The investment is reportedly part of the firm’s strategy to take advantage of new opportunities while remaining diversified. Massachusetts-based insurance firm MassMutual just announced that it has purchased $100 million in Bitcoin for its general investment account. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the company purchased the coins — purportedly 5,470 Bitcoin […]
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The stablecoin issuer and PayPal partner wants to increase its range and scope of services by becoming the first crypto services provider to be regulated at both state and federal levels. Stablecoin creator and crypto services provider Paxos filed an application to open a national bank on Wednesday. If approved, the pioneering Paxos General Trust […]
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Leading business intelligence firm MicroStrategy is doubling-down on Bitcoin, announcing a securities offering to raise $400 million to invest in BTC. The world’s largest publicly traded business intelligence firm, MicroStrategy has announced plans to invest the proceeds from a $400 million securities offering into Bitcoin. On Dec. 7, the firm revealed plans to issue $400 […]
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He believes that rising adoption will drive Bitcoin higher next year, and that DeFi will have a similar effect on Ethereum. 2021 is shaping up to be a tremendous year not only for gold but for cryptocurrencies as well, according to Frank Holmes, CEO of U.S. Global Advisors. In a Monday interview with Kitco News, […]
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Bitcoin reclaimed the $19,000 level, but charts suggest BTC and altcoins may consolidate for a few days before starting the next trending move. Bitcoin price hit a new all-time high above $19,892 on Dec. 1. This is a significant event because it proves that the rally in 2017 was ahead of fundamentals but not a […]
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Compliance is key if you want to play the game, says PayPal CEO Dan Schulman. There is no other way for the cryptocurrency industry to thrive without working hand in hand with regulators, PayPal CEO Dan Schulman believes. On Dec. 2, Schulman joined the Web Summit online conference to discuss the cashless era of the […]
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Bitcoin is becoming an increasingly “institutional asset,” according to NYDIG’s CEO. New York Digital Investment Group has raised $150 million through two separate cryptocurrency investment funds, according to documents filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission on Nov. 24 and Dec. 1. The NYDIG Digital Assets Fund I raised $50 million, with the […]
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The ad is currently running online and on several major TV networks. Digital asset manager Grayscale is bringing back its controversial “drop gold” campaign just in time for the potential Bitcoin (BTC) bull market. CEO Barry Silbert tweeted Tuesday that the 30-second advertisement will be “running on major networks all over the country.” The commercial […]
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The new credit card will offer Bitcoin rewards rather than airline miles or cash. Visa and BlockFi are teaming up to launch a new credit card that rewards users with Bitcoin (BTC), setting the stage for wider mainstream adoption of digital currency. BlockFi, a New York-based startup specializing in crypto-backed loans and savings accounts, announced […]
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AirBit Club’s leadership have been gathered in New York City and will face charges for stealing “membership dues” to finance massive marketing events and lavish personal lifestyles. Per a Monday announcement, the U.S. Department of Justice and the Southern District of New York have extradited a leader of alleged ponzi scheme AirBit Club from Panama. […]
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