Geopolitical Turmoil Spurs Bitcoin Investments Worldwide
As many economists predicted, the Italian constitutional referendum of 2016 shook the country’s banking system to the core. Italian bank stocks have plummeted drastically since the referendum and it comes at a time where the digital asset bitcoin is seen by investors as a safe haven. Furthermore, Chinese bitcoin interest has grown exponentially as the....
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Bitcoin (BTC) has long been touted as a hedge against economic turmoil, and recent global unrest is putting this narrative to the test. Analysts suggest that Bitcoin’s value proposition becomes increasingly evident as geopolitical tensions escalate. In a world where not all countries possess a currency as robust as the US dollar, the top crypto […]
Bitcoin price action is still playing out according to plan despite this week's geopolitical turmoil. Bitcoin (BTC) began a nervous weekend at around $39,000 on Feb. 26 after an overnight spike briefly saw $40,000 return.BTC/USD 1-hour candle chart (Bitstamp). Source: TradingViewStocks gains but crypto "fear" pervadesData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView revealed calmer conditions for BTC/USD Saturday after overnight volatility saw highs of $40,330 on Bitstamp.With traditional markets closed, the probability of "fakeout" moves up or down was elevated thanks to thinner weekend....
One of the world’s biggest remittance companies issued a statement addressing the recent turmoil between Ripple and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) due to a lawsuit filed by the regulator against the crypto company. Moneygram Distances Itself From Ripple in the Midst of the US SEC Lawsuit According to the official statement, Moneygram pointed out that its collaboration with the blockchain firm doesn’t involve using the ODL platform or Ripplenet for direct transfer of consumer funds, “digital or otherwise.” Also, they added that “Moneygram is....
Given the tumultuous times for humanity, blockchain must be mandated not as an alternative but as an incumbent to enable confidence and build trust. Trust is the cornerstone of socioeconomic success and geopolitical balance. Our current world is exhibiting a massive trust deficit. Distrust is resulting in socioeconomic failures and geopolitical angst. Blockchain’s superpower is trust. It is time to mandate blockchain businesses to rebuild trust, success and balance across global systems.Geopolitical agitations, the war in Ukraine and elsewhere, famine, climate crisis, inflation, supply....
The DeFi market faced the heat of the FTX turmoil as well with the majority of tokens and projects registering a blood bath over the past week. Welcome to Finance Redefined, your weekly dose of essential decentralized finance (DeFi) insights — a newsletter crafted to bring you significant developments over the last week.The second week of November could have been a bullish week, as Consumer Price Index data released on Nov. 10 indicates lower-than-expected inflation. This resulted in a significant rally for traditional stocks, but the crypto ecosystem is currently fighting its own....