| CRYPTO |

Robert Kiyosaki Advises Buying Bitcoin Today — Foresees a Rush to Buy BTC as Stocks, Bonds, and Real Estate Crash

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has advised investors to buy bitcoin today before stock, bond, and real estate markets crash and people rush to buy BTC alongside gold and silver. The famous author has predicted that bitcoin’s price will reach $500,000 by 2025, with gold soaring to $5,000, and silver reaching $500. However, he anticipates BTC reaching $1 million in the event of a global economic collapse.

| CRYPTO |

Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki: Crypto Is the Future, Fiat Money Is Toast

The best-selling author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, says “crypto is the future.” In contrast, he said fiat currencies, including the U.S. dollar, are “toast.” He referred to fiat money as fake money, while gold and silver are “God’s money” and bitcoin is “people’s money.”

| CRYPTO |

Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki: Airbnb to Lead Real Estate Market Crash

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has warned that Airbnb will lead the incoming real estate market crash. Noting that many people are worried that the “Airbnbust” is finally here, an economist cautioned that “it could get a lot worse between a looming recession and excess savings about to dry up.”

| CRYPTO |

Musk Funded Dogecoin, Mulled Blockchain Social Media, Biography Details

A biography of billionaire investor Elon Musk reveals details about his involvement in the Dogecoin project and an idea to launch a social media platform based on blockchain. The book, which should be available later this month, also mentions a failed attempt by former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried to help Musk’s acquisition of Twitter.

| CRYPTO |

Charles Hoskinson Asserts Cardano Will Surpass All: Envisioning ADA as the Leading Global Cryptocurrency

During the Rare Evo blockchain and cryptocurrency convention, Cardano’s founder Charles Hoskinson expressed his conviction that ADA will eventually become the “biggest cryptocurrency in the world.” Simultaneously, ADA’s value has plummeted 15.2% against the U.S. dollar over the last month, earning it the seventh-largest spot based on crypto market capitalizations.

| CRYPTO |

Robert Kiyosaki Explains Why Investors Should Buy Silver — 'Who Can't Afford 1 Silver Coin'

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has outlined the reasons why investors should consider purchasing silver. He emphasized that despite the affordability of silver coins, most people still prefer to “save counterfeit fake dollars.”

| CRYPTO |

Xi Jinping: BRICS to Forge Stronger Partnership, People Do Not Long for New Cold War or Small Exclusive Bloc

Chinese President Xi Jinping stated at the BRICS summit that “What people in various countries long for is definitely not a new Cold War or a small exclusive bloc.” He stressed that the BRICS group will expand and promote global multipolarity. “Hegemonism is not in China’s DNA; nor does China have any motivation to engage in major-power competition,” Xi claimed.

| CRYPTO |

Elon Musk's Spacex Writes Down Bitcoin Worth $373 Million

Spacex reportedly wrote down the value of its bitcoin holdings by $373 million over the past two years and sold an undisclosed amount of the cryptocurrency. According to reports, Tesla, another company run by billionaire Elon Musk, has taken a similar approach with its bitcoin holdings.

| CRYPTO |

Robert Kiyosaki Recommends Buying Silver Before It’s Gone

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has urged investors to buy silver before it’s gone, noting that the precious metal is getting rarer. He stressed that silver is “a better bargain” as a long-term investment than gold.

| CRYPTO |

FTX Co-CEO Ryan Salame in Plea Deal Talks; Private Jet May Be Forfeited 

A Bloomberg article, citing “people familiar with the case,” reveals that FTX’s co-CEO Ryan Salame is allegedly in talks with prosecutors, and a plea agreement could be forthcoming. Insiders also emphasize that Salame’s privately owned aircraft may be surrendered as part of the suspected plea deal.

| CRYPTO |

Brazil's President Reaffirms De-Dollarization Call — Discusses BRICS Expansion

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has reaffirmed his call to shift away from the U.S. dollar in global trade. He also revealed his stance on the expansion of the BRICS economic bloc ahead of the group’s upcoming summit. “I have said publicly, why does Brazil need the dollar to trade with China?” he stressed. “We can do it in our own currency.”

| CRYPTO |

SEC Chair Gary Gensler Says Crypto Is a Highly Speculative Field 'Rife With Fraud'

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler has called crypto “a highly speculative asset class” and a field that is “rife with fraud.” He stressed that there are far too many bad actors in crypto, noting that crypto platforms often commingle funds and trade against their customers.

| BITCOIN |

Ark Invest Now More Confident in Bitcoin Reaching $1.5 Million, CEO Says

The CEO of investment management firm Ark Invest, Cathie Wood, has explained why her firm’s confidence in bitcoin’s price reaching $1.5 million has increased. Citing the crypto’s performance during the regional bank crisis earlier this year, she stressed, “That was the flight to safety,” emphasizing that bitcoin is the insurance her team believes “everyone will want at the end of the day.”

| CRYPTO |

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink Says Crypto Will 'Transcend Any One Currency' — Sees Broad-Based Global Interest

Larry Fink, the CEO of the world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, says crypto is so international that it will transcend any one currency. Regarding Blackrock’s bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the executive stressed: “We are working with our regulators because, as in any new market, if Blackrock’s name is going to be on it, we’re going to make sure that it’s safe and sound and protected.”

| CRYPTO |

US Senator Expresses Concern Over Prometheum Co-CEO's Congressional Testimony

On Monday, U.S. senator Thomas Tuberville (R-AL) published an open letter to U.S. attorney general Merrick Garland and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Gary Gensler expressing concern over allegations that Prometheum, Inc., a registered digital asset company, may have provided false testimony to Congress and violated U.S. securities laws.

| BITCOIN |

Democratic Presidential Candidate Robert Kennedy Jr Holds Up to $250,000 in Bitcoin, Records Show

According to a report published on Friday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic presidential candidate, holds between $100,000 to $250,000 in bitcoin (BTC). The holdings contradict his statements at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in May, where Kennedy claimed he was not an investor. Kennedy’s campaign manager maintains that the BTC acquisition occurred subsequent to the candidate’s remarks in May.

| CRYPTO |

Mark Cuban Says SEC Makes Mistakes in Crypto Regulation, Calls Regulator 'Arrogant'

Mark Cuban, a Shark Tank star and owner of the NBA team Dallas Mavericks, has slammed the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for taking a wrong approach to regulating the crypto industry. “The SEC is not infallible. It makes mistakes,” the billionaire stressed, adding that if the SEC had taken a similar approach to Japan, no one in the U.S. would have lost money when the crypto exchange FTX collapsed.

| BITCOIN |

Tim Draper Adjusts Timeframe for His $250K Bitcoin Price Forecast

Venture capitalist Tim Draper has adjusted his projected timeframe for bitcoin’s price to reach $250,000. Maintaining an optimistic outlook, Draper still expects the world’s largest cryptocurrency to reach his predicted price target but acknowledged that it may take “a little longer.”

| BITCOIN |

Ran Neuner Believes Blackrock's Bitcoin ETF Could Double Price Next Year, Dismisses ‘Malicious Intent’ Speculations

Following Blackrock, the largest asset manager globally, filing for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Ran Neuner, host of Crypto Banter, stated during an interview with Michelle Makori, lead anchor for Kitco News, that he believes the asset manager has “no malicious intent.” Neuner additionally expressed his view that the price of bitcoin could potentially double next year, stating that this is on the “conservative” side.

| BITCOIN |

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Advocates for Bitcoin and Opposes CBDCs in Candid Interview

U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke in an interview with the New York Post on June 22, 2023, and discussed a wide range of topics, including vaccines and bitcoin. Kennedy stated that if he becomes president, he will ensure that the U.S. maintains “policies that support bitcoin and the freedom to transact.”

| CRYPTO |

France’s Macron Hopes to Attend BRICS Summit in South Africa

French President Emmanuel Macron wants to join the leaders of the BRICS nations when they meet in August, according to a press report. While his participation in the multipolar bloc’s summit is uncertain, Macron has already scheduled another summit in Paris to discuss the establishment of a “fairer” financial system.

