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“Bitcoin tumbles back toward $60,000 as tensions in the Middle East rise”

“…Bitcoin has struggled to break its ceiling of $70,000, though the $55,000 threshold has provided strong support for the crypto asset. Some investors are doubtful that October will be the month it finally comes back to life, but most remain… Continue Reading…

Business, Cryptocurrencies

“Former FTX executive jailed for participating in ‘biggest financial scam of all time’”

“A former top executive of fraudulent cryptocurrency empire FTX has been jailed for two years after apologising for her role in one of the biggest financial scams of all time… Ellison, who turned on Bankman-Fried and served as the case’s star witness,… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Bitcoin and crypto stocks rise after the Fed cuts rates by half a percentage point”

“…The price of bitcoin was recently higher by 5% at $63,255.00, according to Coin Metrics, building on a rally underway before the central bank decision Wednesday. Bitcoin, similar to stocks, initially jumped and then pulled back as traders absorbed the news…” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/09/19/crypto-market-today.html… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Crypto industry accounts for almost half of corporate donations in 2024 election, report says”

“A report this week from Public Citizen found that crypto companies have accounted for nearly half of all donations made by corporations this election cycle. Crypto-aligned corporations have spent more than $119 million so far on 2024 elections. Most of… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Wyoming is pushing crypto payments and trying to beat the Fed to a digital dollar”

“…The state is creating its own U.S. dollar-backed stablecoin, called the Wyoming stable token, which it plans to launch in the first quarter of 2025 to give individuals and businesses a faster and cheaper way to transact while creating a… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Bitcoin plunged 28%. Institutional investors bought the dip”

“Spot crypto exchange-traded funds show that many investors bought the dip this week. The sell-off in bitcoin and ether began earlier this week and wiped out $367 billion in value just as markets in Japan were nosediving. The next read… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Crypto selloff wipes out $367 billion in value as bitcoin, ether plunge” [Aug 5 2024]

“…Led by a drop of 15% in bitcoin in the past 24 hours and a 22% plunge in ether, the overall value of cryptocurrencies sank by about $367 billion, according to CoinGecko data, the the market recovered some later in the day.… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Bitcoin briefly tumbles below $50,000 for the first time since February” [Aug 5 2024]

“Bitcoin dipped to $49,111.10 at one point — its lowest level and first time under $50,000 since February — after trading close to $70,000 a week ago. The moves follow a broader market sell-off that began last week, when a… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies, Economy

“Russia approves law allowing use of crypto for global payments as it faces ongoing sanctions”

“The lower house of Russia’s parliament on Tuesday approved a law that permits making international payments via cryptocurrencies, local media reported. Russia’s central bank is itself looking to move money across borders using crypto before the end of 2024, Governor… Continue Reading…