Iran’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has proposed linking BRICS countries’ payment systems for seamless national currency transactions. Meanwhile, Germany’s government reduced its Bitcoin holdings by over 3,000 BTC, now holding under 10,000. AI chatbots predict Bitcoin’s year-end price could reach between $ 50,000 and $ 100,000. In Zambia, new guidelines may outlaw foreign currency …
Two More Sleeping Bitcoin Addresses Wake From Slumber, Moving 1,045 BTC
Two days ago, a dormant bitcoin wallet moved over 1,000 bitcoins on July 5, and since then, two more notable awakenings have occurred in the past 48 hours. On Saturday, an address created in December 2013 spent approximately 149.99 BTC for the first time in over a decade. On Sunday, another historic wallet from April […]
Sleeping BTC Wallets Reactivate, Bitcoin Dips, and More — Week in Review
Several longtime holders of Bitcoin have reactivated dormant wallets, moving substantial amounts of BTC after years of inactivity. Bitcoin’s price dipped to $ 56,952 amid speculation related to the Mt Gox distribution and the German government’s transfer of 3,000 BTC. Standard Chartered forecasts Bitcoin hitting $ 100,000 by November, with a potential boost …
Crypto Owners More Likely to Have ‘Dark’ Traits, Study Shows
A recent study has found that cryptocurrency ownership is associated with belief in conspiracy theories and “dark” personality traits such as narcissism, Machiavellianism, psychopathy, and sadism (collectively known as the “Dark Tetrad”). The research highlights the diverse political identities of crypto owners and their aversion to authoritarianism. Study Reveals Political and Psychological Traits of Cryptocurrency […]
Kiyosaki Recommends Most People to Sell BTC, Vivek’s VP Prospects Spike 1,100%, and More — Week in Review
Robert Kiyosaki advises selling bitcoin amid its crash, yet plans to buy more, likening his approach to Warren Buffett’s “buy and hold forever” strategy. Vivek Ramaswamy’s chances of becoming Trump’s vice presidential pick have surged by 1,100% on Polymarket. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse criticizes SEC Chair Gary Gensler, warning his actions could affect the election. […]
Trump Champions Bitcoin Mining, Vietnamese Increase Gold Buying, and More — Week in Review
Former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed support for the bitcoin mining industry, advocating for producing the remaining bitcoin in the U.S. to enhance national energy dominance. Vietnam sees increased interest in gold bullion purchases due to favorable prices at state-owned banks. New York Attorney General Letitia James takes legal action against crypto pyramid schemes targeting […]
Japanese Corporation Metaplanet Acquires More Bitcoin, Stock Price Soars
Metaplanet, a publicly traded corporation on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has announced an investment of 23.351 bitcoins, with an average purchase price of 10,706,180 yen per BTC, totaling 250 million yen ($ 1.6 million). The company now holds 141.0727 bitcoins, with an average purchase price of 10,278,391 yen per BTC, amounting to a total …
Bitcoin Falls Below $67K, More Than 75K Traders Liquidated Amid Market Decline
SEC Approves Spot Ether ETFs, Jim Rickards Predicts $27K Gold Price, and More — Week in Review
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved significant regulatory filings for spot ether ETFs. Economist Jim Rickards predicts that gold prices could surpass $ 27,000 based on rigorous analysis. Satoshi Nakamoto’s Genesis wallet now holds over 100 BTC after an accidental transfer added 0.10754671 BTC, bringing its total value to approximately $ …
David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Inc., Reflects on His Company’s Transformational Pivot to Bitcoin and More
David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Inc., took time out of running the Bitcoin Asia Conference in Hong Kong to sit down with Bitcoin.com’s COO, Jason Sheman. The conversation delved into the lessons learned from past mistakes, the strategic pivot to Bitcoin, the Bitcoin Conference, Bitcoin Layer twos, and stablecoins on Bitcoin. Bitcoin Asia Conference Highlights: […]
Nigerian Currency Slides 5% After Central Bank Injects More Than $80 Million Into Forex Market
The Nigerian naira continued with a downward which recently saw it being named the worst-performing currency when it slid by just over five per cent to erase the previous day’s gains. The naira’s depreciation is said to have occurred just a day after the central bank intervened by injecting between $ 80 million and …
Yuval Harari Criticizes Bitcoin, Naira Becomes World’s Worst-Performing Currency, and More — Week in Review
Historian Yuval Noah Harari criticized bitcoin, calling it a “currency of distrust.” The Nigerian naira has become the world’s worst-performing currency after erasing its early April gains due to ongoing foreign exchange shortages. Robert Kiyosaki warned of a potential collapse of the U.S. dollar if the BRICS nations launch a gold-backed cryptocurrency, predicting hyperinflation. Gold […]
Base to Launch Online Hackathon With 200 ETH in Prizes, Sponsored by Stripe, Shopify, and More
Base, the Ethereum Layer 2 solution incubated by Coinbase, has announced the Onchain Summer Buildathon. The event, which runs from May 31st to June 30th, invites builders worldwide to showcase their skills in various onchain use cases, including payments, commerce, gaming, and social. The Buildathon offers 200 ETH in total prizes across eight sponsored tracks, […]
Block Subsidiary, TBD, Partners With Chipper Cash for Quicker, More Affordable Remittances
TBD, a subsidiary of Block, owned by Jack Dorsey, has formed a partnership with Chipper Cash, an Africa-focused fintech company. This partnership aims to expedite consumer remittances and make them more affordable. According to a statement, Chipper Cash plans to use the decentralized exchange protocol of TBD. This will enable trusted transactions that comply with […]
Kiyosaki’s Crash Survival Rules, Snowden Warns Bitcoin Devs, and More — Week in Review
Robert Kiyosaki warns of an impending severe market crash and advises investing in assets like bitcoin, gold, and silver. Edward Snowden has issued a stern warning to Bitcoin developers, urging them to enhance privacy features at the protocol level. In Kenya, President William Ruto has enlisted Marathon Digital, a U.S.-based Bitcoin mining firm, to consult […]