| BITCOIN |

Pro-Bitcoin Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Joins Race for 2024 US Presidential Election

Another politician entered the race for America’s presidential election in 2024, and unlike the Democratic incumbent, Joe Biden, and the Republican, Donald Trump, this candidate is crypto-friendly. Miami mayor Francis X. Suarez filed to run as a Republican, according to his recent Federal Election Commission filing.

| BITCOIN |

Impending DOJ Indictment Against Binance, says Former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) 

the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed or will file a criminal indictment related to Binance. Stark, who draws from his experience in the SEC Enforcement Division, pointed to various indicators suggesting potential criminal charges in his recent statement.

| BITCOIN |

Ordinals and BRC-20 will disappear in a matter of months, says Jan3 CEO

Ordinals and BRC-20 tokens is unsustainable and will fade away in a matter of months, according to JAN3 CEO Samson Mow.

| BITCOIN |

Warren ‘Bitcoin Is Rat Poison’ Buffett Likens AI to the Atom Bomb

Bitcoin is rat poison, in the view of Berkshire Hathaway's chairman and CEO, Warren Buffett, and its vice chair Charlie Munger. But for them, there's something even worse: AI.

| BLOCKCHAIN |

Former SEC Enforcement Chief: Coinbase's Arguments 'a Surefire Loser' and Possibly Criminal

According to John Reed Stark, crypto exchange Coinbase’s assertions that its business activities were endorsed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) when it approved its initial public offering are “a surefire loser.” According to Stark, the SEC’s approval of Coinbase’s registration statement was done to ensure the latter had made “proper disclosures in their application.”

| BITCOIN |

Legendary Trader Peter Brandt: Bitcoin Will Be “King Of The Hill”

Legendary trader Peter Brandt expressed his view on the prospects of Bitcoin price and prediction, considering behavior in last 24 months.

| BITCOIN |

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz Explains Why Is ‘Incredibly Bullish on Bitcoin’

On April 26, 2023, Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas and Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, elucidated his viewpoint on Bitcoin at the Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. This event, spanning one day, was dedicated to discussing the potential strategic advantages Bitcoin could provide for the United States.

| BITCOIN |

Rich Dad Poor Dad Author Robert Kiyosaki Shares Why He Loves Bitcoin — Expects BTC to Hit $100K

Rich Dad Poor Dad author Robert Kiyosaki has shared why he loves bitcoin and when he began investing in the cryptocurrency. Expecting to see $100K per bitcoin, he emphasized that the crypto does not need the Fed or government bailout because it’s “people’s money.”

| BITCOIN |

Robert Kiyosaki Expects Bitcoin's Price to Keep Rising — Says 'I'm Betting on It'

The author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, expects the price of bitcoin to keep rising. “I’m betting on it,” he said. Kiyosaki also shared that he bought 60 bitcoin when the price of the cryptocurrency was at $6,000 per coin.

| BLOCKCHAIN |

Musk Mulls AI Startup to Rival Chatgpt Maker Openai, Report

Entrepreneur Elon Musk is preparing to launch a startup that will compete with Openai, the creator of Chatgpt, a media report unveiled. According to quoted knowledgeable sources, the owner of Twitter and Tesla is already assembling a team of developers and talking to investors.

| BLOCKCHAIN |

US Bank Lending Drops by Record $105 Billion in Two Weeks, Trillions Moving to Money Market Accounts, Elon Musk Warns ‘Trend Will Accelerate’

The banking industry in the United States is still struggling after the collapse of three major banks. According to statistics, bank lending in the U.S. has dropped by close to $105 billion in the last two weeks of March, which is the largest decline on record. Additionally, Elon Musk, a Tesla executive and owner of Twitter, recently commented on trillions of dollars being withdrawn from banks into money market funds, and he insists that the “trend will accelerate.”

| BLOCKCHAIN |

Jim Cramer Advises Against Using Binance — Says Crypto Exchange Is 'Way Too Sketchy'

The host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, has warned investors about using cryptocurrency exchange Binance, stating that the crypto trading platform is “way too sketchy.” Cramer cited former regulator Timothy Massad, who previously served as chairman of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). The regulatory agency recently took action against Binance and its CEO, Changpeng Zhao (CZ).

| BITCOIN |

Binance CEO CZ Responds to US Regulator's Charges

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has addressed the allegations against him by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). “We do not agree with the characterization of many of the issues alleged in the complaint,” the executive stressed.

| BITCOIN |

Robert Kiyosaki Says Fed Rate Hikes Will Crash Stocks, Bonds, Real Estate, and US Dollar

The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has warned that the Federal Reserve’s continued rate hikes will crash stocks, bonds, real estate, as well as the U.S. dollar. He expects the next crash to be the “$1 quadrillion derivatives market.”

| BITCOIN |

Robert Kiyosaki Says Fed Rate Hikes Will Crash Stocks, Bonds, Real Estate, and US Dollar

The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has warned that the Federal Reserve’s continued rate hikes will crash stocks, bonds, real estate, as well as the U.S. dollar. He expects the next crash to be the “$1 quadrillion derivatives market.”

| BITCOIN |

Economist David Rosenberg Warns of 'Crash Landing' and Recession, Citing Fed Data

Famed economist David Rosenberg has warned of a “crash landing” and an impending recession for the U.S. economy. Referring to the Philadelphia Fed’s manufacturing index chart, he stressed: “Take a good hard look at this chart and tell me we are heading into a ‘soft’ or ‘no’ landing. More like a ‘crash’ landing.”

| BITCOIN |

Mad Money Jim Cramer on BTC Price Surge: 'I Would Sell My Bitcoin Right Into This Rally'

The host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, says he would still sell bitcoin despite the failures of major banks and growing public distrust in the banking system and the Federal Reserve. “Bitcoin is a strange animal,” he said, asserting that the price of the cryptocurrency is “being manipulated up.”

| BITCOIN |

Robert Kiyosaki Warns of 'Crash Landing Ahead' as Bailouts Begin — Advises Buying More Bitcoin

The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has reiterated his bitcoin, gold, and silver recommendation. Emphasizing that government bailouts have begun following the collapses of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, Kiyosaki warned that the Fed will inject more “fake money” into the “sick economy.”

| BITCOIN |

Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin's Address Sells Trillions of Airdropped Tokens, Causes Illiquid Coin Prices to Plummet

onchain observers noticed that Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, had allegedly sold billions and trillions of airdropped ERC20 tokens, resulting in a gain of an estimated $700,000 in value. The market liquidity of the airdropped tokens was shallow, and the relatively unknown ERC20 tokens plummeted in value after Buterin reportedly sold the funds.

| BITCOIN |

Haste’s Joe De Pinto talks to the Code Story podcast about BSV, micropayments and more

Co-founder of Haste, Joe De Pinto, stopped by the Code Story podcast to talk about his company, Bitcoin SV, micropayments, and what Bitcoin is really all about.

| CRYPTO |

Robert Kiyosaki Says World Economy on the Verge of Collapse — Warns of Bank Runs, Frozen Savings, Bail-Ins

The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, says the world economy is on the verge of collapse. He warned investors about the risks of bank runs, frozen savings, and bail-ins that may come next.

| CRYPTO |

World Wide Web Inventor Tim Berners-Lee Says Crypto Is 'Really Dangerous' but Can Be Useful for Remittances

World Wide Web inventor Sir Tim Berners-Lee says cryptocurrency is “really dangerous” and “only speculative.” While claiming that crypto is for those who “want to have a kick out of gambling,” he noted that it could be useful for remittances.

| BITCOIN |

Robert Kiyosaki Warns About Stocks, Bonds, Mutual Funds — Says Bitcoin Best for 'Unstable Times'

