Bitcoin And Crypto-Currency
The New Rules of Conduct In A World Without Cash (#GotBitcoin?)
As more people and places say ‘No’ to cash, apps like Venmo and Zelle are emerging as the new dominant payment methods. Here, how to navigate the social landscape of a paperless world. MONEY MAY not go as far as it used to, but there are more ways than ever…
Whiff Of U.S. Recession?’ It’s In The Air Again. Credit Trumponomics (#GotBitcoin?
Trade dispute between world’s largest economies felt far and wide. The U.S. economy has taken a turn for the worse — and it doesn’t look like things will get much better anytime soon. A mountain of evidence in the past two weeks shows that key segments of the economy have…
Dow Logs Longest Weekly Losing Streak Since 2011 (#GotBitcoin?)
U.S. stocks closed higher Friday ahead of the long weekend as trade-war fears receded somewhat following reports President Donald Trump may ease restrictions against Huawei Technologies Inc. as part of a bigger trade deal with China. Dow Logs Longest Weekly Losing Streak Since 2011 (#GotBitcoin?) The Dow Jones Industrial Average,…
US Telecoms Giant AT&T Now Accepting Bitcoin (#GotBitcoin?)
United States telecom and media giant AT&T now accepting cryptocurrency for paying phone bills online, according to an official press release on May 23. AT&T will process bills paid in cryptocurrency using crypto payments platform BitPay. US Telecoms Giant AT&T Now Accepting Crypto Payments Via BitPay (#GotBitcoin?) BitPay is a…
Decentralized Domain Registry Raises $4 Million From Draper, Boost VC (#GotBitcoin?)
A blockchain startup is bringing the fight for free speech to the domain level. Decentralized Domain Registry Raises $4 Million From Draper, Boost VC (#GotBitcoin?) Unstoppable Domains announced Thursday a $4 million Series A led by venture capital firm Draper Associates. Boost VC, which led the startup’s seed round,…
Fed. Says, “Families Still Living Paycheck To Paycheck”
One-quarter of working individuals have no retirement savings, Fed survey shows. Fed. Says, “Many Families Still Living Paycheck To Paycheck Contrary To Trump-Speak” (#GotBitcoin?) Many American households remain financially fragile and uncertain about their retirement prospects despite a booming job market that is lifting wages, according to a Federal Reserve…
A Chinese Fugitive, Donald Trump, Mike Tyson And A Crypto-Currency Venture (#GotBitcoin?)
Since fleeing China in 2016 in the face of fraud allegations, investor has partied with Mike Tyson and had his picture taken with President Trump. A Chinese Fugitive, Donald Trump, Mike Tyson And A Crypto-Currency Venture (#GotBitcoin?) [caption id="attachment_10857" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Shi Jianxiang, Center, Posing In June 2015 At The…
Firefox Browser Adds Option To Automatically Block Crypto Mining Scripts (#GotBitcoin?)
Mozilla has released an update for its Firefox browser which includes an option to block cryptocurrency mining scripts on websites. Firefox Browser Adds Option To Automatically Block Crypto Mining Scripts (#GotBitcoin?) The option is being offered alongside control of cookies and trackers in the “Privacy & Security” tab of the browser,…
U.S. Existing-Home Sales Enter 14th Straight Month Of Declines
Decline suggests continued weakness in housing market despite strong economy. U.S. Existing-Home Sales Enter 14th Straight Month Of Declines (#GotBitcoin?) The U.S. housing market continued to soften in April, with the spring selling season so far proving a disappointment despite falling mortgage rates and a strong economy. Existing-home sales fell…
Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase And Others Fined $1.2 Billion Over FX Trading (#GotBitcoin?)
Traders at Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group and the Royal Bank of Scotland engaged in anti-competitive behavior, the European Commission found. Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase And Others Fined $1.2 Billion Over FX Trading (#GotBitcoin?) The European Commission said Thursday that it had fined Barclays, Citigroup, JPMorgan Chase, Mitsubishi…
Wild Crypto Market’s Traders Get Something New: FDIC Protection (#GotBitcoin?)
The Wild West of cryptocurrency trading is getting something typically associated with the safest of savings accounts: FDIC protection. Wild Crypto Market’s Traders Get Something New: FDIC Protection (#GotBitcoin?) SFOX, a prime dealer and trading system in the $208 billion crypto market, is partnering with New York-based M.Y. Safra Bank…
JPM Strategists Defines Bitcoin’s Intrinsic Value (#GotBitcoin?)
Strategists from United States banking giant JPMorgan Chase (JPM) have argued that bitcoin (BTC)’s recent rally has ostensibly soared past what they calculate to be its intrinsic value. Their analysis was reported by Bloomberg on May 20. JPM Strategists Defines Bitcoin’s Intrinsic Value (#GotBitcoin?) Monty: This Is The Same Company…