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The Hottest Perk In Tourism: Making The Crowds Disappear (#GotBitcoin?)
In Venice, Santorini, London and other tourist-heavy destinations, tour operators and hotels launch new efforts to help guests avoid the throngs. The Hottest Perk In Tourism: Making The Crowds Disappear (#GotBitcoin?) High-end hotels in some of the world’s most tourist-jammed destinations are selling something increasingly elusive: privacy. In Venice, Santorini,…
Bakkt Announces September 23 Launch of Futures And Custody
Bakkt has announced the coming launch of its much-anticipated platform for daily and monthly futures in the United States in a blog post on Aug. 16. Having received approval from the necessary regulators, the launch is scheduled for Sept. 23. Bakkt Announces September 23 Launch of Futures And Custody Platform…
Coinbase CEO: Institutions Depositing $200-400M Into Crypto Per Week (#GotBitcoin?)
Bitcoin (BTC) adoption by institutions has gone from a myth to fact in the past year, the CEO of major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has said. Coinbase CEO: Institutions Depositing $200-400M Into Crypto Per Week (#GotBitcoin?) “We Know The Answer” About Adoption: Armstrong Speaking on Twitter Aug. 16, Brian Armstrong said…
NFL Taps Jay-Z For Social-Justice Issues—And Entertainment Offerings
The league and Roc Nation struck a wide-ranging deal that includes creative projects and a prominent role in the NFL’s social justice initiative. NFL Taps Jay-Z For Social-Justice Issues—And Entertainment Offerings The NFL has struck a broad alliance with Jay-Z in which the rapper will both help the league with…
Ultimate Resource For Crypto-Currency Ransomware, Hacks And Malware Attacks (#GotBitcoin)
Cybersecurity company Varonis has discovered a new cryptojacking virus, dubbed “Norman,” that aims to mine the cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) and evade detection. Ultimate Resource For Crypto-Currency Ransomware, Hacks And Malware Attacks (#GotBitcoin) Varonis published a report about Norman on Aug.14. According to the report, Varonis found Norman as one of…
Crypto Dusting Attack Affects Nearly 300,000 Addresses (#GotBitcoin?)
The recent dusting attack against fourth-biggest altcoin Litecoin (LTC) on major cryptocurrency exchange Binance affected 294,582 addresses rather than the 50 Binance reported, according to a recent metrics report. Crypto Dusting Attack Affects Nearly 300,000 Addresses (#GotBitcoin?) Blockchain data and metrics firm Glassnode revealed its latest findings in a tweet…
As Global Order Crumbles, Risks of Recession Grows (#GotBitcoin?)
Investors and business cope with new normal of resurgent nationalism, retreating globalization. As Global Order Crumbles, Risks of Recession Grow (#GotBitcoin?) When assumptions about how the world works are shattered, a global downturn is often the result. The world learned in the early 1970s that the era of cheap oil…
A Case For Bitcoin As Recession Hedge In A Diversified Investment Portfolio
When the market is up, it’s really easy to look like you know what you’re doing. With equities in the 8th year of a bull market, many investors and shareholders may feel this way. It’s been a fantastic run — the S&P 500 is up over 250% from its market…
As Sharing Health-Care Costs Takes Off, States Warn: It Isn’t Insurance (#GotBitcoin?)
Religious organizations that provide an alternative to health insurance are growing rapidly but remain largely unregulated. As Sharing Health-Care Costs Takes Off, States Warn: It Isn’t Insurance (#GotBitcoin?) Religious organizations where members help pay each other’s medical bills have grown from niche insurance alternatives to operations bringing in hundreds of…
Ultimate XRP Resource (#GotBitcoin)
A new amended complaint against Ripple draws on the SEC’s framework for digital assets to outline how XRP might be a security – likely the first federal case to do so. Ultimate XRP Resource (#GotBitcoin) The Takeaway: The filing also cites California advertising law, in addition to federal securities law,…
Fannie And Freddie Lower Standards For Mortgages Leading To Major Foreclosures (#GotBitcoin?)
Housing-finance regulator aims to shake-up credit scores for mortgages. Fannie And Freddie Lower Standards For Mortgages Leading To Major Foreclosures (#GotBitcoin?) One firm’s dominance over the credit scores used to vet many U.S. mortgages is getting a shake-up. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac , two mortgage-finance firms that back nearly…
U.S. Mortgage Debt Hits Record, Eclipsing 2008 Peak
One factor could be homeowners tapping into home equity for cash when they refinance. U.S. Mortgage Debt Hits Record, Eclipsing 2008 Peak (#GotBitcoin?) U.S. mortgage debt reached a record in the second quarter, exceeding its 2008 peak as the financial crisis unfolded. Mortgage balances rose by $162 billion in the…