram Rajan, who is also the former IMF chief economist, expects US inflation to be transitory and said, “Ideally, the Fed would like to observe as long as possible,” with the problem being the Delta variant and others “lurking in the background. äàëüøå »
2021-8-27 18:35
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Other Central American Countries Watching El Salvador’s “Out Of This World Experiment” to Adopt Bitcoin Too, Says CABEI President
The executive president of the region's development bank said, “everyone is watching” if Bitcoin adoption helps El Salvador reduce the cost of remittances so that they can also adopt the cryptocurrency. äàëüøå »
2021-8-25 20:55
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Increased Demand in Crypto has Citigroup Considering Offering its Biggest Clients Bitcoin Futures Trading
Citigroup is now considering whether to offer its biggest clients the option to trade in Bitcoin futures, citing increased demand in the cryptocurrency space. According to the reports, the banking giant is currently awaiting approval to begin trading CME Bitcoin futures. äàëüøå »
2021-8-25 17:35
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El Salvador Begins Installing Crypto ATMs Ahead Of Bitcoin Rollout
Ahead of its cryptocurrency wallet launch in September, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has announced plans to install 200 Bitcoin Automated Teller Machines (ATM). In a post on Twitter, the president disclosed that the crypto ATMs would accompany the country’s digital wallet called Chivo. äàëüøå »
2021-8-24 18:20
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Financial Industry Is Witnessing A Seismic Shift in Adoption of Crypto Assets; Could Replace Cash Within 10 Years: Deloitte
Satoshi Nakamoto’s original plan of revolutionizing the financial landscape is gradually coming to the fore. According to a report by one of the Big Four accounting firm Deloitte, more businesses and professionals are open to the idea of digital assets playing a role in their operations in the future. äàëüøå »
2021-8-24 22:44
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Wells Fargo, JPMorgan, And Neuberger Berman Are Moving Ahead With Their Bitcoin Plans
Investment bank Wells Fargo is now launching a private bitcoin fund and has registered for the same with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), becoming the latest traditional investor to offer its wealthiest clients an indirect exposure to cryptocurrency. äàëüøå »
2021-8-22 17:16
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“Bitcoin Fixes This.” OnlyFans Banning Sexual Content Due to Pressure from Banking Partners
OnlyFans is banning porn in an attempt to protect its partnerships with banks and payments providers. On Thursday, the special media platform announced that it will still allow creators to post nude posts and videos provided they’re consistent with OnlyFans’ policy, but not “sexually explicit conduct” with effect from October 1, 2021. äàëüøå »
2021-8-20 19:08
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Global Crypto Adoption Surges 2,300% in the Past 2 Years, Retail Adoption Growing in Emerging Markets: Report
Meanwhile, adoption in North America, Western Europe, and Eastern Asia is powered by institutional investment along with the “explosive growth” of DeFi and centralized services. The post Global Crypto Adoption Surges 2,300% in the Past 2 Years, Retail Adoption Growing in Emerging Markets: Report first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-8-20 22:32
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Crypto Adoption Jumps in Emerging Economies, Rises by 880% in Vietnam: Chainalysis
Cryptocurrency has continued to grow in leaps and bounds as several assets broke into all-time highs this year. This has led to an increase in adoption. While increased prices will definitely spur new adoption, the levels being seen so far are truly astronomical. äàëüøå »
2021-8-19 19:30
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Bitcoin Rewards App, Fold, to Launch Pokemon Go-Type Augmented Reality Feature
The push for cryptocurrency adoption takes different forms. But, one of the most innovative ways has so far been gamification. To that end, Fold, a Bitcoin rewards and payments app has come up with an interesting way to get people more invested in crypto. äàëüøå »
2021-8-19 17:32
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Shanghai Court Recognizes Bitcoin as Virtual Property
The Minhang District Court of Shanghai declared Bitcoin to be a virtual property protected by Chinese law. This isn’t the first time that the court has ruled that cryptocurrency assets should be protected in regard to Chinese regulations on property ownership. äàëüøå »
2021-8-18 17:41
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Fed Is Now “Required to Put Emergency Tools Away,” Says Powell While Noting Crypto Is “Becoming More And More Important”
However, the Fed is still concerned with the “millions” of people still out of work. With this “part of recovery” far from complete and delta variant’s impact on the economy unclear yet, it’s to be seen when will the tapering begin. äàëüøå »
2021-8-18 15:48
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Top Credit Rating Agency, Fitch Ratings, Questions El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption
According to credit rating agency Fitch Ratings, El Salvador's adoption of Bitcoin as a legal tender may come to have unintended consequences. Bitcoin Adoption Could Lead To Negative Credit Rating President Nayib Bukele’s decision to grant benchmark cryptocurrency Bitcoin a legal tender status a few months ago came amid global applause from enthusiasts of the […] The post Top Credit Rating Agency, Fitch Ratings, Questions El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-8-17 17:05
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What Happened In 1971? President Nixon Broke Money, Giving Central Banks Absolute Monetary Authority – Bitcoin Fixes This
