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U.S. Lawmakers Can Get Crypto Regulations Right if They Act Now
22.5.2023
Gold Prices Poised to Skyrocket as Expert Predicts Fourfold Increase in Demand
22.5.2023
Although gold has been trading below the $2K range since May 16, 2023, Rick Rule, the founder of Rule Investment Media, is confident that the struggling U.S. economy will cause demand for precious metals like gold to skyrocket. In an interview published on May 18, Rule emphasized that...
U.S. Debt Deal Could Weigh on Bitcoin Price, Some Say
22.5.2023
Per Observers, U.S. Treasury's efforts to build back cash balances post-debt deal will suck out the dollar liquidity from system, pushing bitcoin lower
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Remains Below $27,000 Ahead of Pivotal Week in US Debt Ceiling Talks
22.5.2023
Bitcoin continued to consolidate on Monday, ahead of U.S. debt ceiling talks with President Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. It is expected that if a deal isn’t reached this week, the government will run out of cash on June 1. Ethereum was marginally higher. Bitcoin Bitcoin...
Crypto Lender BlockFi Ordered to Withdraw Unapproved Reorganization Plan Shared 'Prematurely'
22.5.2023
The bankrupt estate was ordered to issue a corrective letter clarifying its May 13 disclosure statement was not approved by court
SWIFT Data Shows Despite De-Dollarization Push, US Dollar Is Still the King of International Settlements
22.5.2023
The share of the U.S. dollar usage for international payments has risen to 42.71% in April, despite the push of some countries towards de-dollarization. The dollar remains the most used currency in international settlements, with the euro taking second place according to data from the Society...
Russia ‘Actively’ Working on SWIFT Alternatives, Foreign Ministry Official Says
22.5.2023
The Russian Federation is collaborating with partners to link payment systems alternative to the interbank messaging system SWIFT, a representative of the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The work is part of the de-dollarization of the economy, the official indicated. Russia Seeking...
Ron Paul Denounces US Government ‘Deceptions’ on Inflation; Mentions Federal Reserve Involvement
22.5.2023
Ron Paul, a former congressman from Texas and former U.S. presidential candidate, has reflected on how the U.S. government is handling inflation and how it has been deceitful on the issue. Paul believes that if the U.S. government were to really point to the root of the inflation problem, it would...
Biden Says He Won’t Agree to Deal That ‘Protects Wealthy Tax Cheats and Crypto Traders’ as US Default Looms
22.5.2023
U.S. President Joe Biden says he will not agree to “a deal that protects wealthy tax cheats and crypto traders while putting food assistance at risk” as the U.S. faces the risk of defaulting on its debt obligations. “I’ve done my part,” Biden stressed, adding that it is now time...
De-dollarization Has Already Started, Says Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov
21.5.2023
The process of de-dollarization has practically started, according to Russian Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergey Lavrov. Moscow’s top diplomat is convinced that Russia’s position on the matter is shared by many other countries while the West is undermining the role of the U.S. currency. Russia’s...
Clash of Presidential Contenders: Bitcoin Gains Prominence as 2024 US Election Approaches
21.5.2023
With the 2024 U.S. presidential election drawing near, the enthusiasm of bitcoin and cryptocurrency advocates has intensified, as two candidates have emerged in the race who openly express their support for bitcoin and willingly accept the dominant digital asset for campaign contributions....
Rand Plunges After US Weapons Accusations Against South Africa, Schiff Criticizes Misleading Inflation Numbers, and More — Bitcoin.com News Week in Review
21.5.2023
Another exciting week in crypto and finance has come and gone, with news of U.S. government accusations against South Africa, regarding the alleged supply of the Russian state with ammunition. In other news, ten Southeast Asian nations are challenging U.S. dollar dominance, having agreed...
‘Apple and Google Are Systemic Risks to Crypto,’ Says Ex-Coinbase CTO
21.5.2023
Authorities in the U.S. and elsewhere may try to compel tech firms like Apple and Google to exfiltrate private keys from devices and apps under their control, crypto entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan warned on social media. The former executive of Coinbase believes this would be done to remit funds...
Renowned Investor Jim Rogers Warns US Dollar’s Time ‘Coming to an End’ as Countries Seek Alternatives
21.5.2023
Veteran investor Jim Rogers, who co-founded the Quantum Fund with billionaire investor George Soros, says the U.S. dollar’s time is coming to an end as more countries are seeking alternatives to the USD. “Many friends of America are moving, trying to find something to compete with...
Robert Kiyosaki: US Economy Headed for Crash Landing, Financial Pandemic Started, Corruption High
21.5.2023
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki believes that the U.S. economy is headed for a crash landing. “I hope I am wrong yet that is what I believe,” he opined. The famous author also said a financial pandemic has started and corruption is high, reiterating his recommendation to...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC, ETH Consolidate on Saturday, Despite Optimism Fed Could Soon Pivot
20.5.2023
Bitcoin started the weekend in consolidation, as markets remained nervous despite somewhat dovish comments from U.S. Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Speaking on Friday, Powell stated that rates may not be increased by as much as initially expected. Ethereum rose marginally higher today. Bitcoin Bitcoin...
Expert Claims Proposed BRICS Common Currency Poised to Undermine US Dollar Dominance
20.5.2023
A recent report from China’s Global Times reveals that Zhou Yu, an international finance research director at the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences, believes that the proposed BRICS cross-border currency is a significant step in challenging the dominance of the U.S. dollar. Zhou asserts...
US Expands ‘Unprecedented Global Sanctions’ on Russia With Over 300 New Targets
20.5.2023
The U.S. has imposed new sanctions on Russia “in coordination with the G7 and other international partners.” Among the targets are “the channels Russia uses to acquire critical technology, its future energy extraction capabilities, and Russia’s financial services sector.”...
Robert Kennedy Jr. to Accept BTC for Campaign Contributions, Says Bitcoin Is an ‘Exercise in Democracy’
20.5.2023
Before taking the stage at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami, U.S. presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized the democratic nature of bitcoin, calling it an “exercise in democracy.” Additionally, during his Florida appearance, Kennedy revealed that his campaign would...
U.S. Sanctions Watchdog Alleges Russia-Linked Crypto Wallet Processed $5M
19.5.2023
An Irish national helped wealthy Russians evade sanctions and hide money in UAE, OFAC alleged Friday