Bitcoin News and Finance: What You Need to Know

Alexander Babakov, Deputy Chairman of the Russian State Duma, highlighted the need to create a BRICS equivalent to the SWIFT messaging system, which routes payments alongside the current banking infrastructure. Babakov emphasized that this new system would help to reduce the dependence on Western institutions and simplify settlements outside the dollar-dominated system. BRICS SWIFT Equivalent […]

Senator Tim Scott highlighted bitcoin’s potential to democratize finance and improve financial inclusion at the Bitcoin 2024 Conference. He criticized the Biden administration’s approach to digital assets and endorsed efforts to overturn restrictive SEC guidelines. Scott advocated for balanced regulation that encourages innovation without stifling growth or pushing it overseas. Senator Tim Scott Advocates for […]

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has denied claims by economist Nouriel Roubini and former Trump administration official Stephen Miran that the Treasury manipulated the issuance of securities to lower real borrowing costs. Yellen assured in a Bloomberg interview that no such strategy had ever been discussed or implemented. Roubini and Miran’s paper argued that Treasury […]

The last 12 months have been a game-changer for digital assets. In January, more than a decade after Gemini co-founders Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss filed their initial application, the first spot Bitcoin was approved for trading in the United States by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The following is an opinion editorial written by […]

Gold advocate Peter Schiff has conducted two polls regarding bitcoin’s value and investors’ actions if the crypto’s price falls significantly. Despite his consistent criticism of bitcoin, the majority of respondents expressed strong commitment to holding their BTC even if the price drops drastically. Schiff maintains that bitcoin’s value proposition is flawed and anticipates a significant […]

Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Microstrategy, believes the U.S. government should hold the majority of the world’s bitcoin, arguing this would strengthen the U.S. dollar. Drawing parallels to historic acquisitions, he views bitcoin as a critical asset for the future. Saylor emphasized: “The country gotta look to the future, and the future of the country […]

Zimbabwe’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), has injected over US$50 million into the interbank foreign exchange market to stabilize the economy. This move comes as the parallel market exchange rate is significantly higher than the official rate, causing economic instability. The RBZ aims to increase foreign currency supply, reduce pressure on banks, […]

According to the blockchain-based prediction market Polymarket, there is an 84% likelihood that former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris will debate before the election. Trump has shown hesitation to debate Harris until her official nomination, citing significant confusion within the Democratic party. High Stakes: $142,846 Wager on Trump-Harris Debate Before Election […]

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Coinbase’s payments arm, CB Payments Limited, £3,503,546 for breaching compliance rules by serving high-risk customers despite restrictions. The regulator explained that this marks the FCA’s first enforcement action against a firm facilitating cryptoasset trading. The violations involved significant transactions undetected for almost two years. FCA Fines Coinbase’s […]

Anthony Scaramucci, founder of Skybridge Capital, believes that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is open-minded about crypto. Criticizing the narrative that her administration is hostile toward cryptocurrency, he predicted that SEC Chair Gary Gensler will be fired and Senator Elizabeth Warren will be sidelined as financial services czar in a Harris administration. “Let’s keep crypto […]

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes that U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris “has an incredible opportunity to provide a reset on critical issues for U.S. competitiveness (like crypto regulation).” He noted that she is no stranger to Silicon Valley. Moreover, he cautioned against making assumptions based on political affiliation, warning that it could hold the crypto […]

While U.S. spot ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs) experienced outflows on Wednesday, bitcoin ETFs saw inflows totaling $44.51 million. Blackrock’s IBIT led with gains of $65.99 million, followed by Ark Invest’s and 21shares’ ARKB with $3.29 million. While Blackrock Captures Nearly $66M, Grayscale Outflows Weigh in Again During Wednesday’s trading sessions, U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs accumulated […]

Proton, known for its privacy-focused services including the popular Proton Mail with over 100 million users, has launched Proton Wallet, a new self-custodial bitcoin wallet. “If you are one of the millions of people who have a Proton Mail email address, you can now automatically receive bitcoins with your email address,” said Proton’s CEO, adding […]

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki and gold advocate Peter Schiff have provided conflicting forecasts about the future of gold, silver, bitcoin, and the U.S. economy if Donald Trump is re-elected. Kiyosaki claims asset prices will rise as Trump supports a weaker dollar, which he believes will boost American exports and create jobs. In […]

Ferrari, the iconic Italian luxury sports car manufacturer, announced on Wednesday that it will introduce its cryptocurrency payment system to European dealers by the end of July 2024. This move follows the successful launch of crypto payments in the U.S. less than a year ago, aimed at better serving client needs. By the end of […]

Crypto exchange Kraken has completed the distribution of bitcoin and bitcoin cash from the Mt. Gox estate to creditors, marking the end of a decade-long process. Kraken CEO David Ripley expressed gratitude for the Trustee’s efforts in preserving the coins’ value despite legal challenges. Kraken Distributes Mt. Gox Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash to Creditors Cryptocurrency […]

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, […]