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Venezuelans Will Love Bitcoin Even More with 10,000,000% Inflation
Bitcoin's trading volume has set a record high in Venezuela, thanks to the 10,000,000% inflation rate in 2019.
China's Central Bank Says Digital Yuan Will Not Raise Inflation
Bank of China claims that the introduction of digital yuan will not cause the occurrence of inflation.
Cryptocurrency Giving People in Africa the Power Against Rising Inflation
Despite being a driving force behind several innovations across the globe, cryptocurrency continues to make its mark in Africa. Based on recent breaking news, let’s see how cryptocurrency gives Africans a hedge against inflation.
Bitcoin Whales Surge as Economic Inflation Meltdown Looms, Over 2000 Wallets Now Hold Over 1000 BTC
On-chain analytics data confirms that Bitcoin whales are forming quickly, likely as economic inflation looms.
Bitcoin Plummets as Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Confirms Inflation Strategy Will Not Change
Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell has confirmed that the central bank’s monetary strategy regarding inflation will not change.
Federal Reserve FOMC Meeting Inflation Targets Might See Bitcoin Price Retest $10,400 Resistance
Bitcoin traders await the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy meeting on Wednesday to hear how the United States central bank will enact its inflation policy.
Bitcoin Can Be Used by Corporate Investors to Manage the “Impact of Monetary Inflation"- MicroStrategy
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor explains that firms are acquiring Bitcoin as a strategy to hedge against the impacts of monetary inflation.
Federal Reserve “Flexible” Inflation Monetary Policy Could Boost Bitcoin Price as Investors Stock Up on BTC Safe Haven
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has announced new measures to control inflation, in a speech that could have long-term implications for the Bitcoin price and cryptocurrency.
Argentina Believes in Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency as Most Effective Hedge Against Inflation, Paxful Survey
Over 70% of Argentines see cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin as the most effective way to hedge against inflation and store financial value
Elon Musk and Joe Rogan Slam US Stimulus Money Printing and Incoming Inflation
Elon Musk appeared on the Joe Rogan Experience for the second time and had a few choice words regarding the coming inflation and creative monetary issuance coming into play due to the COVID market meltdown.
Federal Reserve Holds 0% Interest Rates until 2023, Targets Over 2% Inflation—BTC Price Breaks $11,000
Bitcoin price spikes as Federal Reserve officials of FOMC said they will hold US interest rates close to zero and will continue to push inflation above 2% by 2023.
BitMEX Research: Inflation Aftermath of Coronavirus Financial Crash Will Be Bitcoin's Greatest Test
In the aftermath of the current Coronavirus market crash and the subsequent incoming inflation that will be caused by the response of the Federal Reserve and Central banks, Bitcoin will face its truest test and be given its its biggest opportunity to prove itself in its short lifetime according to new research from global crypto exchange BitMEX.
Argentina Halts Crypto Operations Undertaken by Financial Institutions
Days after Argentina’s largest private bank Banco Galicia opened crypto trading services, the nation’s central bank cracked the whip by banning financial institutions from carrying out crypto transactions.
Federal Reserve Votes to Keep Inflationary Monetary Conditions as US Economy Heals
Federal Reserve officials voted at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting to maintain the same monetary conditions that have aided Bitcoin's 2020 price surge.
Venezuelans to Bypass Hyperinflation with Bitcoin-Backed Synthetic US Dollars After Years of Extreme Economic Crisis
A cross-border remittance startup based in Colombia, Valiu has released a new Bitcoin-backed US dollars for Venezuelans to bypass the hyperinflation that has been tormenting their national economy.
Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Looks to Buy Bitcoin as A Portfolio Hedge Against Inflation – Here's Why
According to Bloomberg's report on Thursday, billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones is buying Bitcoin to hedge against inflation as central banks across the world print money to relieve economies affected by coronavirus pandemic. Tudor is one of Wall Street’s most seasoned and successful hedge fund managers. He is the CEO and founder of Tudor Investment Corp, which is a hedge fund company that managed $8.4 billion as of March 30, based on data from the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission).
