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U.S-based software company - Sequoia Holdings LLC is allowing its workers get paid in Bitcoin (BTC). According to an official announcement, the company will also offer employees the option to get paid in Ethereum (ETH) and Bitcoin Cash (BCH). Richard Stroupe, CEO of Sequoia Holdings notes: "We'
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David Barral - a former Real Madrid B and Levante striker has become the first-ever player to be purchased using Bitcoin. The 37-year old signed a deal with Segunda B side DUX Internacional de Madrid in a deal completely financed via the number one cryptocurrency. Although details of the amount
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The Government of India has made moves towards the introduction of an 18% tax on Bitcoin transactions in the country. According to reports, the government could impose a Goods and Services (GST) Tax on Bitcoin; a move which could generate over $1 billion in revenue annually for the country. The
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Elon Musk - the current world's richest man and founder of Tesla has again strengthened his crypto roots, saying he would never turn down an opportunity of being paid in Bitcoin (BTC). While responding to a tweet by Ben Mezrich - writer of the movie The Social Network
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In what can be described as another publicity for cryptocurrency, U.S rapper Meek Mill has encouraged his over 10 million followers to learn about cryptocurrency and stocks. The musician made this known via his Twitter handle as he seemed to have seen the recent gains of Bitcoin (BTC) and
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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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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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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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18th December 2020 - About three years after Bitcoin (BTC) first-time high of 19,660 set in December 2017, the number one cryptocurrency has crossed the $20,000 price level - a first time in its history as it heads into price discovery. Over the course of 48 hours, Bitcoin