The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has warned that investing in a well-diversified portfolio of stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) is “very risky” advice. Kiyosaki stressed that gold, silver, and bitcoin are the best investments for “unstable times.”

| CRYPTO |

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong Expresses Concern Over Rumors of SEC Ban on Crypto Staking for Retail Customers

Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, expressed concern about rumors that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may eliminate cryptocurrency staking for retail customers in the United States. Armstrong insisted that “staking is not a security” and that the trend allows users to “participate directly in running open crypto networks.”

| BITCOIN |

Robert Kiyosaki Says He Likes Bitcoin — Calls BTC 'People's Money'

The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, says he likes bitcoin, calling the cryptocurrency “people’s money.” While admitting that he does not know much about bitcoin, he said: “I’m just glad I bought it at six.”

| BITCOIN |

Robert Kiyosaki Discusses Why Gold, Silver, Bitcoin Are Rising Higher

The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has shared his view on why the prices of gold, silver, and bitcoin are rising higher. Noting that silver is cheap right now, Kiyosaki urged investors to buy a silver coin and start getting richer.

| CRYPTO |

Former SEC Official's Crypto Warning: Regulatory Onslaught Is Just Beginning

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s former head of internet enforcement has warned the crypto industry that a “regulatory onslaught is just beginning.” His warning followed several recent enforcement actions the securities regulator took against major crypto firms.

| BITCOIN |

Peter Schiff urges Bitcoin holders to sell BTC above $19,000 after bullish start to cryptocurrencies in 2023

Peter Schiff, a Gold proponent and financial commentator, has urged Bitcoin holders to sell the asset when BTC price reaches above $19,000, as it has done following the release of softer US CPI data on Thursday, January 12.

| CRYPTO |

Jim Cramer Expects SEC to 'Do a Roundup' of Uncompliant Crypto Firms — Urges Investors to Get Out of Crypto Now

The host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, says he expects the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to do a roundup of crypto firms that are not compliant with regulation. Expecting the SEC “to sweep everything,” Cramer urges investors to “get out” of crypto now.

| BITCOIN |

Nobel Prize Laureate Paul Krugman Compares Tesla to Bitcoin — They 'Have More in Common Than You Think'

The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, says now may be the last chance to buy gold and silver at low prices. “Inflation moving up. Interest rates moving up. Stock market to crash sending gold and silver higher,” Kiyosaki described.

| MARKETS AND PRICES |

Robert Kiyosaki Warns Last Chance to Buy Gold and Silver at Low Prices — Says Stock Market Crash Will Send Them Higher

The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, says now may be the last chance to buy gold and silver at low prices. “Inflation moving up. Interest rates moving up. Stock market to crash sending gold and silver higher,” Kiyosaki described.

| BITCOIN |

Economist Peter Schiff Warns Bitcoin May Not Rise When Other Financial Assets Rebound

Gold bug and economist Peter Schiff has warned that the price of bitcoin may not rise when other financial assets rebound, even though the crypto fell alongside them. “The bitcoin bubble popped and collectors will be selling no matter what happens to financial assets,” he predicted.

| CRYPTO |

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Likens Crypto to Pet Rocks — Calls for More Regulation

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says crypto tokens are like pet rocks. The executive also believes crypto regulation should be strengthened, stating: “The regulators who beat up on banks should maybe focus a little more on crypto.”

| BLOCKCHAIN |

Putin Calls for International Settlements Based on Blockchain and Digital Currencies

Russian President Vladimir Putin believes a new system for international money transfers is needed to reduce dependence on big banks and third parties. He is convinced that cross-border payments relying on digital currency and distributed ledger technology will be “much more convenient.”

| BITCOIN |

Veteran Investor Mark Mobius Expects Bitcoin Price to Fall to $10,000

Veteran investor Mark Mobius, the founder of Mobius Capital, expects the price of bitcoin to fall to $10,000. Nonetheless, he said: “Crypto is here to stay as there are several investors who still have faith in it.”

| CRYPTO |

New York Mayor Supportive of Mining Restrictions but Maintains Crypto Hub Objective

Mayor of New York City Eric Adams took a supportive, if somewhat veiled, stance on the partial crypto mining ban imposed in the state. A law signed by fellow Democrat and New York Governor Kathy Hochul temporarily limits the minting of digital currencies using fossil fuels.

| CRYPTO |

Coinbase CEO Says Company Holds 2 Million Bitcoin, Reminds People Firm’s ‘Financials Are Public’

According to Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong, as of Sept. 30, 2022, the company holds 2 million bitcoin worth $39.9 billion. The news Armstrong shared comes at a time when the general public is looking directly at exchange balances following FTX’s turbulent collapse.

| CRYPTO |

SBF's 'Truly Trustless' Protocol — Serum’s Upgrade Authority May Be Tainted, Devs Look to Fork Project

According to Solana’s founder, Anatoly Yakovenko, Serum developers are forking the platform because the “upgrade key to the current one is compromised.” Serum, created by FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), was touted as “completely permissionless,” but now that the exchange has fallen, it’s suspected that Serum’s upgrade authority is tainted.

| CRYPTO |

Lionel Messi Signs Partnership With Crypto Exchange Bitget

Bitget, a Singapore-based crypto exchange, has recently announced its partnership with Lionel Messi, the iconic Argentine footballer. This partnership will form a sort of engagement between Bitget and Messi, the world of Web3.0, crypto, and sports. This collaboration will benefit both industries.

| CRYPTO |

Billionaire Paul Tudor Jones Expects Bitcoin Price to Be 'Much Higher' Than Today

Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones says cryptocurrencies, specifically bitcoin and ethereum, will be “at a value much higher than where we are today.” Confirming that he still owns bitcoin, the famed hedge fund manager revealed that he “always” has a small allocation of bitcoin in his portfolio.

| BITCOIN |

Kevin O'Leary Expects Bitcoin to Go up When Stablecoin Transparency Act Passes

Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, expects the price of bitcoin to go up when the Stablecoin Transparency Act passes, which he believes could be soon after the November midterm elections. O’Leary emphasized that crypto cannot be stopped, stating: “You either join the wave or get lost.”

| CRYPTO |

Mad Money's Jim Cramer Wants Crypto Investors to Bet Against Him — 'I Have Done This for 42 Years'

The host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, has challenged crypto investors to bet against him. “You do not do this for 42 years and lose money every year,” he said. His statement followed a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for “Inverse Cramer ETF.”

| CRYPTO |

Mike McGlone Says Gold Price Is 'Firming' — Commodity Strategist Insists BTC, ETH Will 'Outperform Most Major Assets'

Over the last two days, Bloomberg Intelligence commodity analyst Mike McGlone published the firm’s commodity and crypto outlook reports, and McGlone’s latest analysis details that the price of gold could resume its rally after a foundation similar to 1999 is constructed. Moreover, as far as bitcoin and ethereum are concerned, the analyst argues that the two leading crypto assets will “outperform most major assets” when the “economic tide turns.”

| CRYPTO |

SEC Chair Gensler Insists Most Crypto Tokens Are Securities — Says 'the Law Is Clear'

The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has reiterated that most crypto tokens are securities, emphasizing that “the law is clear on this.” However, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has asked Congress for authority over crypto spot markets and several bills have been introduced in Congress this year to provide the CFTC with the necessary authority.

| CRYPTO |

Andrew Yang Is Raising $1.5M for a Company That Plans to Reward Volunteers With Crypto

Former U.S. presidential candidate and cryptocurrency proponent Andrew Yang has a new project in the works that will use crypto to incentivize charitable work. New filings show the former presidential candidate is an executive officer at stealth crypto company Samarity.

| CRYPTO |

Billionaire David Rubenstein Bullish on Crypto, Optimistic About Regulation

Billionaire David Rubenstein, Carlyle Group’s founder, believes that U.S. lawmakers will not push to regulate the crypto industry unduly. Noting that he is bullish on crypto, the billionaire investor said: “the greatest fortunes are made when people go against conventional wisdom.”

