Digital Assets

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink Declares Bitcoin an Asset Class, Rivaling Gold in Investment Potential

October 15, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink has emphasized bitcoin’s growing legitimacy as an investment, calling it an alternative to commodities like gold. “We believe bitcoin is an asset class in itself,” said the CEO of the world’s largest asset manager. Fink downplayed regulatory changes, arguing broader acceptance and liquidity will drive market expansion. With the firm’s bitcoin […]

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Bitcoin Rises as China Stimulus and Multiple Bullish News Fuel Crypto Gains

October 14, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin

China’s unclear fiscal stimulus measures have fueled a surge in bitcoin, pushing the cryptocurrency to a two-week high and sparking speculation that investors may shift to cryptocurrencies over Chinese equities. The uncertainty surrounding the scale of China’s economic efforts has prompted capital rotation into alternative assets like BTC. Adding to the momentum, rising odds for […]

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This Week’s Crypto Gainers and Losers: Meme Tokens Outshine Bitcoin and Ethereum

October 14, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin

In the midst of a more optimistic crypto market, both bitcoin and ethereum have enjoyed steady growth, climbing by 3.13% and 3.61%, respectively, over the past week. Additionally, several other digital currencies experienced even more significant increases, with spx6900 (SPX) stealing the spotlight by skyrocketing 107.2%, making it the standout performer of the week. Crypto […]

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Kamala Harris Unveils New Crypto Plan and Major Financial Opportunities for Black Men

October 14, 2024 Bitcoin.com

AI

Vice President Kamala Harris has unveiled a plan focused on supporting Black men, with cryptocurrency playing a significant role. Her “Opportunity Agenda for Black Men” includes ensuring that those holding digital assets “benefit from financial innovation.” Noting that over 20% of Black Americans have owned cryptocurrency, Harris promises regulatory protections to help safeguard their participation […]

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Ripple CEO Slams SEC for Ignoring XRP Ruling, Claims Agency Oversteps Legal Authority

October 14, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Ripple’s CEO has intensified criticism of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), accusing the agency of ignoring a court ruling that XRP is not a security and overstepping its legal bounds. His remarks came after Bitnomial Exchange filed a lawsuit against the SEC, disputing the regulator’s authority over XRP futures. The case adds to […]

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Bitcoin Price Predictions for End of 2024 and the Forecasted Outlook for 2025

October 12, 2024 Bitcoin.com

All time high

Over the past week, bitcoin has been bouncing between $59,019 and $63,794 per unit. While prices have slipped slightly—down 1.29% for October so far—there’s still plenty of optimism that ‘Uptober’ will live up to its reputation. After all, October has historically been a good month for bitcoin, with enthusiasts eagerly awaiting a potential rally as […]

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Tokenized US Treasuries Climb by $210M Since Crossing the $2 Billion Mark

October 12, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Since surpassing the $2 billion milestone in tokenized U.S. Treasuries at the end of August, the sector has added another $210 million. The Blackrock USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund (BUIDL) still holds the top spot with a market cap of $531.88 million, reflecting a 3.32% rise over the last 30 days. Meanwhile, the Hashnote Short […]

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Tokyo’s Metaplanet Grows Its Bitcoin War Chest to $45 Million

October 12, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin

Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, has bolstered its bitcoin (BTC) holdings with the purchase of an additional 108.99 BTC. Following this recent acquisition, the Japanese investment firm now boasts a total of 748.50 BTC in its reserves. A ¥1 Billion Bitcoin Bet: Why Metaplanet Isn’t Slowing Down Dubbed the ‘Japanese Microstrategy,’ […]

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Trump and Politifi Tokens Surge — Which Coins Are Soaring the Most?

October 12, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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With former President Donald Trump topping the charts on Polymarket, a popular predictions platform, the political finance (politifi) tokens have enjoyed a strong 16.7% boost in the past 24 hours. All ten of the leading politifi tokens are in the green, with many showing double-digit gains. Politifi Coins Are Exploding – The Key Token Market […]

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Solana Could Surge 400% Under Trump Presidency, Standard Chartered Predicts

October 11, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Altcoins

Banking giant Standard Chartered predicts that solana could experience a significant surge of up to 400% if Donald Trump wins the 2024 U.S. presidential election. The bank’s head of digital assets suggests that solana’s faster transaction speed and support for decentralized applications position it well in a crypto-friendly environment. Standard Chartered Predicts Solana Surge if […]

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