Fed’s Interest Rate Hikes Attributed to Primary Catalyst of Crypto Bear Market
The decision by the federal reserve (Fed) to continuously hike interest rates to tame runaway inflation has been detrimental to the crypto market as bears continue to bite.
Global Supply Chain Financing: A New Era of Resilience and Diversification
Citi's 2024 report on supply chain financing highlights a shift towards resilience and diversification in global trade, emphasizing technological innovations and the adoption of the China Plus One strategy.
Argentina Approves First Regulated Bitcoin Futures Index
The securities regulator of Argentina has approved the first regulated Bitcoin futures index on the Matba Rofex exchange, with the futures contract based on the price of BTC provided by various entities in the country. This provides a safe and regulated way for qualified investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin in a transparent environment. The launch of the Bitcoin futures contract comes as Argentina struggles with high inflation and citizens turn to Bitcoin as a way to mitigate its effects.
Ethereum (ETH) Turns Inflationary in 2024, Ending Six Quarters of Deflation
Ethereum (ETH) has turned inflationary in Q2 2024, adding 75,301 ETH to the network, marking a significant shift from its deflationary trend since late 2022.
Impact of CPI Announcements on Bitcoin (BTC) Prices Analyzed
Explore how CPI announcements affect Bitcoin prices and the broader influence of central banking policies. Understand Bitcoin's role as an inflation hedge amid fluctuating CPI figures.
Analyzing Natural Resources: Inflation, Productivity, and Industry Trends
Explore insights on natural resources, focusing on macroeconomic forces like inflation and productivity, alongside supply-demand fundamentals and resource transition trends.
ARK Invest CEO: Crypto Assets Will See Huge Turn
ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood predicts 2% inflation. Due to diminishing money supply, Wood expects inflation to go below this level and potentially into negative territory. The business recently sold its Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) shares and bought 320,000 Coinbase shares for $17.6 million.
Chiliz (CHZ) Chain Announces Tokenomics 2.0 with Inflation Model and Burn Mechanism
Chiliz Chain introduces Tokenomics 2.0, enhancing utility and blockchain longevity with an 8.80% base rate and token burn mechanism, aiming for a minimum annual yield of 5.72% APY.
Horizon Kinetics Bets on Bitcoin as Inflation Bites
Horizon Kinetics, a US-based investment firm, is the latest to bet on Bitcoin as an inflation hedge, saying that the company is playing their bets on two hedges against inflation: property and cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin.
Goldman Sachs Says Cryptocurrency Is an Alternative to Copper, Not Gold
Jeff Currie revealed that cryptocurrency is not a substitute for gold, stating that risks associated with cryptos mean that their values are quite different from those of safe-haven assets such as gold.
Cosmos Hub Votes to Reduce ATOM Inflation Rate to 10%
Cosmos Hub proposes reducing ATOM inflation rate from 14% to 10%, lowering annual staking yield from 19% to 13.4%, optimizing security expenses and introducing a liquid staking module.
"Deutsche Bank share slide fuels global banking fears"
Deutsche Bank's recent share slide has added to concerns about the state of the global banking system and the possibility of a new financial crisis. As governments try to protect the dollar's status as the world reserve currency, concerns about hyperinflation and a historic correction of the economic system are growing. Some members of the Bitcoin community are looking to the cryptocurrency as a potential hedge against inflation.
Former Coinbase CTO Bets $1 Million on Bitcoin Reaching $1 Million in 90 Days
Former Coinbase chief technology officer Balaji Srinivasan has placed a bet worth $1 million on Bitcoin's price reaching $1 million by June 17. Srinivasan accepted the wager from pseudonymous Twitter user James Medlock, who bet $1 million that the United States would not experience hyperinflation.
Bitcoin Surges as US Inflation Rises
The price of Bitcoin surged over $26,000 as the US Department of Labor reported a 0.4% increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for February 2023, with inflation rising by 6% over the last year. The cryptocurrency markets reacted positively to the news, with both Bitcoin and Ether experiencing price surges.
UK's 2023 Economic Outlook Report: Inflation Surges, Growth Adjusted Downward
The UK's economic forecast for 2023 has been revised downwards to 2.8% due to global supply chain disruptions and energy price surges. Inflation is expected to average 3.5%, surpassing the Bank of England's 2% target. The job market is expected to recover, with a 5.3% average increase in house prices. The Bank of England may raise interest rates to 1.5% due to inflation.
