Category: Bitcoin

Bitcoin was invented in 2008 by  Satoshi Nakamoto, an unknown person or persons, and is the world’s first digital money (cryptocurrency).

Bitcoin transactions are on a secure, decentralized blockchain-based network. Its a new kind of money that’s instant, private, and free from traditional bank stranglehold

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Crypto Analyst Justin Bennett Says More Volatility Incoming, Warns Some Traders Will Be Shaken Out of the Market

Analyst Justin Bennett expects that crypto investors will face much more volatility in the weeks ahead. Bennett argues that the recent crash in Bitcoin’s price was driven by wealthy players who now have an opportunity to increase their positions in the flagship cryptocurrency. “Today’s rally is nice to see, but don’t forget who just took

Bitcoin Crash Reveals Resiliency of Crypto Markets, Lack of Systemic Risk: Macro Guru Raoul Pal

Former Goldman Sachs executive Raoul Pal says the crypto industry exhibited remarkable structural resiliency amid the most recent price crash. Pal, the current chief executive of Real Vision, says the crypto industry largely absorbed the downtick in price without punishing anyone but speculators. “Headline: A major asset class crashed 42% in 14 days, wiping out

Worst UK bank for dealing with scams issues crypto scam alert

The U.K bank with the worst record for dealing with scam complaints has issued a cryptocurrency scam alert. NatWest, which was rated as the worst U.K bank for accurately discerning legitimate fraud complaints in 2020, sent the warning to users of its mobile banking app after it reportedly received a record number of scam reports

US SEC wants to work with Congress to regulate crypto exchanges

The United States Securities and Exchange Commission is looking to cooperate with Congress and other regulators to increase its oversight of cryptocurrency exchanges. Gary Gensler, the newly appointed chairman of the SEC, said that the commission is looking forward to working with fellow regulators and Congress to fill gaps in investor protection in crypto markets. 

Lack of knowledge is main barrier to crypto adoption, new survey says

Among the many complications associated with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC), a lack of knowledge and understanding of crypto is the biggest obstacle for wider adoption, according to a new survey. The Economist Intelligence Unit, the research and analysis division of the Economist Group, released a new report called Digimentality 2021. The study was commissioned by

Elon Musk not right person to lead green Bitcoin debate, Nic Carter says

Castle Island Ventures’ Nic Carter doesn’t think Elon Musk is the right person to lead the “clean Bitcoin“ debate, “possibly not as far as the Bitcoin community is concerned.”  He told Bloomberg, “Bitcoiners are still intensely skeptical of Musk, and they view him as conflicted given that his business partially involves the sale of offsets.” However,