Inside Cuba’s Bitcoin Revolution

As political demonstrations show the world that Cubans are tired of dictatorship, Bitcoin is providing an option to peacefully protest and opt out of a broken system.

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No Fiat Conversion: Why Businesses Are Increasingly Choosing To Retain Bitcoin

Mainstream firms entering the Bitcoin market have begun to adopt the option of storing their assets in Bitcoin and boycotting the option of converting to fiat. Some of these businesses include Tesla, and most recently Oakland Athletics Suite Payment services.

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Goldman Sachs to Allow Bitcoin and Crypto Investment Option for Its Wealth Management Clients

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Billion-Dollar Baseball Club Now HODLing Bitcoin

One of the biggest baseball teams in the United States is opening its doors to bitcoin as a form of payment for suite tickets. Oakland Athletics, a leading BaseBall club with a valuation of $1.1 Billion will expand its payment portfolio to include Bitcoin as its first cryptocurrency payment option. The president of the baseball […]

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Microsoft’s decentralized identifiers positioned for a bullish explosion on the Bitcoin mainnet

The four-year-old project was intended to advance decentralized identities (DIDs) in the industry of ID technology. Bringing its ION decentralized identifiers to its user base is giving users the option of ditching traditional usernames and email addresses and making the advanced upgrade to DIDs which are exclusively controlled by the owners themselves. The process of […]

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Goldman Sachs files for a ETF with option to invest in Bitcoin

According to a document filed with the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), banking giant Goldman Sachs has petition approval for a new Exchange Tradable Fund (ETF) with the option to add exposure to Bitcoin.

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Microsoft Is Surveying Its Xbox Users About Adding a Bitcoin Payment Option to the Store

The tech giant seems to be changing its stance on being more friendly with the cryptocurrency sphere amid the current hype. Microsoft has been asking its Xbox gaming console users about the possibility of implementing payment methods, such as bitcoin.

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Tesla Now Accepting Bitcoin As Payment

After announcing plans to accept bitcoin as payment in February, the electric car manufacturer has added the option to its website.

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Bitcoin Faces Trouble as Dollar Logs Fresh 2021 High, Researcher Warns

Key Bitcoin Takeaways Bitcoin reversed its short-term downside bias after Elon Musk introduced a new BTC payment option on Tesla online stores. Meanwhile, the US dollar index reached a fresh year-to-date after Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony on Tuesday.

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Bitcoin Postpones Bearish Correction as Tesla Adds BTC Payment Option

An overnight price correction in the Bitcoin market after the Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's testimony paused midway as Elon Musk came to the rescue.

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Tesla launches much-awaited Bitcoin payment option

A few weeks after Tesla sent ripples across the crypto-community with its $1.5 billion investment in Bitcoin, the electronic car manufacturer is in the news again today after the company officially opThe post Tesla launches much-awaited Bitcoin payment option appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Microsoft polls Xbox users on Bitcoin as a payment method

With the growing popularity of the largest cryptocurrency, Bitcoin [BTC] many others who are a part of the tech world want to include the digital asset in their systems as a payment option. The latestThe post Microsoft polls Xbox users on Bitcoin as a payment method appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Microsoft reportedly polling Xbox users about Bitcoin payment option

Microsoft wants to know if gamers would spend crypto at the Xbox online store.

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High priced $80K Bitcoin options signal pro traders expect more upside

Bitcoin's recent price action and the increasing pace of institutional adoption suggest that traders betting on the June $80,000 Bitcoin call option will be handsomely rewarded.

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Online tire and wheel retailer accepts Dogecoin, Bitcoin, and Ethereum as payment

It seems like all companies these days want to accept “alternative” payments. But Bitcoin is not the only option out there, at least some firms think DOGE makes for a good alternative currency. EaThe post Online tire and wheel retailer accepts Dogecoin, Bitcoin, and Ethereum as payment appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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JPMorgan Exploring Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Clearinghouse Options

U. S banking giant JPMorgan is reportedly exploring adding bitcoin and cryptocurrency clearinghouse options to its existing cryptocurrency services.    JPMorgan Exploring Crypto Clearinghouse Option U.

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BaseFEX Review [2021] – Is BaseFEX Scam or Legit?

BaseFEX is a new cryptocurrency derivatives exchange that provides a contemporary trading experience and offers traders the option of 100x leverage for Bitcoin and Altcoin leverage on a very high level.