Just In: US PCE Price Index Rises, Exceeding Core Forecasts; Bitcoin and Crypto Markets Show Mixed Reactions
The U.S. PCE and Core PCE Price Index have both increased by 3.3% and 4.200004%, respectively, indicating persistent inflationary pressures. Cryptocurrency markets show moderate fluctuations, with meme coins showing resilience. Federal Reserve response will significantly impact economics.
Paul Tudor Jones Sends Inflation Warning to Feds, Touting Bitcoin as Way to "Hedge"
Paul Tudor Jones revealed that he would invest in commodities, Gold and Bitcoin to serve as a hedge against inflation. Also, he will increase the allocation of Bitcoin from 2% to 5% as part of his portfolio.
Astar Network Publishes Tokenomics 2.0: A New Approach to Inflation, Fees, and dApp Staking
Astar Network unveils Tokenomics 2.0, introducing dynamic inflation, aligned transaction fees, and enhanced dApp staking for sustainable growth.
Arthur Hayes: The Federal Reserve is Doomed to Fail
Arthur Hayes' article "Kite or Board" critiques the U.S. Federal Reserve, highlighting its challenges like autonomy, inflation tax, policy changes, and banking sector transition. He suggests Bitcoin as a decentralized, finite supply, and global acceptance alternative to traditional financial systems.
dYdX Founder Addresses Community Concerns Regarding Token Inflation
Decentralized exchange dYdX founder Antonio has clarified that there are no plans for additional token inflation to compensate validators on the dYdX Chain. The current token distribution model, which has reduced inflation by over 60%, will continue to be implemented. This comes amid growing discussions about the sustainability of dYdX's token model, with some users criticizing the token's distribution and others expressing concerns about the lack of a fee-sharing mechanism in the upcoming version of the platform.
Cosmos (ATOM) Community Contemplates Zero Inflation for ATOM Token
Cosmos's StakeLab proposes reducing ATOM's minimum inflation to 0%, aiming to align with other blockchain models and address issues like token overproduction and selling pressure. Nearly 95% of the community supports this significant change.
Bitcoin Price Falls Below $20,000 Following US Jobs Report
Bitcoin dropped 2% following the release of the job figures reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Bitcoin Surpasses $30,000 Mark, Reaches New High in 2023
Bitcoin has exceeded the $30,000 mark, reaching a new high for 2023, with gains of almost 46% in the last month. Experts anticipate its price to rise as the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) report on April 12 approaches. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index indicates the market's optimism, scoring 68 out of 100.
U.S. Inflation Hits a 30-Year High - Is Bitcoin Cementing its Status as an Inflation Hedge?
With Bitcoin continuously smashing historic highs one after another, is the top cryptocurrency showcasing its safe-haven capabilities?
European Asset Manager Believes Bitcoin is Not Doomed Despite Industry Collapse
A European asset manager, Amundi, believes that the ongoing cryptocurrency industry collapse does not mean that digital assets like Bitcoin are doomed to fail. Despite BTC's inability to protect investors from rising inflation, its limited supply may still attract attention if inflation remains high.
Interview with Noble Gold Investments CEO: Gold as Hedge Tool against Inflation?
Exclusive: Blockchain.News recently had a conversation with Collin Plume, the President and CEO of Noble Gold Investments, regarding whether gold could be a safe haven investment that investors should rely on during turmoil times.
Are Ethereum Nodes Ready for a New Hard Fork on New Year’s Day?
The Ethereum network is expected to undergo a scheduled upgrade, named Muir Glacier at block number 9,200,000, predicted to occur on New Year’s Day 2020.
Why The Next Bitcoin Halving Could Revolutionize the Market
Bitcoin's price surges above $70,000, but upcoming Bitcoin halving in April could reduce supply and inflation, impacting other high-potential tokens and democratizing crypto investment.
Data Shows US Economy Shrinks Amid Recession while Crypto Surges in Bearish Rally
According to the New York Empire State Index, a weakening of the U.S economy is worrying manufacturers. Meanwhile, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are seeing a rally in their movements.
