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Tanzanian President Wants Central Bank Chiefs to ‘Prepare for Cryptocurrency’
15.6.2021
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has urged her country to be ready for emerging fintech by paving the way for cryptocurrencies. She also urged the country’s central bank to begin the necessary preparations for a step-change in global attitudes towards banking. However, in her address...
Bitcoin Remains Stable, Ethereum and Altcoins Face Hurdles
15.6.2021
Bitcoin price formed a short-term top near the USD 41,100 level. BTC corrected lower and it even moved below USD 40,000. It is currently (12:14 PM UTC) trading well above the USD 38,500 support, but it must gain momentum above USD 40,000 for a sustained move higher.
Besides, most major altcoins...
Hedge Fund CFOs and Insurers Show a Growing Appetite for Crypto
15.6.2021
There seems to be a rapidly growing appetite for cryptoassets among institutional investors, as nearly a 100% of surveyed hedge fund chief financial officers (CFOs) see their funds investing in crypto by 2026, and more insurers are seen buying shares of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust or Grayscale Ethereum...
Can Bitcoin Ever Replace Fiat Currencies?
15.6.2021
With El Salvador legalizing Bitcoin as legal tender and forward-looking companies like Tesla, MicroStrategy, and Square accepting payments in Bitcoin, the debate once again rages on whether cryptos like Bitcoin can ever replace fiat currency. According to BItstamp CEO Julian Sawyer, Bitcoin...
Crypto Regulation and Decriminalization May Be on their Way in Africa
15.6.2021
The Lake of Tunis, a natural lagoon located between the Tunisian capital city of Tunis and the Gulf of Tunis. As El Salvador forges ahead with its bitcoin (BTC) adoption plans, in Africa, there are signs that hardline crypto policies could be set to soften, or even give way to crypto inclusion.
In...
Europe Raises 20 Unicorns This Year Including Crypto Companies
15.6.2021
Twice as many European startups have achieved unicorn status in 2021 compared to last year. Despite the negative effects of the ongoing Covid crisis, young companies on the Old Continent, including several crypto unicorns, have managed to attract a record high amount of VC capital. European...
Economists Want El Salvador Bitcoin Law Repealed, but President Wins Key Ally
15.6.2021
El Salvador is edging ever closer to fulfilling its President Nayib Bukele’s Bitcoin (BTC) dreams – with external help on its way, although voices of disdain continue to warn of impending financial peril if Bukele gets his way.
Per Reuters and AFP (via El Economista), the head of the Central...
Bitcoin price bottom is in, says Fidelity exec as crypto market exits 'extreme fear'
15.6.2021
Macro comparisons suggest that there's no more room for dips on BTC/USD, suggests Jurrien Timmer
Bitcoin investors more bullish than ever despite 50% price crash: survey
15.6.2021
A survey reveals investors are still bullish on Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies despite the recent market drop
Docker Changes Free-Tier Service Policy Due to Cryptocurrency Mining Abuse
15.6.2021
Docker, a popular cloud computing integration solution, is making changes to its free-tier service due to cryptocurrency mining abuse. The service discontinued its “autobuild” feature due to misuse by bad actors, using it to mine cryptocurrencies in their servers. This is a modus...
A Bitcoin indicator with a 'perfect' history just told you to buy the dip
15.6.2021
A $40,000 BTC price provides a classic entry point, the Bitcoin to stablecoin ratio oscillator suggests
$1.3M worth of BTC donated to Bitcoin-hodling charity in less than 3 weeks
15.6.2021
The Bitcoin Water Trust has already received more than $1.3 million worth of BTC donations despite launching just three weeks ago
Argentinian National Soccer Selection Launched Its Official Token
15.6.2021
The Argentinian National Soccer Selection launched its official token last week, with a great reception. The token that would give fans involvement in the decisions regarding the soccer team, sold out quickly. The Argentinian National Soccer Selection is the first national team to launch its...
Introducing HUMAN Protocol: A New Way for Humans and Machines to Securely Connect and Collaborate
15.6.2021
HUMAN Protocol is an infrastructure to reshape how humans work, by supporting distributed job markets in which any job, of any size or type, can be securely tokenized, published, and completed. The Protocol facilitates direct, globally mapped connections that bring workers closer to the rewards...
Bitcoin Consolidates Gains, Ethereum and Altcoins Aim Higher
15.6.2021
Bitcoin price gained bullish momentum above the USD 38,500 resistance level. BTC even cleared USD 40,000 to move further into a positive zone. It is currently (04:30 UTC) consolidating gains and it might resume its upward move above USD 41,000.
Besides, most major altcoins are slowly moving higher....
MicroStrategy Has No Limits For Bitcoin Purchases, Discusses Sale Scenarios
15.6.2021
MicroStrategy’s CEO Michael Saylor. Source: a screenshot, Youtube/Swan Signal - A Bitcoin Channel
One of the most bullish bitcoin (BTC) investors, US-based software company MicroStrategy, said it has no specific target for their BTC holdings as they plan to sell USD 1bn worth of their shares...
Latin American Countries Eye Bitcoin Adoption After El Salvador Passed Bitcoin Law
15.6.2021
A number of lawmakers in Latin American countries have expressed their interest in bitcoin following El Salvador passing the law making the cryptocurrency legal tender. The countries include Paraguay, Argentina, Panama, Brazil, and Mexico. Tonga and Tanzania have also reportedly expressed interest...
Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Says ‘I Like Bitcoin’ — Will Go All in on Inflation Trades if Fed Says ‘Things Are Good’
15.6.2021
Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones says he likes bitcoin. Noting that he can trust math, the famed hedge fund manager said, “bitcoin has appealed to me because it’s a way for me to invest in certainty.” Jones also shared his investment strategies in response to...
6 Insurers Initiate New Cryptocurrency Investment Positions: Report
15.6.2021
Insurance firms have increased their interest in crypto investments in recent months
Goldman Sachs Expands Cryptocurrency Trading Desk With Ether Futures and Options
15.6.2021
Investment bank Goldman Sachs has reportedly unveiled its plans to expand its cryptocurrency desk to offer ether futures and options trading. The bank says “institutional adoption will continue,” noting that “Despite the material price correction, we continue to see a significant...