| CRYPTO |

Reddit Co-Founder Ohanian to Raise Money for New Crypto Fund

Alexis Ohanian’s venture capital firm Seven Seven Six is looking to raise $177.6 million for its new fund dubbed Kryptós, which will be focused on Web 3 and digital currency, The Information has reported.

| CRYPTO |

SEC Chairman Says Crypto Should Be Treated Same as Other Capital Markets

SEC Chairman Gary Gensler says that there is no need to treat the crypto market differently from other capital markets. Noting that “the SEC will serve as the cop on the beat,” Gensler encouraged crypto trading and lending platforms “to come in and talk to SEC staff.”

| CRYPTO |

FTX to Help Voyager Customers, CEO Says Firm Willing to Deploy 'Hundreds of Millions' to Help Crypto Industry

The founder and CEO of the leading exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, has offered to give early liquidity to Voyager Digital’s customers, according to an announcement FTX published on July 22. Furthermore, Bankman-Fried discussed the crypto industry with CNBC in an exclusive interview, and noted that he was willing to deploy “hundreds of millions beyond what we have thus far” to help digital currency companies affected by the crypto market downturn.

| BITCOIN |

Bitcoin Will Demonetize Gold, Says Michael Saylor

In a recent interview with Kitco, former MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor predicted that Bitcoin would end up demonetizing gold over time. The American investor doesn’t think that gold will be adopted as money in the 21st century. “Gold was metallic money for the 19th century,” he said. He sees the largest cryptocurrency emerging as an institutional investment-grade asset that will be embraced by major investors, regulators and legislators.

| CRYPTO |

Brian Armstrong Says the More Crypto Regulation, the Better for Coinbase — CEO Discusses Alleged SEC Investigation

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong says “the more regulation there is for crypto, the better it is for Coinbase.” He revealed an inquiry from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), noting: “We do not yet know if this inquiry will become a formal investigation.”

| BITCOIN |

Microstrategy Outperforms Every Asset Class and Big Tech Stock Since Adopting Bitcoin Strategy, Says CEO

Microstrategy (MSTR) has “outperformed every asset class and big tech stock” since the company adopted a bitcoin strategy and started accumulating the cryptocurrency in its corporate treasury, says CEO Michael Saylor. The pro-bitcoin executive will be stepping down as the CEO of Microstrategy and take the role of the company’s executive chairman to focus on bitcoin.

| BITCOIN |

SEC Chair Gensler Affirms Bitcoin Is a Commodity — 'That's the Only One I'm Going to Say'

The chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, says bitcoin is a commodity. He emphasized that the SEC, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and banking regulators will collaborate to oversee the crypto sector.

| BITCOIN |

Strawweight Luana Pinheiro Becomes First Female UFC Fighter to Be Paid in Bitcoin

On Wednesday, the cryptocurrency payments service company Bitwage announced that the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) strawweight Luana Pinheiro will be the first female UFC fighter to be paid in bitcoin. Pinheiro’s boyfriend, a UFC flyweight fighter, started getting paid in bitcoin last March and after her eight-fight winning streak, Pinheiro decided to follow her partner’s decision to get paid in crypto.

| BITCOIN |

Robert Kiyosaki Warns of 'Biggest Bond Crash Since 1788' — Waiting to Buy Bitcoin at Lower Price

The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has warned of the “biggest bond crash since 1788.” He stressed that the “real problem” is in the bond market, which is “40 times larger” than the stock market. He is waiting for the price of bitcoin to fall further to buy some.

| CRYPTO |

Harvard Professor Rogoff: Central Banks, Governments Are 'Way Behind the Curve' in Regulating Cryptocurrencies

Harvard Professor of Economics and former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kenneth Rogoff says central banks and governments are “way behind the curve” in regulating cryptocurrencies. He added that officials throw out the idea of having central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) “to distract the conversation.”

| BITCOIN |

Robert Kiyosaki Says in Cash Position Waiting to Buy Bitcoin — Asset Prices Are Crashing, 'Greatest Sale on Earth' Incoming

The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has advised investors not to miss “the greatest sale on earth.” He said asset prices are crashing and indicated that he is waiting in cash position to pick up bargains, including bitcoin.

| CRYPTO |

'Wolf of Wall Street' Jordan Belfort Says He'd Be Shocked if You Didn't Make Money Investing in Bitcoin Long Term

Jordan Belfort, aka the Wolf of Wall Street, says if you take a three, four, or five-year horizon, he would be shocked if you didn’t make money investing in bitcoin because the underlying fundamentals are really strong.

| CRYPTO |

Joe Rogan: Bitcoin Is Now a Viable Currency and the Government Is Freaking Out

Joe Rogan, the host of The Joe Rogan Experience, likens bitcoin to the early internet. Noting that now the cryptocurrency is “a viable form of currency” that “You can actually buy things with,” he said, “the government is freaking out.”

| CRYPTO |

Blockfi CEO Says FTX Has an 'Option to Acquire' Crypto Lender at a Price of up to $240M

According to Blockfi’s co-founder Zac Prince, the company has signed definitive agreements with the crypto firm FTX and the deal is currently up to shareholder approval. The deal represents a total of $680 million, but Prince also noted that $240 million of that total could be used to acquire Blockfi at a variable price up to that amount.

| CRYPTO |

Mad Money's Jim Cramer Offers Advice on Cryptocurrency Investing

The host of Mad Money, Jim Cramer, has some advice for cryptocurrency investors. “I would never discourage you from buying crypto,” he said, adding that he himself owns ethereum.

| METAVERSE |

Mark Zuckerberg Expects Billions of People to Use the Metaverse Generating Massive Revenue for Meta

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, formerly Facebook, has shared how the metaverse will be a key part of his business and bring hundreds of billions of dollars in revenue. “Our playbook over time has been build services, try to serve as many people as possible,” said Zuckerberg.

| CRYTO |

Kevin O'Leary Says He Won't Sell Any Crypto Despite Downturn – 'You Just Have to Stomach It'

Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, says he is not selling any of his cryptocurrencies despite the crypto market downturn. “Long term, you just have to stomach it. You have to understand you’ll get volatility,” he stressed.

| CRYTO |

Tesla CEO Elon Musk Confirms He'll Keep Buying and Supporting Dogecoin

Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has reaffirmed his commitment to dogecoin (DOGE). He confirms that he will keep buying and supporting the meme cryptocurrency. The price of dogecoin climbed following his statements amid a crypto market downturn.

| CRYTO |

Kevin O'Leary Shares Crypto Investing Strategy — 20% of His Portfolio Now in Crypto and Blockchain

Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, has shared his cryptocurrency investment strategy. He revealed that 20% of his portfolio is now in cryptocurrencies and blockchain. “The whole point is you don’t know who is going to win.”

| BITCOIN |

'Education Is Power'— Jack Dorsey and Jay-Z Launch Bitcoin Academy in Brooklyn

The founder of financial tech company Block Inc., Jack Dorsey announced he is collaborating with the rapper Jay-Z by launching a Bitcoin Academy in Brooklyn. The Bitcoin Academy’s mission aims to empower and provide education to the region. The project’s website further details that residents of Marcy House, located in Brooklyn, New York will be eligible for free courses and other benefits like internet data plans.

| BITCOIN |

Venture Capitalist Tim Draper Explains Why Bitcoin Will Soar Past His $250K Estimate

Venture capitalist Tim Draper has doubled down on his bitcoin price prediction of $250,000 by the end of this year or early next year. However, he explained why he expects the price of the cryptocurrency to soar past his estimate.

| CRYTO |

Soros Fund's CEO: Recession Is Inevitable and Crypto Is Here to Stay

Soros Fund Management’s chief executive and chief investment officer, Dawn Fitzpatrick, says cryptocurrency is here to stay and it’s already gone mainstream. She also believes that a recession is inevitable.

| CRYTO |

Elon Musk Says Spacex Will Soon Accept Dogecoin for Merchandise — Starlink Subscriptions Could Follow

