Category: Crypto News

Many commentators compare Bitcoin with gold, the idea being that its finite supply makes it an attractive long-term store of value. There have been historical examples of broad adoption of gold currencies, such as the British Empire’s sovereign and half-sovereign. However, adoption of the sovereigns was often promoted and...

Today, Collect & HODL Co, a subsidiary of ProSnacktive Sales LLC, in collaboration with the renowned toy company Duncan Toys, has announced the launch of a Limited Edition, first ever Bitcoin-themed Duncan Butterfly XT Yo-yo, per a press release sent to Bitcoin Magazine. The Yo-yo, symbolizing the market’s ups and downs...

This article is featured in Bitcoin Magazine’s “The Primary Issue”. Click here to get your Annual Bitcoin Magazine Subscription. Click here to download a PDF of this article. “Economics I think is sort of like accounting — you know, it doesn’t immediately have any morals. You could go into...

Financial giant Goldman Sachs is in advanced discussions to secure a pivotal role as an authorized participant (AP) for the proposed spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETF) from BlackRock and Grayscale Investments, CoinDesk reported. According to insider sources, Goldman Sachs is positioning itself to play a significant role in the creation...

The city of Hong Kong is serious about crypto. After three years of struggles with COVID-19, the city is vibrant and flourishing again as business executives and tourists of all kinds pour back into Asia’s financial center. New guidelines from the Securities and Futures Commission are paving the way....

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is holding meetings with leading stock exchanges to conclude discussions and gather final comments on the much-anticipated Spot Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), according to Eleanor Terrett of FOX Business. The SEC has been under intense scrutiny regarding the approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs, which would...

Like so many industries today, the medical sector is seeing increasing global engagement. Patients aren’t just limited to the health and dental care that’s available on their doorstep. Medical facilities can effectively connect to consumers from across the planet. This has created a thriving medical tourism market. It should...

Bitcoin is up over 150% in 2023, and that momentum has captured hearts and minds on Wall Street, resulting in a landmark rush for its firms to launch the first-ever Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). All eyes are now on the upcoming decision by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission...

In an culmination of efforts at the intersection of Bitcoin and Artificial Intelligence (AI), the “Nexus – Bitcoin & AI Industry Report” has been unveiled by Spirit of Satoshi, the world’s first Bitcoin centric AI, highlighting significant advancements and debunking misconceptions within these realms. The report’s core emphasis revolves...

One of us is from Kentucky and the other from China. We both attend Washington and Lee University in Virginia. Last summer, we assisted Professor Seth Cantey, also a co-author of this piece, with research on the roles of bitcoin and Tether in Lebanon. To help with that work,...