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On Shitcoins and STOs
On Shitcoins and STOs

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or the BTC Times and its owners. What Is a Shitcoin? A few definitions I found around the internet: * A pejorative term used to describe an altcoin that has become worthless. * A cryptocurrency of little to no value,

Opinion  •  Altcoins  •  Aug 29, 2020
Raoul Pal: Bitcoin to Outperform Gold, Has Potential to Grow 50-Fold
Raoul Pal: Bitcoin to Outperform Gold, Has Potential to Grow 50-Fold

Global Macro Investor CEO Raoul Pal believes Bitcoin could outperform gold over the long term, arguing that while both stores of value benefit from inflation, Bitcoin has a significantly higher potential upside than the precious metal. At the Jackson Hole Symposium on Thursday, Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell announced the

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Aug 27, 2020
Powell's Jackson Hole Speech Boosts Bitcoin, But Not in the Short Term
Powell's Jackson Hole Speech Boosts Bitcoin, But Not in the Short Term

The U.S. Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell gave the much anticipated Jackson Hole speech on August 27th. As strategists expected, Powell addressed inflation and the Fed’s intent to adjust its monetary policy.  Theoretically, the speech should have buoyed the sentiment around Bitcoin and gold. The Fed said it

News  •  Economy  •  Aug 27, 2020
Market Data Rings Caution as Bitcoin Tests Key Technical Level
Market Data Rings Caution as Bitcoin Tests Key Technical Level

The Bitcoin price has been testing the $11,400 support area since August 26th. In the near term, two key on-chain metrics could raise the probability of an extended consolidation phase. The last time Bitcoin repeatedly tested the $11,400 support level was August 12th. At the time, Bitcoin rebounded

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Aug 27, 2020
Bitcoin Saw Over 100% Gains For Five Years in the Past Decade
Bitcoin Saw Over 100% Gains For Five Years in the Past Decade

According to data from stock-to-flow (S2F) creator PlanB, Bitcoin recorded a 100% gain or more in five of the past ten years. Bitcoin’s strong long-term performance strengthens the DCA (Dollar Cost Averaging) approach that has enjoyed increased popularity amongst bitcoiners in recent months . Cost Averaging is More Effective With

News  •  Bitcoin  •  Aug 26, 2020
On Shitcoins and STOs
On Shitcoins and STOs

This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or the BTC Times and its owners. What Is a Shitcoin? A few definitions I found around the internet: * A pejorative term used to describe an altcoin that has become worthless. * A cryptocurrency of little to no value,

Opinion  •  Altcoins  •  Aug 29, 2020
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B HODL Increases Holdings to 165.487 Bitcoin Following Latest Purchase
B HODL Increases Holdings to 165.487 Bitcoin Following Latest Purchase

B HODL added one Bitcoin, raising total holdings to 165.487 Bitcoin as part of its ongoing treasury accumulation strategy.

Metaplanet Increases Holdings to 40,177 Bitcoin Following Latest Purchase
Metaplanet Increases Holdings to 40,177 Bitcoin Following Latest Purchase

Metaplanet added 5,075 Bitcoin, bringing holdings to 40,177 Bitcoin, now the third-largest corporate Bitcoin treasury.

Blockstream Researcher Introduces SHRIMPS as New Step Toward Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin
Blockstream Researcher Introduces SHRIMPS as New Step Toward Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin

Jonas Nick introduced SHRIMPS, a multi-device post-quantum signature scheme with ~2.5 KB signatures for Bitcoin security.

Capital B Converts Bonds and Secures €2.8 Million To Expand Treasury Strategy
Capital B Converts Bonds and Secures €2.8 Million To Expand Treasury Strategy

Capital B converted bonds and raised €2.8 million with backing from Adam Back to expand its Bitcoin treasury.

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SEC Issues Guidance Clarifying Status of Digital Assets and Bitcoin Mining
SEC Issues Guidance Clarifying Status of Digital Assets and Bitcoin Mining

SEC says Bitcoin mining does not meet the definition of a security and classifies Bitcoin as a digital commodity.

Kazakhstan Central Bank Plans up to $350 Million Allocation to Bitcoin and Digital Assets
Kazakhstan Central Bank Plans up to $350 Million Allocation to Bitcoin and Digital Assets

Kazakhstan’s central bank plans to allocate up to $350 million from its reserves to Bitcoin and digital asset–related investments.

Bitcoiners Push Back on Quantum Computing Risk Claims
Bitcoiners Push Back on Quantum Computing Risk Claims

Bitcoiners say quantum computing does not pose an immediate threat and that the network has time to prepare for potential long-term risks.

CFTC Clears Path for Federally Regulated Spot Bitcoin and Crypto Trading
CFTC Clears Path for Federally Regulated Spot Bitcoin and Crypto Trading

The CFTC will allow federally regulated spot Bitcoin and crypto trading for the first time as Bitnomial prepares to launch its new exchange.

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