Cryptocurrencies

IMF Dislikes Competition: “Drop bitcoin as legal tender, IMF urges El Salvador”

“The International Monetary Fund is pushing El Salvador to ditch bitcoin as legal tender, according to a statement released on Tuesday. IMF directors “stressed that there are large risks associated with the use of bitcoin on financial stability, financial integrity, and consumer protection, as… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Cryptocurrencies tumble, with bitcoin falling 7% and ether down 8% in the last 24 hours”

“Bitcoin prices fell sharply on Thursday night, while ether prices also dived, wiping off nearly $150 billion from the crypto market. Bitcoin fell about 7% in the last 24 hours, and dropped as low as $38,287 in the same period, according… Continue Reading…

Business, Cryptocurrencies

“Crypto start-up MoonPay hits $3.4 billion valuation as bitcoin fever reaches new heights”

“…MoonPay, a relative newcomer, is taking the crypto mania in venture capital to new heights. The three-year-old fintech firm said Monday it has raised $555 million in its first-ever financing round. The investment, led by Tiger Global and Coatue, values… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Crypto world hits $3trn market cap as ether, bitcoin gain”

“The cryptocurrency market is now worth more than $3 trillion. As of 7:38 a.m. in London, the overall market cap of cryptocurrencies hit $3.01 trillion, according to CoinGecko pricing. The third- and fourth-biggest tokens, Binance Coin and Solana, have added… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Bitcoin tops $60,000 for first time in six months as traders bet on ETF approval”

“Bitcoin climbed above $60,000 Friday, pushing the digital coin further toward its all-time high, as traders speculated U.S. regulators would clear the first bitcoin futures exchange-traded fund. The world’s biggest cryptocurrency surged as high as $60,314, notching its highest level since… Continue Reading…

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“US Bank launches bitcoin custody service as institutions race to cater to crypto demand”

“…U.S. Bank, the fifth biggest retail bank in the nation, is expected to announce Tuesday that its cryptocurrency custody service is available to fund managers, CNBC has learned. The offering will help investment managers store private keys for bitcoin, bitcoin cash… Continue Reading…

Banking, Cryptocurrencies

“Bitcoin could rise 10 times in price but I just don’t care, says JPMorgan CEO”

“JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon said that Bitcoin may rise 10 times in price in the next five years. The long-term Bitcoin critic also warned that it would be foolhardy to borrow money to buy Bitcoin. Recently, the bank moved to… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Bitcoin retakes $46,000 as rebound continues”

“The price of bitcoin broke past $46,000 on Monday morning after a high stakes weekend for the crypto industry as the Senate continued debating the details of its part in the still yet-to-be-passed infrastructure bill. Bitcoin traded as high as $46,050.61. That… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“Bitcoin Nears $40,000 as Shorts Fuel Rally on Amazon Speculation”

“Bitcoin surged near $40,000 as a flurry of short-covering intensified a rally apparently sparked by speculation over Amazon.com Inc.’s involvement in the crypto industry… As the largest digital token gained on the speculation, investors rushing to cover bearish bets fueled… Continue Reading…

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“Core Scientific, a major U.S. bitcoin mining company, is going public via SPAC”

“Cryptocurrency mining operator Core Scientific said Wednesday it is listing on the Nasdaq through a merger with Power & Digital Infrastructure Acquisition Corp. The deal with the special purpose acquisition company values Core Scientific at roughly $4.3 billion. It’s not… Continue Reading…