Fidelity Investments’ Director of Global Macro sees bitcoin as “exponential gold” and “an aspiring player on the store of value team.” According to his analysis, bitcoin’s price is “driven primarily by the growth in its network, which is in turn driven by bitcoin’s unique scarcity feature, as well as the monetary and fiscal policy cycle,…
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The head of the Crypto Asset and Cyber Unit at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s Division of Enforcement has left the agency after nine years of service. Under his guidance, the SEC took many enforcement actions against crypto firms, including major crypto trading exchanges Binance and Coinbase. SEC’s Crypto Enforcement Unit Leader Departs…
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The Financial Stability Board (FSB) Plenary met in Toronto on June 14 to discuss various financial stability issues. Key topics included the financial stability outlook, lessons from the March 2023 banking turmoil, and enhancing the resilience of non-bank financial intermediation (NBFI). The FSB also reviewed progress on implementing its global regulatory framework for crypto asset…
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Adam Ficsor, the lead developer of Wasabi Wallet, a privacy-centric Bitcoin wallet, has revealed his position regarding the slow adoption of Bitcoin in El Salvador. In a recent interview, Ficsor stated that Bitcoin developers have failed El Salvador, having been unable to improve the situation of Bitcoin as a means of exchange, even with the…
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Digital asset investment products have seen substantial outflows totaling $600 million, marking the most significant withdrawal since March 22, 2024. According to Coinshares and lead researcher James Butterfill, this exodus is attributed to a hawkish Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) stance, leading investors to reduce their exposure to fixed-supply assets like bitcoin. Coinshares Flow Report…
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As of June 15, U.S.-listed bitcoin miners have reached a record market capitalization of $22.8 billion, according to global investment bank JPMorgan. This surge is led by significant gains in stocks like Core Scientific, Terawulf, and Iren. The overall sector market cap has increased by 24% since the end of May, partly due to a…
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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear Nvidia’s appeal to dismiss a securities fraud lawsuit accusing the company of misleading investors about its sales to the cryptocurrency industry. Nvidia’s appeal follows a lower court’s decision to revive a class-action lawsuit. The suit alleges that Nvidia and its CEO, Jensen Huang, downplayed the impact of…
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While the crypto market experienced a general decline, with bitcoin dropping 5.6% and ethereum falling 4.4%, roughly six crypto tokens managed to stand out over the past week. Weekly Crypto Report: Bitcoin and Ethereum Drop, Numerous Tokens See Major Losses As of this writing, the global crypto market capitalization stands at $2.39 trillion, reflecting a…
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On June 17, 2024, ethereum is priced at $3,521, fluctuating between $3,495 and $3,645 over the past 24 hours. Ethereum On the 1-hour chart, ethereum’s (ETH) recent high is $3,652, and the low is $3,484. The trend has been bearish following the peak on June 21, characterized by increased selling volume. A potential entry point…
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Bitcoin has been on a bumpy ride in recent days. The world’s most popular cryptocurrency has seen its price steadily decline, raising concerns about a prolonged bear market. However, beneath the surface, some analysts are detecting faint bullish whispers that could signal a potential reversal. Buying Pressure Emerges, But Can It Overcome The Downtrend? One…
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