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BlockFi to Sell $160 Million in Bitcoin Mining Machine
BlockFi aims to offer $160 million in loans secured by 68,000 Bitcoin mining equipment. November saw the crypto lender declare Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Defaulted loans may be undercollateralized.
Enabling Innovation in Asset Management: SFC's Approach
Christina Choi of the SFC spoke at the Bloomberg Buy-Side Forum Hong Kong 2023, emphasizing the importance of balancing innovation with regulation in the asset management industry. She highlighted the SFC's ongoing work on guidelines for tokenization of investment products.
Bloomberg Predicts Bitcoin Price to Surge Past $20,000 in 2020, Doubling Last Year’s High
Bloomberg predicted in its recent report that Bitcoin’s price in 2020 could reach double of last year’s high of $14,000. It further suggested that adoption is the primary Bitcoin metric, and Bloomberg takes a positive outlook on this end. Bitcoin’s price has seen a 60% decline in 2014, and at the end of 2016, Bitcoin matched the peak in 2013. If Bitcoin chooses to follow the same trend as 2016, with a 75% decline in 2018, Bitcoin is headed towards $20,000, according to Bloomberg.
Binance to Remove ALCX, FOR, LOOM, NMR, PEOPLE, PUNDIX, SPELL, STORJ from BUSD Trading Pairs on August 25, 2023
Effective from 2023-08-25 at 03:00 (UTC), the following spot pairs will no longer be available for trading on the platform: ALCX/BUSD, FOR/BUSD, LOOM/BUSD, NMR/BUSD, PEOPLE/BUSD, PUNDIX/BUSD, SPELL/BUSD, and STORJ/BUSD.
Bitcoin Price on Pace to Reach $20,000, Bloomberg Senior Strategist
The Senior Commodity Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, Mike McGlone says Bitcoin (BTC) may well be on pace to reach US$20,000 by 2021.
Bloomberg Analysts: Bitcoin Demand Supports $55,000 BTC Price and $1T Market Cap by 2022
Bloomberg's latest crypto outlook predicts the Bitcoin price will continue to advance into 2021 reaching a $50,000 target resistance, implying about a $1 trillion market cap.
BC Technology Group Shares Drop 30%, Company Clarifies OSL Sale Rumor
BC Technology Group Limited refutes rumors of considering selling its virtual asset trading platform, OSL, following a Bloomberg report, amidst a significant drop in its share prices on 17 October 2023. The company clarified there's no ongoing negotiation or consideration regarding the OSL sale, urging investors to exercise caution.
Bloomberg Partners with Elwood Technologies to Aid Institutional Crypto Adoption
To enable financial institutions and investment managers to govern their crypto investments seamlessly, Bloomberg has partnered with global fintech company Elwood Technologies.
Bloomberg’s Damning Report on Tether Receives Response from the Stablecoin Issuer
Where is Tether keeping its stablecoin reserve? A Bloomberg reporter has asked this and many more questions. Tether fires back as the allegations are made.
Bitcoin Price Bull Run Expected to Continue says Bloomberg Intelligence
Bloomberg Intelligence reports that only an "unexpected occurrence" can stop the Bitcoin price bulls from running.
Binance Sues Bloomberg Businessweek's Publisher for Defamation in HK
Binance CEO, Changpeng Zhao, sued Bloomberg’s Hong Kong media partner- Bloomberg Businessweek's publisher, for allegedly misleading publications resulting in damaging Binance’s reputation.
Bitcoin to See a Parabolic 2021 as Analyst Hints at Historical Trend that Could Take BTC to a New All-Time High
Bloomberg’s senior commodity strategist Mike McGlone said that Bitcoin will see a parabolic 2021, following the same pattern in its history in 2013 and 2017.
European Union Close in Agreeing on Crypto Regulations - Bloomberg
As the clamor for crypto regulations has continued to intensify, the European Union (EU) is close to agreeing on a comprehensive regulation that will govern the nascent digital currency ecosystem
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).
Bitcoin Poised for a Breakout, BTC Price Shows First Buy Signal Since COVID Crypto Market Crash
Bitcoin’s price has been trading around the $10,000 level for weeks—this could all change as Bloomberg's indicators suggest.
HK-based Spending App Offers Crypto Rebate for Customers
A local spending startup, Bloom pairs with cryptocurrency exchange Okcoin to offer token rebates and bring a gamified retail experience to their clients.
Mike Bloomberg: US Presidential Candidate Highlights Crypto Adoption In Agenda for Financial Reform
The United State presidential candidate for the upcoming 2020 election Mike Bloomberg is set to tender a proposal seeking to accommodate regulations for cryptocurrencies in a new financial plan that will be duly regulated.
JPMorgan says MassMutual Bitcoin Investment Signals Institutional Demand Could Quickly Grow by $600 Billion
JPMorgan thinks growing institutional demand could see up to $600 billion flow into Bitcoin in the near future after insurance giant MassMutual invested $100 million into BTC.
Bitcoin Price Will Hit $20,000 in 2020? Not Even Close Says Peter Schiff
Bitcoin has been having a good year and a very strong price showing since the Black Thursday stock market crash in March.
Solana Joins BTC, ETH on Bloomberg Terminal
Solana (SOL) becomes the third cryptocurrency after Bitcoin and Ethereum to be added on Bloomberg terminals.
FTX investors file class-action suit against Sequoia
FTX investor class-action lawsuit venture capital companies have a "tricky case," according to a crypto lawyer.
