For years, inflation was primarily a concern for emerging markets, where volatile currencies and economic instability made rising prices a persistent challenge. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, inflation became a global issue. Once-stable economies with historically low inflation were suddenly grappling with soaring costs, prompting investors to rethink how to preserve their…

On the surface, the newly announced Strategic Bitcoin Reserve sounds like the perfect catalyst for sending Bitcoin (BTC -0.15%) higher for years to come. Now that it has the support of the U.S. government, shouldn’t the world’s most popular cryptocurrency soar in value? Unfortunately, it’s more complex than that. In fact, in the days following…

Several years back, many in the crypto community described Bitcoin as a “safe-haven” asset. Fewer are calling it that today. A safe-haven asset maintains or increases in value in times of economic stress. It can be a government bond, a currency like the US dollar, a commodity like gold, or even a blue-chip stock.  A…

15h05 ▪ 4 min read ▪ by Luc Jose A. The traditional financial industry and the crypto sector continue to intersect, and every move by the Wall Street giants is scrutinized closely. Indeed, the announcement of BlackRock’s return to the bitcoin (BTC) market with an investment of 25 million dollars does not go unnoticed. BlackRock…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure A Democrat lawmaker has opposed US President Donald Trump’s plan to increase the government’s Bitcoin holdings by creating a strategic reserve. House Rep. Gerald E. Connolly of Virginia urged the US Department of the Treasury to halt the proposed Bitcoin reserve, suggesting…

16h05 ▪ 3 min read ▪ by Eddy S. A wave of panic sweeps across the bitcoin market. Within six weeks, short-term investors have lost more than $100 million, caught in a brutal correction. Should we see this as a troubling signal or a disguised opportunity for savvy investors? Bitcoin investors trapped by volatility Since…

On Friday, Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) introduced legislation in the House of Representatives that would enshrine into law President Donald Trump’s proposed Strategic Bitcoin Reserve—but the bill is crucially different from the legislation introduced in the Senate earlier this week.  Unlike the Bitcoin Act put forth by Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) on Tuesday, which would…

Bitcoin (BTC) failed to sustain levels above $85,000 on March 14, despite a 1.9% gain in the S&P 500 index. More importantly, it has been over a week since Bitcoin last traded at $90,000, prompting traders to question whether the bull market is truly over and how long selling pressure will persist. Bitcoin basis rate…

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The crypto market is full of surprises, but one thing remains consistent: panic selling always costs new investors a fortune.  In the last six weeks alone, speculators dumped their Bitcoin holdings, collectively losing $100M. That’s $100M vanishing into the ether just because…

A bitcoin mining operation that is now up and running in Frenchcreek Township drew much discussion, some of it fueled with anger, during the township supervisors’ public meeting on Thursday evening. The acrimony had to do with what township officials said was a lack of transparency on the type of operation that was going on…