Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska has once again called on the Russian government to stop ignoring Bitcoin (BTC) after the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation raided his homes in Washington and New York.In an Oct. 21 Telegram post, Deripaska argued that the Bank of Russia has been “infantile in ignoring the growing cryptocurrency market,” while the U.S. Department of the…
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel said that he’s “underinvested” in Bitcoin during an appearance in Miami, adding that the rise of cryptocurrencies “tells us that we are at a complete bankruptcy moment for the central banks.” With Bitcoin recently reaching an all-time high of over $67,000, Thiel pondered whether it would rise further. “Bitcoin at $66,000. Is it going to go…
Decentralized finance (DeFi) projects built on the Solana network are having a field day. According to data aggregator DeFiLlama, the total value locked (TVL) of all DeFi projects built on the network has hit a record value of $12.7 billion at press time. TVL is a commonalbeit slightly controversialmetric that tracks how much money is locked inside a specific protocol,…
In brief Mt. Gox creditors may soon receive billions of dollars worth of Bitcoin. It has been an uphill struggle for those who lost money amid the Mt. Gox collapse in 2014. Mt. Gox creditors are expected to recover more than $9 billion worth of Bitcoin, according to a rehabilitation plan document filed with the Tokyo District Court for the…
After the Proshares Bitcoin Strategy exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed and smashed records in the first two days of trading, Vaneck’s bitcoin futures ETF was given the green light to start trading next week. Furthermore, sources say that the Valkyrie Bitcoin Strategy ETF is set to launch this week with a possible listing on Friday. Proshares Bitcoin ETF Smashes Records October…
Bitcoin (BTC) broke its all-time high price level following the launch of ProShares’ Bitcoin Strategy exchange-traded fund (BITO) on Tuesday, but JPMorgan Chase strategists believe the key driver behind the price jump is investor concern over inflation.The BITO launch, which saw the highest ever first-day natural volume for an ETF, is “unlikely to trigger a new phase of significantly more…
Bitcoin (BTC) passed $66,000 again on Oct. 21 after a fresh macro turbulence sparked a retest of previous all-time highs.BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingViewEvergrande fails to hold Bitcoin bulls backData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD recovering from a dip to $64,000 overnight.The move had come in step with a comedown in stocks, which were reacting…
As Bitcoin (BTC) marked a new all-time high above $67,000, PayPal co-founder and billionaire venture capitalist Peter Thiel said he should have bought more Bitcoin.Thiel spoke of cryptocurrencies, central banks and artificial intelligence (AI) during an interview in Miami hosted by policy think tank Lincoln Network, Bloomberg reported Oct. 20.“You’re supposed to just buy Bitcoin,” Thiel said, adding: “I feel…
A sizable majority of young investors seeking high-risk opportunities are motivated by competition and hype, a new survey has indicated. They often turn to cryptocurrency and forex products, according to the poll conducted by the U.K.’s financial regulator. FCA Launches ‘Investsmart’ Campaign Targeting Risk Prone Investors The U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has carried out new research into the attitudes…
On Wednesday, the global developer utilizing popular brands, gamification, A.I., blockchain, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and mobile technology, Animoca Brands announced the company has closed a capital raise for $65 million. Animoca Brands now has an overall valuation of $2.2 billion after raising funds from firms like Liberty City Ventures, Ubisoft Entertainment, Sequoia China, and Dragonfly Capital. Animoca Brands Raises $65…
