Walmart Bought a Finance App and Reduced Fraud Protections. Guess What Happened Next?
by Craig Silverman and Peter Elkind ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Only a few hours elapsed between the time that Carl’s pay landed…
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Beats MicroStrategy In BTC Holdings In Just Two Months Of Launch
The BlackRock iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has amassed a larger quantity of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) than MicroStrategy (MSTR) in less than two months since its inception. What Happened: According to a recent disclosure by the fund, IBIT held 195,985 BTC…
Robert Kiyosaki Says ‘America Is Sick’ As National Debt Soars, Advocates Bitcoin As Cure: ‘Don’t Be SCARED, Be PREPARED’
Financial guru Robert Kiyosaki has urged his followers to invest in gold, silver, and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) in response to the escalating US debt. What Happened: On Thursday, Kiyosaki, author of the best-selling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” took to…
Is Ethereum at risk of computing attacks? Vitalik Buterin says…
Ethereum’s co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, unveils proactive defense measures against quantum threats, including strategic hard fork plans and quantum-resistant wallet innovations. Ethereum’s co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, recently mentioned the risks quantum computing can bring. He stressed that these could include hackers breaking…
Ethereum crosses $4,000 – How long before its ATH falls?
ETH saw an over 3% price increase and traded above $4,000 at press time. Over 90% of the supply was in profit. Following weeks of steady price rise, Ethereum [ETH] has successfully breached the $4,000 price threshold. This achievement not only marks…
Bitcoin hits new record high of close to $72,000 as UK green lights crypto exchange-traded products
Bitcoin has soared to a new all-time high as the UK’s financial services regulator has confirmed it will allow cryptocurrency-linked exchange-traded products for professional investors. The worlds’ most popular cryptocurrency rose past $71,000 (£55,272) to hit a record $71,830.99 earlier…
Gary Gensler remains silent on Ethereum ETFs: What now?
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler did not clarify whether his agency considers Ether a security as the SEC reviews multiple applications for Ethereum spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Gensler emphasized the speculative nature of cryptocurrencies and advised investors…
Bitcoin hits all-time high as regulator opens door to crypto-linked securities
By Holly Williams, PA Business Editor & Lawrence Matheson Bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, has set a new record high and crossed 71,000 US dollars (or £55,272). This surge happened on Monday when it reached an all-time high of 71,830.99…
What’s Going On With Coinbase Stock As Bitcoin Rallies?
Coinbase Global, Inc. (NASDAQ:COIN) shares are trading higher Monday as Bitcoin trades at all-time highs. The Details: Shares of several crypto-related companies, including Coinbase, are trading higher as the recent crypto rally continues, and Bitcoin is trading above the $72,000…
Economist Predicts A 1995-Style Fed Cut Cycle As ‘Animal Spirits’ On The Loose For Bitcoin, Gold, Other Asset Classes
The increasingly bullish sentiment on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and other risky assets demonstrated by investors lately might force the Federal Reserve to maintain a more hawkish stance than expected to prevent further inflaming a financial asset bubble, which could result…