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Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) has launched its Crypto app in the European Union (EU), allowing eligible customers to engage in crypto trading with the added incentive of earning Bitcoin rewards. Customers stand to receive up to 1 BTC as a reward when signing up and can earn an additional 1 BTC for each successful referral. The platform claims to be the sole custodial crypto platform in the EU offering customers a percentage of their trading volume back every month, paid in Bitcoin.
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Post-Swiss Trip, Maxine Waters is Still Not Convinced on Facebook’s Libra
Congresswoman Maxine Waters, the Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, went on a bipartisan trip to Switzerland for an in-depth understanding of Facebook’s proposed Libra stablecoin
The exploratory trip, partly coordinated by the Swiss Government, was organized to visit Libra’s Swiss headquarters as well as the Swiss Parliament.
Bitcoin Bull Patrick Byrne Resigns as Overstock CEO
CEO discloses a three-year relationship with Maria Butina, a Russian agent now in prison Patrick Byrne resigned as CEO of Overstock.com on Thursday. In a letter to shareholders, the embattled executive admitted to having a relationship with a woman now serving 18 months in prison. Maria Butina pled guilty of acting as a foreign agent….
Ghana crackdown wipes out savings of $1.6 billion. Who said bitcoin was risky?
Thousands of savers have been left financially stranded after the government cracked down on fund managers and savings and loan companies
According to estimates, hapless investors might have lost as much as $1.6 billion in the government’s high-handed ‘clean-up.’
Investors Snap Up Argo Blockchain Shares After Power Deal
Shares in London-listed cryptocurrency miner Argo Blockchain were bid nearly 18% higher Tuesday after it signed an agreement to boost its power supply
Argo signed a deal with Canadian data center provider GPU.one for an increase in power supply from 14MW to 64MW to data centers in Quebec and Eastern Canada.
EU Member States Harder on Crypto Assets
Do cryptocurrencies present a more significant risk to individual EU states than to Brussels?
It would seem so, because many European countries have implemented crypto regulations that are stricter than the EU’s Fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive, which came into force in July 2018.
SEC Delays Decisions on Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust and VanEck SolidX Bitcoin Trust
Three Bitcoin ETFs face delays from the SEC office. Some things never change. The Bitcoin ETF Trust is going to have to wait a few more months for approval. The Securities and Exchange Commission again delayed a decision on approving three Bitcoin exchange-traded funds. The decision helped propel a 4.5% decline in the price of…
Coinbase Loses Barclays Banking Services
Barclays reportedly ends its relationship after less than 20 months. Coinbase, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges, is looking for a new provider of banking services. Coindesk reported Wednesday that Barclays cut ties with the firm. Their relationship lasted less than 20 months, according to sources cited on the matter. Though neither party responded to…
SEC: Veritaseum ICO was Illegal, CEO Charged with Manipulative Trading
The SEC wants to stop Veritaseum ICO operators from dissipating from what it described as an illegal offering. The Veritaseum ICO isn’t what it was cracked up to be. In what feels like a daily occurrence, the regulators have frozen assets over an alleged ICO fraud scheme. The SEC filed an emergency lawsuit in federal…
SEC Chief Who Investigated ICO Fraud Departs after 15 Years
The SEC loses a key leader with cryptocurrency prices and ICO fraud back in the headlines A leading investigator of ICO fraud will depart as head of the SEC’s cyber enforcement division in August. Robert A. Cohen departs his role at the Division of Enforcement’s Cyber Unit after 15 years of service. Cohen was the…
Don Steinbrugge: Hedge funds to Buy More Bitcoin
The long-term Bitcoin bull is the latest manager to spot a growing trend in cryptocurrencies Don Steinbrugge, Agecroft Partners Founder and CEO, expects hedge fund managers to start gobbling up Bitcoin. The consultancy chief made his comments in a CNBC interview on Tuesday. During his conversation, the crypto bull called Bitcoin a “fantastic technology” and…
CipherTrace Cryptocurrency AML Report: $4.26 billion siphoned during the first half of 2019
Its a big, evil world out there in cryptoverse. Scams and hacks abound, and the amounts are getting bigger
The CipherTrace Cryptocurrency AML Report for Q2 2019 makes for some alarming reading. Digital currencies and exchanges appear to have become the happy hunting grounds of criminals who can steal billions of dollars with ease and impunity.
