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US dollar strength mimics 2020 Coronavirus crash — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this week
18.4.2022
USD runs the show behind the scenes as the Easter weekend sparks pain for Bitcoin bulls
Altcoin Roundup: Analysts give their take on the impact of the Ethereum Merge delay
15.4.2022
The wait for the long-awaited Ethereum Merge just got longer, leading analysts to discuss potential price outcomes for Ether
Crypto-Friendly Special Economic Zone in Honduras Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender
9.4.2022
A crypto-friendly special economic zone in Honduras has adopted bitcoin as legal tender, allowing the cryptocurrency to be used to pay taxes and fees. In addition, bitcoin bonds can be issued within its jurisdiction using “world-class standards for AML and KYC.” Bitcoin Operates...
Bank of America Strategist Warns ‘Recession Shock’ Is Coming, Analyst Says Crypto Could Outperform Bonds
8.4.2022
On Friday, Bank of America’s (BOFA) chief investment strategist Michael Hartnett explained in a weekly financial note to clients that the U.S. economy could head into a recession. The BOFA strategist’s note further detailed that cryptocurrencies could outperform bonds and stocks. BOFA...
Michael Saylor: Financial markets are ‘not quite ready’ for Bitcoin bonds
1.4.2022
“Not quite ready” — MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor said that traditional financial markets aren’t prepared for bonds backed by Bitcoin
Financial Markets Not Ready for Bitcoin-Backed Bonds – MicroStrategy CEO
31.3.2022
The financial markets of the world are not ready for bonds backed by bitcoin (BTC) yet, according to the CEO of the enterprise software firm MicroStrategy, Michael Saylor. However, El Salvador’s planned “volcano bonds” could be a different story....
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Bitfinex Says Customers Ready to Splurge USD 0.5B on El Salvador’s Bitcoin Bonds
30.3.2022
The crypto exchange Bitfinex, which will host the issuance of El Salvador’s much-talked-about bitcoin (BTC) bonds, says that it has already received “half a billion dollars” worth of interest in the offering from its customers.
The Financial Times quoted Bitfinex Chief Technology Officer Paolo...
Bitcoin Royalty Flock to Bukele’s Court as President Talks of ‘Short Delay’ to BTC Bonds
25.3.2022
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele is playing host to a dazzling array of international bitcoiners – while also taking the time to “flex” on American Senators on Twitter.
In the past few hours, Bukele has posted pictures of himself with Ricardo Salinas Pliego, one of the richest men...
President Bukele hits out at Bitcoin Bond 'FUD' as CZ jets in to El Salvador
25.3.2022
El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele publicly called out Reuters for spreading “FUD” about delays in the country’s $1 billion 'volcano bond.'
Salvadoran Bitcoin Bonds Might Be Issued by State Geothermal Company La Geo, Delays Possible
23.3.2022
The treasury minister of El Salvador, Alejandro Zelaya, has informed about the future of the issuance of the bitcoin bonds and the possibility of these being issued by La Geo, the national geothermal power company. Zelaya also referred to the day of issuance of these instruments, hinting at...
El Salvador’s Bitcoin Bonds May Be Delayed Until September, Says Finance Chief
23.3.2022
El Salvador could push its bitcoin (BTC) bond issuance back as far as September, the nation’s Finance Minister Alejandro Zelaya has admitted – but a more imminent issuance is still on the table....
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El Salvador postpones Bitcoin bonds to September: Report
23.3.2022
Apart from delaying the issuance of Bitcoin bonds, the Salvadoran government has apparently slowed down the pace of buying new BTC as well
El Salvador seems to delay its 'volcano bonds' launch
21.3.2022
The government has repeatedly announced that the launch would take off by March 20 but apparently failed to deliver it
14% of Salvadoran businesses have transacted in BTC: Chamber of Commerce
18.3.2022
El Salvador made history in September 2021 by becoming the first country to officially recognize Bitcoin as legal tender
Hedge fund report says Bitcoin price is ‘at a relatively inexpensive place’
23.2.2022
A recent report from Pantera Capital said moves in the debt market and the Fed’s shifting monetary policy could be the fodder that fuels Bitcoin’s next monster rally
Pro-Bitcoin president of El Salvador to offer citizenship for foreign investors
21.2.2022
The 52 proposed legal reforms call for less bureaucracy, less red tape, creating tax incentives to make El Salvador one of the most freedom-centric countries
Fed senior officials will soon not be allowed to trade crypto, stocks, and bonds
18.2.2022
The rules were intended to “support public confidence in the impartiality and integrity of the Committee's work by guarding against even the appearance of any conflict of interest.”
Living on a volcano: The outlook of El Salvador’s crypto mining industry
10.2.2022
El Salvador’s crypto mining potential is there but it will take some time and effort to come to fruition
Bank of England Hikes Bank Rate to 0.5%, Governor Andrew Bailey Hints at Wage Restraints
4.2.2022
The Bank of England (BOE) raised the country’s benchmark bank rate from 0.25% to 0.5% this week in order to curb rampant inflation. “We face a trade-off between strong inflation and weakening growth,” the British central bank’s governor Andrew Bailey told the press....
Crypto Asset Manager Wisdomtree Reveals ‘Direct-to-Retail’ Digital Wallet
1.2.2022
The crypto asset and exchange-traded fund (ETF) manager Wisdomtree has revealed the company is launching a new digital wallet called Wisdomtree Prime, which will allow users to hold crypto assets, blockchain-enabled funds, tokenized versions of commodities like gold, and access to stocks or bonds...