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Investment Heavyweights PIMCO and Peter Thiel Hopeful on Bitcoin, Crypto
21.10.2021
The major asset management firm PIMCO has said it plans to increase its exposure to digital assets as part of its “trend-following strategies or quant-oriented strategies.” Meanwhile, another investment industry heavyweight, venture capitalist Peter Thiel, says that he sees the current bitcoin...
‘Big Short’ Investor Michael Burry Not Shorting Bitcoin, Warns ‘Cryptocurrencies Are in a Bubble’
18.10.2021
Hedge fund manager Michael Burry, famed for forecasting the 2008 financial crisis, has confirmed that he has not been shorting cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, despite speculations that he may have. His confirmation came after he recently asked how to short crypto. Michael Burry Says He Is...
Survey: 14% of Americans Want Crypto Rewards for Using Their Credit Cards
16.10.2021
During the last few years, prepaid cards that offer cryptocurrency rewards have grown popular and a number of digital asset payment cards offer these types of rewards. This means instead of accruing frequent flyer miles or points, consumers get rewarded in crypto assets every time they make...
Dozens of ‘ESG Companies’ Have 'Creeping Exposure' to Crypto
15.10.2021
At least 52 companies that fall under the ESG (environmental, social and governance) umbrella of the major stock index provider MSCI have “creeping exposure to cryptocurrency,” an analysis by the firm has found.
Combined, the 52 companies make up about USD 7.1trn in market capitalization, or about...
‘Big Short’ Star Michael Burry Asks for Help with Shorting Crypto
14.10.2021
Michael Burry, the eccentric hedge fund manager whom the 2015 blockbuster ‘The Big Short’ was based on, is being called out by the crypto community on Twitter today after asking how to short cryptocurrencies.
“Ok, I haven’t done this before, how do you short a cryptocurrency,” Burry started off...
Coinshares Invests In Swiss Bank As Customers Increasingly Turn To Crypto
7.10.2021
rther said that FlowBank’s association with CoinShares, "further solidifies" the bank's mission to "create a seamless and innovative banking and investment journey for its customers." She added that today, "FlowBank’s clients can invest in CoinShares’ crypto [exchange traded products]."
Cosmos sees 1 million transfers in a month across the ecosystem
6.10.2021
The Inter Blockchain Communication protocol that powers Cosmos has been growing steadily over the past 6 months
Check These Four Banks and Their Moves Into Bitcoin & Crypto Custody
4.10.2021
ding platforms “for the time being.” But it appears that banks are far more comfortable with the idea of helping exchanges store their customers’ fiat and crypto.Per Asia Kyungjae
6 Ways to Earn Passive Income with Crypto
2.10.2021
m/coins/">other digital assets is to deposit them into a centralized lending platform. While most experienced crypto users recommend avoiding depositing crypto with third-party providers, the user-friendliness of CeFi (centralized finance) lending platform has led to billions of doll
Banker Faces 10-year Jail Term after Borrowing Money in Mother’s Name to Buy Crypto
1.10.2021
aded guilty to violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes.The court heard that A has “illegally borrowed” over USD 2.3m worth of fiat KRW “in the name of his mother and other relatives” in a period from October 2019 to March 2020 while working in the loans depa
Coinbase to Add Direct Deposit Feature — US Paychecks Can Soon Be Converted to Crypto
30.9.2021
On September 27, the digital currency firm Coinbase announced that U.S. customers will soon be able to directly deposit their paycheck into their Coinbase accounts. With the new direct deposit feature, Coinbase customers can leverage their funds to make investments, generate yield, or add value...
Survey Shows 64% of Britons Believe Crypto Is ‘Not a Safe Investment,’ Respondents Think Ethereum Is a Drug, Cardano Is Cheese
30.9.2021
While there’s a lot of hype surrounding digital currencies like bitcoin, a great number of people are still confused by the crypto economy and the myriad crypto assets that exist. One study shows that some people think Ethereum is a drug, while others think Cardano is a cheese. Traders...
U.K Citizens to Get Free Crypto Tax Services From Crypto.com
28.9.2021
Crypto.com, formerly known as Monaco, is a cryptocurrency website based in Hong Kong. Crypto.com was founded in 2016 and has over 3 million users now worldwide. With the launch of a crypto exchange in 2019, Crypto.com started offering many services like mobile wallets, MCO visa cards, crypto...
Skybridge Capital’s Scaramucci on Crypto Boom: ‘The Institutions Are Not There’
28.9.2021
Anthony Scaramucci, CEO of Skybridge Capital, a multi-asset class investment firm, says he thinks the institutional investment boom in cryptocurrencies has been greatly exaggerated. In an interview given to Bloomberg last week, Scaramucci stated that most institutions are still not interested...
Over USD 800M New Investments, Crypto.com Enters NBA + More News
22.9.2021
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Most Surveyed South Koreans Want the Government to Tax Crypto
21.9.2021
ted the government to start taxing crypto traders and investors. The remainder stated they were unsure or undecided on the matter.Crypto tax was due to be introduced in October this year, but politicians agreed to push the launch back to January 1, 2022. The decision was made after domestic e
Crypto.com to Increase Its Insurance Coverage
21.9.2021
Crypto.com finally announced the expansion of the total coverage of insurance to $750m after increasing the insurance policy coverage under Arch Underwriting at Lloyd’s Syndicate of 2012. The renewed insurance policy of Crypto.com will make the platform the biggest and most popular insurance policy...
Turkey Is ‘at War’ With Cryptocurrency, Says President Erdogan
21.9.2021
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has clarified the government’s stance on cryptocurrencies, stating that the country is at war with crypto. He emphasized that Turkey will continue with its own currency. A War and a Struggle Against Cryptocurrency Turkish President Recep Tayyip...
Crypto.com expands insurance program to cover $750M
20.9.2021
The insurance policy is one of the largest in the cryptocurrency industry, reflecting heightened demand for consumer protection
Shaq Says He Won’t Invest In Crypto Until He Understands It
13.9.2021
shaquille-oneal-hasnt-invested-in-crypto.html">told CNBC. “So I will probably stay away from it until I get a full understanding of what it is.”The former Los Angeles Lakers player recognizes that numerous athletes have entered into partnerships with crypto-focused businesses or invested