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Robert Kiyosaki Warns Biggest Bubble in History Will Wipe Out Boomers — Advises Buying ‘Real Assets’ Like Bitcoin

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has warned that the biggest bubble in history will wipe out baby boomers, emphasizing that the stock market is set to crash. “Time to get real is now,” he stressed, urging investors to buy “real assets” like gold, silver, and bitcoin “before the biggest bubble in history goes […]

Blackrock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Holdings Near 204K BTC as Demand Soars

Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, has hit a significant milestone with its spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), the Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). The fund’s crypto holdings have reached nearly 204K bitcoins, representing over $14.76 billion in assets under management (AUM). IBIT’s Bitcoin Holdings Continue to Grow Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT), the world’s largest […]

Coinbase Files Legal Challenge Against SEC for Crypto Regulation Clarity

In a significant legal confrontation, Coinbase has filed a challenge against the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in the Third Circuit, contesting the SEC’s refusal to establish clear rulemaking for digital assets. San Francisco Crypto Exchange Coinbase Initiates Legal Action Against SEC’s Crypto Regulation Approach Coinbase’s legal action underscores the ongoing tension between the […]

Solana Co-Founder Anatoly Yakovenko Thinks Crypto Has a Shot at Disrupting the App Store Duopoly

Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana Labs, believes that crypto can have a shot at disrupting Google’s and Apple’s app store duopoly. He criticized the state of the software distribution on mobile devices, lamenting that the two stores collected over 30% of all earnings just to display a top 10 list of the most downloaded apps. […]

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Says He ‘Won’t Personally Ever’ Buy Bitcoin

The chief executive of JPMorgan Chase, Jamie Dimon, has doubled down on his anti-crypto stance, declaring that he will never personally buy bitcoin. His investment bank, however, is an authorized participant for Blackrock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). Despite his personal reservations about bitcoin, Dimon acknowledged his clients’ interest and championed their freedom to invest. […]

Donald Trump Calls BTC ‘an Additional Form of Currency’ — Says ‘I Sometimes Will Let People Pay Through Bitcoin’

Former U.S. President Donald Trump says bitcoin is an “additional form of currency,” emphasizing that the crypto has taken on a life of its own. He also lets people pay for his merchandise with cryptocurrencies. “There has been a lot of use of that, and I’m not sure that I’d want to take it away […]

UK Watchdog Says It Will Not Object to Crypto ETN Listing Requests

The United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority has said it will not object to requests by recognised investment exchanges to launch crypto-backed exchange-traded notes. The exchange-traded notes will only be made available to professional investors such as regulated investment firms. ETNs Must Adhere to UK Listing Requirements The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the watchdog for the […]

Performance of AI-Related Crypto Tokens Driven by News and ‘Memetic Speculation’ — Coinbase

Since the beginning of the last quarter of 2023, artificial intelligence (AI)-related crypto tokens have not only outperformed the top two crypto assets but have also outpaced key AI stocks such as Nvidia and Microsoft. According to a report by Coinbase, much of this market-beating performance of AI-related tokens can be attributed to AI headline […]

‘Wolf of All Streets’ Sees Start of Major Bull Run for Bitcoin and Broader Crypto Market — Warns of a ‘Huge Bubble’

Scott Melker, also known as the “Wolf of All Streets,” believes that we are at the start of a major bull run for both bitcoin and the broader crypto market. “We will likely see a huge bubble and that coins with no fundamental value will also skyrocket before it inevitably pops,” he warned, adding that […]

US Court of Appeals Reverses Lower Court’s Ruling in Favor of Binance

The United States Court of Appeals has reversed a lower court’s ruling dismissing U.S.-based users’ damages claim against Binance. Aggrieved users will once again attempt to prove that their claims do not constitute an “impermissible extraterritorial application” of U.S. securities law. ‘Impermissible Extraterritorial Application’ of Securities Law The U.S. Court of Appeals has revived a […]

Ether Locked in Liquid Staking Platforms Skyrockets to $54.34B With a $26.85B Rise in 64 Days