The Nixon shock and subsequent dissolution of the Bretton Woods system have resulted in untenable inflation, mounting national debt, and extreme income and wealth inequality as the world’s largest economy stands on the brink of hyperinflation. äàëüøå »
2021-8-17 20:20
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Singapore’s DBS Bank Gets Approval from MAS to Offer Crypto Services to Asset Managers & Companies
Singapore’s DBS Bank is the latest to receive approval “in principle” from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) under the country’s Payment Services Act. DBS Vickers, the bank's brokerage arm, is the one that received the go-ahead from the country’s financial regulator to begin offering crypto services directly to companies and asset managers via its […] The post Singapore’s DBS Bank Gets Approval from MAS to Offer Crypto Services to Asset Managers & Companies first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-8-13 19:11
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$402 Billion Asset Manager Giant Files to Start Offering Bitcoin and Ethereum Exposure Immediately
Neuberger Berman will be offering indirect exposure to the top two crypto-assets through futures and funds invested in BTC and ETH in line with SEC Chairman Gary Gensler’s openness to Bitcoin futures-backed ETFs. äàëüøå »
2021-8-12 17:16
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Not the Time to Pick Winners or Losers in Crypto Tech, says Tesla CEO as Treasury Crusades Against the Industry
The controversial bipartisan infrastructure bill with its crypto tax provision gained new supporters in the form of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who tweeted early on Saturday, “This is not the time to pick technology winners or losers in cryptocurrency technology. äàëüøå »
2021-8-9 02:11
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Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment Bets More on Both Bitcoin and Ethereum
Cathie Wood’s Ark Investment has reported an increase in the ownership of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) and Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) at the end of the second quarter. In a new SEC filing, Ark reported 9,557,723 shares of GBTC, an increase of just over 10% from 8,675,881 GBTC shares reported at the end of March. äàëüøå »
2021-8-7 17:21
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Merrill Lynch’s Former ETF Boss to be the Head of its Newly Created Crypto Assets Initiative
Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s former head of exchange-traded products (ETF) will be leading the bank’s newly created digital assets initiative, including crypto strategies. Mark Donoghue was previously leading the ETP and SMA group at the firm but has been given a new role during the second quarter to serve as head of digital trading […] The post Merrill Lynch’s Former ETF Boss to be the Head of its Newly Created Crypto Assets Initiative first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-8-7 17:03
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JPMorgan Is Pitching A Private Bitcoin Fund to its Wealthy Clients
JPMorgan Chase is now planning to offer a passively managed Bitcoin fund in-house to its wealthy clients and has already started pitching it to them this week. Citing two people familiar with the matter, CoinDesk reported that the fund would be offered in partnership with NYDIG. äàëüøå »
2021-8-5 17:02
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Google Reversing Stance on Anti-Crypto Advertising Now Comes into Effect
“Beginning August 3, advertisers offering Cryptocurrency Exchanges and Wallets targeting the United States may advertise those products and services,” said Google in June 2021, when it reversed its anti-crypto advertising stance. äàëüøå »
2021-8-5 16:09
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Traditional Banks Should Look For Opportunities In Crypto to Drive Profits: American Bankers’ Association (ABA)
The surge in the popularity of cryptocurrencies has awakened the interest of several traditional financial institutions in the sector. According to a report by the American Bankers’ Association (ABA), banks are steadily looking for opportunities in crypto. äàëüøå »
2021-8-3 21:22
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Anthony Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital Looks to Attract ESG-Conscious Investors With Carbon Offsets
Calls for greener crypto mining practices are slowly gaining traction. The latest institutional investor to commit to decarbonizing its Bitcoin holdings is SkyBridge Capital. SkyBridge Retires 38,436 Tons New York-based investment firm SkyBridge Capital is reassessing its carbon emission. äàëüøå »
2021-8-3 19:15
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The Price Of Bitcoin Surged To $40,000 Despite Headwinds
There are various things occurring that many may consider bearish; it appears that bitcoin just doesn’t care. äàëüøå »
2021-8-3 20:32
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“Completely False And Inaccurate,” Says Saudi Aramco About Bitcoin Mining Rumors
On Monday, Oil giant Saudi Aramco, which has a market cap of $1.86 trillion, denied reports of it planning to begin Bitcoin mining. The rumors were first sparked by Brazilian bitcoin miner Ray Nasser who reportedly said in an interview that he is “negotiating with Aramco,” which has enough flared gas to power half of […] The post “Completely False And Inaccurate,” Says Saudi Aramco About Bitcoin Mining Rumors first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-8-2 19:14
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BNPL Firm Afterpay to Offer Bitcoin Purchase Option to Customers Following Acquisition by Jack Dorsey’s Square
Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey’s payments company Square Inc. has announced that it will purchase buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Afterpay for $29 billion, the biggest buyout of an Australian firm. äàëüøå »
2021-8-2 16:22
