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Bitcoin Has Already Reached 40% of Average Fiat Currency Lifespan
Bitcoin (BTC) may only be ten years old, but it is about to match half the lifespan of the average fiat currency — while actually increasing in value. Bitcoin Has Already Reached 40% of Average Fiat Currency Lifespan Average Fiat Dies In 27 Years As Bitcoin statistician and commentator Willy…
Yes, Even Bitcoin HODLers Can Lose Money In The Long-Term: Here’s How (#GotBitcoin?)
Since dropping from its 2019 high at $13,800, Bitcoin (BTC) has been in a rut which has led to the price retracing roughly 43% to $7,800. Traders would take a more conservative approach and describe the last two months of price action as consolidation which is typical after parabolic advances.…
Trump’s Treasury Pick (Steven Mnuchin) Failed To Disclose $100 Million In Assets — Until The Last Minute (#GotBitcoin?)
Treasury secretary nominee Steven Mnuchin failed to disclose about $100 million in assets and a number of business directorships to the Senate until the night before his confirmation hearing. Trump's Treasury Pick (Steven Mnuchin) Failed To Disclose $100 Million In Assets — Until The Last Minute (#GotBitcoin?) Democrats on the…
Unicef To Accept Donations In Bitcoin (#GotBitcoin?)
UNICEF has taken a step further towards cryptocurrency adoption by increasing its acceptance of Bitcoin (BTC) donations.“If digital economies and currencies have the potential to shape the lives of coming generations, it is important that we explore the opportunities they offer,” she continued. Unicef To Accept Donations In Bitcoin (#GotBitcoin?)…
White House Condemns Anti-Media Video Shown At Pro-Trump Conference
Video shows fake version of President Trump shooting characters meant to represent media organizations. White House Condemns Anti-Media Video Shown At Pro-Trump Conference [embed]https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU1KxUVqGmaMifEjanTgdfFzTkM16S4ix[/embed] The White House said Monday that President Trump strongly condemns a graphic video that shows a fake version of the president shooting and attacking members of…
Former Prosecutor, Katie Haun Asked To “Shut Down Bitcoin” And Is Now Face of Crypto VC Investing (#GotBitcoin?)
Katie Haun is the first female general partner at Andreessen Horowitz, and heads its $350 million cryptocurrency fund. She and the firm have been a driving force alongside Facebook to launch its libra cryptocurrency. Former Prosecutor Asked To Shut Down Bitcoin And Is Now Face of Crypto VC Investing (#GotBitcoin?)…
Barr Revives Debate Over ‘Warrant-Proof’ Encryption
Attorney general says encryption in apps is hurting investigations by allowing criminals to hide communications, but offers no clear path forward. Barr Revives Debate Over ‘Warrant-Proof’ Encryption Attorney General William Barr sought to reopen a debate on Tuesday over whether technology companies such as Apple Inc. and Facebook Inc. should…
Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’ Is Bringing Blockchain To Zurich
Switzerland’s “Crypto Valley” is centered on Zug, a tiny, semi-infamous tax haven hamlet known for harboring embargo-breaking oil trader Marc Rich in the 1980s, tax shells in the 1990s and tech companies in the age of bitcoin. Switzerland’s ‘Crypto Valley’ Is Bringing Blockchain To Zurich Zug and its Silicon Valley-esque…
If E-Commerce Doesn’t Kill Your Store, Sky-High Rents Will (#GotBitcoin?)
With So Many Vacant Stores, E-Commerce Is Only Part of the Problem. If E-Commerce Doesn’t Kill Your Store, Sky-High Rents Will (#GotBitcoin?) Barneys’ fight with landlord is an extreme example of an issue bedeviling many retailers: high rents. Don’t blame all the vacant stores on e-commerce. Sky-high rents are squeezing…
Ultimate Resource For Bitcoin Halving
Jihan Wu, co-founder and CEO of Chinese mining giant Bitmain, believes the next Bitcoin (BTC) block reward halving may not lead to a bull market, but the coin’s price will grow in the long term. Next Bitcoin Halving May Not Lead to Bull Market, Says Bitmain CEO [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TiAPAYY0NA[/embed] According to…
Should Consumers Be Able To Sell Their Own Personal Data?
Two advocates square off over whether consumers will be helped or hurt by being able to own and sell their own data. Should Consumers Be Able To Sell Their Own Personal Data? People around the world are confused and concerned about what companies do with the data they collect from…
“Unstoppable Domains” Allows You To Have Uncensorable Websites, Replace Long Crypto Wallet Addresses And More
Tim Draper-backed Unstoppable Domains has launched its new .crypto domain registry on the Ethereum blockchain. "Unstoppable Domains" Allows You To Have Uncensorable Websites, Replace Long Crypto Wallet Addresses And More The registry allows users to connect any cryptocurrency address to their domain, enabling payments to be made using just the…