Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

The CEO of Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, Larry Fink, says he is “very bullish on the long-term viability of Bitcoin.” Noting that he is “pleasantly surprised” by the demand for Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), he emphasized that the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) is “the fastest growing ETF in the history of […]

PRESS RELEASE. In an exhilarating development for the decentralized finance (DeFi) community, LendFi announces the launch of its innovative app, now available for download on both the iOS Store and Google PlayStore. This groundbreaking app introduces a suite of utility features designed to enhance user experience and financial empowerment. Among these are staking, peer-to-peer (P2P) […]

According to the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Securities and Exchange Commission is responsible for regulating cryptocurrencies. However, the governor said the central bank will collaborate with law enforcement agencies and regulators overseeing the Nigerian crypto sector. The Central Bank’s Change of Heart In a surprise announcement, Yemi Cardoso, governor of the […]

The teams from Fetch.ai, Ocean Protocol, and Singularitynet (SNET), three top projects in artificial intelligence (AI) on the blockchain, have announced their intention to amalgamate their tokens into a unified cryptocurrency named “artificial superintelligence (ASI).” 3 Top AI Tokens to Combine Into a Single Coin Called ‘ASI’ In a communication dispatched to Bitcoin.com News, the […]

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed a lawsuit against Kucoin, emphasizing the classification of bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin as commodities. The enforcement action, launched in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, accuses Kucoin of multiple regulatory breaches involving these digital assets. Kucoin’s Legal Battles Shine a Bright […]

Many of Goldman Sachs’ largest clients are ramping up their activity in the crypto space following spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) approvals and BTC price recovery. “The recent ETF approval has triggered a resurgence of interest and activities from our clients,” said Goldman Sachs’ Asia Pacific head of digital assets. Goldman Sachs’ Clients Getting Active […]

Veteran trader and renowned chartist Peter Brandt says bitcoin is “vying to become the Level 1 ‘store-of-value’ standard replacing fiat currencies and government bonds.” He explained that fiat currencies, like the U.S. dollar, “will still be used to buy groceries and pay for gas.” Moreover, he expects governments to “constantly be issuing new currency replacements.” […]

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has answered multiple questions about bitcoin and the U.S. dollar. Declaring that he is a bitcoin bull, the famous author said the cryptocurrency “is the perfect asset at the right time.” While acknowledging the possibility of bitcoin “going to zero,” he countered by suggesting that fiat currencies like […]

Coinbase plans to transition more customer and corporate Usd coin (USDC) stablecoin accounts to Base, its Ethereum layer two blockchain, aiming for reduced fees and quicker settlement times, as announced by Coinbase VP Max Branzburg. The move is seen by some in the crypto industry as a positive step towards an on-chain financial future, setting […]

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking nearly $2 billion in fines from Ripple Labs in the ongoing XRP lawsuit. “There is absolutely no precedent for this,” exclaimed Ripple’s CEO regarding the $2 billion fine. “We will continue to expose the SEC for what they are when we respond to this.” SEC Wants […]

Roger Ver, an early Bitcoin investor, has decided to continue supporting Bitcoin Cash (BCH) over Bitcoin (BTC) despite an invitation from Blockstream CEO Adam Back to rejoin the Bitcoin community. Ver criticizes layer two blockchain solutions, like Back’s Liquid Network, as centralized or unreliable, maintaining that bitcoin cash more closely aligns with the original vision […]

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has updated his bitcoin price prediction. He now anticipates the cryptocurrency reaching $100K by September. The famous author also announced his intention to purchase more bitcoin this week, citing the approaching halving event. He encouraged investors to consider adding bitcoin to their portfolios if they haven’t already done […]

PRESS RELEASE. Zug, Switzerland, 25th March 2024 – GAIMIN, the world’s leader in delivering GPU-based decentralised data processing services through gaimin.cloud, today announces its GMRX utility token will be listed on cryptocurrency exchanges. GMRX is a utility token designed to support GAIMIN’s ecosystem, rewarding users for allowing their PC-based GPUs to participate in gaimin.cloud, processing […]

Despite the notion that portfolio hedging is a preserve for institutional investors, Robby Greenfield, the CEO of Umoja Labs, says even retail investors can use well-known techniques to insulate their crypto portfolios against sudden and steep price swings. The CEO however concedes that many retail investors have not engaged in hedging because such tools have […]

Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci has advised bitcoin investors to act like they are dead with their coins and not sell them. “Don’t do anything with it,” he recommended, emphasizing: “The dead people at Charles Schwab do far better than the living people.” Anthony Scaramucci’s Bitcoin Investing Advice Skybridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci offered some […]