Bitcoin Braces for Deeper Bear Market as Fed Eyeing Another Big Rate Hike
The Fed has already announced five rate hikes this year, but the institution has not yet been able to contain the surging inflation.
Federal Reserve Hikes Interest Rates with a 75-Bp Increase, Bitcoin Remains Bearish
US Federal Reserve has once again raised key interest rates by 75 basis points in an effort to normalize its monetary policies. Crypto markets have reacted following the announcements.
US Inflation Data Lashing Crypto Market
The market is concerned about the rising inflation, as the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August, coming in at 8.3% year-on-year (YoY).
Bitcoin Price Holds Firm Around $19,000 Amid Institutional Adoption Surge
Institutional adoption appears to be a crucial driver for holding Bitcoin prices steady.
Russian Citizens Are Using P2P Bitcoin Markets to Escape Monolithic Banking System
Crypto usage is growing in Russia, despite attempts by the government to make investment more difficult.
Turkish Female Investors Shows More Crypto Knowledge than Male Counterparts, Study Shows
More women are investing and trading cryptocurrencies in Turkey as their crypto curiosity tops that of men, according to a survey by crypto exchange KuCoin.
Venezuela Wants Citizens to Pay Taxes in State-Issued Petro Cryptocurrency
Venezuela is moving on a mandate that could see taxes being collected using its state-issued cryptocurrency—the oil-backed Petro. The effort is part of a nation-wide campaign to create mainstream use cases for Venezuela’s cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin Price to Rally Higher as President Trump Signs $900 Billion Stimulus Bill
President Trump has signed the $900 billion pandemic relief bill, adding to the Fed's mounting debt catalyst for the Bitcoin (BTC) price to continue its sensational rally.
US GDP Shrunk by 0.9% in Q2, Implications for the Crypto Industry
The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the US shrunk by 0.9% in Q2. Would the crypto space be dragged by inflation or even recession in these financial activities?
IBC Group Chairman: Cryptocurrency Replacing Bullion Market Just a "Matter of Time"
IBC Group Chairman, Khurram Shroff, believes that cryptocurrency will one day replace the bullion market which is continuously being thrashed by inflationary headwinds.
Is Bitcoin Digital Gold? SkyBridge Says Yes, JPMorgan Says No as Market Dynamics Have Changed
Institutional investment in Bitcoin has many convinced that it has already succeeded in its transition into digital gold—but the debate continues to rage at the highest levels.
Human Rights Advocates Urge U.S. Lawmakers to Concern Crypto, Saving Crumbling Currencies
A group of human rights advocates have urged U.S. Congress members to be concerned about the role of importance of cryptocurrencies against unstable economies whose local currencies are collapsing.
Chainalysis: Venezuela’s State-Owned Crypto Exchange Possibly Used by Maduro Regime to Launder Funds
Blockchain analysis company Chainalysis wanted to find out whether the claims of whether Petro aiding Venezuelans are true.
Ripple CEO: Global Governments Now See Blockchain Solution to Addressing Transparency and Settlement
Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple CEO, believes most governments consider blockchain technology a game-changer as it solves frictions like transparency and settlement that were a headache in yesteryears.
US-China Cold War Could Benefit Bitcoin
An internal Chinese report presented to Chinese Leader Xi Jinping and his top party members on May 4, concluded that anti-China sentiment is currently at its highest since the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown according to Reuters.
Argentinian Seek Shelter in Crypto, while Local Inflation Surges over 50%
Argentinians have resorted to transacting in cryptocurrencies to tame runaway prices, given that annual inflation surged by more than 50%.
Trump Administration Agrees to $1.8T Stimulus
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin proposed more than $1.8 trillion on Friday after nearly four months of talks between parties.
Institutional Investors Turning Bullish on Crypto: Survey Suggests
A new survey has highlighted the increasing bullish stance of institutional investors in the ecosystem.
Goldman Sachs Invites Investors to Conference Call on Bitcoin, Gold and Crisis Markets
Goldman Sachs is preparing to host a conference call with its top investors to discuss the impact of the current economic crisis on inflation, gold, and Bitcoin.
