MicroStrategy executive chairman Michael Saylor said Bitcoin could help solve half the world’s economic problems, especially for countries struggling with challenges related to rising national debt. Saylor made the statement during his presentation at the Bitcoin2024 conference, where he emphasized the transformative potential of Bitcoin and its role in reshaping the global economy with digital […]
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US Senator Bill Hagerty passionately advocated for Bitcoin and the principles of decentralization during his speech at the Bitcoin2024 conference, highlighting the alignment of these values with American ideals of liberty and autonomy. Hagerty said during his appearance at the Bitcoin2024 conference on July 26 that the flagship crypto represents the fundamental principles of freedom […]
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Today, presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr) said he left last year’s Bitcoin Conference with “most of his wealth in Bitcoin.” Forbes last reported his net worth at $15 million. Given that last year’s conference was on May 18, when Bitcoin traded at $26,400, RFK Jr. may have doubled his wealth by investing in […]
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Donald Trump is set to deliver a keynote address at the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville on Saturday, July 27. This will mark the first appearance of a US presidential candidate at this major Bitcoin event, with Trump scheduled to speak for 30 minutes on the conference’s final day. While the exact content of his […]
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Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop has announced plans to invest a portion of the city’s pension fund in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), highlighting a significant step toward integrating crypto into municipal financial strategies. In a social media post on July 25, Fulop shared that the Jersey City pension fund is updating its documentation with the […]
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Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis known for her pro-crypto stance, plans to propose that the Federal Reserve hold Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, akin to gold and foreign currencies, Fox News reported on July 24. The Republican senator, known for her pro-crypto stance, plans to propose that the Federal Reserve hold Bitcoin as a strategic […]
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VanEck outlined an ambitious scenario in which Bitcoin (BTC) could reach a staggering $2.9 million per coin by 2050 under a “base case scenario” in its latest research report. According to the report — authored by the firm’s head of digital assets, Matthew Sigel, and senior investment analyst Patrick Bush — the projected valuation hinges […]
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Wall Street investment bank Jefferies analysts believe former President Donald Trump’s “overt support” for Bitcoin and crypto, combined with anticipated higher inflation, larger fiscal deficits, and political pressure on the Federal Reserve, could undermine the US dollar’s dominance as a store of wealth. The analysts said in a research report shared on social media on […]
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Former US President Donald Trump is rumored to make a groundbreaking announcement at the upcoming Bitcoin 2024 Conference in Nashville. According to industry sources, the former President may have plans to unveil Bitcoin (BTC) as a strategic reserve asset for the US. Satoshi Action Fund co-founder Dennis Porter and BnkToTheFuture founder Simon Dixon both shared […]
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Former US president and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said JP Morgan chairman CEO Jamie Dimon has “changed his tune” toward Bitcoin and crypto, adding that he is willing to appoint the executive as Secretary of the Treasury. Trump revealed the long-standing Bitcoin critic’s softening stance during an interview with Bloomberg, where he also called […]
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Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse emphasized the need for substantive action in crypto regulation following a pivotal roundtable discussion with key industry and government figures. The event — hosted by Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA) — gathered prominent figures such as entrepreneur Mark Cuban, Coinbase Chief Legal Officer Paul Grewal, and Circle Chief Strategy Officer Dante Disparte. […]
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John Wingate of BankSocial and Azeem Khan of Morph tell The Agenda podcast how crypto and blockchain can make the world a better, more equitable place.
BlackRock’s USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) is close to reaching $500 million in assets under management. The tokenized fund, represented by the BUIDL token on the Ethereum network, now holds $491 million in assets, according to Dune Analytics data. Blockchain analytics platform IntoTheBlock noted that this milestone comes during a period of price struggles […]
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After completing the latest purchase, Metaplanet holds 203,734 BTC bought at an average price of around $62,000 per coin.
