The dramatic collapse in UST brought tremendous selling pressure, catching many off-guard. But the subsequent negative macroeconomic conditions have adversely affected the cryptocurrency market as a whole, with institutional demand plunging to the lowest levels. Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) Hits Lowest Point The Grayscale Bitcoin Trust, an investment vehicle provided by asset manager Grayscale Investments,...Read More
Mike Novogratz, a prominent Bitcoin bull and the CEO of digital asset investment firm Galaxy Digital, noted that cryptocurrencies are here to stay even though it will take a while for the market to turn bullish. Novogratz: Bitcoin Isn’t Going Away The billionaire told Bloomberg in an interview that assets, including crypto and stocks, that...Read More
Despite the recent pullback of the cryptocurrency market, the British cryptographer and an outspoken supporter of bitcoin – Adam Back – thinks the asset could tap $100,000 by the end of 2022. He also admitted that he kept buying amounts of BTC and HODL for the long term. No Matter the Crash, Back Remains Bullish...Read More
Over the past seven days, crypto markets have plunged a whopping 24%, shedding $320 billion from total market capitalization. That figure, which encompasses all cryptocurrencies, fell to an 18-month low beneath $900 billion this week, marking a 70% drawdown since November. The massive sell-off has paused a little today as markets recaptured that $900 billion...Read More
Faustin-Archange Touadéra – President of the Central African Republic (CAR) – urged people to understand bitcoin’s “disruptive power to bring long-term prosperity.” In his view, the primary cryptocurrency could serve as a lifeboat during the turbulent economic times nowadays. ‘Understanding Bitcoin is Crucial’ In April this year, the Central African Republic made the headlines becoming...Read More
Michael Saylor – CEO and founder of the largest corporate BTC holder MicroStrategy – reiterated his bullish stance on the company’s bitcoin strategy and, once again, shook off the rumor regarding a margin call hitting some of the firm’s holdings. Saylor restated his commitment to continue purchasing bitcoin as well. On the Bitcoin Strategy Despite...Read More
MicroStrategy refuted rumors that it had received a margin call against its $205-million bitcoin-backed loan from Silvergate Capital, although BTC dipped below the company’s liquidation price of $21,000. The NASDAQ-listed business intelligence giant started accumulating massive portions of bitcoin nearly two years ago. Since then, it has bought nearly 130,000 BTC. Some purchases came from...Read More
The Founder of SkyBridge Capital – Anthony Scaramucci – advised investors to remain disciplined amidst the ongoing crypto havoc. He compared the months-long selloff to the Internet bubble burst in 2000 while noting that some crypto gems will survive the winter as Amazon did twenty-two years ago. “Stay Disciplined” As the bloodbath deepened, bitcoin slumped...Read More
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has spoken against the bill that seeks to impose a two-year moratorium on bitcoin mining plants, which are not 100% run by renewal energy in the New York state. He thinks the moratorium can impede the growth of the bitcoin mining industry in the United States. The controversial bill...Read More
It’s been a rough start to the week for crypto investors. The total market cap slumped below $1 trillion for the first time in 18 months. Bitcoin spearheaded the crash, falling to $21,000 on Monday, and Ether (ETH) dropped to as low as $1,093. The sell-off worsened after news surfaced that the U.S. Federal Reserve...Read More
The first nation to legalize BTC inside its borders sits on a substantial unrealized loss from its bitcoin stack. However, its Finance Minister, Alejandro Zelaya, reassured that the most recent market crash will not hurt the country’s fiscal health. No Worries in El Salvador The small Central American country made history approximately a year ago...Read More
No bottom is in sight yet, as bitcoin slumped below $25,000 for the first time since December 2020. Expectedly, the altcoins keep suffering more with several double-digit losers. As such, the liquidations are up to half a billion again. A lot can change in the cryptocurrency markets in a week, and it did so in...Read More
The adverse price developments in the cryptocurrency space only intensified in the past 24 hours, with new weekly, monthly, and even yearly lows registered from many altcoins. With double-digit drops evident across many charts, it’s no wonder that the daily liquidations have shot up above $500 million. It’s safe to say that the crypto market...Read More
The world’s leading provider of news, broadcasts, and videos – Bloomberg Media Distribution – expanded its coverage of cryptocurrency data on the Bloomberg Terminal. The company will track the performance and latest updates of the top 50 digital assets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Binance Coin (BNB), Solana (SOL), and more. From 10 to 50...Read More
Jan Van Eck, CEO of global investment manager VanEck, believes the value of one bitcoin could skyrocket to as high as $250,000, but the quarter of a million dollars prediction could take decades to happen. Bitcoin at $250k Could Take a Decade The VanEck CEO made the bullish price prediction in a recent interview with...Read More
