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Blockchain firm Bakkt stole the show at the sideline of the World Economic Forum (WEF) held in Davos Switzerland by announcing the launch of its new consumer application that would look very much like a fintech app such as PayPal offers. Moreover, it will support all forms of digital assets, in addition to cryptocurrencies.Bakkt, the physically-settled Bitcoin Futures exchange created by the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), is changing the way and manner in which crypto assets are perceived...

The possibility of a digital dollar is one of the topics being discussed at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. Attendees at the forum are discussing the utility and advantages that a digital dollar could bring.Digital Dollar in Response to China’s Digital YuanOne of the reasons many people are calling for a digital dollar is the digital yuan. At the moment, and as far as national digital currencies are concerned, China is blazing the trail. Chinese authorities have noted...

The leaders of the European council and commission, Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel have signed the Brexit agreement in Brussels. It happened seven days before the agreements will gain full juridical force.The House of Commons submitted the initial draft of Brexit docs and then rejected the corrections made by the ‘oldies’. The powerful youth said that the bill must pass without changes, and the Lords gave up. After House of Lords’ approval, the bill is receiving the royal assent on...

The leading manufacturer of office equipment Xerox is officially launching a hostile takeover to acquire computing giant HP. According to Xerox, the company will start with nominating 11 independent candidates during HP’s annual stockholders’ meeting in April. If elected, the new board will make it easier for Xerox to acquire the PC manufacturer.The decision to play hard resulted from HP’s rejection of Xerox’s takeover bid. The price at which Xerox valued HP made up $33.5 billion. However, HP...

Tesla stock has made a lot of headlines recently. Former presidential candidate and political activist Ralph Nader is not as pumped about Tesla as the rest of the market. In fact, Nader believes that Tesla is the spark that will burn the stock market, leveling it to ashes. On Wednesday, Nader took to Twitter to warn the general public about Tesla’s recent surge, suggesting that it’s unsustainable.Ralph Nader Predicts Tesla Spells DoomIn a tweet on the 22nd of January, Nader said:“When the...

The financial markets in China and other parts of the world are currently on edge because of the coronavirus. As China tries to curb the spread of the deadly disease, it has also restricted movement in the country, sparking national outrage.China Enforces Travel RestrictionsChinese officials have now put a blanket travel ban on more than 10 cities. Authorities have also forced all travel agencies to temporarily discontinue all offered travel plans, whether domestic or international. The...

Bitcoin big whale and advocate, Tim Draper, has reiterated his stance that Bitcoin (BTC) is one of the best investment vehicles in the world and as such, has encouraged millennials to latch onto the Bitcoin movement and enjoy the many benefits of the digital currency.Millennials have been encouraged to key into the many benefits that abound in Bitcoin as it could be their wisest decision at retirement age.Billionaire Tim Draper who was one of the earliest investors in the virtual currency...

An imminent discussion of digital currencies native to central banks of diverse countries has been sparked, and Facebook‘s Libra is at the heart and center of it.More than RippleRipple‘s flagship products leading cross-border payments might have been touted in the past as the leading catalyst for sparking conversations and implementation of digital currencies pegged to official national currencies. However, Facebook Libra has now officially taken center stage, eliciting more questions and...

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has once again shared his opinion on Bitcoin and its utility. On Monday, Musk was interviewed on the Third Row Tesla Podcast where he spoke about many things including his current and past endeavors. Among the topics discussed was the future of technology and how Bitcoin might relate. Musk explained his thoughts on Bitcoin.How Elon Musk Feels about BitcoinDuring the interview, Musk declared that he is neutral about Bitcoin’s potency. Even though he didn’t...

The BTC/USD market is countrolled by bears for the third day in a row. This Thursday, the Bitcoin price plunged from $8,660 to $8,386.60 level. And in trend continuation this Friday, the price has declined further than $8,300.00 southwards.The digital asset market records negatives again with bitcoins and altcoins, which are among the largest losers in the top 20. The bearish correction should gain momentum in anticipation of the weekend, as most altcoins unfold the growth of the prior...