What a Weakening US Dollar Means for Bitcoin and the World

Russia and China are actively undermining USD dominance, with central banks diversifying reserves and exploring alternatives. Bitcoin could play a crucial role in this shifting financial landscape, offering a new path toward economic freedom.

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Peter Schiff Responds to Jack Dorsey About Bitcoin’s Role in Hyperinflation

Major crypto hater Schiff responds to big Bitcoin supporter, Dorsey, about what "role" Bitcoin may play to prevent hyperinflation

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Visa, JPMorgan and ING discuss Bitcoin, Ether and stablecoin development

Forbes’ “2021 Blockchain 50 Symposium: Crypto Goes Corporate” event sheds light on Bitcoin’s role as an investment tool, along with the future of stablecoins.

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Bitcoin Nears $7.5K: Why a Bull Market Is Closer Than You May Think

This week’s CME gap at $7,385 will play a critical role in determining where Bitcoin price goes in the short to medium term

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Crypto Fundraising Is Changing Again in 2020

Funding is a prerequisite for any new crypto project, but with IEOs likely to play a reduced role in 2020, where will the all-important capital come from? While minted entities like Ripple, Tezos, and Tron certainly have the means to plow tens of millions into their chosen ventures, they can’t be expected to finance an […] The post Crypto Fundraising Is Changing Again in 2020 appeared first on Bitcoin News.

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Bitcoin Jumps 4% Following Iran Airstrike, Safe Haven Asset?

The recent U. S. airstrike in Iran pushed the price of Bitcoin up 4%, along with gold and oil. Further possible conflict in the region could drive BTC’s price even higher, affirming its role as a safe-haven asset.

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Crypto On-Ramps like Plutus and Their Role in Mass Adoption

The technology behind Bitcoin – blockchain – has been around for a decade now. It was not until 2013 that developers and tinkerers started playing with Bitcoin’s code and created various projects resulting in thousands of ‘altcoins’ by 2017.

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Bitcoin custody on Lightning is counter to system principles: Zap Founder

On the most recent episode of the 'What Bitcoin Did' podcast, Jack Mallers, Founder of Zap, a Lightning Network wallet, spoke to host Peter McCormack about the use-cases for Lightning and its role in The post Bitcoin custody on Lightning is counter to system principles: Zap Founder appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bitcoin’s Next Decade Will Be Shaped by Derivatives

The last five years have been a test phase for bitcoin derivatives, which began tentatively when Bitmex eased into life in 2014. Now, as the cryptoconomy prepares to enter a new decade, derivatives products will play a pivotal role in price discovery.

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Bitcoin Is In A ‘Very Interesting Position Right Now’ – Capital Link CEO

Speaking on “Bloomberg Markets: Asia,” Brett McGonegal, chairman and chief executive officer of Capital Link International said in 2020 Bitcoin is a way to go. McGonegal is bullish on the world’s leading cryptocurrency in which blockchain will play a huge role.

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Here's how Bitcoin's role in protesting movements is changing

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies emerged as a reaction to the inefficient traditional financial system and a growing crisis of confidence in these systems. Bitcoin has been used as an "escape valve"The post Here's how Bitcoin's role in protesting movements is changing appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Scalability Enhancements Kept Bitcoin Decentralized: BitMex Research

Bitcoin scalability improvements implemented in its node software over the years have played a key role in maintaining decentralization

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China embracing blockchain a 'watershed moment' for crypto-industry: Mati Greenspan

The first and the largest cryptocurrency by market cap, Bitcoin has been in existence for more than a decade now. Despite its popularity, however, the role of the king coin still remains uncertain.

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Billionaire Venture Capitalist Tim Draper: Bitcoin’s Technology has Potential to Disrupt Governments

Tim Draper, a billionaire venture capitalist, and a big-time bitcoin bull recently talked to the Wall Street Journal where he discussed the role of technology especially the emerging techs such as AI and blockchain in the future.

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Cash Games Adds Dozens of New Options for You to Play

Online gaming is a big global industry and one that had a major role in the early adoption of cryptocurrency. Bitcoin. com has long offered a platform for players to use their digital assets on classic games and recently it greatly expanded the scope of options available.

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Bitcoin closer to gold, Ethereum closer to money: Chris Burniske

What is the role of cryptocurrencies? While some view it as a store of value, a few others perceive it as a currency. In fact, lately, Bitcoin is being seen by many to be a safe haven or a hedge againThe post Bitcoin closer to gold, Ethereum closer to money: Chris Burniske appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Crypto Trends 2019: Bitcoin Banking ahead!

The British investment company CoinShares Group has published a Report on the cryptocurrency market trends. With a general positive outlook, analysts point out inevitable problems with state regulation – right up to the moment when statesmen come closer to understanding the role of cryptocurrencies.

