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How Bitcoin’s Success Could Be Fueling Poverty for Latecomers and Non-Holders, ECB Economists Claim
21.10.2024
Bitcoin’s rise is enriching early adopters at the expense of society, according to a paper by European Central Bank (ECB) economists. They argued that bitcoin’s speculative growth leads to wealth redistribution, where early investors gain while non-holders and latecomers are left...
Russia Pushes Digital Currency Plan for BRICS — Is This the End of Western Financial Dominance?
21.10.2024
Russian President Vladimir Putin has unveiled a plan to introduce digital currencies as a key tool for investment for the BRICS alliance. This proposal aims to boost economic growth in developing nations, with a focus on minimizing inflationary risks. By involving BRICS members and other developing...
Bitcoin ETF Holdings Push Steadily Toward the 1 Million BTC Threshold
20.10.2024
Following Friday’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) activity, the numbers reveal that the 12 ETFs are on the brink of reaching the impressive milestone of 1 million bitcoins. As of this weekend, the funds are just shy of 42,000 BTC from hitting that target. Massive Bitcoin Inflows...
$556M in spot Bitcoin ETF inflows signals major shift in investor sentiment
20.10.2024
Bitcoin ETFs see record daily inflows as institutional investors drive adoption and BTC’s ongoing price surge
Bitcoin ETFs a Bane for Crypto Startups as VC Deals Drop 20%
20.10.2024
Venture capital (VC) investment in crypto and blockchain startups decreased in the third quarter of 2024. This decline is partly attributed to the growing popularity of bitcoin exchange-traded funds, which offer an alternative way for investors to gain exposure to the crypto sector. U.S.-based...
XRP’s Legal Status Unshaken Amid SEC Appeal – Ripple Prepares Counterstrike
20.10.2024
Ripple’s legal chief has reaffirmed that the core ruling declaring XRP not a security remains intact despite the appeal by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The regulator’s move challenges several other aspects of the July 2023 ruling regarding XRP. Ripple plans...
‘We’re Heading to 6-Figure Bitcoin’ — What’s Driving This Bold Prediction
20.10.2024
Bitcoin could reach six figures sooner than expected, driven by surging institutional flows into exchange-traded funds (ETFs), economic instability, and the U.S. presidential election, according to the chief investment officer of asset management firm Bitwise. The executive highlights factors like...
Bitcoin $233K forecast, SEC X account hacker arrested, and more: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 13 – 19
20.10.2024
Bitcoin is technically on track to hit $233,000, according to analytics data based on the RSI, FBI arrests SEC X hacker: Hodlers Digest
Bitcoin ETF liquidity set to surge after SEC options approval — QCP
19.10.2024
To confirm a potential breakout from its current crab walk, Bitcoin needs to close the week above $68,700, according to market analysts
Crypto ATMs Coming to 45 New Locations Across Five US States
19.10.2024
Cryptocurrency is becoming more accessible across the U.S. with the expansion of digital currency kiosks to 45 new locations in the Southwest and Midwest. Yesway, a fast-growing convenience store chain, is partnering with Coinflip to bring crypto ATMs to its customers, offering a seamless...
Digital Ruble and Sanctions: Expert Analyzes Russia’s Digital Currency Plan to Evade Western Control
19.10.2024
A Fellow at the Carnegie Russia Eurasia Center and former adviser at the Central Bank of Russia has weighed in on the digital ruble, Russia’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), highlighting its potential role in reshaping Russia’s financial landscape amid sanctions. While the digital...
$230M Bitcoin Heist Takes Dark Turn — $100M Still Missing, FBI Probes Kidnapping Link
19.10.2024
Two young men pulled off a $230 million bitcoin heist in one of the largest crypto thefts from a private individual in U.S. history. But after indulging in luxury cars and a $2 million watch, the story took a sinister twist. Now, prosecutors say the crime may be tied to a shocking kidnapping —...
Is Complete Decentralization of Finance Realistic? Fed Governor Waller Says No
19.10.2024
A Federal Reserve governor questioned whether decentralized finance (defi) can truly eliminate the need for intermediaries, despite bitcoin’s revolutionary promise. While decentralized systems aim to bypass traditional structures, he argues that trust in intermediaries still resurfaces. Could...
NYSE, Cboe Win SEC Approval for Bitcoin ETF Options
18.10.2024
The decision follows Nasdaq recently also getting permission for options on spot bitcoin ETFs
SEC approves New York Stock Exchange listing of Bitcoin options ETF
18.10.2024
Traders believe that the approval of options for Bitcoin exchange-traded funds will inject much-needed liquidity into the markets
U.S. Bitcoin ETFs Bag Options Trading Approval From SEC
18.10.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has granted accelerated approval for a proposed rule change by NYSE…
Before Bitcoin: 4 Early Digital Currencies and Why They Collapsed
18.10.2024
Before bitcoin took the spotlight, several digital currencies aimed to change the way we exchange value, but none could withstand the test of time. Ecash, E-gold, Liberty Reserve, and Q coins each had their moment, only to fall short in the end. This piece dives into their stories and uncovers...
A Video Game Flopped Harder Than Anything At The Box Office This Year, And The Mainstream Press Barely Noticed
18.10.2024
In the summer of 2024, an entertainment project went more spectacularly wrong than possibly any entertainment project in human history. A venture that cost an approximated $400 million, and is thought to have made back only $1 million, representing a flop that dwarfs the likes of movie disasters...
Freedom Factory unveils ethOS mobile hardware for Ethereum ecosystem
18.10.2024
Users must first mint a non-fungible token on the Base layer-2 network to redeem the NFT for the upcoming crypto-native device
Freedom Factory unveils ethOS mobile hardware for Ethereum ecosystem
18.10.2024
Users must first mint a non-fungible token on the Base layer-2 network to redeem the NFT for the upcoming crypto-native device