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A Hero Falls: Bitcoin Community Blasts Michael Saylor’s ‘Paranoid Crypto-Anarchists’ and Self-Custody Remarks

October 22, 2024

Microstrategy co-founder Michael Saylor blasted the original bitcoin community stating that crypto-anarchists were paranoid about possible bitcoin seizure events involving the large companies that currently provide crypto custody. Saylor said that they were the ones who could incentivize a seizure measure due to their lack of compliance with government rules while exercising self-custody. Michael Saylor…
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Bitcoin Self-Custody Calls Intensify as Centralization Grows: ‘No One Is Ready for the Biggest Hack in History’

October 22, 2024

With self-custody and third-party custodians becoming hot topics within the crypto community, the founder of timechainindex.com, an X user known as Sani, recently posted an eye-opening image of onchain data. The snapshot revealed that Coinbase currently holds 11.72% of the total 19.77 million bitcoin (BTC) in circulation. Sani’s data and insights emphasize the risks tied…
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Robinhood Crypto Launches Crypto Transfers for European Users

October 2, 2024

Robinhood Crypto has introduced a major new feature for European users, allowing them to deposit and withdraw over 20 different cryptocurrencies. The new crypto transfer service includes a limited-time 1% deposit match. With this launch, the platform also reinforces its focus on self-custody, security, and decentralized finance (defi) accessibility. Robinhood Crypto Rolls Out Crypto Transfers…
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Paypal Launches PYUSD Rewards Program With Anchorage Digital

August 23, 2024

Anchorage Digital has launched its first stablecoin rewards program for Paypal USD (PYUSD) holders, offering institutions a secure way to earn rewards. Available through Anchorage Digital’s platform and the Porto self-custody wallet, the program emphasizes security by avoiding rehypothecation, staking, or lending. Anchorage Digital and Paypal Unveil Secure Rewards Program for PYUSD Holders Anchorage Digital…
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Bitcoin Reserves on Exchanges Hit 5-Year Low With $5.96B Withdrawn in 30 Days

August 12, 2024

According to data from cryptoquant.com, bitcoin reserves on centralized exchanges have plummeted to a level not seen since Nov. 19, 2018. The amount of bitcoin held by these digital trading platforms has been steadily declining since early June 2022. Bitcoin Exchange Reserves Dip to 2018 Levels Over the past month, starting from July 11, 2024,…
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Proton Launches Self-Custodial Bitcoin Wallet: 100 Million Proton Mail Users Can Now Receive BTC via Email

July 25, 2024

Proton, known for its privacy-focused services including the popular Proton Mail with over 100 million users, has launched Proton Wallet, a new self-custodial bitcoin wallet. “If you are one of the millions of people who have a Proton Mail email address, you can now automatically receive bitcoins with your email address,” said Proton’s CEO, adding…
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Trump to Address Bitcoin 2024 Conference in Nashville

July 11, 2024

According to a report from Bitcoin Magazine, Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States and a 2024 presidential candidate, will be speaking at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville. This announcement follows Trump’s recent support for bitcoin (BTC) and the Republican party’s inclusion of the cryptocurrency in their platform. The party has committed to safeguarding…
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Investors Pull Nearly $11 Billion in BTC and ETH From Major Exchanges in 30 Days

June 14, 2024

According to the latest data, from April 1 to June 1, 2024, Coinbase experienced an outflow of more than 40,000 BTC. In the past 13 days, an additional 10,889 BTC, valued at $726 million, has exited the San Francisco crypto exchange. Further analysis reveals that since May 13, approximately $7.05 billion worth of BTC has…
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Why Self-Custody Is Vital for Bitcoin Security- Casa CEO Nick Neuman

May 6, 2024

Casa helps people store bitcoin and other digital assets by empowering them to own, secure, and manage their private keys safely and easily. Founded in 2016, the company helps its members take self-custody of their assets with multi-key vaults for greater protection against single points of failure, such as hacks, theft, and accidents. Nick Neuman…
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Peter Schiff Highlights Problem With Owning Bitcoin ETF — BTC Investors Respond Self-Custody Is Key

March 22, 2024

Gold bug Peter Schiff has highlighted a problem with owning spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). However, the issue Schiff pinpointed isn’t unique to bitcoin ETFs. This discussion has reignited calls for self-custody among crypto proponents. Peter Schiff’s Warning Prompts Self-Custody Push Gold advocate and economist Peter Schiff has highlighted a problem with owning spot bitcoin…
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