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For Many in the Sex Industry, “Bitcoin Is the Only Option”

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American Residential Warranty (ARW) Invests in Bitcoin (BTC)

American Residential Warranty (ARW) has announced that it’s now adding bitcoin (BTC) to its balance sheet and will accept the world’s flagship crypto as a legitimate payment option for its services. ARW Joins the Bitcoin Movement  American Residential Warranty (ARW), a Florida-based home warranty plan company established in 2009, has revealed via a recent statementRead More

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US luxury hotel brand to begin accepting Bitcoin payments

Bitcoin penetration in the hospitality industry is set for another expansion as a U.S. luxury hotel chain adopts cryptocurrency as a payment option.

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Coinflip adds DOGE to its 1,800 crypto ATMs in 45 US states

Bitcoin ATM provider Coinflip has announced that meme-based cryptocurrency Dogecoin has been added as a purchase option for all its 1,800 ATMs across 45 US states. Coinflip says the decision was made due to Dogecoin’s increasing popularity and adoption in the US.

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Twitter Pulls a MicroStrategy, Announces $1.4 Billion Convertible Notes Offering

Jack Dorsey is taking a page out of Bitcoin bull Michael Saylor’s book and raising $1. 25 billion by offering convertible senior notes. The notes will be due in 2026, with initial purchases having a 13-day option to buy up to an additional $187.

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Purpose Bitcoin ETF (BTCC) Becomes Leader by Just Being the First Mover

This doesn't bode well for Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), which doesn’t have a redemption option. Already all three Bitcoin closed-end funds (CEF) in Canada went into discounts, but they do have redemption programs.

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Taproot Activation And The LOT Debate

The process chosen for activating Taproot is detailed in BIP 8, and it includes a debated option called “lockinontimeout” (LOT). The post Taproot Activation And The LOT Debate appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine.

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Bitcoin under $50k: Here's the best option for traders right now

The past 48 hours have been extremely chaotic for Bitcoin. After climbing to a high of $58,354 on 21 February, the world's largest cryptocurrency fell to trade at $47,400 on the price charts. At thThe post Bitcoin under $50k: Here's the best option for traders right now appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Janet Yellen Torches Bitcoin Again, Calls it ‘Extremely Inefficient’ As A Payment Option

U.S. Treasury Secretary is rooting for a digital dollar, but remains unconvinced about Bitcoin, which she describes as an inefficient asset. The post Janet Yellen Torches Bitcoin Again, Calls it ‘Extremely Inefficient’ As A Payment Option first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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MicroStrategy Prepares for $1 Billion Bitcoin Buy After Debt Issue

MicroStrategy sold $1. 05 billion worth of convertible senior notes, which will mature in February 2027. This also included the option for accredited investors to purchase $150 million aggregate principal amount of notes.

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MicroStrategy Files to Offer $600M in Notes in Order to Buy Yet More Bitcoin

The business intelligence firm said it expects to grant initial purchasers of the notes an option to buy an additional $90 million, making the total potential offering $690 million.

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Miami Commissioners Reject Mayor’s Push to OK Crypto Use, Vote to Study It First: Report

The city will seek a vendor to help City Hall pay all or part of its employees' salaries in bitcoin. Residents would also have the option of using cryptocurrency to pay for city services.

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Uber plans to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as a payment option

Uber’s Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi was recently interviewed during CBBC’s Squawk Box. He made an interesting revelation about the company’s stance on Bitcoin’s use and adoption. According to him, the company’s board sat down to discuss the role Bitcoin would play in the company.

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Twitter mulls over introducing a BTC payment option for employees

Twitter is allegedly looking to make a major investment in Bitcoin (BTC). The tech company’s Chief Financial Officer, Ned Segal, hinted at this integration during an interview on February 10. Segal unveiled this bullish news while commenting on how Twitter would react to Tesla’s investment, seeing as Jack Dorsey, the firm’s CEO is interested in […] The post Twitter mulls over introducing a BTC payment option for employees appeared first on Invezz.

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Report: Bitcoin Overtakes Gold in the U.S. as the 4th Most Popular Investment Vehicle

Research by Bitflyer released today indicates the growing popularity of the cryptocurrency as an American household investment option. But not in Japan. Stocks Remain the #1 Investment Vehicle Bitflyer, a Japanese crypto exchange, released a research paper that dives into cryptocurrency sentiment and investment trends in the U.

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Debt Collection Firm CIS Now Accepts Bitcoin for B2B Repayments

Corporate Intelligence Services said it launched the new repayment option to provide a better service to its "clientele."

