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ESMA’s crypto preparations, Ether ‘flip’ Bitcoin; Aave’s stablecoin

Arthur August 5, 2022 0 Comment

Despite moving into a traditionally quiet time of year, the crypto world is still undergoing important changes in terms of market dynamics as well as regulation. I reflect on three key developments below that...

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How is blockchain driving change in e-commerce and payments?

Arthur August 5, 2022 0 Comment

According to the latest survey conducted by PMNTS and BitPay, 85% of businesses use crypto payments to find and acquire new customers. As an alternative payment system built on the blockchain ledger, cryptocurrency is...

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Bitcoin rises ahead of jobs report. How cryptos may react.

James August 5, 2022 0 Comment

Text size Crypto prices have risen over the past month. Dreamstime Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose on Friday as the US jobs report loomed over markets, with the latest indication of the strength of...

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Fintech’s view of the BoE’s rate hike

James August 5, 2022 0 Comment

In the biggest increase since 1997, the Bank of England this week raised interest rates by 50bp, to 1.75%. At the same time, the central bank warned that a recession is expected to begin...

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CME launches euro-denominated crypto futures

Arthur August 4, 2022 0 Comment

Derivatbørs CME is expanding its future crypto offerings through new euro-denominated crypto derivatives. The new products, which are expected to go live on August 29, will reference bitcoin and ether and be similar to...

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How an Investor Applied the Lessons of the Meme Stocks to Blockchain and NFTs

Arthur August 4, 2022 0 Comment

Almost two years ago, during the first winter of the COVID pandemic, Roman Tirone was introduced to the world of meme shares. “I think I had a couple of friends reach out to me...

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Bitcoin is making a comeback. Thanks mom and pop investors.

James August 4, 2022 0 Comment

Text size Bitcoin and other cryptos remain well below their November 2021 records, but prices have rebounded recently. Dreamstime After suffering a brutal year so far, Bitcoin Prices have rebounded in the past month...

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Bitcoin prices are rising, but don’t get excited. Crypto Rally is unlikely to last.

Arthur August 4, 2022 0 Comment

Text size Crypto prices jumped along with etch stocks after the Federal Reserve announced it would raise interest rates by 75 basis points. Dreamstime Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose on Thursday as investors flocked...

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Bitcoin prices surge above key level even as crypto fights off attacks

James August 3, 2022 0 Comment

Text size Crypto prices have been falling apart over the past month, with Bitcoin up nearly 25%. Dreamstime Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies rose on Wednesday, largely shaking off weakness from a wave of hacks...

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New Crypto Oversight Legislation Will Give CFTC Authority

Arthur August 3, 2022 0 Comment

WASHINGTON – After 13 years, at least three crashes, dozens of scams and Ponzi schemes, and hundreds of billions of dollars made and evaporated, cryptocurrencies finally have the full attention of Congress, whose lawmakers...