PayPal has been at the forefront of the crypto scene since the deployment of its recent stablecoin, PYUSD. However, in the UK, the situation is different: this payment platform must align itself with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations, forcing it to temporarily suspend crypto purchases.
Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee has predicted that the price of Bitcoin (BTC) could explode to $150k under certain conditions. If the U.S. SEC approves Bitcoin ETFs, the parent cryptocurrency could see its price cross the $150k mark. Among other key factors favoring this trend, he also states the interaction of cryptos with the general monetary climate.
Binance, a leading crypto exchange, is surprisingly shutting down its crypto payment service, Binance Connect (formerly Bifinity), barely a year after its launch. Is this a strategic retrenchment tactic or a pressing regulation?
After marking a new annual ATH in mid-July, the bitcoin price came to stabilize around the $29-30K mark. Since then, fluctuations on the leading cryptocurrency have stagnated, suggesting some movement ahead on the market.
At the edge of our economic landscape, bitcoin is making waves. Robert Kiyosaki has sketched out a startling prediction for 2024 that cannot be ignored.
After a prolonged phase of consolidation, notable movements seem ready to manifest themselves in the price of BTC. The Hash Ribbon indicator is currently displaying a buy signal, marking the end of the bitcoin (BTC) miners' capitulation. Could this be the catalyst for the next bull market?
Renowned trader “The Big Short,” Michael J. Burry, returns to the financial spotlight by opening massive leveraged bearish positions in the stock market. This time, he's betting 93% of his portfolio on falling stock indices, a move reminiscent of his victorious prediction of the 2008 crisis. Are we on the brink of another financial storm?
The sun rises on a new era of financial transactions. As the winds of change blow across the banking sector, Ripple and AWS are poised to launch an unprecedented revolution. The alliance of these two powerhouses heralds a metamorphosis of the monetary landscape, promising to revolutionize the way we send, receive and think about money.
Bitcoin (BTC) is the leading cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization. Thanks to its many assets, the digital asset outperforms all its competitors and is the preferred choice of many investors. Convinced of its strong potential, some are choosing to invest exclusively in this cryptocurrency, snubbing all other altcoins. Jonathan Kirkwood's Ten31 is one such company or investor betting exclusively on the leading crypto. According to one of its founders, this strategy is proving highly successful.
Plateforme innovante, Swiss Bitcoin Pay simplifie la façon dont les commerces intègrent Bitcoin comme mode de paiement. Avec une gamme de services conçus pour les commerçants et les clients, Swiss Bitcoin Pay se positionne en tant que solution à la fois efficace et indépendante pour les transactions Bitcoin.
Litecoin (LTC) has recorded a 10% drop since its recent halving event, which occurred just 9 days ago. While this drop may seem surprising, it is actually in line with historical trends. Litecoin may not experience a bull-run before Bitcoin's Halving in 2024.
In an instant, passions flare, rumors rumble, and the financial world is in turmoil. Bitcoin ETFs, which have recently come under the spotlight, seem to be unleashing all kinds of passions. On the one hand, some are crying wolf, suggesting imminent dangers for investors. On the other, there are those who defend these newcomers as a genuine opportunity. So, between myth and reality, where does the truth lie?
In an innovative alliance, Microsoft and Aptos Labs are joining forces to explore new avenues in blockchain and digital payments. This promising collaboration opens the door to exciting advances in the ever-changing world of financial technology.
Despite an unstoppable bear market, bitcoin (BTC) is still attracting investors. This infatuation with the flagship crypto is no accident. It's based on the financial relevance the asset has built up over the 14 years of its existence. A period during which the asset has seen its lows. The asset's lowest valuation was $0.001, its first estimated value in October 2009. The flagship crypto has also experienced highs. In November 2021, the price of bitcoin reached a valuation of $69,992. This figure remains, by far, the highest ever reached by bitcoin since it came into existence. Will the leading cryptocurrency return to this level again? Indeed, bitcoin seems to be facing a glass ceiling. Benefiting from the dynamics of the crypto market, the asset has twice reached a price of $30,000 this year. A level that the flagship crypto was subsequently unable to break through. Yet many players in the crypto industry don't seem to trust these trends. Indeed, many of them have repeatedly expressed their optimism in this regard. They believe that, given current economic and financial conditions, the price would explode. Could this be the reason why many asset managers are scrambling to buy as many bitcoins as possible? Find out below.