Spacex and Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that dogecoin will soon be accepted at Spacex for merchandise, in the same way Tesla is accepting DOGE payments. Furthermore, Starlink subscriptions may also be paid with dogecoin “one day.”

| BITCOIN |

US Senator Cruz 'Incredibly Bullish' on Bitcoin — Says 'I Have a Weekly Buy'

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz says he is “incredibly bullish” on bitcoin and purchases the cryptocurrency weekly for his portfolio. Emphasizing that cryptocurrency “will change the world,” the senator said, “Uncontrolled, decentralized currency is terrifying for those who want control of currency.”

| BITCOIN |

Rich Dad Poor Dad's Robert Kiyosaki Thinks Bitcoin Could Bottom Out at $9K — Reveals Why He Remains Bullish

The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has explained why he is still bullish about bitcoin. He’s waiting for the cryptocurrency to test a new bottom before getting in, which he indicated could be as low as $9K.

| BITCOIN |

Rich Dad Poor Dad's Robert Kiyosaki Plans to Buy Bitcoin When the 'Bottom Is In' — Says It Could Be at $17K

The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, believes bitcoin could crash to $17K. However, he also believes the cryptocurrency “will win” because America is led by the three stooges. He has been recommending bitcoin to investors alongside gold and silver.

| BITCOIN |

Veteran Investor Bill Miller Remains Bullish on Bitcoin — Confirms He Has a Lot of BTC

Famed value investor and fund manager Bill Miller says he has “a lot” of bitcoin and has not sold any despite the recent crypto sell-off. He insisted that investors should put some of their liquid net worth in the cryptocurrency.

| WEB3 |

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt Starts Investing in Cryptocurrency — Finds Web3 Economics 'Interesting'

Eric Schmidt, a former Google CEO whose net worth is $22.8 billion, reveals that he has put “a little bit” of money into cryptocurrency. He added that he finds Web3’s economics “interesting,” noting that the platforms and the use patterns are interesting.

| WEB3 |

California Governor Newsom Signs Executive Order on Crypto, Blockchain, and Web3

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order on crypto and blockchain to create a comprehensive and harmonized framework for Web3 technology to thrive. “California is a global hub of innovation, and we’re setting up the state for success with this emerging technology,” said the governor.

| CRYPTO |

Kevin O'Leary Shares Crypto Investing Strategy — 20% of His Portfolio Now in Crypto and Blockchain

Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, has shared his cryptocurrency investment strategy. He revealed that 20% of his portfolio is now in cryptocurrencies and blockchain. “The whole point is you don’t know who is going to win.”

| BITCOIN |

Fort Worth Is Mining Bitcoin in City Hall, Mayor Wants to Transform Region Into a Tech-Friendly City

On Tuesday, Fort Worth mayor Mattie Parker and Fort Worth revealed that the city is now the first U.S. city government in the country to mine bitcoin. According to the announcement, the city of Fort Worth has partnered with the Texas Blockchain Council to embark on the crypto mining endeavor.

| BITCOIN |

Michael Saylor: Biden’s Executive Order Akin to POTUS Giving ‘Green Light to Bitcoin’

MicroStrategy (MSTR) CEO Michael Saylor gave a number of reasons for why he thinks bitcoin (BTC) will continue to gain adoption and increase in price in a chat at the Bitcoin 2022 conference here on Thursday.
­­­­­On the political front, Saylor, whose company owns roughly $6 billion worth of bitcoin, said President Joe Biden’s recent executive order directing various federal agencies to coordinate their approach to regulating the sector amounted to the “president of the United States giving a green light to bitcoin.”

| CRYTO |

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak on Crypto: Bitcoin Is 'Pure-Gold Mathematics'

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak says Bitcoin is “the only one that’s pure-gold mathematics.” He is skeptical of most other cryptocurrencies. In addition, Wozniak is a fan of the metaverse but is less enthusiastic about non-fungible tokens (NFTs).

| BLOCKCHAIN |

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon to Shareholders: Decentralized Finance, Blockchain Are Real

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon sees decentralized finance (defi) and blockchain as real, new technologies that can be deployed in both private and public fashion. He also noted that JPMorgan is at the forefront of this innovation.

| BITCOIN |

Kevin O'Leary Predicts Trillions of Dollars Will Flood Into Crypto — Says Bitcoin Mining Will 'Save the World'

Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, has predicted that trillions of dollars will flow into cryptocurrencies, particularly bitcoin. In addition, he said bitcoin mining will “save the world.”

| BITCOIN |

Terra’s Founder Do Kwon 'Looks Forward to Building With Bitcoin' — Project Reportedly Acquires $125M in BTC

Just recently, Terra founder Do Kwon hinted at purchasing $3 billion in bitcoin to bolster the protocol’s reserves and according to a number of reports and blockchain analysis, Terra purchased $125 million worth of bitcoin on March 21. The following day, bitcoin’s fiat value jumped to a high of $43,079 per unit and there’s been lots of discussions concerning Terra’s reported bitcoin buy.

| BITCOIN |

Defiance CEO 'Completely Bullish on Bitcoin' — Says It's 'a Good Time to Get in'

The head of Defiance ETFs says she is “completely bullish on bitcoin.” Noting that it is a “good time” to get into the cryptocurrency, she explained why she believes the price of bitcoin will reach $100K.

| CRYPTO |

Robert Kiyosaki Warns US Dollar 'About to Implode' — Advises Buying Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana

The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has warned that the U.S. dollar is “about to implode.” Among the investments he suggested are cryptocurrencies bitcoin, ethereum, and solana.

| BITCOIN |

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Says State Is 'Figuring out Ways' to Allow Businesses to Pay Taxes in Bitcoin

Florida governor, Ron DeSantis explained at a press conference on Tuesday that he’s spoken with state agencies and told them to figure out ways for businesses to pay tax with cryptocurrencies. During the signing ceremony for a bill focused on financial literacy, DeSantis said that the government is working on accepting bitcoin “for payments in the state of Florida.

| BITCOIN |

Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak Expects Bitcoin to Hit $100K — Says 'I Just Really Feel It From All of the Interest'

Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak expects the price of bitcoin to hit $100,000. “I just really feel it from all of the interest,” he explained. “The interest in crypto is so high.”

| BITCOIN |

Peter Thiel Says His ‘Biggest Mistake of the Decade Was Getting Too Late and Too Little Into Bitcoin’

During a discussion published on March 12, 2022, the billionaire entrepreneur and venture capitalist, Peter Thiel discussed how he built Paypal with fellow co-founders Max Levchin, David Sacks, and Luke Nosek. Toward the end of the hour-long conversation, the topic quickly turned to cryptocurrencies and Thiel stressed that his “biggest mistake” during the last ten years “was getting too late and too little into bitcoin.”

| BITCOIN |

Veteran Trader Peter Brandt Gives Gen Zers Advice: 'Contribute Monthly Savings to Bitcoin and Hold'

Popular commentator and veteran trader Peter Brandt gave advice to Gen Zers and said that they should contribute savings to bitcoin and stocks of solid companies. In the same Twitter thread, Brandt noted that “crypto is still unproven,” but also said that those that know him best, know he’s been “bullish for years.”

| CRYPTO |

US Senator Booker: Cryptocurrency Can Bring Growth to American Economy if Properly Regulated

U.S. Senator Cory Booker sees cryptocurrency as “an exciting innovation with the potential to bring growth to the American economy if properly nurtured and regulated.” The senator from New Jersey is encouraged by President Joe Biden’s executive order on crypto regulation.

| BITCOIN |

Skybridge Capital Founder Doubles Down on $100K Bitcoin Prediction — Expects BTC to Reach $500K Long-Term

The founder of Skybridge Capital has doubled down on his $100K bitcoin price prediction. He also believes that bitcoin could reach $500K a coin in the long run. “But we’ve got some work to do here from a regulatory perspective,” he stressed. The executive also advised how an average investor should get into bitcoin.

| BITCOIN |

US Senator Says He's Bullish on Bitcoin Because It's Decentralized, Uncontrollable

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz says one of the reasons he is so bullish on bitcoin is because it is decentralized and not controllable. He added that “China recently banned bitcoin because they can’t control it, which is the exact same reason Elizabeth Warren hates bitcoin.”

| NFT |

Pussy Riot Spearhead NFT Sale to Help Raise Funds for Ukraine

Russian punk band/activists Pussy Riot have teamed with several cryptocurrency groups to mint an NFT that will be sold this weekend to raise funds for Ukrainian civilian groups.

