Bitcoin’s banking crisis surge will ‘attract more institutions’: ARK’s Cathie Wood

    Cathie Wood was impressed that Bitcoin “moved in a very different way” compared to the equity market in response to the recent banking crisis. The value proposition of Bitcoin is on full display amid the current banking crisis, which will only “attract more institutions” to the BTC market over time, ARK Invest CEO Cathie Wood believes. Wood shared…

    ‘Crypto FUD’ — Industry outraged as White House report slams crypto

    The report included 35 pages seemingly aimed at debunking the merits of crypto assets. Crypto executives have expressed irritation over the latest White House economic report — which notably features an entire chapter dedicated to casting doubts on the merit of digital assets. The Economic Report of the President, released March 20, marks the first time the…

    Crypto Fear and Greed Index hits highest level since Bitcoin’s all-time high

    Sentiment toward the crypto market is the most positive its been since around the time Bitcoin hit its all-time high almost 16 months ago. The Crypto Fear and Greed Index has hit its highest index score this year, reaching levels not seen since Bitcoin posted its all-time high in November 2021. A March 20 update of the Index…

    What are the Howey test and its implications for cryptocurrency?

    The Howey test’s impact on cryptocurrency, explained — legal implications, compliance requirements and more. What is the Howey test? The Howey test is a legal test used in the United States to determine whether a transaction qualifies as an investment contract and, thus, is considered a security under federal law. The test was established by…

    Former Coinbase CTO makes $2M bet on Bitcoin’s performance

    Balaji Srinivasan has predicted Bitcoin will reach $1 million within 90 days as a consequence of hyperinflation in the United States. Former Coinbase chief technology officer Balaji Srinivasan has made a millionaire bet on Bitcoin’s price over the next 90 days, predicting the cryptocurrency price will reach $1 million by June 17. The wager was initiated on March…

    Crypto market cap reclaims $1T, and derivatives point to further upside

    Bitcoin’s performance has outpaced Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway over the past six months, with crypto markets appearing to have turned a corner. The total crypto market capitalization increased by 26% in seven days, reaching $1.16 trillion on March 17. Bitcoin was the biggest winner among the top 20 coins, up 31.5%, though some altcoins gained 50%…