Microsoft President Says Fintech Firms Should Leave the Role of Issuing Digital Currencies to Governments
Microsoft President Brad Smith has criticized financial technology firms attempting to issue currencies, stating that governments are still best suited to play this role.
Goldman Sachs Warns Inflation Threatens US Dollar’s Role as Global Reserve Currency
Goldman Sachs strategists say risks to the U.S dollar’s reserve status include increasing pandemic and political uncertainty and rising debt.
Opinion: How Bitcoin Options Might Help Survival amid the Bear Market?
As inflation is at an all-time high, options contracts could be a good way to hedge some risks to trade an asset in the future at a predetermined price.
Want Bitcoin's Price to go up? Bet on People, Not Inflation
We can't predict how the global financial situation will play out, nor how government interventions will affect international financial systems. If all you care about is the price of bitcoin, focus on people, not monetary policy.
Crowd Sentiment towards Crypto Turns Bearish as Inflation Data Looms
The crypto market has not yet been able to find the right footing based on tightened macroeconomic factors and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Gold Regains Its Old Shines While Bitcoin Struggles to Maintain $37,500 Level
Gold moves higher while Bitcoin still struggles to maintain the support of around $37,000.
Trump’s Proposed Capital Gains Tax Cuts Could Benefit Ethereum 2.0 Stakers
President Donald Trump has proposed a capital gains tax cut which may greatly benefit United States cryptocurrency traders—particularly those planning to stake on Ethereum 2.0.
Stablecoin On-Chain Activity at Record Highs but Will Crypto Market Inflation Follow?
On-chain activity for stablecoins has surged over the last year, increasing by 800% according to the latest market intelligence, but could the increase in stablecoin issuance create inflation in the cryptocurrency markets as past allegations against Tether and Bitfinex have suggest ?
Can Bitcoin Reach Robert Kiyosaki's $150k Prediction in the Near Future?
Robert Kiyosaki predicts Bitcoin's value to rise significantly, potentially reaching $150,000 and $1.2 million in five years, citing its potential as a hedge against inflation and economic instability.
Are Institutional Investments Fueling Correlation Between Crypto and Stock Markets?
With macroeconomic factors like interest rate hikes affecting both stocks and crypto, this begs the question: are institutional investments propelling the correlation between the two markets?
Trump Pushes Federal Reserve For Negative Interest Rates, Bitcoin's Anti-Inflation Mechanism Shines
The potential for negative interest rates on the US dollar highlights the strength of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, which have anti-inflationary mechanisms built-in.
Why MicroStrategy Invested $425M in Bitcoin Rather than Gold
Michael Saylor says that Bitcoin is digital gold and explains his choice in diversifying his company’s investment portfolio with BTC over gold.
Warren Buffett Ditches US Dollar, Bitcoin Price Set to Soar
As the US dollar keeps plummeting, Max Keiser revealed that Warren Buffett has moved his assets out of the US market, setting Bitcoin for its next surge.
Peter Schiff Mocks BTC Reliance on Platforms like PayPal, Says "Gold is Money, Bitcoin is not"
Bitcoin critic Peter Schiff is calling out Bitcoin again for requiring a third-party like PayPal to operate as a payment system, he said that "Gold is money and Bitcoin is not".
MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor From BTC Skeptic to Bitcoin Maximalism
MicroStrategy's CEO Michael Saylor went from cryptocurrency skeptic to Bitcoin bull in just seven years, but his eyes are for Bitcoin and Bitcoin only.
Bitcoin Whales and Large-Scale Institutions “All-In” on Bitcoin During COVID-19, Retail Investors Are More Cautious
Coronavirus has led many investors to turn to Bitcoin as a hedge, but the way in which individual and institutional investors leverage the digital asset differ.
Bitcoin Price Will Ignite on September 7, Says Former Prudential Securities CEO and New Bitcoin Bull George Ball
George Ball the former chief executive of Prudential Securities and current chairman of Sanders Morris Harris has joined the growing list of traditional financial industry experts to advocate for Bitcoin as a safe have asset and hedge against inflation.