The volume and worth of liquid staking derivatives (LSDs) have expanded significantly since the beginning of the year, with 1.56 million ether being added to LSD protocols since Jan. 6. The total value of ethereum stored surged by $26.85 billion in the last two months. LSD Market Flourishes: Ethereum Holdings Cross $54 Billion Milestone In […]

Galaxy Digital CEO Anticipates BTC Reaching $100K This Year Citing ‘Runaway Momentum’ in Spot Bitcoin ETFs

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz firmly believes that bitcoin will reach $100K this year. “Right now there are more buyers and sellers,” he explained, adding that there is “runaway momentum” in bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In addition, he pointed to a “new phase of bitcoin” as the asset class welcomes baby boomers. He further asserted […]

Bitwise CIO Predicts Bitcoin Bull Market Won’t End Early — Expects an ‘Everything Season’

The chief investment officer at Bitwise Asset Management has explained why the current bitcoin bull market differs from prior bull markets. He doesn’t expect the bull market or the alts season to “end early,” emphasizing that he expects to see “more of an ‘everything season,'” rather than a classic alts season. Bitwise’s CIO Predicts an […]

Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki: Bitcoin ‘on Fire’ — BTC Headed for $300K This Year

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki says bitcoin is “on fire,” predicting that the crypto will hit $300K this year. Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high this week, fueled by soaring demand for spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Robert Kiyosaki: Bitcoin Is on Its Way to $300K The author of Rich Dad Poor […]

Gold’s Price Surge to Nearly $2,200 Overshadowed by Bitcoin’s ‘Speculative Mania,’ Peter Schiff Claims

In a manner similar to bitcoin and the overall crypto market, gold’s value has climbed, nearly touching $2,200 per ounce this week. This uptick is widely attributed to demand from central banks, with surveys indicating both Wall Street and Main Street anticipate higher prices in the upcoming week. At the same time, gold enthusiast Peter […]

Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon Signs Legislation Recognizing DAOs

The Wyoming governor, Mark Gordon, recently signed into law a bill that establishes a legal framework for regulating decentralized autonomous organizations under existing financial laws. The enactment of this law is also viewed as an effort to attract blockchain firms to Wyoming. New Law Reinforces Wyoming Crypto-Friendly Reputation Mark Gordon, the Republican governor of Wyoming, […]

Financial Journalist Alan Kohler: Bitcoin Is an ‘Insurrection’

Alan Kohler, an Australian financial journalist, stated Bitcoin is an “insurrection,” given the tightly controlled rules that control the conditions behind its operation. Kohler explained that while bitcoin crashed tremendously in 2022, it constituted a “subversion to the whole basis of free-market financial capitalism” due to its regulated supply and controlled issuance, Adam Kohler States […]

‘Dutch & Razzlekhan’ — A Cinematic Dive Into the Bitfinex Hack

The intricate saga of the Bitfinex heist, involving the disappearance of $4 billion in bitcoin, is being adapted for film. “Dutch & Razzlekhan” aims to vividly depict the bold cryptocurrency theft that impacted the cryptocurrency sector in 2016. From Heist to Hollywood: The Bitfinex $4 Billion Scandal Hits the Big Screen Directed by Jon S. […]

Bitcoin Futures Market Attracts Unprecedented Open Interest as Derivatives Appetite Grows 

The latest bitcoin derivatives data indicates a continued climb in bitcoin futures open interest, hitting all-time peaks. Over the last day, statistics reveal an open interest of $32.30 billion across fourteen distinct bitcoin futures markets. Soaring Open Interest in BTC Futures Signals Growing Derivatives Market Friday, March 8, 2024, marked a notable day when BTC […]

Jerome Powell Clarifies: US Far From Introducing a Central Bank Digital Currency

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs that the United States is far from adopting or even recommending the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), emphasizing a significant distance from such a possibility. He assured that any potential CBDC would not be designed for […]

SEC Chair Gensler Cautions About Crypto Investing — Warns ‘Thousands’ of Crypto Tokens May Be Securities

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler has cautioned about crypto investing. “This is a highly speculative asset class. One could just look at the volatility of bitcoin in the last few days,” he stressed, warning that thousands of crypto tokens may be securities. Gary Gensler’s Crypto Investment Warning The chairman of the […]

