Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, the central bank of the Philippines, has approved PHPC, a stablecoin pegged to the Philippine peso, aimed at facilitating cost-effective remittances. Crypto exchange Coins.ph, the stablecoin issuer, plans to attract 2...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
A senior Bloomberg ETF analyst predicts that spot ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the U.S. are unlikely to emerge this year. Despite the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving spot bitcoin ETFs, the same is not expected for Ether...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has issued a cautionary statement regarding the possible downfall of the U.S. dollar in the event of the BRICS economic bloc launching a gold-backed cryptocurrency. Kiyosaki predicts a scenario where trillions...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Turkey is preparing to present a new law to regulate crypto assets to Parliament. The legislation, aimed at aligning with international standards and reducing risks associated with crypto transactions, will enforce strict regulations on the licensing...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Barry Sternlicht, CEO of Starwood Capital Group, has voiced concerns about the vulnerability of regional and community banks in the U.S. to high interest rates and inflation, particularly amid the commercial real estate downturn. He forecasted freque...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The Nigerian currency, which has been depreciating against the U.S. dollar in the past few weeks, has completely erased its gains from early April, making it the worst-performing currency in the world. The decline of the naira is attributed to Nigeri...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Bitcoin faces a pivotal period that echoes the past block size wars, according to Bitcoin Core contributor Matt Corallo. In a recent blog post, Corallo examines the ongoing struggles within the Bitcoin community that could determine the future of the...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
In a recent motion to dismiss a case brought by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), cryptocurrency exchange Kraken argued that the SEC’s legal theory misinterprets crucial aspects of the case. The court document, dated May 9, 2024, cl...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, has disclosed his nexus with the campaign of former President Donald Trump. Bailey and his team have advised Trump to develop a Bitcoin and crypto-friendly agenda, including signing a crypto-focused executive or...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has ordered the forfeiture of 279 cryptocurrency accounts containing funds linked to alleged hacks of crypto exchanges by North Korean operatives. This measure is a component of a broader U.S. effo...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Similar to Bitcoin’s onchain fees, the cost of transacting on the Ethereum network has recently seen a significant decline. Over the previous 68 days, since March 5, 2024, Ethereum’s network fees have fallen by 93.7%, from $30.33 per tr...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
On May 12, as bitcoin hovered slightly above the $61,000 mark, two dormant bitcoin wallets, inactive for over ten years and eight months, executed transactions totaling 1,000 bitcoins valued at approximately $61.1 million. It appears that both wallet...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Goldman Sachs analyst Scott Feiler warns of a bleak outlook for consumers as stagflation looms, with a bearish stance on consumer cyclicals and defensive stocks. Amidst the administration’s troubled Bidenomics, heavily indebted consumers face m...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Recent figures show that despite bitcoin’s downturn in price, premiums in South Korea have diminished yet remain around $1,800 to $2,000 higher than BTC’s weighted global average price. Further metrics reveal that the South Korean won s...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Robert Kiyosaki warns of an impending severe market crash and advises investing in assets like bitcoin, gold, and silver. Edward Snowden has issued a stern warning to Bitcoin developers, urging them to enhance privacy features at the protocol level....
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Match Systems, a cybersecurity company specializing in Anti-Money Laundering (AML) services, blockchain forensics, and investigations, recently announced the recovery of $68 million in stolen crypto assets from Cryptex, a cryptocurrency trading platf...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Sam Altman, CEO of Openai, the company behind the artificial intelligence (AI) model Chatgpt, has reflected on how the new wave of universal basic income (UBI) initiatives might be organized. In an interview at the All-in podcast, Altman stated that...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Stakeholders in Nigeria’s cryptocurrency sector argue that the Central Bank of Nigeria’s previous decision to exclude cryptocurrency entities from the banking ecosystem has fueled the growth of peer-to-peer crypto trading. Nigerian authorities are re...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
In his speech on the release of the Financial Stability Report, Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, sought to emphasize the purported strength of Canada’s financial system while cautioning against ongoing risks that could precipitate...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Ark Invest and 21shares have revised their proposal for a spot ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF), removing previously included options for staking. This change marks a significant pivot from their earlier filings, which had contemplated engaging tr...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Lesaka Technologies, a fintech startup based in South Africa, recently signed a deal to acquire Adumo, a payment solutions provider, for nearly $86 million. Under the terms of the agreement, Lesaka Technologies will pay Adumo $12.5 million in cash. T...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has advised preparing for an economic depression. He emphasized the importance of being ready for the worst, cautioning against the complacency prevalent among many who prefer to “live in Disneyland.R...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Veteran trader Peter Brandt has predicted a severe regulatory crackdown on cryptocurrency staking by U.S. regulators, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). “It’s going to be a bloodbath,” he warned, caut...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 1 year ago
Gold advocate and economist Peter Schiff has predicted an explosive rise in gold and silver prices. While encouraging investors to “Take advantage of what could be the biggest precious metals bull market in history,” Schiff calls bitcoin...