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) has revealed a sweeping U.S. crypto legalization and regulation bill. Her lead advisor for the initiative, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor, believes bitcoin is a commodity, not a security. The U.S. crypto bill seems to have the support among crypto industry insiders of both Bitcoin maximalists and the Ethereum / DeFi /...Read More
The world’s largest digital asset manager – Grayscale – hired Donald B. Verrilli as additional legal counsel. With his help, the firm aims to receive the SEC’s approval and finally convert its Bitcoin trust into an exchange-traded fund. Grayscale Reinforces Bitcoin ETF Team In a recent tweet, Grayscale raised hopes that Verrilli could be a...Read More
3iQ Digital Asset Management has launched Bitcoin and Ether Feeder ETFs in Australia. Listed on Cboe Australia on June 6, these funds will invest in Canadian-domiciled 3iQ CoinShares Bitcoin ETF and 3iQ CoinShares Ether ETF. Exposure to BTC, ETH Investments These ETF products are aimed at providing Australian investors with an opportunity to leverage potential...Read More
Mash, a Lightning network startup, has announced raising $6 million in seed funding. Expanding its team across different fields such as engineering, marketing, sales, and business development also remains an area of focus in addition to executing its go-to-market strategy. Seed Round According to the official blog post, the investment round was co-led by Castle...Read More
The St. Louis Federal Reserve published a blog post with the ratio of eggs to Bitcoin in a bid to criticize the volatility in the latter but ended up being ridiculed for the example. Cracking Bitcoin-Volatility Case According to the post “Buying eggs with bitcoins – a look at currency-related price volatility,” the Eggs/BTC graph,...Read More
Octagon Networks – a cyber security company headquartered in Addis Ababa – converted its entire balance sheet and all its liquid assets into the primary cryptocurrency. In addition, it embraced bitcoin as a payment method for its services. ‘Bitcoin Will Lead the World Toward a Better Future’ The Ethiopia-based Octagon Networks declared its firm support...Read More
One of the most successful Brazilian soccer clubs – Sao Paulo – allowed its fans to purchase match tickets with cryptocurrencies, becoming the first team in the country to do so. Diving Deeper Into Crypto’s Universe The 22-time winner of Brazil’s top soccer league – Sao Paulo – teamed up with the cryptocurrency exchange Bitso...Read More
A recent study conducted by The Economist estimated that 37% of the participants want their governments to declare bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies as legal tender for internal transactions. Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are also favored as 37% will agree if their countries’ authorities issue such a financial product. Following El Salvador’s Steps? The popular...Read More
Prior to the pandemic, Bitcoin appealed to many as an inflationary hedge due to its low (near zero) correlation with traditional assets such as stocks. However, in recent times, the narrative has taken a 180° turn, owing to macroeconomics shifts. According to a report by 21Shares, Bitcoin and the S&P 500 moved in sync, with...Read More
The Government of El Salvador keeps delaying the issuance of the much-expected bitcoin bonds due to the falling prices, as indicated by the Minister of Finance during an interview. On June 01, Alejandro Zelaya, El Salvador’s Finance Minister, said that it was not yet time to launch the Vulcano Bonds (bitcoin bonds) because the price...Read More
Timothy Ursich Jr. – who runs for election to the US Senate to represent California – vowed that he will draft a bill proposing Dogecoin as an official payment method if he is victorious. He also opined that two of the best instruments against the current galloping inflation are the leading cryptocurrencies – bitcoin and...Read More
Dawn Fitzpatrick – CEO and CIO at Soros Fund Management – doubled down on her pro-crypto stance, predicting the asset class is “here to stay.” She believes that climate impact will play a vital role in the industry, and as such, Ethereum “is likely to gain some more traction than Bitcoin.” Ethereum to Outperform Bitcoin?...Read More
One of the largest money transfer services in the world – MoneyGram – plans to enable users to send stablecoins and convert them to fiat currency. The company will collaborate with Stellar Blockchain to execute the move. In addition, CEO Alex Holmes shared his optimistic view on the crypto industry, predicting it is “here to...Read More
The United States Securities and Exchange Commission continues to deny applications for Bitcoin ETFs. The latest one is the proposed rule change to list and trade shares of the One River Carbon Neutral Bitcoin Trust. The SEC has denied yet another application to launch a Bitcoin ETF. On May 27th, the Commission issued a notice...Read More
ARK Investment Management, the firm led by prominent fund manager Cathie Wood, has filed for another spot Bitcoin (BTC) exchange-traded fund – ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF. The SEC has until January 24, 2023, to decide whether to approve or reject it. As per the filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, ARK Invest has included...Read More
