In a crucial moment, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has signaled a steadfast approach towards its ‘restrictive’ monetary policy amidst an ongoing inflation surge. The minutes from the recent meeting showed a commitment to maintaining higher interest rates for “some time” until inflation slows down. Following this news, Bitcoin price dropped toward the low...Read More
The Bitcoin market has recently experienced a heart-stopping tumble, with its price flirting dangerously close to the $28,000 mark. The nosedive from $30K has already sent shockwaves through the market, triggering fears of a massive correction. As the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting approaches, investors are holding their breath, waiting to see how the...Read More
In recent years, the rise of cryptocurrency has caused a lot of excitement and controversy in the financial world. While some see it as the future of money, others warn of its potential dangers, particularly for traditional banks. As the collapse of the Silvergate bank has taught the risks related to crypto investments, several central...Read More
Cryptocurrency markets are bullish on April 29, as BTC prices have spiked over 11.8% in the last 24 hours touching a high of $8,740 per coin during Wednesday’s trading sessions. Bitcoin has gained 130% in value since the market rout on March 12 otherwise known as ‘Black Thursday.’ Many believe the cause behind the higher...Read More
Bitcoin price predictions are always a point of contention. They have ranged from mind-blowing seven-figure surges to more sedate extrapolations of current market conditions. One industry executive thinks it is quite plausible for BTC to be $50k by the end of 2020 and here’s why. Speaking to Bloomberg, Nexo founder Antoni Trenchev said that company...Read More
The China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS) announced that effective January 1, 2020, the system “will adjust weights for CFETS RMB Index,” decreasing the weighting of the USD for the second time in the currency basket’s history from 22.40% to 21.59%, and increasing the Euro from 16.34% to 17.40%. The change could signal further disassociation...Read More
The size, liquidity, and growth of crypto markets are still in its infancy. Even all crypto-related activity is still minimal in comparison to traditional assets. Global Stock Markets Add More Than 3 Times the Total Value of Crypto Assets in a Week Global stock markets continued to rally in 2019, despite some fears of a...Read More
This year will be one to forget for the majority of cryptocurrencies which are ending it lower than they began. 2020 could be fundamentally different though and here’s why. A Brighter Future For Cryptocurrencies Total crypto market capitalization is currently 50% higher than it was this time last year, however that is largely bitcoin’s doing....Read More
Bitcoin is many things to many people, for some it is a way to make a quick buck day trading, for others a hedge against political and economic adversity and a failing banking system. Regardless of its price fluctuations, BTC does something banks never can, it empowers the people that hold it.Bitcoin Beats BanksAnother week...Read More
China’s Hengfeng Bank is set to get a $14.2 billion bailout from both Chinese government and foreign investors. An emergency decree has been approved to bail out southern Italy’s biggest lender, Banca Popular di Bari. Germany continues to struggle with bailout pains, as regional bank Nordlb finds itself now depending on another capital injection. None...Read More
Bitcoin can still be a hedge against failing fiat. This is especially true in the face of the latest fiat injection plans put forward by the Fed. FED to Inject Double Crypto Market Cap by Year-End The US central bank is ramping up is repo operation efforts with billions more planned to enter the financial...Read More
There are many narratives for Bitcoin ownership but one constantly echoed is a hedge against failing fiat. A US consumer television personality and author recently told his burgeoning follower base on social media why he bought Bitcoin.Buy Bitcoin to Avoid Dollar DestructionLibertarian pundit John Stossel has been back on social media extolling the virtues of...Read More
Major economic oppression and manipulation by governments and central banks is what drove a band of cypherpunks to create Bitcoin a decade ago. That financial storm is worsening which has generated an even greater need for a decentralized form of money. As ex-congressman Ron Paul points out, the FED should not exist.End The FED, Buy...Read More
The US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) aggressive easing might support Bitcoin’s bullish price trend at least up to 2020. Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency might also get a parallel boost from the upcoming halving event. Fed Cuts Interest Rates for First Time in Over a Decade At the latest meeting in July, the Fed’s Federal Open Market Committee...Read More