OMG Announces Kaiko to Expand Financial Instruments Global Identifier (FIGI) Standard for Crypto Assets
BOSTON, MA – JANUARY 20, 2021 - Financial Instruments Global Identifier® (FIGI®) is an open standard for the issuance of unique identifiers that can be assigned to financial instruments including common stock, options, derivatives, futures, corporate and government bonds, municipals, currencies, and mortgage products.
Bloomberg and Galaxy Digital Floats Crypto Index for Decentralized Finance
Bloomberg has launched a DeFi-backed Index fund with co-branding from Galaxy Digital.
4 Reasons Why Bitcoin Investors Should HODL Despite BTC Price Drop Below $18K
As BTC price corrects below $18,000, here are four expert BTC price predictions and reasons to keep HODLers holding on to their crypto in the months ahead.
Bloomberg’s Senior Strategist says Bitcoin Could Consolidate Like Gold Before Rallying Higher
Mike McGlone, a senior strategist at Bloomberg said that Bitcoin’s price could potentially soon add another zero to the back of its number.
Bloomberg: Changpeng Zhao's Net Worth Surges to $37.2 Billion
Changpeng Zhao's net worth has risen $25 billion since December 2022, ranking him 35th in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index despite facing legal challenges.
Block.one Settles with SEC to the Tune of $24 Million
Blacksburg startup Block.one has agreed to pay $24 million (HK$ 188 million) in fines to settle the allegations of unlawfully selling its ICO (initial coin offering) to US investors. The blockchain company had raised several billion dollars between 2017 and 2018 by selling its own digital currency.
Coinbase IPO May Push BTC Price to $70,000, Just like Tesla Pushed BTC to $60,000
Bloomberg strategist Mike McGlone says Coinbase IPO can stir a Bitcoin bull run to $70,000, similar to how Tesla prompted BTC to reach $60,000.
The UAE's Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani Al-Zeyoudi
Thani Al-Zeyoudi said crypto will "major" in UAE global commerce. The UAE's international trade minister updated 2023 commercial ties and policies. New restrictions allow a $2.7 million penalties for noncompliance. At the World Economic Forum in Davos, the artificial intelligence and digital economy minister spoke.
Funding for Crypto Startups Falls to One-Year Low
Digital currencies, public stocks and venture capital backing crypto startups have finally cooled down after massive growth due to the effects of an economic storm, according to Bloomberg.
Bloomberg Report: COVID Stock Market Shake-Out Accelerating Bitcoin Maturation Into Digital Gold
A new report from international news agency Bloomberg indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic’s shake-out of the stock market may be accelerating Bitcoin’s maturation into a new kind of digital gold.
Bitcoin Price to Reach $100,000 in 2025 as BTC is Increasingly Becoming Digital Gold, says Bloomberg
Bitcoin could take five or more years to reach the price of $100,000, according to Bloomberg’s demand indicators.
Cryptocurrency Market Outperforms Gold in 2020, Mostly Due to DeFi Hype
According to the Bloomberg Galaxy Crypto Index, cryptos have been performing up by 66 percent in 2020, exceeding that of gold’s performance by 20 percent.
Bloomberg: FTX Bankruptcy Triggers 30% Profit Margin Drop for Crypto Market Makers
FTX's bankruptcy has reduced profit margins by 30% for crypto market makers, prompting reevaluation of risk profiles. Monthly spot trading volumes on centralized exchanges have plummeted 74%, causing firms to retreat.
Japan Reduces 30% Crypto Tax On Paper Earnings For Token Issuers
To boost the Japanese banking and IT industries, the government would relax crypto company tax restrictions. Even if they haven't sold, Japanese crypto issuers must pay a 30% corporation tax on their holdings. In recent years, some local crypto/blockchain enterprises and personnel have moved abroad.
Upbit's Massive LOOM Transactions Drive Market Fluctuations
Upbit's hefty LOOM transactions to Binance and Bithumb, alongside its substantial holdings of the token, have coincided with a notable price dip, spotlighting the exchange's sway over LOOM's market dynamics.
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.
Crypto Lender Struggles Extended Creditor Protection For Vauld
Singapore gave Vauld another creditor protection term. The corporation needs a resurrection strategy by Feb. 28. Due to market circumstances, the site stopped 800,000 user withdrawals in July 2022. It received a three-month liquidity moratorium in August 2022.
Binance CEO Denies Bloomberg's Net Worth Report
Binance CEO CZ denies Bloomberg's finance rich list that reported his net worth to be $28.2 billion. He claims to have a lot less than what is reported by some media outlets. CZ also stated that he does not view FTX exchange as a rival and welcomes more well-run exchanges in the space. CZ has been critical of mainstream media's representation of the cryptocurrency industry and has repeatedly denied information from major sources like Bloomberg and Forbes.
Bloomberg Strategist: Bitcoin May Surpass Gold in Today's Digital World
The advancement in the digital ecosystem as we have it today may give Bitcoin (BTC) an advantage for it to surpass Gold in the coming years- Bloomberg's Mike McGlone
US Congress needs to take control of crypto legislation
Blockchain Association CEO Kristin Smith said crypto regulation is occurring "behind closed doors" and asked for a more collaborative and "transparent approach."
The First Pocket Gamer and Blockchain Gamer Connects Hong Kong Wows the Crowds
The temperature outside may have been in the high 30s, but that was nothing compared to the white-hot talks and meetings taking place inside Hong Kong’s awesome Cyberport venue on 17-18 July, at Steel Media’s inaugural Blockchain Gamer Connects and Pocket Gamer Connects in East Asia.
DappRadar—What is the Dapp of 2019?
In the second part of our exclusive interview with Skirmantis Januskas, CEO and Founder, DappRadar - we discuss Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake, the growing Dapp ecosystem and the DeFi revolution instigated by MakerDao.