Ukrainian flag, the sale of which will benefit Ukraine’s Come Back Alive, “one of the most effective and transparent Ukrainian charitable and volunteer initiatives.”

|  CRYPTO |

Bitcoin Falls Below $35,000 As Putin Orders Military Operation In Ukraine

The price of bitcoin dropped below $35,000 for the first time since January on Thursday as Russia began its military operation in Ukraine, a selloff that some analysts have previously warned could continue to worsen until tensions subside in eastern Europe.

|  BITCOIN |

Mexico's Third Richest Billionaire Says Buy Bitcoin, Forget About Selling, You'll Thank Me Later

The third-richest billionaire in Mexico, Ricardo Salinas Pliego, advises to buy bitcoin, keep buying while the price is still low, and hold the crypto without thinking of selling. “Trust me, you’re going to thank me later,” he affirmed.

|  CRYPTO |

Hollywood Star Ryan Reynolds on Crypto: 'It's Emerging as a Huge Player'

Famous actor Ryan Reynolds says crypto is “emerging as a huge, huge player.” The Hollywood star added that “companies are doing a good job of bringing it into a sort of safer, more mainstream light.”

|  BITCOIN |

Billionaire Bill Miller Has 'Very Big' Bitcoin Position — Calls BTC 'Insurance Against Financial Catastrophe'

Veteran investor and fund manager Bill Miller says he has “a very big position” in bitcoin and expects to see a lot of institutional adoption this year, particularly among endowments and foundations. “Bitcoin is insurance against financial catastrophe,” he opined.

|  METAVERSE |

Apple on Metaverse: We See a Lot of Potential and Are Investing — CEO Tim Cook Says 'It's Very Interesting to Us'

Apple CEO Tim Cook says the metaverse has a lot of potential and his company is investing accordingly. “It’s very interesting to us,” he noted. Global investments banks Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs have predicted that the metaverse could be an $8 trillion opportunity.

| BITCOIN |

Rich Dad Poor Dad's Robert Kiyosaki Says the Fed and Treasury Are Destroying the Dollar, Advises Saving Bitcoin

The famous author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has warned that the Federal Reserve and the Treasury are destroying the U.S. dollar. Noting that they are sending billions of dollar savers and uninformed investors to “financial hell,” he advised, “Save gold, silver, and bitcoin.”

| CRYPTO |

Putin In Favor Of Bitcoin Mining, Opposes Crypto Ban Proposal

President Vladimir Putin argued in favor of bitcoin mining citing the competitive advantages it brings for the country, thus opposing the crypto mining ban recently proposed by the Central Bank following the pressure from Russia’s Federal Security Service.

| CRYPTO |

NYC Mayor Eric Adams Converts First Paycheck to Bitcoin and Ether via Coinbase

The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, has received his first paycheck in bitcoin and ether via Coinbase. “Promise made, promise kept,” the mayor said, referring to his promise to take his first three paychecks in cryptocurrency.

| MINING |

Bitcoin Miners’ Margins Are Still ‘Quite Healthy’ Even After Recent Sell-Off: D.A. Davidson

Bitcoin miners are still generating healthy profits, despite the sharp sell-off in crypto prices and an increase in the network hashrate, Wall Street investment firm D.A. Davidson’s analyst wrote on Tuesday.

| MINING |

Jack Dorsey's Payments Company Is 'Officially Building an Open Bitcoin Mining System'

In mid-October 2021, Twitter founder Jack Dorsey revealed the payments firm Block Inc. (formally Square) was considering joining the bitcoin mining industry. Three months later, Dorsey tweeted that his firm was “officially building an open bitcoin mining system.”

| BITCOIN |

Billionaire Investor Bill Miller Now Has 50% of His Personal Wealth in Bitcoin

Market-beating fund manager and billionaire Bill Miller is so bullish on bitcoin that it and investments tied closely to the crypto now represent 50% of his personal assets, he revealed in a video interview with WealthTrack published on Friday.

| BITCOIN |

NYC Mayor Undeterred by Falling Bitcoin Price, Says Buying the Dip Could Yield 'Good Profit'

The mayor of New York City, Eric Adams, is not deterred by bitcoin’s volatility, noting that buying the dip could yield “a good profit.” He reiterated that he will receive his first three paychecks in bitcoin and will make New York City the center of blockchain technology.

| BITCOIN |

Wharton's Professor Warns About Inflation, Predicts Many Rate Hikes, Says Bitcoin Has Replaced Gold for Millennials

A finance professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania has warned about inflation and the Fed hiking rates many more times than the market expects. He also said that bitcoin has become the new gold for the millennials.

| CRYPTO |

Matrixport Founder Jihan Wu Believes Crypto Space Will Swell to 'Tens of Trillions of Dollars'

During the first week of May, the digital currency entrepreneur Jihan Wu said at a conference that he expects the crypto industry to surpass the internet and the following August, Wu’s firm Matrixport raised $100 million and joined the crypto industry’s growing list of unicorns. An interview with Wu was published and the billionaire said that he believes crypto and blockchain space will grow to tens of trillions of dollars in value.

| CRYPTO |

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Creating a Cryptocurrency Payment System for State Fees

The American politician and attorney serving as the 46th governor of Florida, Ron DeSantis, announced the state’s 2022-23 budget proposal last week and proposed an idea to let businesses pay state fees with crypto assets. The governor’s “Freedom First Budget” suggests creating a department in Florida to accept state fees in cryptocurrencies.

| CRYPTO |

Billionaire Ray Dalio's Investing Advice: Avoid Cash, Think in Inflation-Adjusted Dollars, Crypto Helps Diversify

Billionaire Ray Dalio, the founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, has shared his investment strategy with cryptocurrency as part of his portfolio. He warned that cash is the worst investment because it is eaten away by inflation.

| CRYPTO |

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow Invests in Bitcoin Mining Operation Terawulf

The American actress and businesswoman Gwyneth Paltrow has participated in an investment round involving the bitcoin mining operation Terawulf. According to reports, Paltrow and a group of investors made a “substantial, 8-digit equity investment” in the company. Paltrow is well known for her involvement with cryptocurrencies and joined the crypto firm Abra in 2017 as an advisor.

| CRYPTO |

Elon Musk Says Bitcoin Suitable for Store of Value, Dogecoin for Transactions as Time Names Him Person of the Year

Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who has been named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year, says bitcoin is suitable as a store of value while the meme cryptocurrency dogecoin is more suitable for transactions. “Even though it’s created as a silly joke, dogecoin is better suited for transactions,” Musk said.

| BLOCKCHAIN |

Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Believes Blockchain Is More Important Than Bitcoin

David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, one of the leading banking institutions in the world, has stated his opinion on the bitcoin vs blockchain dilemma. To Solomon, bitcoin is not as important as the advancements in technology that implementing blockchain and other new ledger-based tools can bring to the traditional finance world.

| CRYPTO |

Rich Dad Poor Dad's Robert Kiyosaki Says He's Buying Bitcoin and Ether as Inflation Escalates

The author of the best-selling book Rich Dad Poor Dad, Robert Kiyosaki, has revealed that he is buying more bitcoin and ether amid rising inflation concerns. “Inflation is a tax on the poor and middle class. Inflation makes the rich richer,” he stressed.