Max Keiser Expects Other Enterprises to Acquire Bitcoin Following MicroStrategy’s Lead
Max Keiser believes that shareholders will demand other corporations and big companies to convert their cash reserves into Bitcoin, just like MicroStrategy corporation has done.
Bitcoin is Still on Track of Hitting $100K in the Long Term, OKCoin CEO says
Speaking on an interview Wednesday, Hong Fang, the CEO of crypto exchange OKCoin, opined that Bitcoin reaching $100,000 would not be a problem in the long term.
Bitcoin Needs to Continue Standing above $19,200 to Dilute Downward Pressure, Analyst Says
Market analyst Ali Martinez believes the leading cryptocurrency should stand above $19,200 to reduce selling pressure because this is a significant level.
'Black Swan' Author Slams Bitcoin, Calls It a 'Gimmick' and a Ponzi Scheme
After having previously invested in Bitcoin, Black Swan author Nassim Taleb has changed his mind regarding the leading cryptocurrency. He now thinks Bitcoin resembles a Ponzi scheme and explains why.
More Consolidation to be Expected from Bitcoin as the Dollar Rallies and US Stock Market Is Down
Crypto analyst Joseph Young thinks that Bitcoin is treading with caution due to the strengthening of the dollar, and he suggests this could prompt a short-term price consolidation.
Bitcoin Provides a Check Against Economic Mismanagement, says US Politician
US politician Ro Khanna has shared a tweet that is bullish on Bitcoin. He also advocated for sustainable cryptocurrency mining operations.
Bitcoin Adoption is the Ultimate Protest Against Government and State Abuse of Freedoms
As protests break out across the globe against state and central authorities, are the protesters overlooking their best and most potent weapon in Bitcoin? Bitcoin in essence, was built for protest and could potentially destabilize the central source of power for our governments—control over traditional financial systems.
Public Demand for Bitcoin over Gold Could See BTC Price Target Hit $146,000, according to JPMorgan
JPMorgan believes that a crowding out of gold as an ‘alternative’ currency implies big upside for Bitcoin over the long term.
Bitcoin and Bad Guys
With Bitcoin a growing number of people have been choosing to opt-out of the traditional financial system, and others have even chosen to use the cryptocurrency to circumvent regulation altogether, leading to its unfortunate connection with illegal activity and shady characters.
Bitcoin and Gold can Coexist, according to Goldman Sachs
Investment giant Goldman Sachs has delved into the issue of how Gold and Bitcoin can coexist together as the BTC continues to cement its status as a safe-haven.
Legends of Wall Street Are Warning Us That Inflation is Coming Hard—Is it time to Buy Bitcoin?
Will you turn to Bitcoin or Gold to hold your wealth as the US Dollar loses purchasing power? Here's what legends of Wall Street are doing.
Bitcoin Price Bull Run Will Hit All Time High in 2020, Predicts Billionaire Bitcoin Investor
The Bitcoin price is heading to $20,000 by the end of 2020 according to billionaire cryptocurrency investor Michael Novagratz, CEO, of Galaxy Digital.
Why Bitcoin Should Make Up 5% of Your Investment Portfolio, According to Fidelity
Fidelity Digital Assets makes the case for why Bitcoin should make up 5% of a given multi-asset investment portfolio.
Goldman Sachs Pushes Bullish Stock Market Investment, Warren Buffet Indicator Disagrees—What about the Bitcoin Price?
Goldman Sachs believes that stocks will boom over the next 12 months which is not sitting well with Warren Buffett warns the market is an overvalued bubble.
Market Update: US Inflation Data Push Bitcoin Below the $19,000 Support Zone
A steep volatility trailed the September inflation data that was released by the BLS today. Bitcoin last seen trading below $19,000
Is Soaring US Inflation Rate Hurting Bitcoin's Revival Chances?
Key inflation data in the U.S. for June was just released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Wednesday, what kind of consequences to the development of cryptocurrency?
Former British Politician Godfrey Bloom Announces First Bitcoin Purchase
Godfrey Bloom, the former British Member of Parliament, has revealed that he is making his first purchase of Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Less Risky than Cash or Gold says MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor
Michael Saylor, CEO of MicroStrategy says Bitcoin is less risky than gold and cash and said the firm would not hesitate to dump the BTC portfolio if they had to.
