Tag Archives: Bitcoin News

Taproot is a bitcoin upgrade that went into effect two weekends ago. The upgrade has got a lot of people – particularly developers – excited about the future. It also caused the world’s number one digital asset to shoot up in price to about $68,000 once again, though it appears the momentum was too much for the currency given that it’s now back down to about $60K per unit. Taproot Will Make BTC More Like ETH This is the first major update for bitcoin in about four years....

Economist Mohamed El-Erian says he bought and sold bitcoin too early in the crypto game. He also said that while he is open to purchasing the digital asset again, he would only do so during specific times and under specific terms. Mohamed El-Erian Isn’t Against Bitcoin As the chief economic advisor to Allianz, El-Erian says he was largely compelled to buy bitcoin after it struck its first all-time high of roughly $20,000 per unit. He bought the asset during the crypto...

Cryptocurrency is growing heavily as of late, though it’s probably safe to say that a lot of people still aren’t terribly familiar with it. They’re unaware of how it works, how to trade, or even what companies are emerging that are pushing the crypto and blockchain agendas. That may change now that PR firms like Parrot Media Consultants are getting involved. Parrot Media Is Helping Crypto Move Forward Parrot Media is a public relations firm that is starting an entirely...

For many, bitcoin has become the prime investment tool. If you want to strike it rich and have all your wealth solidly in one place, one needs to invest in the world’s primary digital currency by market cap. That’s the attitude several traders have, but it’s not shared by all. A few – such as Kyle Bass – believe that the big money has already been made in BTC, and the time has come to move on. Kyle Bass On Bitcoin… It’s Days Are Numbered Bass is the founder and chief...

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance in India has recently issued a statement saying that bitcoin and cryptocurrency must be regulated given that the digital currency and blockchain spaces “cannot be stopped.” India May Be Moving In the Right Direction This is a huge statement coming from an authority based in India given the country’s up-and-down relationship with what is arguably one of the largest and fastest-growing financial industries out there. India...

One of the richest people in the digital currency arena is Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO and founder of popular cryptocurrency exchange FTX. He says that one of the big things that helps keep him rich is charity and giving away part of his crypto funds to other needy people and industries. This helps him keep his money in check and consistently reminds him about what’s important in life. Sam Bankman-Fried Says Giving Crypto Away Keeps Him Grounded In an interview,...

According to legendary investor Ken Griffin, bitcoin will soon be a thing of the past. The world’s number one digital currency by market cap will eventually be outdone by its main competitor Ethereum, which in turn, will be outdone by a whole new generation of digital currencies. He suggests that this will be a vicious cycle, in which many crypto assets likely will not survive and be replaced by future coins. Ken Griffin Thinks ETH Will Outdo BTC In an interview, Griffin...

A man in Cedar City, Utah has been accused by officials of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) of paying bitcoin to hitmen granted they would be willing to make two people disappear amidst a custody battle. 41-year-old Christopher Pence has been charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of New York and faces a maximum sentence of ten years in prison if convicted. Pence Is Looking at a Lengthy Prison Term According to court documents, Pence was...

The city of Miami, Florida says it will be one of the first regions in the world to offer “bitcoin yield” to its residents. Mayor Francis Suarez made the official announcement last week and said that crypto staked through Miami’s digital wallets will be used to benefit citizens. Miami Is Moving In a Revolutionary Direction Suarez has long worked to make Miami a major cryptocurrency and bitcoin hub. Not long ago, when several cryptocurrency miners were ungraciously kicked...

If you’re a faithful churchgoer, there’s a good chance the coronavirus pandemic affected you terribly. Throughout the spread of COVID, we saw the closing of churches – along with several other businesses and organizations – and many people could not worship the way they wanted to. Churches and Bitcoin… Who Would Have Thought? Now, it appears churches across America and all over the world are beginning to reopen their doors, but there is a change associated with many of...