2B4CH, a Swiss non-profit think tank assisting the state in exploring cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and blockchain technology, is launching an initiative to potentially make Bitcoin one the country’s reserve assets. On Oct. 8, the association announced plans to start a federal popular initiative aiming to collect 100,000 signatures for introduction of Bitcoin to the …
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Former Chancellor of the Exchequer in the United Kingdom, Lord Philip Hammond, has joined cryptocurrency custodial group Copper as a senior advisor with the ambition of “promoting the UK as a Global leader in digital asset technology.” The London start-up firm, which provides custodial and infrastructure services in the digital asset sector, reportedly facilitates over …
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Bitcoin (BTC) looks poised to pursue a run-up towards $100,000 as its price breaks out of a classic bullish structure. Dubbed as Bull Pennant, the setup represents a price consolidation period with converging trendlines that form after a strong move higher. It ultimately prompts the price to break out in the direction of its previous …
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There is nothing surprising about Senator Cynthia Lummis, a Wyoming Republican known to be among the staunchest crypto supporters in the U.S. legislature, revealing a sizable Bitcoin (BTC) purchase that she had made earlier in the summer. It is still oddly satisfying to observe the alignment between a politician’s long-declared stance on an issue and corresponding …
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A top crypto analyst and trader says Bitcoin and the rest of the crypto markets are on the cusp of a massive breakout that can push the valuation of all digital assets to $10 trillion. Justin Bennett tells his 73,600 followers that the TOTAL chart, which tracks the market capitalization of all crypto assets, is …
The Financial Policy Committee (FPC) of the Bank of England has issued a warning to financial institutions considering jumping into the crypto markets. In the latest issue of Financial Stability in Focus, the FPC says that crypto has become increasingly integrated into the financial system as digital assets and their related markets and services continue …
Bitcoin (BTC) kept markets guessing into the Wall Street open on Oct. 11 after seeing rejection on hitting its highest since May. BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView BTC price teases $58,000 February high Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD tracking $57,000 after reaching $57,450 on Bitstamp — its best since May …
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Bill Miller, a seasoned Wall Street investor and founder of Miller Value Partners, advocated for the rise of Bitcoin (BTC) during a recent conversation with author William Green but voiced skepticism around many of the altcoins birthed during 2017. Miller subscribes to the well-documented thesis that Bitcoin portrays digital gold, and unlike many of his …
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The United States federal government’s default on its debt has been averted — at least for now. On Oct. 7, the Senate voted to increase the debt limit by $480 billion, a sum needed for the world’s biggest borrower to keep paying off its obligations until early December. The deal secured a temporary resolution for …
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Countries in the developing world will soon follow in the steps of El Salvador and make Bitcoin (BTC) legal tender, BitMEX CEO Alexander Höptner recently predicted. In a Wednesday blog post, Höptner expressed support for El Salvador adopting Bitcoin as legal tender in September, predicting that developing countries will be “leading the way” in Bitcoin adoption: …
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A closely followed crypto analyst has mapped out what he thinks Solana’s (SOL) route to new all-time highs will look like. The pseudonymous analyst known as Inmortal tells his 87,000 Twitter followers that the smart contract platform bounced nicely off strong support and is currently positioning for a breakout into the $220 price area. ADVERTISEMENT …
Lawmakers belonging to South Korea’s opposition People Power Party have prepared a fresh challenge to the planned crypto tax law. According to The Korea Herald, opposition lawmakers are advocating for a one-year extension to the start of crypto taxation in the country. As previously reported by Cointelegraph, South Korea’s crypto tax regime that will see …
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A widely followed crypto strategist is putting traders on notice as he predicts that Bitcoin and the entire digital asset markets are poised for a corrective move. The trader known in the industry as Credible tells his 247,700 followers that he sees Bitcoin struggling to continue its uptrend just as traders turn bullish on the …
For the first time in chess history, grandmaster Magnus Carlsen has been awarded a nonfungible token (NFT) trophy for winning an international chess tournament, Meltwater Champions Chess Tour (MCCT). The tournament minted a number of NFT trophies and collectibles to indefinitely preserve the game’s most defining moments. Speaking to Cointelegraph, Carlsen shared his appreciation of …
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Bitcoin (BTC) is on top form — almost literally — as it heads into a new week less than 15% from all-time highs. A classic cocktail of factors has laid the foundation for a Q4 finale which analysts are now confidently comparing to the bull runs of 2013 and 2017. Decoupling from macro market movements …
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