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Economist Says Bitcoin Isn’t Too Big to Fail — Warns BTC Can Only Establish Itself if Governments Allow It
7.4.2021
Allianz’s chief economic advisor Mohamed El-Erian says that bitcoin is not too big to fail and that governments may intervene. While he believes that cryptocurrency will grow in popularity, the economist says “it takes away a lot from governments,” adding that this asset...
Kimchi Premium Vanishes, then Returns as Bank Issues Appear to Have Hit Upbit
7.4.2021
Widespread reports of a return of the kimchi premium appear to have been shrouded in confusion after bitcoin (BTC) prices plummeted briefly on a number of domestic exchanges before rising back above the USD 62,000 mark – while the market-leading Upbit platform suspended fiat withdrawals, possibly...
Ron Paul Warns of Government Crackdown on Bitcoin — ‘The Government Is the Threat’
5.4.2021
Former congressman Ron Paul has warned of a government crackdown on bitcoin and safe-haven assets may not be safe from government intervention. “The government is the threat,” he said, noting that “they will crack down because they have the ability to do it.” Ron Paul Warns...
Non-Fungible Token Sales Begin to Dive, NFT Interest Declines, Finance Author Highlights NFT Oversupply
4.4.2021
Non-fungible token (NFT) assets and collectibles are starting to see sales decline and interest in NFTs is dropping as well. Additionally, it’s being said that an “oversupply of NFTs” may hurt the market, according to James Surowiecki the author of “The Wisdom...
Here's why April may be the best month yet for Bitcoin price
3.4.2021
U.S. dollar weakness is painting a bullish short term outlook for Bitcoin in April
Morgan Stanley Adds Bitcoin to 12 Mutual Funds’ Investment Strategies
2.4.2021
Morgan Stanley has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to add bitcoin exposure to 12 of its mutual funds’ investment strategies. These mutual funds may invest in bitcoin futures as well as obtain indirect exposure to the cryptocurrency through investments in Grayscale...
Canada's Purpose Bitcoin ETF may be cutting into Grayscale's market share
2.4.2021
Following the launch of Canada’s first Bitcoin ETF, shares in Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust have spent an entire month trading at a discount compared to spot BTC for the first time
The Beautifully Blocky Earth Defense Force: World Brothers Launches Worldwide May 27
1.4.2021
Voxel soldiers battle the giant voxel insect aliens invading their voxel planet in Earth Defense Force: World Brothers. This colorful new take on the beloved budget shooter series is launching across all regions on May 27 for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC.Read more
With US Tax Season Around the Corner, Here’s How to Report Crypto Activity to the IRS
1.4.2021
The key to properly filing taxes on cryptocurrency comes down to excellent record-keeping, the correct IRS tax forms, and knowledge about what qualifies as income versus capital gains. Handle Tax Filings With Care to Avoid Any Audits Although the traditional April 15th deadline for filing US taxes...
One-Tenth of a Bitcoin: Derivatives Giant CME Group to Launch Micro BTC Futures Contract
31.3.2021
The American global markets company Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Group) has announced the launch of a new bitcoin futures product on May 3, 2021, if U.S. regulators approve the product. The new contract is a micro bitcoin futures product that represents 0.1 bitcoin rather than CME’s other...
Coinbase Opens Office in India Despite Crypto Ban Reports
30.3.2021
Cryptocurrency exchange operator Coinbase has announced that it is establishing a business presence in India. The company has also posted several job openings for its Indian operations despite reports that the government may ban cryptocurrencies. Coinbase Sets up Shop in India Coinbase...
Deliver Enhanced Media Experiences With Google’s Core Web Vitals
30.3.2021
Hello! Satarupa Chatterjee from Cloudinary. There is a big change coming from Google in May 2021 having to do with their Core Web Vitals (CWVs). It’s worth paying attention here, as this is going to be a SEO factor.
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More Stimulus Coming? President Biden and Senate Democrats Press for Another $3 Trillion
30.3.2021
On the heels of the last stimulus package, U.S. President Joe Biden is creating more legislation that may lead to a massive $3 trillion package dedicated to domestic needs and infrastructure. The recent discussions with Biden and Senate Democrats honed in on the political party’s “Build...
South Korean Tech Giants May Capitalize on ‘Rising Crypto Pay Demand’
30.3.2021
A new report has suggested that South Korea’s two biggest internet-focused tech titans, Kakao and Naver, may be well-poised to take the next step in crypto pay and crypto exchange-related business expansion.
Both have already placed a foot firmly into the door of crypto, but are still taking...
Tricking WCV
30.3.2021
Google has said that Web Core Vitals (WCV) are going to be an SEO factor, and the date is nigh: May 2021. So, I’m seeing some scrambling to make sure those metrics are good. Ya know, the acronym …
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Over $6B in Bitcoin Options Set to Expire Today, April Contracts Show Bets for $80K per BTC
26.3.2021
A number of options traders are betting that bitcoin prices will tap $80,000 by May 2021. Meanwhile, over 100,000 bitcoin options worth more than $6 billion are set to expire on Friday, smashing the previous record expiry seen in January. $6 Billion in Bitcoin Options Set to Drop, April Bets Target...
Former OCC official says crypto has backing but dollar ‘may not’
26.3.2021
Former OCC acting comptroller Brian Brooks claimed that cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin “actually are backed by something.”
Upbit Operator May Follow Coinbase with Nasdaq IPO Bid – Analysts
26.3.2021
South Korean analysts claim that Dunamu, the operator of the crypto exchange Upbit, could be heading for an initial public offering (IPO) – and, possibly inspired by Coinbase’s own IPO bid, may choose to launch on America’s Nasdaq exchange rather than a domestic alternative.
Per a report from...
Options traders target $80K by May, Skew suggests just 6% chance they're right
26.3.2021
Options traders are betting big that BTC will be above $80,000 on April 30, but analytics provider Skew thinks there is a 94% chance their positions will be worthless
Jamaica Plans to Pilot a Central Bank Crypto, CBDC to Work Alongside Notes and Coinage
26.3.2021
While a number of countries are working on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), on Tuesday, the Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) announced it will soon be piloting a CBDC project. The BoJ is working with a firm called Ecurrency Mint Incorporated and plans to pilot the cryptocurrency in May. Jamaican CBDC...