The Moral Case for Bitcoin: Decentralized Currency as a Path to Freedom

October 19, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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In a world where state-backed currencies fund wars, inflate economies and deplete savings, digital alternatives like bitcoin offer a compelling ethical choice. By removing money from government control, bitcoin presents a route toward a freer and more just society. The Flaws of Fiat Currencies Government-issued fiat money, which lacks intrinsic value, is often manipulated through […]

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Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Boom Amid Middle East Tensions and Inflation

October 18, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Arthur Hayes

Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes sees a bitcoin bull market on the horizon, driven by soaring energy prices and rampant inflation as Middle East tensions escalate. He argues that rising costs will send BTC’s value surging in fiat terms, with newly printed dollars flooding the market. But while bitcoin’s future looks bright, Hayes warns investors […]

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Swift to Pilot Digital Asset and Currency Transactions in 2025

October 6, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Swift will begin live trials for digital asset and currency transactions in 2025, engaging banks across North America, Europe, and Asia in a major step toward real-world applications. By leveraging its existing network, Swift aims to merge digital and traditional assets, addressing the challenges of disconnected platforms. The trials build on successful blockchain experiments, seeking […]

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CFTC Sues Over $3.6M Digital Asset Fraud Targeting Asian Americans

September 29, 2024 Bitcoin.com

CFTC Sues Over .6M Digital Asset Fraud Targeting Asian Americans

Aipu Ltd.

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has initiated legal action against a fake trading platform and its associates for defrauding investors out of $3.6 million. The scheme, which targeted Asian Americans, involved soliciting funds in fiat and digital assets, with false promises of trading in commodity futures. Instead, the funds were misappropriated and diverted […]

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Fiat Currencies Will Be Irrelevant Within a Decade

September 18, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Following on from my April article titled “Democracy Fails Without Cryptocurrency,” I believe that we will see a complete collapse of traditional fiat currencies within the next ten years. These government-issued and controlled monies will be replaced by decentralized and permissionless currencies. This may sound far-fetched, but several factors will drive this huge shift. Let’s […]

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Bitstamp helps Stripe scale crypto purchases in the EU

August 7, 2024 Coin Telegraph

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Bitstamp entered a partnership to support Stripe’s crypto on-ramp solution in Europe a few months after Robinhood announced its $200 million acquisition of the exchange.

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitstamp is collaborating with the fintech platform Stripe to make cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin more accessible in Europe.

Bitstamp announced the partnership on Aug. 7, allowing consumers across the European Union to purchase crypto via Stripe’s fiat-to-crypto on-ramp.

“This provides users with a seamless checkout experience optimized for cryptocurrency conversion and allows near instant settlement of cryptocurrency transactions,” Bitstamp noted in an announcement on X.

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1930s-Style Debasement To Crush Savers and Pump Bitcoin and Stock Market, According to Arthur Hayes

July 3, 2024 The Daily Hodl

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BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes thinks upcoming fiat currency debasement will drive up the prices of Bitcoin (BTC) and stocks. In a new analysis, the crypto veteran says he’s confident the economy is in a new inflationary cycle and BTC will “regain its mojo.” Hayes cites projections from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), which estimated that […]

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Uniswap reveals assets ahead of fee mechanism vote

May 26, 2024 Coin Telegraph

Coin Telegraph

During the first quarter, the foundation committed $4.34 million in new grants and disbursed $2.79 million in previously committed grants.

The Uniswap Foundation has disclosed holding $41.41 million in fiat and stablecoins and 730,000 UNI tokens as of the end of the first quarter.

According to the publication, the Foundation committed $4.34 million in new grants during this period and disbursed $2.79 million in previously committed grants.

The fiat cash and stables are designated for grant-making and operating activities, while the UNI tokens are reserved for employee token awards.

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Former Bitmex CEO Arthur Hayes: A Weak Yen Solution Might Propel Bitcoin to $1 Million

May 23, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Arthur Hayes, former CEO of Bitmex and current CIO of Maelstrom, has predicted the geopolitical and economic dynamics that will be taken to equilibrate the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the Japanese yen might propel bitcoin prices to $1 million. Hayes states that eventually, the U.S. will be forced to act by printing […]

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Japanese Yen Tumbles to 34-Year Low Against Soaring US Dollar

April 28, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Bank of Japan

This week, the Japanese yen plummeted to its lowest point since 1990 against the U.S. dollar, weighed down by Japan’s monetary policy and uncertain economic indicators from the United States. Japanese Yen’s Rapid Decline Triggers Talk of Market Intervention The yen’s sharp drop to 158.283 per dollar signals a substantial downturn for the currency. This […]

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