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US Dollar Will Self-destruct; Cryptos Might be a Solution – Ron Paul

In response to a call to ban crypto in the US, former US Congressman, former Presidential candidate, and Bitcoin supporter, Ron Paul stated that such a ban is highly unlikely, but also that US dollar is going to self-destruct.As reported, on May 9th, US Congress Representative Brad Sherman called...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Do We Really Need it? SEC Fuels Debate On Controversial Bitcoin ETF

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said it needs more time before making a final decision regarding Bitcoin ETF (exchange traded fund) and asked everyone for additional comments. And now the cryptoverse is yet again debating the need for this investment instrument that might bring...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

A Surprise from JPMorgan: ‘Bitcoin Has Intrinsic Value’

Bitcoin has intrinsic value, admitted a team of strategists at major investment bank JPMorgan Chase & Co and warned that the coin mirrors a boom-bust pattern of 2017.According to the strategists, bitcoin price now surges beyond its “intrinsic value,” trading about twice as high as...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum Now on WhatsApp

Users of major instant messaging platform WhatsApp can now send and receive Bitcoin (BTC), Litecoin (LTC) and Ethereum (ETH), via this program by using the Lite.IM bot, developed by Swiss blockchain startup Zulu Republic, the company announced on Sunday. (Updated on May 24: updates in...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Proof of Institutionals: Bitcoin Derivatives Skyrocketed in April

Regulated bitcoin derivatives trading volume increased sharply in April, when the recent bitcoin rally started.Average CME’s bitcoin futures product volumes increased by 263%, to USD 256 million in April, while Grayscale’s bitcoin trust product (GBTC), also increased in terms of average...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

Interest in Bitcoin Spikes Following Major TV Show in the U.S.

Google searches for 'bitcoin', 'what is bitcoin' and 'how to buy bitcoin' increased after one of the most popular American television shows, 60 Minutes aired a program dedicated to the most popular cryptocurrency on Sunday. Meanwhile, the cryptoland is now getting ready for its new...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

International Money Transfer: Western Union vs World Remit vs Bitcoin

One of the earliest cited use cases for bitcoin was international money transfers. Many believed that bitcoin would disrupt the global remittance market like nothing before because of the digital currency’s ability to process borderless digital cash transactions in a matter of minutes at a...

, by Alex Lielacher

Bitcoin Will Be Alive and Well – Legendary Investor Mark Mobius

Another major investor has just endorsed Bitcoin, noting that there is a use-case for it. However, volatility still prevents him from investing in cryptocurrency."There's definitely a desire among people around the world to be able to transfer money easily and confidentially. <..> I believe...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

This 20 y/o Crypto Millionaire Has a Message for You

“I believe that you could be a millionaire by investing in blockchain and bitcoin”, a twenty-year-old bitcoin millionaire told MarketWatch, adding: “[…] if you’re not a billionaire in the next 10 years, it’s your own fault.” He echoes the same sentiment he...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Can’t Have Bitcoin without the Bubble – ShapeShift CEO

“There have to be bubbles in crypto because crypto is taking over the world and it’s not going to just advance 5% a month without end”, as people would start buying it, “running it and turning it into a bubble,” according to Erik Voorhees, founder and CEO of the crypto...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Bitcoin Plays With USD 8,000, Crypto Market Cap Jumps 8%

The most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin just took another USD 1,000 leg up this week and trades above USD 8,000 today, while the absolute majority of other coins out of the top 100 are in green, also (15:05 UTC.) (Updated on 15:12 UTC, to reflect price changes.)After surpassing USD 8,250 earlier...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

Shopping at Major Retailers With Crypto Just Got a Whole Lot Easier

A bunch of high-profile retailers now can accept payments in crypto, thanks to a new partnership, and a new mobile app that spawned from that partnership.The likes of Barns & Noble, Baskin Robbins, GameStop, Nordstrom, Regal and Whole Foods, together with many others, have decided to...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Microsoft and Bitcoin Now Have Something In Common

Major news for all in cryptoland today as the tech giant Microsoft announced that they will be launching ION (Identity Overlay Network), a decentralized, public infrastructure which runs right atop the Bitcoin blockchain, enabling tens-of-thousands of operations per second.Developed in...

, by Sead Fadilpašić

Bakkt Aims to List Bitcoin Futures in the Coming Months

Much-anticipated and oft-delayed crypto trading platform Bakkt said today that its bitcoin futures will be listed on a federally regulated futures exchange in the coming months.According to the company, two futures contracts will be listed: A daily settlement bitcoin future, which will enable...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

Facebook Coin to Compete with PayPal, Credit Cards, Not With Cryptos

Juan Villaverde is an econometrician and mathematician devoted to the analysis of cryptocurrencies since 2012. He leads the Weiss Ratings team of analysts and computer programmers who created Weiss cryptocurrency ratings. ______Crypto enthusiasts are fired up with the news that the world’s...

, by Juan M. Villaverde

Crypto Roller Coaster: Wild Bitcoin Dance Around USD 7,000 (UPDATED)

A crypto rally on Sunday was as short-lived as the market erased its gains and majority of other coins are in red now. (Updated on 16:45 UTC: updates throughout the entire text.)After touching USD 7,500 earlier today, the most popular cryptocurrency, Bitcoin dropped to USD 6,944 (16:29 UTC) and is...

, by Linas Kmieliauskas

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