Bill Miller rides Amazon stock, Bitcoin to 46% Return this year
Bill Miller acquired legendary status as a stock-picker when he outperformed the S&P500 for 15 consecutive years during his tenure at the Legg Mason Value Trust.
Well, even at 69 years of age, it turns out his value investing skills are still as sharp. His usual strategy – to pick up stocks at bargain basement prices – is working fine.
Hot wheels of the future: Pre-fitted crypto wallets
Mercedes may soon have pre-installed in its cars a blockchain powered mobility platform that will do everything from managing your trip to processing digital contracts, “including the financial posting of the transactions in real time.”
In effect, the car becomes your crypto wallet!
Crypto hedge fund Pantera: Bitcoin $42,000 possible in 2019
Dan Morehead, founder and CEO of crypto-focused hedge fund Pantera Capital, is not afraid to make mind-numbing projections for bitcoin.
But the crypto perma-bull has a basis.
Crypto Hedge Fund Pantera: Bitcoin will Benefit from Libra’s Halo Effect
Pantera CEO Dan Morehead lauds Facebook’s SDR type strategy to collaterize Libra with the biggest currencies
In an investor letter Pantera CEO Dan Morehead said Libra and Bitcoin shared certain core values, that of Money, Justice and Freedom.
These values are likely to provide the substratum for a “movement towards democratized finance,” he said, stressing that financial inclusion via inexpensive and reliable financial services is the “promise of the blockchain.”
Grayscale: Millennials and GenX could pump trillions into Bitcoin
A massive $68 trillion will pass in the coming years to younger generations, and a lot of it will flow to digital assets says Barry Silbert, chief executive of Grayscale, a digital asset manager which manages the Bitcoin Trust Fund.
Bitcoin’s leverage-fueled volatility
One look at the bitcoin’s futures price chart shows it is not a trade for the faint-hearted.
The most popular digital coin future plumbed a low of around $3,200 in December 2018. But in a few months, by early June 2019, bitcoin shot up to a high of nearly $14,000.
Bank Of International Settlements to Banks: Beware of Facebook’s Libra Crypto
The Bank of International Settlements (BIS) published a report Sunday that warned banks of impending danger from companies such as Facebook, Amazon and Google due to the ability of these ‘big techs’ to establish a dominant position.
Got $635? You Can Buy a Share in a Student Accommodation Complex in the UK
Smartlands is a FCA registered UK company. It is a crowdfunding platform based on the Stellar network that uses blockchain technology for the issue of security tokens. Investors can buy tokenized shares in a student accommodation complex in Nottingham, UK.
Cadence Joins the Bloomberg Terminal
Cadence, which is opening alternative investment opportunities to all, is offering access to exclusive high yield, short term investments traditionally reserved for institutions. You can earn up to 2% on your investment in less than 2 months with a low minimum of just $500 to get started.
India May Jail People who Mine, Hold or Transact Cryptocurrencies
India’s draft “Banning of Cryptocurrency and Regulation of Official Digital Currency Bill 2019” has a draconian provision regarding cryptocurrencies. Those who use digital currencies in any way are liable to be slapped with a jail term from one to ten years and may also have to pay a penalty.
Financial Independence and Early Retirement (FIRE) Community Gains Access to Private High Yield
Those yearning for financial independence and early retirement will find BCP’s new fund launch interesting. The BCP Fund focuses on providing consistent high yield cash flow secured by US assets.
The Marriage of Crypto Cost Storage and Real-World Assets
A new avenue is opening up for alternative investing. It’s the marriage of digital currency with tangible and valuable assets. There already is a designer watch that acts as a deep cold storage for crypto wealth. In the near future, this may extend to art, luxury accessories and fine jewellery.
Dovish Fed Adds Fuel to Bullish Fervor in Bitcoin and Gold
BTC is currently trading at $11,420 and spot gold at $1,430. Both these assets received a bullish boost last week when the Fed made dovish noises and said interest rates would be maintained in the range of 2.25%-2.5%.