The CNBC host said his Bitcoin portfolio could get “bigger and bigger and bigger.” Three months after seemingly changing course on crypto, the outspoken host of CNBC’s Mad Money is claiming he made a well-timed Bitcoin investment on Friday. In an interview with TheStreet, Jim Cramer says he purchased Bitcoin (BTC) Friday morning when the […]
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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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As the cryptocurrency industry continues to grow, so does mining. But there’s a new trend developing now that has only recently emerged. Bitcoin mining started out as a small endeavor taken on by a few individuals repurposing home computers to mint virtual coins that were, at the time, almost worthless. Fast forward to 2020, and […]
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The former congressman from Texas believes the government is “watching very closely” to see what happens with crypto. Former presidential candidate and congressman Ron Paul has been more outspoken about government oversight concerning Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in the last week, calling on people to “be vigilant.” In an episode of the Stephan Livera podcast […]
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Much like Santa himself, Bitcoin is magic. Although he is based in the North Pole, Santa Claus spends much of his December touring the globe, making appearances at countless holiday-themed engagements in the run up to Christmas Eve. In payment for these rendezvous, Santa has long been known to accept tips in a variety of […]
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Many are calling for Donald Trump to grant clemency to the Silk Road founder before Trump leaves office on Jan. 20. With just 44 days before Joe Biden’s inauguration as President of the United States, players in the crypto space are imploring Donald Trump to use his pardoning power for Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht. […]
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Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary said he was “not against Bitcoin” but would invest far more into the crypto asset if it were backed by regulators. Canadian businessman Kevin O’Leary, who appears on the reality TV show Shark Tank, has seemingly softened his stance on Bitcoin after speaking with Anthony ‘Pomp’ Pompliano. In an episode of […]
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“I think that the days when folks believed that there’s only going to be Bitcoin, I think, are over,” said Asheesh Birla. In a podcast for Lend Academy recorded Nov. 5, Asheesh Birla called Bitcoin (BTC) a “pretty innovative alternative to gold,” but added that 2020 had shown there was room for a lot of […]
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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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The CEO thinks his company will be just fine, even in this hypothetical scenario. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse believes his company can still thrive under a hypothetical scenario where XRP is declared a security by U.S. lawmakers. Appearing on episode 439 of the Pomp Podcast, Garlinghouse talked about the implications of XRP being declared a […]
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