Square Stocks Soar After Bitcoin Purchase, Market Bulls Convinced PayPal Will Make a BTC Move of Its Own
Square’s $50 million-dollar move on Bitcoin has pushed the fintech payment company’s stocks higher, enabling it to outperform PayPal shares.
Canada-Based Tahini's Restaurants Trades Entire Cash Reserves For Bitcoin
Tahinis Restaurants announced that it would be converting all of its cash reserves into Bitcoin.
Goldman Sachs to Reopen Bitcoin Futures Trading after Three-Year Pause
Goldman Sachs plans to relaunch its Bitcoin futures trading after pressing pause on it in 2018 due to the crypto price fall experienced that year.
Paxful Research Reveals How Nigerians Are Fighting Devaluation of Native Currency Naira with Bitcoin
The current pandemic has led to a devaluation of Nigeria’s native currency Naira and affected how cryptocurrency trades are conducted in the country.
New Zealand Wealth Management Firm Invests 5% of Its Retirement Funds into Bitcoin
NZ Funds wealth management firm from New Zealand has become the latest company to get into the crypto world.
Bitcoin Billionaire Tyler Winklevoss Pushes BTC Scarcity as 26% of US Dollars Were Printed in 2020
Bitcoin billionaire Tyler Winklevoss again made the case for Bitcoin over the US dollar, alluding to the crypto’s scarcity and limitless federal money printing.
Is Bitcoin the Best Asset to Hold? Gold Bull Jeffrey Gundlach Calls BTC "The Stimulus Asset"
Jeffery Gundlach, a self-proclaimed gold bull has acknowledged that Bitcoin may be the stimulus asset.
EIP 1559 — ETH 2.0 and the Scarcity of Ethereum
EIP-1559 has sparked wide discussion within the Ethereum community and could be one of the major reasons ETH is starting to gain traction as a hedge against inflation.
Ethereum Price Plunges Below $2000 As Inflation Worries Hit Markets Hard
Ethereum price has tanked $2,000 for the first time since late June.
Ripple Unlocks 1 Billion XRP From Escrow, XRP Trades Heavy As US Dollar Loses Value
Ripple has unlocked 1 billion XRP tokens and is being heavily traded as the US dollar continues to lose value.
Stimulus Checks and Gary Gensler: Is President-elect Joe Biden Long on Bitcoin and Altcoins?
Is President-elect Joe Biden long on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency?
Democrat Nancy Pelosi Says $1.8T COVID-19 Stimulus Package Talks at Standstill, How will Bitcoin react?
Democrat Nancy Pelosi said yesterday that discussions over a new $1.8 trillion stimulus package have ground to a halt, what could the stimulus delay mean for Bitcoin?
Nancy Pelosi Says Tuesday is Deadline if White House Wants Pre-Election Stimulus, BTC Traders Standby
Dem Nancy Pelosi told the White House it has until Tuesday to reach a deal with Democrats if it wants additional stimulus before the elections next month. How will BTC react?
Bitcoin's Future Looks Bright as Kanye West Decides to Run for President 2020
On July 4th, Kanye West expressed his wishes to run for President in the 2020 presidential race. This is exciting news for Bitcoin, as Kanye has on several occasions expressed his support for the cryptocurrency.
Bernie Sanders Demands Senate Vote on $2000 Direct Stimulus Payments, Bitcoin Traders Hold Breath
Bernie Sanders has threatened to filibuster the Senate until they allow a vote on upgrading the $600 direct stimulus payments to $2000. What could the move mean for Bitcoin?
Kevin O’Leary Says ‘No Choice with Crypto’ After as US Inflation Burns Hot
Cryptocurrencies plunged on Thursday amid traders’ sudden realization that inflation isn't slowing as expected. Kevin O’Leary is still optimistic about the future of crypto.
Bitcoin Billionaire Winklevoss Slams European Central Bank Money Printing Despite Strong Euro
Bitcoin billionaire and Gemini Exchange Founder Tyler Winklevoss Slams European Central Bank's continued stimulus and low refinancing rates despite a strong Euro.