BTC has hit another milestone, this time against gold bullion, the world’s oldest reserve asset. Bitcoin price claimed another all-time high on Friday, this time against gold, offering further confirmation that demand for digital assets is on the rise. As Bitcoin (BTC) zipped past $29,000 on Friday, the digital currency reached a high of 15.40 gold […]
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Popular rapper Megan Thee Stallion has teamed up with Square’s Cash App to launch a $1 million Bitcoin giveaway on Twitter in partnership with Square’s Cash App. Cash App, the Bitcoin-friendly payments application from U.S. financial services company Square, has teamed up with Grammy-nominated rapper Megan Thee Stallion on a $1 million Bitcoin giveaway. Megan […]
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The online payment platform launched crypto trading for U.S. customers on Nov. 12. PayPal’s stock reached record highs on Monday, capping off a strong period of outperformance relative to the Nasdaq and broader U.S. stock market. Since Nov. 12, the technology-focused Nasdaq has gained around 6.5%. The broad S&P 500 Index of large-cap stocks is […]
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Bitcoin may never be a widely used medium of exchange, but it has become a useful store of value, former critics concede in 2020. Humans, being only human, tend to hang on to their cherished beliefs — even in the face of overwhelming contradiction. That’s why recantations — that is, public acts of refuting a […]
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Bitcoiners should embrace institutional adoption as it keeps everyone honest, says Erik Voorhees. Institutional investors will play an important role in securing the future of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), according to Erik Voorhees, CEO and founder of ShapeShift.io. In a panel discussion at this year’s LaBitConf, Voorhees said Bitcoin’s adoption curve will grow substantially over […]
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His price predictions are a little lower than most speculators, however. Google searches for Bitcoin (BTC) appear to be far less popular today than they were when the asset achieved its previous all-time high in December 2017. “2017 was all about hype and first-time users jumping in to try to catch BTC because of FOMO (Fear Of […]
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But only for vendors, so retail users will have to wait. Online payments giant and Cash App owner Stripe is stepping into a new realm of financial services for vendors. Per a Wall Street Journal exclusive on Thursday, Stripe is looking to offer customers bank accounts and debit cards. However, these financial products will be […]
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Larry Fink believes Bitcoin may evolve into a global market. Blackrock CEO Larry Fink says Bitcoin (BTC) is on his company’s radar following the cryptocurrency’s rapid appreciation over the past few months. Speaking Tuesday at the Council on Foreign Relations alongside former Bank of England governor Mark Carney, Fink reportedly said: “Bitcoin has caught the attention […]
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Everyone from the Wall Street Journal to the Queen of England has an eye for Bitcoin in this week’s Bad Crypto podcast. It’s been another bumper week for Bitcoin, another reason for hodlers to feel grateful. The dollar value remains over $17,000 having reached a three-year high when it topped $19,000 for only the second […]
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Crypto is against capturing the attention of the mainstream media, with the front page of today’s Wall Street Journal discussing Bitcoin’s 80% rally since reclaiming five-figure prices. After rallying 80% in two months, Bitcoin is recapturing media interest from the top end of town, with The Wall Street Journal discussing the cryptocurrency’s adoption among institutional […]
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