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Jailed Deepdotweb Admin Denies Earning $15M From Darknet Links

In an interview from prison, one of Deepdotweb’s operators has disputed the $15 million allegedly made from “illegal” referral links, claiming “There was no such amount. ” Currently on remand in France, Israeli citizen Tal Prihar stands accused of directing visitors towards darknet markets (DNMs) in his role as Deepdotweb administrator.

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Bitcoin Mining and Crime Slammed by C++ Creator

Bjarne Stroustrup, the Danish computer scientist who birthed the programming language C++, has lamented the fact that his creation plays such a key role in Bitcoin’s function. Stroustrup, speaking on a podcast with Lex Fridman, said Bitcoin uses too much energy and “mostly serves criminals.

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Stablecoins eliminate fear of volatility: ShapeShift CEO

The role of Bitcoin in the financial world still remains uncertain, despite having existed for over a decade now. Some view it as a store of value, while a few others describe it as a speculative asseThe post Stablecoins eliminate fear of volatility: ShapeShift CEO appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Meltem Demirors and Jill Carlson Pose Tough Questions at SF Blockchain Week

Questioning the assumed role of bitcoin – that’s one area few would want to explore, especially in a room filled with blockchain enthusiasts. This is exactly what Meltem Demirors and Jill Carlson did at the San Francisco Blockchain Week as featured attendees of the event.

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ECB President: ’We Should Be Happier to Have a Job Than to Have Our Savings Protected’

Newly installed European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde made controversial remarks in a recent statement prior to assuming her new role. The former IMF Managing Director implored: “isn’t it true that ultimately we have done the right thing to act in favour of jobs and of growth rather than the protection of savers?” Regarding former […] The post ECB President: ’We Should Be Happier to Have a Job Than to Have Our Savings Protected’ appeared first on Bitcoin News.

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Twitter's Jack Dorsey joins investment round for crypto start-up CoinList

Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter and ardent Bitcoin proponent, seems to be taking a more active role in the cryptospace after it was revealed that Dorsey has made a significant investment in an emerging crThe post Twitter's Jack Dorsey joins investment round for crypto start-up CoinList appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Final Russian Nuclear Scientist Jailed For Mining Bitcoin At Work

Third Russian nuclear scientist sentenced for role in Bitcoin mining scheme

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Blockchain analysis leads to darknet takedown

Bitcoin has often been condemned for its role in criminal activity, however, its transparent blockchain is proving increasingly useful for tracking down bad actors.

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Chainalysis Helped US Department of Justice Shut Down Child Porn Site

On Wednesday, the US Department of Justice announced that it had shut down the largest child pornography website by content volume. It also arrested its owner and 337 site users across 38 countries.

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Rare Joint Statement From U.S. Regulators Proves Crypto Centralization Is Here

The U. S. SEC, Fincen and CFTC issued a rare joint statement Friday addressing regulation of “activities involving digital assets. ” Citing crypto’s perceived role in money laundering and terrorism, the regulatory power trio prescribed stricter adherence to anti-money laundering (AML) policies and know your customer (KYC) protocols.

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Is Tether’s Centralized USDt Market A Cause For Worry? 104 Wallets Control 70% Of The Supply

Tether the parent company behind the leading stablecoin in the cryptocurrency market USDT has been at the center of the ongoing controversy regarding its role in manipulating Bitcoin prices. Now the on-chain metrics of tether revealed another worrying stat which suggested that 70% of the total market supply of USDT is controlled by just 104 […]

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Ethereum’s lack of native multisig functionality is a ‘security problem’

Bitcoin startup Casa, has become one of the prominent projects to lead the ecosystem’s goal toward mass adoption. Recently, Casa CTO Jameson Lopp featured in one of the podcasts to discuss the company’s role in improving Bitcoin’s overall security.

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VanEck Explains The Investment Case for Bitcoin: 4 Reasons To Add BTC to Your Portfolio

VanEck – which is known as the first U. S investment management company performed research and released it on October 8 with the name ‘The Bitcoin Investment Case’ where it aims to determine the role of cryptocurrency in an investment portfolio.

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Bitcoin shouldn’t be viewed as a safe haven, suggests crypto management firm’s CIO

Digital gold, Bitcoin’s role in the cryptocurrency industry has quite often been speculated as some consider it to be a peer-to-peer currency while a few others view it as a store of value. The recent addition to this never-ending list is “safe haven” or hedge.

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Op Ed: Bitcoin and the Dawn of the Negative Interest Rate Era

What is the role of bitcoin as interest rates drop?

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Bankers Start to Recognize Bitcoin’s Role in Financial Evolution

Digitization, disruption, blockchain, and frictionless payments. It’s amazing how prominent figures from the financial elite can provide a pretty detailed description of decentralized money without uttering “bitcoin” or “crypto.

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Bitcoin Price Could Test $7,500 Support, Are Institutional Investors Behind this Plunge?