Former President Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House is expected to trigger a significant surge in Bitcoin’s value, the Financial Times reported July 5, citing various analysts. According to the FT, the concept of a “Trump trade” is increasingly gaining traction among crypto traders due to the former President’s “perceived pro-crypto stance and […]
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Bundestag member Joana Cotar strongly criticized the German government’s recent decision to sell a substantial portion of its Bitcoin holdings. The German government recently moved over $195 million worth of Bitcoin to various crypto exchanges, including Coinbase, Kraken, and Bitstamp. The move has contributed to increased market volatility, with Bitcoin prices experiencing notable fluctuations. Critics […]
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Swiss crypto firm Taurus Managing Director Bashir Kazour said traditional financial institutions in the UAE, like banks, are eager to launch digital asset services. Kazour made the statement amid the firm’s new partnership with Zand, the UAE’s first digital bank, to offer digital asset services. Zand to leverage Taurus solutions Through the partnership, Zand will […]
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Coinbase Derivatives plans to launch margined futures contracts for Avalanche (AVAX), Chainlink (LINK), Polkadot (DOT), Stellar (XLM), and Shiba Inu (SHIB). On June 28, the service published an announcement and submitted filings to the CFTC to list each contract under a self-certification model. It intends to launch the products on July 15. Coinbase Derivatives said […]
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The Worldcoin Foundation announced a $70,000 grant to Wormhole to support WorldID verification on the Solana blockchain. In a June 27 statement, Worldcoin said the ID integration effort will “equip the Solana ecosystem with a much-needed tool” for proving humanness. The grant awards 25,000 WLD to Wormhole. Wormhole described the grant in greater detail, stating […]
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Ava Labs, the developer behind the Avalanche blockchain network, is working on introducing web3 technologies to enhance intellectual property management in the rapidly growing K-pop market. Justin Kim, who leads Ava Labs’ operations in South Korea, discussed the company’s strategic moves to bring blockchain solutions to the forefront of the entertainment sector in an interview […]
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The digital asset market has begun transitioning from early adoption to mass adoption. A sea change in industry leadership, product development and fiduciary commitment swept crypto in 2023 and early into 2024.
Interoperability between blockchain networks. Restaking. EVMs. Some major trends giving digital assets markets a lift in the new cycle, Santiago Velasco, Senior Trader, Nonco.
In his keynote at BTC Prague, MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor articulated a vision of Bitcoin as the world’s first perfect money, a profound innovation with the potential to reshape economic and political systems globally. Drawing parallels to historic scientific revolutions, Saylor positioned Bitcoin as a disruptive economic force, ushering in a new era of financial […]
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XYO co-founder Markus Levin argues that DePINs can make AI more trustworthy, empower users and businesses alike, and usher in blockchain mass adoption.
Billionaire investor Bill Miller IV, Chairman and CIO of Miller Value Partners, reiterated his unwavering belief in Bitcoin in a June 11 blog post titled “Why I’m Still Betting on Bitcoin.” Despite Bitcoin’s significant gains against fiat currencies, Miller argued that the flagship crypto remains vastly “undervalued” and predicts a major shift in global capital […]
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Mainstream adoption of digital assets has been steadily increasing, driven by significant regulatory advancements and rising institutional interest, according to Canaccord Genuity research. According to Canaccord’s research report, the mainstream adoption of digital assets is anticipated to continue driving growth in the sector, with Galaxy Digital well-positioned to capitalize on these evolving trends. Slow and […]
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VanEck believes Ethereum (ETH) will be worth roughly $22,000 by 2030, the asset manager said in a comprehensive analysis published on June 5. The forecast, developed by the firm’s Digital Assets Research team, led by Matthew Sigel, highlights Ethereum’s strong growth potential within both traditional and cryptocurrency-focused portfolios. VanEck’s analysis attributes the optimistic price target […]
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Fidelity Investments believes that a modest Bitcoin (BTC) allocation could benefit investors regardless of their specific perspectives on the digital asset, CNBC reported. The asset manager’s head of digital asset strategies, Matt Horne, made the statement on June 5 during the 2024 Vision conference. Horne said that investors and advisors are diligently developing their crypto […]
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Stephen Richardson’s view aligns with Bloomberg’s ETF analysts, who expect the spot Ether ETFs to capture 10-20% of the flows that Bitcoin ETFs did at launch.
President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign has reportedly initiated a significant outreach to the crypto industry, according to a new report from The Block. Marking a notable shift from his previous stance, this engagement, which reportedly began approximately two weeks ago, involves seeking guidance from key figures in the crypto sector on community and policy matters. […]
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