On-Chain Analysis Reveals Tesla Has 11,509 Bitcoins and Spacex Owns 8,285 BTC, Says Arkham

Crypto analytics firm Arkham claims to have identified the bitcoin holdings of Elon Musk’s companies, Tesla and Spacex. “The on-chain fund flows we’ve identified match financial statements from Tesla and Spacex,” the firm detailed, stating: “We are the first to publicly identify these holdings on chain.” Bitcoin Holdings of Tesla and Spacex Crypto analytics firm […]

Transak Achieves Industry-First SOC 2 Type 2 Compliance in Crypto Sector

In a landmark achievement for the cryptocurrency sector, Transak has become the first global on/off-ramp service to secure SOC 2 Type 2 compliance. The firm explained to Bitcoin.com News that the accomplishment underscores the company’s commitment to data security and customer trust, paving the way for broader Web3 industry collaborations with heavily-regulated companies worldwide. Transak […]

SEC Charges Shapeshift With Regulatory Violations, Sparking Debate on Crypto Regulation

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has leveled charges against Shapeshift AG, accusing the company of operating without proper registration. This case has ignited a broader conversation on the regulatory framework for crypto assets, with SEC Commissioners Hester Peirce and Mark Uyeda voicing their dissent and concerns about the SEC’s current approach toward crypto […]

The March Revival — Unprecedented Movement of Early Bitcoin Hoards Move for the First Time in Years

As bitcoin’s value teeters on the brink of setting new price records, a significant batch of vintage bitcoins dating back from 2010 to 2017 has been transferred for the first time since their initial creation. Present data reveals that in the opening week of March 2024, a total of 4,237.73 ancient bitcoins, valued at over […]

Vitalik Buterin’s ENS Address Trades $100K Worth of ETH for Stablecoins Amid Market Uptick

According to blockchain analytics, the Ethereum Name Service (ENS) domain “vitalik.eth” has engaged in a transaction of $100,000 worth of ether, converting it into an equal amount of stablecoins on the Base blockchain. The address, purportedly belonging to Ethereum’s co-founder Vitalik Buterin, currently possesses 955.58 ether, estimated at $3.64 million. ‘Vitalik.eth’ Wallet Makes Strategic $100K […]

Mega Whale Resurfaces: 1,000 Vintage Bitcoins From 2010 Moved as BTC Peaked at $69,210

On March 1, 2024, an infamous and vast bitcoin mega whale moved 2,000 vintage bitcoins from 2010 and now, four days later, on March 5—the day bitcoin hit its peak value of $69,210 per coin—the same entity transferred another 1,000 bitcoins from 2010. 2010 Bitcoin Whale Moves Millions as Prices Peak This prominent whale, known […]

Bitcoin ETFs Break Trading Volume Record — Blackrock’s IBIT Now Holds Over 170K BTC

Ten spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) shattered their trading volume record on Tuesday, reaching a staggering $10 billion. Blackrock’s Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) continues to dominate, surpassing $11 billion in assets under management (AUM) and accumulating over 170,000 bitcoins. Record Volume Day for Spot Bitcoin ETFs Ten spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) extended their record-breaking […]

Digihost Secures Hosting Deal for 4,640 S19 XPs With Leading Bitcoin Miner Manufacturer

Digihost Technology Inc., a blockchain technology and mining enterprise based in the U.S., revealed a significant augmentation of its bitcoin mining capabilities, courtesy of a multi-year hosting contract with a “leading” global provider of digital currency mining equipment. Digihost Expands Mining Fleet Under Newly Inked Multi-Year Hosting Deal Digihost (Nasdaq: DGHI; TSXV: DGHI) said the […]

Precious Metal Peaks — Gold Surpasses $2,140, Marking Historic Price High

As bitcoin climbed beyond its previous 2021 peak, the value of an ounce of pure gold similarly hit a lifetime high on March 5. The globally acknowledged safe haven asset soared to $2,140 per ounce on Tuesday, marking a 4.97% increase against the U.S. dollar over the preceding week. Price of Gold Climbs to Unprecedented […]
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