Microstrategy’s bold move to accumulate bitcoin has drawn its share of fire from critics, largely due to the financial hazards and strategic questions it raises. Bubble Trouble? Critics Call Microstrategy Stock a ‘Ponzi Scheme’ Since 2020, the business intelligence firm has been on a bitcoin shopping spree, with its latest acquisition adding 55,500 BTC to […]
The recent rise in the price of bitcoin due to geopolitical issues is prompting nations to consider introducing BTC as part of their reserves. In this context, countries like El Salvador, which is already purchasing bitcoin, might consider issuing debt to fund larger purchases. El Salvador Could Increase Its Bitcoin Purchases Issuing Debt Bitcoin has […]
Morgan Stanley analysts caution that the 2024 U.S. presidential election could unleash severe market volatility, driven by prolonged ballot counting, economic uncertainty, and unpredictable voter sentiment. Election Delays and Surprises: Morgan Stanley Predicts Shifts in Market Paths Morgan Stanley analysts Monica Guerra and Daniel Kohen examined the potential market impacts of the 2024 U.S. presidential […]
Indictments reveal how eight Chinese firms used cryptocurrency to obscure profits from illegal chemical sales. US Indicts Chinese Firms Using Cryptocurrency in Illicit Trade The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has unsealed indictments against eight China-based chemical companies and employees for their alleged involvement in trafficking fentanyl precursor chemicals and laundering money through cryptocurrency. Filed […]
PRESS RELEASE. TBILISI, GEORGIA, October 1st, 2024 – Nordom prepares to launch an innovative game that raises the bar both in terms of quality and stakes. Nordom Gates, which is the name of this game, has already released Beta version, which you can test out for yourself – but before you do, learn just how […]
According to the blockchain-powered prediction market Polymarket, bettors are giving Telegram founder Pavel Durov a 36% chance of being released this month. Durov was taken into custody by French judicial police at Le Bourget airport in France, facing allegations related to facilitating crimes such as fraud, terrorism, and drug trafficking. Polymarket’s $ 200K Gamble: …
Recently, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), officially declared that the Mpox outbreak, commonly known as monkeypox, is now a public health emergency of international concern. Following this announcement, Polymarket users have started placing bets on whether Mpox will be categorized as a pandemic in 2024. Polymarket Bettors Give […]
Ex-FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried is slated to make his case directly to the jury in his ongoing trial, as shared by his defense lawyer, Mark Cohen. Bankman-Fried’s decision to testify comes on the heels of several witnesses who have spoken against him in recent weeks. Facing Accusations: Sam Bankman-Fried Prepares to Plead His Case Directly […]