| BITCOIN |

New York City Mayor-Elect Eric Adams Will Take First 3 Paychecks in Bitcoin, Promises to Make NYC Center of Crypto

New York City Mayor-elect Eric Adams says that he will take his first three paychecks in bitcoin. He has also promised to make NYC the center of crypto. “NYC it’s going to be the center of the cryptocurrency industry and other fast-growing innovative industries,” he said.

| BITCOIN |

Elon Musk Lets Twitter Poll Decide if He Should Sell $20 Billion in Tesla Stock — Investors Suggest Buy Bitcoin

Tesla and Spacex CEO Elon Musk has asked his Twitter followers whether he should sell his Tesla stock. He has also promised to abide by the results of the poll. Many people urge Musk to sell his Tesla shares and put money into cryptocurrency, particularly bitcoin.

| BITCOIN |

Bitcoin Could 'Go up Significantly,' Says CIO of World’s Largest Asset Manager Blackrock

The chief investment officer of the world’s largest asset manager, Blackrock, says he could see bitcoin going up significantly. “I like assets that are volatile that have upside convexity,” he said.

| CRYPTO |

Cardano's Charles Hoskinson Expects Cryptocurrencies to Play Larger Role in Afghanistan

The founder of Cardano and co-founder of Ethereum, Charles Hoskinson, says that he expects cryptocurrencies to “play a larger role” in Afghanistan amid war with the Taliban forces.

| CRYPTO |

Candidate for Mayor Promises to Make NYC the Most Cryptocurrency-Friendly City in US

Curtis Sliwa, a candidate for New York City (NYC) mayor, said that he will make his city “the most cryptocurrency-friendly city” in the U.S. if he is elected. He joins a growing list of mayors and mayoral candidates in growing cryptocurrency adoption.

| BITCOIN |

'Wolf of All Streets' Trader Expects Bitcoin to Surpass $100K Within 6 to 12 Months

Crypto trader and investor Scott Melker, also known as “The Wolf of All Streets,” expects the price of bitcoin to hit new all-time highs by the end of the year. “I would not be surprised at all to see bitcoin trading in six figures within the next six to 12 months, or ethereum even pushing towards $10,000 in that time,” he said. The trader also sees the Senate’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill as the biggest advertisement in history for bitcoin.

| CRYPTO |

President of Argentina Open to Adopting Cryptocurrencies as Legal Tender

Alberto Fernandez, the president of Argentina, stated he is open to the adoption of cryptocurrencies as legal tender in an interview this week. Fernandez said there is a big discussion around the value and use of cryptocurrencies not only in Argentina but also all over the world. However, he recognized this issue should be treated carefully, and acknowledged he had limited knowledge in the subject of cryptocurrencies.

| CRYPTO |

Governments Need to Stop Dismissing Crypto as Illicit Payments and Reckless Speculation, Says El-Erian

Mohamed El-Erian, an adviser to Allianz and Gramercy Funds Management, says that “The time has come for more western governments to stop dismissing the crypto revolution as some mix of illicit payments schemes and reckless financial speculation.”

| BITCOIN |

Strategist Mike McGlone Believes Bitcoin Can Jump to $60K Resistance vs. $20K Support

The senior commodity strategist at Bloomberg Intelligence, Mike McGlone, has been long on bitcoin for a while now and he said last month that bitcoin has a “bullish ace up its sleeve.” This week the strategist’s analysis notes that bitcoin prices will likely revert toward the $60K handle in contrast to the $20K support range.

| BITCOIN |

Billionaire Steve Cohen: 'I'm Doing a Deep Dive Into Crypto, I'm Fully Converted, I'm Not Missing This'

Billionaire investor and CEO of Point 72 Asset Management, Steve Cohen, says he is taking a deep dive into cryptocurrency. Emphasizing that he is “fully converted,” the billionaire said, “I’m not going to miss this. I already feel like I missed the first part of it.”

| BLOCKCHAIN |

Kim Kardashian Shills Ethereum Max on Instagram, Media Questions Socialites Motive

The celebrity influencer Kim Kardashian posted about a project called Ethereum Max on Instagram this week by sharing an advertisement with her 228 million followers. The project Ethereum Max has also been promoted by former Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce and professional boxer Floyd Mayweather.

| BITCOIN |

Tesla Will Resume Taking Bitcoin as Payment Once Miners Go 50% Green, Musk Says

Tesla will resume accepting bitcoin as payment once the cryptocurrency’s power-hungry miners go halfway green, CEO Elon Musk tweeted Sunday. The news appears to have driven up the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

| BITCOIN |

White House Tech Advisor Tim Wu Keeps at Least $1 Million in Bitcoin

Tim Wu, top advisor to the Biden administration on technology and competition policy, holds more than $1 million in cryptocurrency, shows a recently filed financial disclosure. The antitrust expert, who is known as a prominent big tech critic, has in the past questioned the value of bitcoin.

| BLOCKCHAIN |

Government Cannot Stand in the Way of Crypto Technologies, Iran Minister Says

New technologies, including blockchain and cryptocurrency mining, have helped Iran to increase budget receipts and withstand foreign sanctions, according to the country’s minister for economy and finance. The high-ranking official believes the government can’t interfere with their development for too long.

| BITCOIN |

Miami Mayor Confident Crypto Regulatory Issues Will Be Resolved — Says 'Buy the Dip'

The mayor of the U.S. city of Miami, Francis Suarez, explains how he plans to make his city the capital of bitcoin. He believes that issues surrounding cryptocurrency “will work themselves out,” adding that “in the end, there is only one thing to do: buy the dip.”

| BITCOIN |

No One Can Shut Down Bitcoin, Says Binance CEO CZ

It is already impossible for a single entity to kill bitcoin and its underlying blockchain technology, so state governments and regulators should embrace blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies, said the chief executive of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange.

| BITCOIN |

Robert Kiyosaki Urges Crypto Investors to Buy the Dip, Says 'Stop Whining and Take Action'

Robert Kiyosaki, the best-selling author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” says now that bitcoin is “crashing,” it is a buying opportunity, especially for those who said that they could not afford it before. Alternatively, he said they can “Buy coins that outperform bitcoin for pennies,” reiterating that the Fed, Treasury, and Biden are the problems, not bitcoin or Elon Musk.

| CRYPTO |

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon Owns Crypto

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon revealed he owns cryptocurrencies during his appearance at CoinDesk’s Consensus virtual conference Monday, surprising at least one high-profile bitcoiner. Caitlin Long, the main catalyst for Wyoming’s favorable crypto regulations, commented on Twitter that despite working with him closely, she hadn’t known Gordon was a hodler.

| BITCOIN |

Ark Investment’s Cathie Wood Says Bitcoin Will Go to $500,000

Ark Investment Management CEO Cathie Wood said in a Bloomberg TV interview that bitcoin will go to $500,000 despite the largest cryptocurrency plunging to a low of almost $30,000 on Wednesday.

| BITCOIN |

Bitcoin Becoming Mainstream Is Inevitable — Elon Musk's Comments 'Haven’t Changed Anything'

Norwegian billionaire Kjell Inge Rokke says bitcoin becoming mainstream is inevitable. Unlike Tesla, which stopped accepting cryptocurrency, Rokke’s company is now considering accepting bitcoin as a means of payment, emphasizing that Elon Musk’s comments about the cryptocurrency’s environmental issues have not changed anything.

| BITCOIN |

Morgan Creek Founder Predicts $250K Bitcoin Within Five Years

Mark Yusko, the founder and CEO of investment-management firm Morgan Creek Capital Management, says bitcoin could reach $250,000 within the next five years. Yusko told CBNC’s Trading Nation on Friday that’s because bitcoin is more than just a store of value.

| BITCOIN |

New SEC Chairman Unveils Policies for Cryptocurrencies, Calls Bitcoin 'Scarce Store of Value'