After a 10-year hiatus, the team led by Matt Groening, father of The Simpsons, is back in action. Two weeks ago, the American platform Hulu marked the return of the cult series with the broadcast of “The Impossible Stream”. This was followed by “Children of a Lesser Bog” and “How the West Was 101001”, all about bitcoin, cryptos and NFT.
The leading cryptocurrency is back in the zone around $30k, while maintaining relatively low volatility. US inflation figures on Thursday could bring more movement on bitcoin (BTC). Is the current uptrend likely to continue?
Recently, the leading cryptocurrency has displayed a considerably low level of volatility. This contrasts with its generally volatile nature relative to other assets. However, some traders and analysts see this low volatility as a precursor to a possible explosive rise in Bitcoin (BTC).
Growing demand for Bitcoin spot ETFs is breathing new life into the price of the largest cryptocurrency of all time. While a potential bitcoin rally is on everyone's lips, the question is how much BTC is still available for sale.
In 2019, Swiss billionaire Marc Faber acquired bitcoins at a modest price of $3800. So far, no information suggests that he has sold his position. Does he still hold his precious Bitcoins (BTC)?
Last Friday, Curve set a deadline for hacker DeFi to return all the stolen money: Sunday August 6 at 8 a.m. UTC. Once this deadline has passed, the team will take drastic measures to hand him over to the appropriate authorities. If the latest news is to be believed, the pirate has returned part of the jackpot. And in the process, he has dared to mock the crypto community by saying that he is "smarter" to evade possible hunts.
Volatility, an emblematic feature of Bitcoin, seems to be experiencing unusual days. The cryptoasset so well known for its erratic movements is currently displaying lower volatility than even the S&P 500, technology stocks and even gold. A surprising phenomenon, but what is it really hiding? Could it be the calm before the storm?
Australia's leaders have begun to reduce the number of banknotes in circulation in the country. This brings to an end more than 60 years of reign by greenbacks and pennies, which will gradually have to give way to digital money. What substitute for cash: bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies or CBDC? Let's find out!
In South Korea, gold bars can now be purchased as easily as energy drinks. Since September 2022, gold vending machines have been installed in shopping malls by GS Retail. They are accessible on a self-service basis and are very popular with the public! Interestingly, most shoppers are in their twenties and thirties. This brings the debate about access to physical precious metals back onto the table.
Cryptocurrency, the symbol of a modern financial revolution, is regularly rocked by events that raise questions about its stability. Today, it's Huobi and Tron, two giants of this industry, who find themselves in the spotlight for troubling reasons.
To thrive in the financial markets, investors need to make good analyses, keep abreast of price movements and monitor their portfolios. To achieve this, they can turn to applications, but these are not always reliable and may not be tailored to the specific needs of each investor. One of the best solutions is to create your own wallet-tracking tool, and Microsoft Excel makes this task easy.
What's new at Shiba Inu? For now, the ShibArmy is eagerly awaiting the advent of Shibarium, the SHIB-friendly Ethereum layer 2. And why not the elimination of a few zeros from the current DogeKiller price? If the latest news is to be believed, the team behind this memecoin claims to have taken steps to hoist the Shiba Inu ecosystem to the forefront of the DeFi scene. Here's the lowdown!
Another technical indicator gives a bullish signal, suggesting promising long-term prospects for the leading cryptocurrency. It suggests an imminent long-term rise, although bitcoin (BTC) may first revisit $28k before taking off.
Avec plus de 40 % de la population mondiale et près de 26 % de l’économie mondiale, les BRICS s’affirment de plus en plus comme une puissance émergente au point de concurrencer les grands groupes comme le G7. Ce regroupement de pays émergents a le vent en poupe et enregistre de nombreuses demandes d’adhésion. Ces demandes risquent de ne pas être acceptées de sitôt, car le Brésil serait contre l’expansion du groupe, selon certaines sources.
After Standard & Poor's in 2011, it's now Fitch's turn to downgrade the US sovereign debt rating.
Donald Trump has declared in a speech that he will build the greatest economy in the history of the world. The former US president has in fact announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election. One might wonder whether his approach will be in favor of the crypto sector. Having always shown a certain reticence towards bitcoin (BTC), the crypto market was nonetheless doing well during his term of office. His re-election could breathe new life into this heavily repressed market.