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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…

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“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…

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“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…

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“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…

Cryptocurrencies, Economy

“Trump proposes strategic national crypto stockpile: ‘Never sell your bitcoin’”

“Former President Donald Trump said that if he were returned to the White House, he would ensure that the federal government never sells off its bitcoin holdings. But he stopped short of proposing a formal federal reserve of digital currency.… Continue Reading…

Cryptocurrencies

“From $40 billion fraud to $4.5 billion settlement: Inside the latest crypto firm paying big bucks to end legal trouble”

“… …” https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/16/inside-latest-crypto-firm-paying-billions-to-end-legal-troubles-.html

Cryptocurrencies

“Robinhood bets big on crypto with $200 million deal for Bitstamp” [Thu, Jun 6, 2024]

“Trading platform Robinhood Markets said on Thursday it has agreed to buy crypto exchange Bitstamp for about $200 million in cash, speeding up a broader push into digital assets with its biggest-ever deal. Robinhood, whose shares were up 3.4% before… Continue Reading…

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“Ether jumps 20% on renewed optimism for an ETF, bitcoin also rallies”

“…The rally began suddenly on Monday, amid reports that the SEC has requested key document updates from potential ETF issuers and exchanges. A spokesperson for the SEC said the agency doesn’t comment on individual filings. Now, investors are reconsidering the… Continue Reading…