While 2021 surely saw a few regulatory setbacks, some governments delivered masterclasses in forward-looking crypto regulation. Helen Partz collected some prominent cases on Cointelegraph. As digital asset prices had been hitting new historical highs in 2021, many jurisdictions were increasingly adopting cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto-based instruments. In addition to Bitcoin crossing…
The second wave of worldwide interest in cryptocurrencies seems to be nearing its end. If the first one arose in 2017, the second began in 2020, during a global pandemic. What could “drive” the third wave, and when should we expect it? You may not remember the crypto boom of 2017 yourself, but that’s when…
Robert Kiyosaki, the author of the best-selling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” said we’re already in a ‘technical depression’ and added that he’s using these gold, silver, and Bitcoin to protect himself from the pain. As the S&P 500 back near all-time highs, the stock market is mostly shrugging off inflation and Omicron concerns. But…
Shiba Inu outperformed Bitcoin and Ethereum to become the most viewed cryptocurrency in 2021 on the CoinMarketCap crypto data aggregator, with 188 million views. Dogecoin was ranked in the 3rd position among the most viewed cryptocurrencies in 2021 with 107 million views, followed by Cardano and Ethereum with 86 million views and 81 million views,…
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rejected on December 23 two proposals by Kryptoin and Valkyrie investment firms for spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Rejecting Bitcoin spot-ETFs, the SEC has also disapproved of any creative products such as leveraged or inverse futures backed ETFs. The most remarkable year for cryptocurrencies yet is coming to…
Although VC funds have been rushing to support various crypto startups, much of that money has not gone to Bitcoin-focused companies, notes Bitcoin Magazine. With the printing press in overdrive, there is an ever-increasing amount of fiat looking for a home. In order to avoid being debased and lose purchasing power, capital allocators are charged…