The new chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Gary Gensler, has shared his view on how the SEC plans to regulate cryptocurrencies, particularly bitcoin. He calls bitcoin “a digital, scarce store of value” and stresses the need to put in place some investor protections for this asset class.

| BITCOIN |

Elon Musk Confirms He Owns Bitcoin, Has Not Sold Any — Tesla Intends to Hold BTC Long Term, Sold Some to Prove Liquidity

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has confirmed that he owns bitcoin and has not sold any of his holdings. His company Tesla, however, has sold some of its bitcoins, which Musk says it’s “essentially to prove liquidity of bitcoin.” Tesla’s Master of Coin says the company believes in the value of bitcoin and will keep holding the cryptocurrency long term as well as accumulating from car sales.

| BLOCKCHAIN |

Hip-Hop Legend Eminem Launches Beat-Inspired Animated NFTs for Stans

The critically acclaimed rap phenomenon Marshall Mathers, professionally known as Eminem has revealed he is jumping into the non-fungible token (NFT) collectibles game. Eminem is auctioning three types of NFTs via Nifty Gateway and each design was created by the hip-hop legend.

| BITCOIN |

Fund Manager Bill Miller Says Bitcoin Is Not a Bubble — BTC Entering Mainstream as Demand Grows Faster Than Supply

Bill Miller, the founder and chief investment officer of Miller Value Partners, does not think bitcoin is a bubble. Instead, he said it is at the beginning of mainstream adoption. Remaining bullish on the cryptocurrency, the famed value investor explained that bitcoin’s price will rise as the demand for the crypto is growing faster than its supply.

| BITCOIN |

Federal Reserve Bank President Says Bitcoin Is Clearly a Store of Value

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas president says bitcoin is clearly “a store of value.” Emphasizing the differences between cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin, and central bank digital currencies, he said the latter “won’t necessarily be a store of value.”

| CRYPTO |

"Crypto Economy Is the Next Multitrillion Dollar Opportunity"

Famed Silicon Valley “super angel” investor Ron Conway sees the crypto economy as the next multitrillion-dollar opportunity in innovation. The Silicon Valley legend likens Coinbase to Google after the company’s IPO via a direct listing on Nasdaq.

| CRYPTO |

"I Am Fascinated By Cryptocurrency, Believing That It Could Become A ‘Great Asset Class’".

The CEO of Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager, says that he is fascinated by cryptocurrency, believing that it could become a “great asset class.” However, he said that Blackrock has not received many inquiries from its institutional clients about having bitcoin in their portfolios.

| CRYPTO |

Daniel Loeb’s $17B Hedge Fund Is Keeping Crypto With Coinbase – And Maybe Even Staking It

Billionaire investor Daniel Loeb’s “deep dive into crypto” last month led his $17.6 billion hedge fund to a familiar place: a custody deal with Coinbase.

| BITCOIN |

Billionaire Rick Caruso’s Real Estate Firm Plans to Accept Bitcoin For Rent Payments

On Wednesday (April 7), American billionaire businessman Rick Caruso, founder and CEO of real estate and hospitality company Caruso, said during an interview that his company will soon accept Bitcoin for rent payments from residential and commercial tenants.

| BITCOIN |

Paris Hilton Says She Is “Very, Very Excited” About Bitcoin, Stating That “It’s Definitely The Future.” 

“I’ve always loved to be an innovator and I did my first NFT in March of 2020 and it won the NFT Charity Award, the best one of the year, so that was exciting and now to see it just blow up in the past couple months has been so exciting,” she began.

| BITCOIN |

“Bitcoin on 'Inevitable Path' To Reach Gold’s Market Cap”

Galaxy Digital CEO Mike Novogratz believes Bitcoin (BTC) is on track to meet or exceed gold’s market capitalization amid a rapid wave of retail and institutional adoption of the digital asset.

| BITCOIN |

"Miami Wants To Be The Hub For Bitcoin"

Mayor Francis Suarez of Miami is selling his city as the world’s cryptocurrency capital. “We want to be on the next wave of innovation,” he said.

| BLOCKCHAIN |

‘It’s Like The Early Days of The Internet’ When ‘A Lot of People Thought We Were Crazy’

According to Cuban, investor on ABC’s “Shark Tank” and owner of the Dallas Mavericks, one of those things will be the evolution of blockchain technology and the companies that follow from it.

| BITCOIN |

Goldman Sachs To Become Second Big Bank Offering Bitcoin To Wealthy Clients

Goldman expects to begin offering bitcoin exposure to clients of its private wealth management division in the second quarter of 2021.

| BITCOIN |

Bill Miller's Trust To Invest up To $300 Million In Grayscale Bitcoin Trust

Bill Miller plans to put 15% of the Miller Opportunity Trust's $2.25 billion assets into Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust. The announcement comes soon after the investor penned a letter championing Bitcoin as a growing investment.

| BITCOIN |

Elon Musk Drops Bitcoin Bomb On J.K. ROWLING: BTC Is “Solid” Compared To Fiat Money.

Elon Musk Drops Bitcoin Bomb on J.K. Rowling: BTC Is “Solid” Compared to Fiat Money. For the third time in a few months, Tesla's chief executive Elon Musk decided to name drop Bitcoin on Twitter. This time, Musk shocked the industry, writing that the leading cryptocurrency is looking “solid” compared to fiat money.

| BITCOIN |

Billionaire Investor George Soros’ Fund Reveals Bitcoin ‘Inflection Point’ Bet

"When it comes to crypto generally, I think we're at a really important moment in time. Something like bitcoin might have stayed a fringe asset but for the fact that we've increased money supply in the U.S. by 25%,"

| BITCOIN |

There's A Good Chance The US Will Outlaw Bitcoin Altogether - Just Like It Once Banned Gold

Ray Dalio, the founder of the world's biggest hedge fund, has raised concerns the US government could ban bitcoin altogether if it becomes too successful. Dalio told Yahoo Finance the history of money suggested policymakers would want to stamp down on alternative currencies that could challenge the dominance of the dollar.

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“Bitcoin May Be a Better Investment Than Gold”

“Bond King” Jeffrey Gundlach has had a change of heart on bitcoin. Gundlach – CEO of DoubleLine Capital, an investment firm with more than $130 billion in assets under management – now says bitcoin could be a better bet than gold. 

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Billionaire Lasry, Ex-CFTC Head Giancarlo Invest in Crypto Firm BlockTower

Hedge-fund manager and sports-team co-owner Marc Lasry and former U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Christopher Giancarlo have taken stakes in crypto-asset and blockchain investment firm BlockTower Capital

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“Bitcoin May Rise to $175K by End of 2021”

Richard Byworth, CEO of Nasdaq-listed cryptocurrency exchange Diginex, foresees bitcoin tripling in value before 2022. “We are modeling out about $175,000 for the price of bitcoin by the end of this year,” Byworth said.

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‘Wolf of Wall Street’ Jordan Belfort Predicts Bitcoin Hitting $100K

Jordan Belfort, the author and former stockbroker known as “The Wolf of Wall Street,” has changed his previous critical stance on bitcoin, predicting the cryptocurrency’s price will go on to hit $100,000.

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$72M Crypto Fund Backed by Paul Tudor Jones and LL Cool J Comes Out of Stealth

LL Cool J is now investing in crypto startups. The rapper and entrepreneur is part of a glitzy roster of limited partners backing North Island Ventures’ newly revealed $72 million VC fund. 

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Maisie Williams asks about Bitcoin. Memefest ensues, and Elon Musk joins the party.

Maisie Williams – also known as Arya Stark, daughter of Lady Catelyn and Lord Eddard, acolyte of the Faceless Men, you know the one – is considering buying some bitcoins.

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Jack Dorsey Expects Bitcoin To Become The World’s ‘Single Currency’ In About 10 Years

“The world ultimately will have a single currency, the internet will have a single currency. I personally believe that it will be bitcoin,” Dorsey said in the article. He acknowledged that bitcoin “does not have the capabilities right now to become an effective currency.”