Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Bryan Courchesne, CEO and founder of crypto investing firm Daim, has shared insights regarding how the U.S. government could start holding bitcoin as strategic reserve asset. “The Justice Department holds about 200,000 units of bitcoin so the United States is the largest holder of bitcoin, and so they could easily just move that over to […]

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki predicts that if Donald Trump is re-elected as U.S. president, the dollar will weaken, leading to increased prices for gold, silver, bitcoin, and other assets. He forecasts gold will rise from $2,400 to $3,300 an ounce, silver from $29 to $79 an ounce, and bitcoin from $67,400 to […]

A managing partner at SEC-regulated Registered Investment Advisor Two Prime has discussed the potential impact of spot ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) launches on the cryptocurrency market. He explained that early demand could be greater than when spot bitcoin ETFs launched and suggested that a sharp uptick in ethereum price from the ether ETFs could lead […]

Buyers in Asian markets were reluctant to continue purchasing gold as it reached a new record high last week, opting to cash out and wait for deeper discounts. In India, sellers were offering discounts on gold bullion of over $65 per ounce, with local dealers preparing for regulatory changes, while in China, discounted prices reached […]

Spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are set to debut on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, following approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, announced that its Ishares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) will commence trading on Nasdaq on Tuesday, featuring a one-year fee waiver of 0.12% for the first […]

In mid-July, the Altcoin Season Index (ASI) available on blockchaincenter.net began to rise, reaching a high of 46 and nearing the significant threshold of 75. Since then, however, the ASI score has dropped to 24, indicating that a period of increased gains for alternative cryptocurrencies is now more distant. Bitcoin Outperforms Altcoins as ASI Score […]

Former U.S. President Donald Trump stated that El Salvador’s 70% drop in murders was due to criminals being sent to the U.S. However, PBS fact-checked and found this claim false, attributing the decline to Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele’s anti-crime measures. El Salvador’s prison population has surged, contradicting Trump’s statement. Notable bitcoin proponents like Max Keiser […]

Generalized international settlements using the Russian digital ruble will not be available until 2026, according to statements from Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the State Duma Committee on the Financial Market. Aksakov stated that in 2025, authorities plan to expand the current pilot stage to implement these transactions within Russia. Subsequently, they will generalize and test […]

On July 21, 2024, a Sunday evening around 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time, presidential meme coins experienced notable fluctuations. A Solana-based meme token called kamala horris (KAMA) surged over 78% within 24 hours, while crypto coins linked to the Biden family saw a steep decline. This dramatic volatility followed Joe Biden’s announcement that he would be […]

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki predicts a major opportunity for wealth accumulation as real estate markets crash. “The time to make money in your sleep is arriving now,” he stressed, adding that his Rich Dad has taught him, “If you don’t learn how to make money in your sleep… you’ll never be rich.” […]

On Sunday at 4:30 p.m. EDT, bitcoin (BTC) is trading between $67,968 to $68,108 per unit, following a flash dip to $65,833 per coin after U.S. President Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the 2024 election. The volatility on July 21 led to the liquidation of $37.32 million in bitcoin long positions over the past […]

The Central Bank of Nigeria recently sold U.S. dollars to Bureaux de Change (BDC) at a flat rate of NGN1,450 per greenback. The central bank stated that eligible BDCs can sell the dollars to end-users at a margin of no more than 1.5% above the purchase exchange rate. The Nigerian apex bank disclosed that it […]

Ryan Selkis, founder of Messari, has stepped down as CEO, following controversial social media posts. He will transition to Senior Advisor, while Eric Turner takes over as interim CEO. “This week was the first week in 6.5 years that my politics and rhetoric put the team in harm’s way,” he stressed. Ryan Selkis Resigns as […]

Veteran trader Peter Brandt has emphasized that the current bitcoin price pattern “appears as a down channel.” Brandt’s recent analysis also indicates a potentially significant long-term upside for bitcoin, contrasting with gold advocate Peter Schiff’s bearish stance on the cryptocurrency. Peter Brandt Highlights Key Bitcoin Patterns and Bullish BTC/Gold Ratio Outlook Veteran trader Peter Brandt, […]

U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis has emphasized bitcoin’s resilience as a form of currency unaffected by widespread cyber outages. Her remarks followed major system failures linked to Crowdstrike, which impacted multiple sectors and have been described by some as “the largest IT outage in history.” Bitcoin’s Stability Highlighted During Major System Outage U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis […]

Exiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui, also known as Miles Guo, has been convicted by a U.S. jury on charges including racketeering conspiracy and wire fraud. Guo defrauded followers of over $1 billion, primarily through false investment schemes in cryptocurrency. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams stated that Guo faces decades in prison. His fraudulent activities funded a […]

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, has cautioned the public against scams involving AI-manipulated videos and audios, which are used to spread false information, particularly about cryptocurrency investments. The BSP emphasizes that Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. does not endorse the purported cryptocurrency project “Tesler Code” or any other […]

Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy has expressed his hesitation to buy bitcoin at its current price but is open to accepting the cryptocurrency as payment. He disclosed that he accepted bitcoin from crypto exchange Kraken as part of a sponsorship deal, highlighting his belief in the cryptocurrency. Dave Portnoy Embraces Bitcoin Payments Dave Portnoy, founder […]

Crypto lender Blockfi announced that it will begin interim crypto distributions via Coinbase this month. U.S. clients will receive notifications, while non-U.S. clients face regulatory restrictions. Blockfi, which filed for bankruptcy protection in November 2022, is now collaborating with Coinbase to maintain withdrawals and plan future distributions, including those recovered from FTX. Blockfi to Begin […]

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. (SCBHK), Animoca Brands, and Hong Kong Telecom (HKT) have united to participate in the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s (HKMA) stablecoin issuer sandbox, announced in March. Leveraging Zodia Custody’s digital asset capabilities, the collaboration aims to promote sustainable and transparent growth in the digital asset market. Zodia is Standard Chartered’s […]

The U.S. Attorney’s Office has launched a civil forfeiture action to reclaim cryptocurrency seized by the FBI from international fraudsters involved in “pig butchering” schemes. This initiative aims to return the stolen funds to victims and hold criminals accountable. “The rate at which bad actors are using elaborate pig-butchering scams to defraud innocent people is […]

The potential for a ban on cryptocurrency mining in regions classified as ‘energy deficient’ has hindered the ability to reach a consensus on the approval of cryptocurrency mining regulations in Russia. The proposed bill, which is expected to pass in August, would give authorities the power to declare mining operations in these regions illegal, based […]

Argentina and Brazil are part of the top ten countries with the most crypto ownership, according to a recent report issued by Triple-A, a provider of digital currency white-label payment solutions. Argentina took the fourth place in the list, with 18.9% of its population holding cryptocurrency, while Brazil appears in sixth place with 17.5%. Argentina […]

Former U.S. President and presidential candidate Donald Trump has reaffirmed his support for cryptocurrency, emphasizing: “If we don’t do it, China is going to pick it up” and dominate the industry. He revealed that he will launch another non-fungible token (NFT) collection. He stressed that almost all of his previous NFTs were paid in crypto, […]

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin advised against basing political support solely on a candidate’s pro-crypto stance. He emphasized the importance of broader values like individual freedoms and technological advancement. “Crypto-friendly now does not mean crypto-friendly five years from now,” he stressed. Buterin Highlights Risks of Narrow Political Focus in Crypto Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has cautioned […]

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has criticized the politicization of cryptocurrency in the U.S., stressing the necessity of a bipartisan approach and clear regulatory guidelines. He condemned the partisan divide in crypto innovation, particularly addressing Senator Elizabeth Warren’s characterization of cryptocurrencies as tools for illicit activities. Garlinghouse called for bipartisan cooperation to fully realize crypto’s benefits. […]

Ethereum prices are poised to reach new all-time highs, according to Matt Hougan, chief investment officer at Bitwise. Hougan’s analysis suggests that the introduction of spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) will significantly impact ether prices, potentially driving them above $5,000 by year-end. Bitwise’s Hougan: Ethereum ETFs to Push Prices Above $5,000 Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan […]

Global investment bank JPMorgan remains optimistic about gold prices, projecting a significant rise in the fourth quarter of 2024 due to anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts beginning in September. On Tuesday, the price of gold surged past its all-time high, bolstered by the Federal Reserve’s actions and the influence of former U.S. President Donald Trump. […]

Erik Voorhees, founder of Shapeshift, has warned about the U.S. national debt’s catastrophic trajectory. He foresees a bond market collapse and ruination, calling it the most catastrophic event of our lifetimes. Voorhees advocates for bitcoin as a safeguard against this financial apocalypse, urging former President Donald Trump and his VP pick, Senator J.D. Vance, to […]

Tanzania’s Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources has mandated that all fees in the tourism sector must be paid in local currency, aligning with a government directive for local transactions to use the country’s shillings. This requirement applies to Tourism Business Licence fees, filming permits, and visiting fees. Previously dollar-denominated payments will now be converted […]