Coinspeaker Bitcoin Price Could Test $7,500 Support, Are Institutional Investors Behind this Plunge?Reports show some evidence, though not conclusive, that institutional investors may have played a role in the recent Bitcoin price drop with many expecting it to test the $7,500 support before recovering.

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Swiss Investor at Sygnum Reflects on Cryptocurrencies as an Opportunity for Banks

Peter Wuffli, a Swiss banker who has worked at UBS as CEO for several years, spoils his vision of the cryptocurrency ecosystem and his new role at Sygnum in an interview published by finews, September 23.

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Crypto Scam, Bitcoin Code, Sued By Hollywood Superstar Kate Winslet For False Representation

The popular Hollywood actor, Kate Winslet, known widely for her role on Titanic, is suing an online crypto scam that used her image and created fabricated quotes to promote their business. The Bitcoin based scam company, Bitcoin Code, used fabricated quotes poised as a BBC interview on the movie star’s wealth creation options. The scam […]

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Leadership Shakeup at Wasabi Wallet as Bitcoin Business Surges

Adam Ficsor, co-founder of the firm behind the privacy-centric Wasabi Wallet, is stepping down from his role as CTO.

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Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash project bullish long-term sentiment while XRP fails to impress community

In any financial trading space, market sentiment plays a huge role in deciding the outcome or direction of the price over a certain time period. In the cryptocurrency ecosystem, market sentiment is even more evident and sometimes, it is more important than the fundamental properties of the coin itself.

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Bitcoin receives few more endorsements on being a safe haven asset

Bitcoin’s raison d’etre has often been questioned as some consider it a peer-to-peer currency while others look at it as a store of value. The list did not end there as the community now debates if Bitcoin is currently a “safe haven” or a hedge.

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US Government Vague On Bitcoin Role In Fentanyl Drug ‘Epidemic’

The US government has singled out cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin as a funding mechanism for the ongoing trend for smuggling the drug fentanyl. FinCEN Advisory Mentions Cryptocurrencies In an advisory issued on August 21, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) highlighted the use of “convertible virtual currency” (“CVC”) in facilitating the black market.

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US government knows you’re buying opioids with Bitcoin — and it doesn’t like it

The US government has released a series of advisory notes, one of which specifically looks at the role played by cryptocurrencies in the buying and selling of illegal substances such as fentanyl.

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Have Cryptocurrency Markets Matured Beyond The 2017 ICO Problems?

Coinspeaker Have Cryptocurrency Markets Matured Beyond The 2017 ICO Problems?A recent Twitter spat between ardent Bitcoin proponents and members of the Ethereum community, once again, highlighted the tensions between the two camps on an ideological disagreement over the role ICOs and altcoins have played in the broader cryptocurrency ecosystem.

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Tether continues to deny Bitcoin price manipulation, despite data suggesting otherwise

Tether plays a very crucial role in providing liquidity to the crypto-market and despite several other stablecoins being available, it is certainly the king with over 90% market dominance in the stablecoin market.

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Twitter and Market Metrics: Exploring the Role of Social Media in Cryptocurrency Investing

A mini-report by The Tie in the form of Twitter thread has strung together some very intriguing data points to build a case for social manipulation in cryptocurrency investing. Overhyped coins and appealing to humans irrational decision-making process has helped hoards of bots influence newcomers.

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Chainlink to Integrate COTI Network’s Trust Score

COTI Network has revealed their Global Trust System (GTS) will be deployed on the Chainlink mainnet to help solve the reputational issue on the platform, as per a blog post, August 12, 2019. Chainlink has the potential to truly decentralize data collection for smart contract execution and COTI will play a critical role in ensuringRead MoreRead More.

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Congressional Research Service (CRS) is Exploring Blockchain’s Role Within the Energy Sector

According to an all new report released on the 9th of August, the CRS (Congressional Research Service) has been examining, in detail, the advantages and disadvantages that come with exploring blockchain technology — especially in relation to the energy sector.

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Bitcoin Proponent, Amir Zaidi, to Leave US Commodities Futures and Trading Commission (CFTC)

Amir Zaidi, the Bitcoin man in CFTC set to step down from his role with Vincent McGonagle is heavily tipped to replace him. One of the biggest Bitcoin (BTC) proponent inside the U.S Commodity Futures and Trading Commission (CFTC) will be leaving in the coming weeks according to a report by Bloomberg Law. Amir Zaidi […]

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Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary Questions Bitcoin’s Role as ‘Safe Haven’

The business mogul critiqued Morgan Creek Digital Anthony Pompliano's financial holdings, comparing cryptocurrencies to "Vegas games"

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Bitcoin Cloud Mining Platform, Miningzoo Appoints Jason Wu As New CEO

The market’s most value-for-money bitcoin cloud mining service provider, Miningzoo, will have a new CEO starting from next week. Mr. Jason Wu will be taking over the role on the 12th of August.

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