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Bridgewater’s Ray Dalio Warns Government Could Restrict Bitcoin Investments, Impose ‘Shocking’ Taxes
21.3.2021
The founder and chief investment officer of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund firm, has warned that the government could “impose prohibitions against capital movements” into assets such as bitcoin. He added that regulators may also impose changes in taxes that...
Bytetree Founder Believes Grayscale Should Lower Its ‘Unrealistically High’ Fee: Warns of Possible ‘Systemic Risk’
21.3.2021
The founder of Bytetree Asset Management, Charlie Morris, has suggested the reduction of the GBTC management fee as one way Grayscale Investment can ease the current selling pressure and possibly reduce the discount on the shares. Morris says if no action is taken, “the selling pressure will...
Citi Executive Says Bitcoin Will Do Well But Sees Better Investments in ‘Giant Unstoppable Trends’
20.3.2021
Citibank’s David Bailin believes that bitcoin will do well because of the level of interest from investors. While stating that the cryptocurrency can be part of a portfolio, the executive sees better investment opportunities than bitcoin in “giant unstoppable trends.” Bitcoin...
UK Watchdog Bans Bitcoin Advert for ‘Irresponsibly’ Promoting Investments in the Crypto Asset
19.3.2021
The United Kingdom’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned Coinfloor’s bitcoin advert for “irresponsibly” promoting investments in the crypto asset. The watchdog claimed the crypto exchange’s marketing campaign had targeted pensioners who were...
Germany's financial regulator issues retail crypto investment warning
19.3.2021
German financial regulator BaFin wants retail investors to be aware of the risks associated with crypto investments, especially in the current bull market
SmartKey Shows There Is Real Value and Utility in NFT Tokens
19.3.2021
NFT tokens are taking over the investment scene these days, with unbelievable valuations and all kinds of brands and major artists rushing in. On the technology side SmartKey shows that NFT tokens can be used for more than just speculation, bringing real value and utility to the world. The project...
Bitcoin 'better than gold' if you study it, fund manager tells mainstream media
18.3.2021
Getting to grips with Bitcoin reveals its benefits over gold as a store of value, says SkyBridge Capital's Anthony Scaramucci
Morgan Stanley Making 3 Bitcoin Funds Available to Clients
18.3.2021
One of the largest U.S. investment banks, Morgan Stanley, will be offering its wealth management clients access to bitcoin funds. Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America’s wealth management divisions do not currently allow their advisors to offer direct investment in bitcoin funds....
Asia’s MicroStrategy: Meitu drops another $50M on ETH and BTC
18.3.2021
Chinese tech company Meitu has dropped another $50 million on ETh and BTC, taking its total holdings up to $90 million
Texas Issues Orders to Stop ‘Binance Assets’ and 2 Other Fraudulent Crypto Investment Platforms
18.3.2021
The Texas securities commissioner has entered emergency cease and desist orders to stop three cryptocurrency investment platforms from duping investors in the state. One scheme operates under the name “Binance Assets.” The regulator has found that all three platforms are fraudulent....
Grayscale Launches 5 New Crypto Investment Products as Investor Demand for Cryptocurrencies Soars
17.3.2021
Grayscale Investments has launched five new cryptocurrency investment products, which are now available for subscription by eligible individual and institutional accredited investors. The company now offers a total of 14 crypto investment products. The new products are the Basic Attention Token...
Activision Blizzard CEO To Get Even Bigger Bonuses While Others Get Laid Off
17.3.2021
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick routinely gets millions in stock bonuses every year based on how the company is doing. Now he’s set to get even more, for a total payout of nearly $200 million according to CtW Investment Group, a union pension fund advocacy organization. And it’s all thanks...
Digital asset investment products hit record $4.2B inflows already this quarter
17.3.2021
Bitcoin dominates but Ethereum is growing in popularity for institutional investment products
NYDIG head says major firms will announce Bitcoin ‘milestones’ next week
17.3.2021
“I know starting more or less next week, you’re going to see an absolute drumbeat of pretty game-changing milestones from some of these firms.” — Stone Ridge co-founder
Turkish Police Dismantle Massive Chinese Crypto Scam That Held 101 Hostages
16.3.2021
A massive police operation took place in Istambul, Turkey, against a Chinese gang’s crypto scam. Authorities found that criminals kidnapped 101 people and forced them to run scam operations. Scammers Tricked Hostages by Promising Them Work in a Legit ‘Crypto Investment...
'Inhospitable to capitalism' US can target those ditching dollar for Bitcoin — Ray Dalio
16.3.2021
Investors should reduce dollar exposure, the billionaire says, as MicroStrategy's Saylor describes Bitcoin as the "obvious solution."
Mizuho Bank Survey Says $24 Billion in US Stimulus Checks May Be Used to Buy Bitcoin
16.3.2021
On March 15, 2021, Mizuho Securities Co., a firm wholly-owned subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, revealed the findings of a new survey that says a great deal of stimulus money will find its way into stock markets and the cryptocurrency economy. Participants in Mizuho’s survey made less...
Investor 'stumbles' into 30,000% gain after buying Beeple NFT for $969
15.3.2021
An investor who purchased an NFT from popular digital artist Beeple for $969 initially hoped to double their investment within two years. The NFT is now worth $300,000
Valkyrie Hopes to Launch ‘Innovative Balance Sheet ETF’ Backed by Companies Exposed to Bitcoin
13.3.2021
At the end of January, the Texas-based firm Valkyrie Digital Assets filed an exchange-traded fund (ETF) registration for the “Valkyrie Bitcoin Trust” with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This month, the cryptocurrency investment manager announced it has filed...
Peter Schiff Claims Grayscale Will Sell BTC to Fund DCG’s Acquisition of GBTC Shares Rebuffed
12.3.2021
Gold bug and bitcoin opponent, Peter Schiff has alleged that the Digital Currency Group (DCG)’s plan to acquire GBTC shares worth $250 million could be an indication that Grayscale Investment will be reducing the value of its AUM. In addition, Schiff claims in his tweet that “Grayscale...