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$45 Billion Asset Manager, GoldenTree, Is Investing in Bitcoin
GoldenTree Asset Management, a $45 billion asset manager run by founder and chief investment officer Steven Tananbaum, is the latest financial institution to get into crypto by purchasing an undisclosed amount of Bitcoin. äàëüøå »
2021-8-1 18:10
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This Mutual Fund Doubles Down on Bitcoin After Being Downgraded for Too Much Crypto Risk
$4. 7 billion asset manager Emerald Advisors is the latest one to increase its holdings of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), revealed the filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). äàëüøå »
2021-7-30 15:41
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“Innovative New Products” like Bitcoin Mini-Futures Leads to an Increase in CME Profits
Chicago Mercantile Exchange Group (CME), a popular regulated futures platform used by institutions, reported an increase in its second-quarter profit spurred by innovative products like micro futures of Bitcoin and oil that attracted the retail investors along with a drop in expenses and a rise in hedging against price moves. äàëüøå »
2021-7-30 21:45
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$60 Billion Fund Manager Allows Access to Bitcoin Through A Mutual Fund Investment
Maryland-based ProFunds, a mutual fund management company with $60 billion in assets under management (AUM) is introducing a new way to invest in Bitcoin without actually buying the crypto asset. A premier provider of mutual funds with more than 100 funds, ProFunds is launching what it says is the first publicly available US mutual fund […] The post Billion Fund Manager Allows Access to Bitcoin Through A Mutual Fund Investment first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-7-30 19:42
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Tesla Reported No Changes in Digital Assets in Q2 But Recorded A Bitcoin-Related Impairment of $23 Million
Tesla has posted a bigger second-quarter profit than expected, and unlike the Q1, this time, there were no changes in digital assets. As the CEO of the electric car maker, Elon Musk, said last week at the B-Word conference, he “might pump,” but he does “not dump. äàëüøå »
2021-7-28 18:02
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A Great Tailwind for Bitcoin, Ether, and Crypto: A Gargantuan Amount of Money Is Wanting In
It is one of the largest groups of players, which involves boomers with a huge sum of money who haven’t joined crypto yet and are now showing “massive” interest. The post A Great Tailwind for Bitcoin, Ether, and Crypto: A Gargantuan Amount of Money Is Wanting In first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-7-24 16:05
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ECB Promises to Pump Money; IMF Praises Fed for Being ‘Highly Effective’ at Overshooting 2% Inflation
Amidst this, former BitMEX CEO talks about an investor’s ability to really outperform $4.72 trillion of money created out of thin air in 2021. The post ECB Promises to Pump Money; IMF Praises Fed for Being ‘Highly Effective’ at Overshooting 2% Inflation first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-7-23 15:43
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Stacks (STX) price rallies 195% after revealing plans to bring DeFi to Bitcoin
STX price rallied 195% after the introduction of smart contracts enabled the launch of DeFi and NFTs on the Bitcoin network.
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A “Difficult Time” Ahead for Risk Assets, While Fed Has President Biden’s Blessing to Do ‘Whatever Necessary’ to Support Strong Economy
“The opportunity for bitcoin remains very, very bright,” according to Grayscale CEO, based on who's investing, their size of allocations, and with the conviction, they are doing that. As for tapering, Guggenheim Chairman says the earliest it would start would be March next year. äàëüøå »
2021-7-23 20:39
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JPMorgan Allowing All of its Retail Wealth Clients Access to Five Cryptocurrency Products
These clients include those looking for investment advice, ultra-rich, those using the bank’s commission-free trading app, and those whose assets are managed by the bank itself. The post JPMorgan Allowing All of its Retail Wealth Clients Access to Five Cryptocurrency Products first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-7-23 19:32
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Elon Musk says Bitcoin may have already hit his benchmark on renewable energy
"I want to do a little more diligence to confirm that the percentage of renewable energy usage is most likely at or above 50% and that there is a trend towards increasing that number," said the Tesla CEO. äàëüøå »
2021-7-22 22:59
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JPMorgan Wealth CEO says A Lot of its Clients See Bitcoin as an Asset Class and ‘Want to Invest’
J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management CEO Mary Callahan Erdoes says most of its clients see digital currencies as an asset class. In an interview with Bloomberg when asked if their clients want to invest in cryptocurrency, do they suggest against it or help them out with it, Erodes said it is their job to […] The post JPMorgan Wealth CEO says A Lot of its Clients See Bitcoin as an Asset Class and ‘Want to Invest’ first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. äàëüøå »
2021-7-22 20:01
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Only 0.02% of Stimulus Checks Spent on Bitcoin, says Cleveland Fed
EIPs had a 3. 8% increase, a “significant but modest” effect in the volume of BTC/USD buy trading volume, same as in Japan, Singapore, and South Korea, which was limited to younger people. As such, policymakers shouldn’t be concerned about money being diverted to crypto when considering similar economic relief programs in the future, the Fed said. äàëüøå »
2021-7-22 17:57
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