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US vs. China: Trump’s Aide Predicts New Bitcoin Space Race

December 8, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Bitcoin

The rise of bitcoin as an international reserve asset might ignite a new space race. David Bailey, a cryptocurrency policy aide of President-Elect Trump’s campaign, stated that this new paradigm will pit the U.S., China, and a few other countries in a battle for supremacy. Trump’s Crypto Aide Announces the Start of a Bitcoin Space […]

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Paypal Expands Crypto Reach: 60 Million Venmo Users Now Linked to Moonpay

October 18, 2024 Bitcoin.com

bank

Venmo’s 60 million users can now fund transactions on the Moonpay platform, thanks to a new integration announced by Paypal. U.S. users can use Venmo balances, linked bank accounts, or cards to buy and sell cryptocurrencies through Moonpay, expanding payment flexibility. However, this option is unavailable in New York and Texas, continuing Paypal’s push into […]

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4 Arrests, Sanctions Follow Global Operation Against Lockbit Group

October 5, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Europol and multiple countries have taken a significant step against the notorious Lockbit ransomware group with four key arrests and international sanctions. A collaborative effort between France, the UK, and Spain led to the detainment of critical individuals, including a developer and a hosting administrator. The operation is part of a larger international crackdown known […]

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Cryptoquant CEO Expects Crypto Market to Skyrocket With CZ’s Return — ‘Bullish Vibes Everywhere’

September 29, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Binance

Cryptoquant’s chief executive has expressed optimism about the return of former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (CZ), believing it could lead to major market movements. “Bullish vibes everywhere,” he said, emphasizing that CZ “just needs to post ‘I’m back’ and the market will skyrocket.” Cryptoquant Founder Expects CZ’s Return to Spark Market Surge Ki Young Ju, […]

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Cautions Against Market Optimism — ‘Geopolitics Is Getting Worse’

September 25, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has issued a serious warning about escalating geopolitical risks, stating that they pose greater threats to global stability than current economic challenges. His remarks come in light of rising tensions, including attacks on oil tankers and the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war. Dimon cautioned against over-optimism about the U.S. economy, advising a more […]

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Lavrov Says He Agrees With Donald Trump on US Sanctions Weakening Dollar’s Status

September 23, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Biden Administration

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has backed former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks about the negative effects of U.S. sanctions on the dollar and the American economy. Lavrov agreed that sanctions imposed by the Biden administration have weakened the dollar’s global reserve status. He further noted a global shift towards dedollarization, led by nations like […]

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JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon on Fed Rate Cuts: Bigger Economic Problems Ahead

September 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has downplayed the significance of Federal Reserve rate cuts, emphasizing that broader economic forces are at play. He cautioned against focusing too much on the type of economic landing. “Honestly, most of us have been through all that stuff, it doesn’t matter as much,” said the JPMorgan executive. Jamie Dimon: […]

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Global Surge in CBDC Development: 134 Countries Now Exploring Digital Currencies

September 19, 2024 Bitcoin.com

Atlantic Council

New data shows that 134 countries, representing 98% of global GDP, are now exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), with 66 nations advancing to pilot or development stages. Every G20 nation is engaged in CBDC efforts, with notable leaders such as China and the European nations pushing forward. The U.S. remains lagging behind Europe and […]

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P2P Bitcoin Exchange Hodl Hodl Suspends Lending Services for US and UN Embargoed Countries’ Residents

May 25, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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Hodl Hodl, a non-custodial Bitcoin exchange, has announced changes to its “Terms of Service” agreement affecting the availability of its lending services. The platform is now excluding residents of the U.S. as well as U.N. embargoed countries from its lending platform, citing “regulatory uncertainty” as the reason behind these changes. Hodl Hodl to Exclude US […]

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IMF Acknowledges Russian Assets’ Confiscation Might Undermine the World’s Financial System

May 20, 2024 Bitcoin.com

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The IMF has expressed its concerns about the possible outcome of the confiscation of Russian assets abroad as a consequence of the ongoing military conflict between the nation and Ukraine. Julie Kozack, a spokesperson for the institution, called for these actions to have a proper justification to avoid threatening the world’s financial system. IMF Calls […]

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