Global investment bank JPMorgan has cautioned that bitcoin is still overbought despite the crypto’s recent price decline. JPMorgan’s analysts expect continued selling pressure on bitcoin as the halving approaches, “particularly against a positioning backdrop that still looks overbought despite the past week’s correction.” JPMorgan: ‘Bitcoin Remains in Overbought Territory’ JPMorgan’s analysts, led by global strategist […]

Erroneous early reporting and discussions on X about the European Union’s approach to cryptocurrency anonymity have been clarified by industry expert Patrick Hansen, stating that the EU’s Anti Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR) targets broader anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CFT) efforts across various sectors, including crypto, without singling out cryptocurrencies for special regulation. Contrary […]

According to Mai Fujimoto, a Japanese crypto influencer and co-founder of Intmax, the Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 4844 – also known as proto-danksharding – have emerged as a solid solution for addressing the Ethereum network’s scalability challenges. The EIP 4844 is also significant for scaling solutions such as zero-knowledge rollups (zkrollups) and Layer 2 chains […]

Blackrock’s head of digital assets has revealed that bitcoin is the overwhelming favorite cryptocurrency for the asset management firm’s clients. “And then a little bit Ethereum, and very little everything else,” he added. Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), has amassed approximately 243K bitcoins since its launch. Blackrock’s Head of […]

Veteran investor Jim Rogers, who co-founded the Quantum Fund with billionaire investor George Soros, expects all cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, to disappear someday. Anticipating bitcoin going to “zero,” he stressed: “I’m very skeptical of crypto. I don’t expect it to last … I do not see any long-term value in cryptocurrency.” Jim Rogers Remains Skeptical of […]

U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) says cryptocurrency is the “best hedge against inflation.” He stressed that crypto “takes control away from the government and from the monopolistic banking system which uses money printing to shift wealth upward to the oligarchy of billionaires while impoverishing regular Americans.” RFK Jr. Says ‘Crypto Equals […]

Ripple’s chief executive believes the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will be unsuccessful in classifying ether as a security, similar to how the agency lost its legal battle, for the most part, against XRP. Noting that the SEC has been “losing badly in courts” against crypto firms, the Ripple CEO stated: “At what point […]

The Avalanche Foundation announced the launch of Memecoin Rush, a program designed to incentivize meme coin liquidity providers on selected platforms in the AVAX environment. The program will allocate $1 million to participants that provide liquidity for these tokens on Trader Joe and Steakhut, two AVAX decentralized platforms, and expand to include other platforms. Avalanche […]

The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has apprehended three individuals following the theft of bitcoin mining equipment valued at $6.9 million. The Commercial Crimes Division’s Cargo Theft Unit announced the retrieval of all stolen items. California Authorities Arrest Trio for Stealing Bitcoin Mining Hardware On March 19, 2024, the LAPD, along with detectives from the […]

Cryptocurrency exchange Okx has notified its users in India that the platform is shutting down services in the country “due to local regulations.” The exchange has advised users in India to “withdraw all funds” from their accounts by the end of April. The Indian government has not regulated crypto and the country’s finance minister recently […]

Gold bug Peter Schiff has highlighted a problem with owning spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, the issue Schiff pinpointed isn’t unique to bitcoin ETFs. This discussion has reignited calls for self-custody among crypto proponents. Peter Schiff’s Warning Prompts Self-Custody Push Gold advocate and economist Peter Schiff has highlighted a problem with owning spot bitcoin […]

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has advised investors to buy as many bitcoins as they can afford, noting that China is in trouble and this is not the time to buy stocks and bonds. “This is the time to buy real gold, real silver, and as many bitcoin as you can afford,” he […]

“Mining for Power,” an anti-Bitcoin report by Greenpeace USA that explains the links between the bitcoin mining industry and fossil fuel companies, has faced a backlash in social media due to its inaccurate portraits of the mining activity. Using community notes, social network users detailed the report contained “many factual errors,” including outdated information. Greenpeace […]

Coinbase has been chosen as a key infrastructure provider for Blackrock’s newly unveiled tokenized investment fund, the crypto exchange has revealed. “This is the latest progression of our digital assets strategy,” said Blackrock’s head of digital assets. “We are focused on developing solutions in the digital assets space that help solve real problems for our […]

Meme coin mania has taken a backseat in recent days as the speculation that drove viral tokens to billions in market cap cools off. With the broader crypto market also in the red over the past week, the air has come out of many of these meme-themed projects. However, one presale project that continues to […]