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VanEck - a $49 billion asset management firm has again filed for a Bitcoin ETF after previously withdrawing its application following multiple rejections by the SEC on the same product. The New-York based investment company will look to get approval for a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund named "VanEck Bitcoin Trust&
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Skybridge - a multi-billion dollar investment firm led by Anthony Scaramucci has reportedly invested $25 million in Bitcoin (BTC). According to reports, the SkyBridge Bitcoin Fund LP launched on January 4th, will be open to accredited investors for a minimum of $50,000. As contained in the company's
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JPMorgan analysts predict a future where one BTC could cost $146,000. In a new report, the analysts of the international investment bank explain why the cryptocurrency could be much more valuable than it currently is. $146,000 BTC Prediction From JPMorgan Analysts In 2020, Bitcoin rallied by 300% to
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New cryptocurrency regulations have been met with criticism as they threaten to stifle growth of a young but high-prospect industry. Jack Dorsey, CEO of Twitter and Square, believes the regulations could cause unnecessary friction and perverse incentives for cryptocurrency customers. Jack Dorsey on Cryptocurrency Regulations Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCen)
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Bitcoin volumes in Nigeria continue to rise due in large-part to policies restricting the use of traditional remittance platforms. As a result of this and other factors, the nation's adoption of Bitcoin continues to grow. Nigeria Remittance Restrictions Gives Bitcoin Boost Data from Coin Dance shows that trading
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Ripple (XRP) has continued its plunge in price as more global exchanges delist and halt trading for the world's fourth largest coin; in the wake of its suit with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. As at Tuesday (29/12), XRP dropped by more 37% to now bring
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Regional reports from China show that Bitcoin miners in the South of the country have experienced significant issues as coal prices have risen in the mainland due to port restrictions. Chinese Bitcoin Miners Lose Electricity Regional reports assert that the Chinese government has not been allowing coal carrier into ports
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Nigerian-born US NFL player - Russell Okung has converted and received half of his $13 million salary in Bitcoin. About 20 months and a 273% price increase after he first tweeted "Pay Me In Bitcoin" Okung has become the pioneer national football league player to be paid Bitcoin.
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Popular trader - (@PeterLBrandt) who called the timing of Bitcoin's price dump in January 2018, has again shared his thoughts on the number one cryptocurrency via Twitter. Peter Brandt who maintains that Bitcoin is in its parabolic phase, has posted a chart indicating that BTC could rise as
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This year 2020, the number of companies who invested in Bitcoin grew significantly, and following the bull run these corporations now own over $30 billion in BTC. Coming into the year, investing in cryptocurrency by companies sounded a little weird but that narrative soon changed as a number of firms
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Bitcointreasuries.org reveals holdings by different companies of over 1.1 million in BTC worth over $30 billion. The huge stash of Bitcoin reserves held by well known companies began increasing after billion-dollar firm Microstrategy purchased $250 million in Bitcoin in August. Traditional Investors Look to BTC A significant number
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The $7.8 trillion fund manager, BlackRock Financial Services Inc., seems poised to grow its blockchain and digital asset footprint. BlackRock Hires for Blockchain Leadership Team The organization is hiring for the position of vice president, blockchain leadership for its New York office, according to a new job posting. The