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Human Rights Foundation’s Alex Gladstein Calls Bitcoin ‘An Escape Hatch From Tyranny’
8.2.2021
The Human Rights Foundation (HRF)’s Alex Gladstein has heaped praise on bitcoin saying it’s an escape hatch from tyranny and that there is more to it than its price. In comments made via a short video, Gladstein, who is the chief strategy officer (CSO) at HRF, asserts that “people...
Ex-OCC Chief Brooks Calls Tesla’s Bitcoin Buy a Bit ‘Scary News’ for Rest of World
8.2.2021
Brooks noted that the U.S. money supply will have risen 40% over the last 12 months once the most recent round of stimulus is done
Congress Calls On Reddit Meme Stock Trader To Testify About GameStop
4.2.2021
Rep. Maxine Waters announced that Reddit investor DeepFuckingValue, AKA YouTuber Roaring Kitty, AKA former insurance marketer Keith Gill, will testify before Congress about what the hell has been going on with GameStop’s stock later this month.Read more
Grayscale Ethereum Inflows Up Again, Firm Calls ETH Valuation Methods 'Opaque'
4.2.2021
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Major US-based crypto investment company Grayscale's ethereum (ETH) inflows increased yesterday, while the firm claims the methodology for valuing this asset "is opaque and changing."
Grayscale Ethereum Trust (GETH) got 'fatter' by another batch of the world's...
World’s Largest Hedge Fund Bridgewater Has Crypto Plans — Founder Ray Dalio Calls Bitcoin ‘One Hell of an Invention’
31.1.2021
The founder and chief investment officer of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund firm, has clarified his view on bitcoin and cryptocurrency. Ray Dalio also reveals that he and his colleagues at Bridgewater “are intently focusing on alternative storehold of wealth...
Mark Cuban calls token valuations "inflated" shortly after NFT mint
28.1.2021
While apes rejoiced at the sight of DeFi bags in Cuban's addresses, he might be preparing for a bearish future
Ray Dalio does 180 on Bitcoin, calls it ‘one hell of an invention’
28.1.2021
The founder of Bridgewater Associates admits Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies could be a viable hedge against inflation
Report: Activision Blizzard Calls Policy To Make Hiring More Diverse ‘Unworkable’
27.1.2021
Earlier this month, Activision Blizzard was asked to institute some version of the Rooney Rule, a policy requiring employers to interview diverse candidates when hiring, according to a new report by Motherboard. Lawyers for the massive publisher behind Call of Duty and World of Warcraft responded...
Blackrock CEO calls Bitcoin an untested asset in a 'very small market'
27.1.2021
Larry Fink said he was fascinated with the media hype surrounding Bitcoin, but expressed concerns about the crypto asset's volatility and market size
Harvard crypto skeptic calls Bitcoin a ‘hedge against dystopia’
22.1.2021
Harvard professor Kenneth Rogoff says that he doesn't see Bitcoin succeeding, barring extenuating circumstances
SEC Calls Out Suspicious Crypto Companies Targeting Global Traders
22.1.2021
The securities regulator added eight suspect crypto entities to its watchlist Thursday
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Drops Briefly Below $33.5K While Ether Calls Dominate Options
20.1.2021
Bitcoin fell by over $3,300 while options traders see ether going higher
Biden's Treasury Secretary nominee calls cryptocurrencies a 'particular concern' for AML
19.1.2021
Janet Yellen claimed many cryptocurrencies are used "mainly for illicit financing."
British financial advisor calls on the gov’t to ban crypto transactions
15.1.2021
Veteran financial advisor Neil Liversidge came to the U.K. Government and Parliament with a petition to ban crypto transactions
DC Magistrate Judge Calls Unhosted Wallet ‘Horror Story’ a ‘Fiction’
14.1.2021
“Indeed, cash poses a greater challenge to law enforcement than cryptocurrency in unhosted wallets," wrote Judge Zia Faruqui in an opinion on a forfeiture case
ECB Chief Christine Lagarde Calls for Global Bitcoin Regulation — Says BTC Conducts ‘Funny Business’
14.1.2021
The president of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, has called for the global regulation of bitcoin. She said that bitcoin is a highly speculative asset and has “conducted some funny business.” Emphasizing the need for countries to work together to regulate bitcoin,...
Mastermind of $147 Million Crypto ‘Scam of Epic Proportions’ Sentenced to 10 Years in US Prison
13.1.2021
The mastermind of what the U.S. Department of Justice calls a scam of “epic proportions” has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. His crypto scheme collected over $147 million, duping 72,000 investors. He is also ordered to pay the U.S. Internal Revenue Service more than $1.8 million...
ECB president Lagarde renews calls for global regulation of Bitcoin
13.1.2021
In a recent interview, Lagarde said that Bitcoin has been used to conduct "funny business" and "totally reprehensible money laundering activity."
UK Treasury Calls for Feedback on Approach to Cryptocurrency and Stablecoin Regulation
12.1.2021
The U.K. government is focusing on stablecoins for the next phase of its development of crypto regulations
Ripple’s CEO Addresses Key Allegations by US SEC — Legal Response Coming Soon
9.1.2021
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has addressed some of the allegations made by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against his company. He focused on answering five questions on what he calls “unproven allegations” by the regulator. Garlinghouse Says There Is ‘Regulatory...