The United States Commodity Futures Trading Commission, or CFTC, was a part of discussions on a regulatory framework for digital assets as well as use cases for blockchain technology. In a March 8 meeting of the CFTC’s Market Risk Advisory Committee, commissioners, regulators, and industry representatives were scheduled to discuss “critical policy considerations” as part…
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Like it or not, for crypto investors, the U.S. Federal Reserve policy on interest rate hikes and high inflation is the single most relevant measure for gauging demand for risk assets. By increasing the cost of capital, the Fed boosts the profitability of fixed-income instruments, but this is detrimental to the stock market, real estate,…
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Bitcoin (BTC) fell to three-week lows on March 8 as stronger-than-expected employment data from the United States dampened risk assets. BTC/USD 1-day candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingView Employment stats boost Fed hawks, BTC price dips Data from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView showed BTC/USD dipping to $21,858 on Bitstamp. The pair was attempting to preserve…
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The age-old question of “what happens after we die” is one humanity has grappled with for millennia. Religions, philosophers and thought leaders have put forth theories about each person’s fate beyond life on earth. Until now, no factual, science-based conclusion has provided a satisfying answer. Psychologists have understood that the fear of death — or…
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Artist: Terrell Jones, MichiganDate minted first NFT: March 28, 2021Which blockchains? Ethereum, Tezos Influenced by classic gangster films, Terrell Jones has a distinctive style that captures imagination and nostalgia. He is about to auction a second piece at Sotheby’s and has a patented “soft-shell taco method” to garner the attention of notable collectors. Who is…
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The ongoing cryptocurrency winter and massive collapses in the industry do not mean that digital assets like Bitcoin (BTC) are doomed to fail, according to a major European asset manager. Despite BTC failing to protect investors against rising inflation in 2021 and 2022, Bitcoin’s limited supply may still attract more attention if inflation remains above…
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Ordinals are here to stay. Ordinals, or the ability to permanently ink the Bitcoin (BTC) blockchain with data, typically in the format of a picture or jpeg, are a controversial topic among some members of the Bitcoin and wider crypto community. Not so for the builders and the CEOs of Bitcoin-focused companies who were present at…
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One of the oldest and most effective ways to earn a crypto passive income is by running masternodes, contributing the computer power necessary to drive a blockchain. A masternode is a type of full node in a blockchain network that performs additional functions beyond simply validating transactions. Masternodes typically require a significant amount of collateral…
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On March 8, the U.S. government moved 49,000 Bitcoin worth $1 billion seized from the Silk Road. The transfer was accompanied by Bitcoin’s (BTC) price slipping below $22,000, as well as a noticeable spike in a key holder metric. But does this mean that traders should brace for potential BTC price volatility ahead? Bitcoin’s CDD…
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Bitcoin (BTC) exchange Coinbase has remained a firm “buy” for ARK Invest throughout its recent price drop. The latest data shows ARK continuing to buy COIN shares despite bankruptcy concerns over Silvergate bank, a major Coinbase partner. ARK ETF keeps topping up on Coinbase stock In the latest demonstration of its fearless approach to the…
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