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Ray Dalio: Bitcoin Is A ‘Long-Duration Option On A Highly Unknown Future,’ But Ticks Regulation & Lack Of Privacy Risks

Bridgewater Associates founder called Bitcoin “one hell of an invention,” which the firm considers an investment for new funds in line with “cash is trash.” The post Ray Dalio: Bitcoin Is A ‘Long-Duration Option On A Highly Unknown Future,’ But Ticks Regulation & Lack Of Privacy Risks first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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Dalio Expects to Soon Offer Alt-Cash Fund, Says ‘Bitcoin Won’t Escape Our Scrutiny’

"Bitcoin looks like a long-duration option on a highly unknown future," the Bridgewater Associates founder said.

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Crypto Miner Marathon Patent Group Buys $150M in Bitcoin

The Nasdaq-listed mining company wants to become a "pure-play bitcoin investment option" for Wall Street.

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Legendary Investor Bill Miller Gives Even More Reasons to be Bullish on Bitcoin

Bitcoin is unlike any other asset that can match BTC’s liquidity with its upside potential, says Miller, who bought MicroStrategy’s convertible bond that was used to buy more BTC, which he says had “very little downside and an almost-free call option on Bitcoin.

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Sequoia Offers Employees an Option to Receive a Portion of Salary in BTC, ETH, & BCH

Sequoia Holdings is offering its employees the option to receive a part of their salary in cryptocurrencies. Under the new program, employees can elect to defer a portion of their salary into Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), or Ethereum (ETH), said the software development services provider.

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Jihan Wu’s Bit.Com Plans To Launch The First Ever Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Option Contracts

Bit. com, a Jihan Wu-owned exchange, announced on Wednesday, plans to add perpetual swaps of Bitcoin’s fork project, Bitcoin Cash (BCH). Reports from Chinese blockchain insider Colin Wu further confirms that the exchange is planning to become the first to offer BCH option contracts.

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Bitcoin Option Traders Hedge Against Downside Risk as Price Dips to Near $32K

Options traders look to be preparing for further falls in bitcoin's price in the short-term, according to put-call skew data.

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First-Ever Bitcoin Cash (BCH) Option to Be Launched by Bitmain Founder Jihan Wu

One of the most influential Chinese crypto entrepreneurs, Jihan Wu formerly of Bitmain, is going all in on Bitcoin Cash (BCH) with his derivatives platform

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Deribit Exchange Raises Maximum Bitcoin Options Strike Price to $400K

The strike option supplants the company's previous $300,000 maximum offering listed on Jan. 9.

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Kentucky Wants to Be a ‘National leader’ in Crypto Mining, Offers Tax Exemptions

On Jan 8, two legislators in Kentucky have recently submitted a bill that aims to make the US state a very attractive option for cryptocurrency miners in the form of tax breaks. Kentucky Crypto Mining Bill The proposal was submitted to the General Assembly, which would see Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency miners enjoy some taxRead More

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Swiss Media Giant Says Bitcoin Is Becoming “Socially Acceptable”

With the price of bitcoin being on a tear since the Black Thursday crash, more retailers and institutions are adopting the number one crypto as a viable investment option. Fear of Currency Devaluation Push Investors to Bitcoin According to the Swiss publication Blick on Monday (Jan.

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Traders Can Now Bet on ‘Bitcoin $300K’ as Options Keep Pace With Rising Price

It supersedes the $200,000 option on Deribit as the maximum one can wager.

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IGT Gets Regulatory Approval to Use Bitcoin & Crypto’s at Slot Machines

The world’s largest slot machines’ maker, International Game Technology Plc, is looking at offering cryptocurrency as a payment option on its casino games like Wheel of Fortune and Megabucks. It has been only last year that the Nevada Gaming Commission made it easier for casinos to introduce cashless systems and now IGT has gained regulatory […] The post IGT Gets Regulatory Approval to Use Bitcoin & Crypto’s at Slot Machines first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.

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A new patent could bring Bitcoin (BTC) to slot machines

The world’s largest slot machine maker, International Game Technology Plc. , might start using crypto as a payment option for a number of casino games. The company just received a patent yesterday, January 5th, for a way to transfer crypto between the players’ accounts with the gaming establishment, and their external crypto account.

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Why Bitcoin was MicroStrategy's only option

MicroStrategy broke the silence when it invested in Bitcoin. It changed how institutions viewed Bitcoin from an investment perspective. From skeptics criticizing [critiquing] Michael Saylor and MicroSThe post Why Bitcoin was MicroStrategy's only option appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bitcoin purchases on Lumi Wallet hike by 200% after Apple Pay launch

Only a week after the launch of Apple Pay as a new payment option for Bitcoin purchases on Lumi Wallet, in-wallet transactions have risen by over 200%, according to a report shared with AMBCrypto.

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