On Wednesday, 10 January 2024 the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved a bitcoin spot ETF, allowing institutional players like BlackRock to offer products listed on stock exchanges directly backed one-to-one by bitcoin.
In the very same week, the U.K. imposed stringent regulations that significantly restricted the purchase of bitcoin.
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Anticipating the SEC's midweek decision on a bitcoin spot ETF. Could this lead to a bitcoin supply crunch?
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Bitcoin, once an experimental currency, is now a global asset, outpacing traditional ones. Its rapid adoption signals a major financial shift.
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In the unfolding story of bitcoin's global influence, the Human Rights Foundation stands out for championing bitcoin as a social change and empowerment tool.
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What is bitcoin's price prediction for 2024? Influential factors hint at a supercycle; boosting bitcoin's potential for unprecedented growth.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/01/01/what-is-bitcoins-price-prediction-for-2024/
Hong Kong's spot bitcoin ETF, adopting both cash and in-kind models, project greater bullish potential than U.S. ETFs due to the size of Asia's market.
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In 2023, bitcoin continued to rise in emerging economies, providing a practical alternative to struggling fiat currencies.
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The recent update ASU 2023-08 by the Financial Accounting Standards Board revolutionises fair value accounting for certain digital assets like bitcoin.
This significant change enhances transparency and relevance in financial reporting by moving from the cost less impairment model to fair value measurement.
Providing a more accurate reflection of a company's financial health and the performance of its bitcoin holdings, this shift is particularly beneficial for companies with significant bitcoin assets like MicroStrategy and Tesla. It simplifies balance sheet reporting and ensures alignment with the asset's true market value.
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Bitwise debuts a groundbreaking ad for its spot bitcoin ETF, featuring Jonathan Goldsmith and signaling a major shift in mainstream finance acceptance of bitcoin.
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Bitcoin fees surge reinforcing the network's antifragility. The network continues to evolve and prove its resilience.
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BlackRock's new spot bitcoin ETF could transform how Wall Street interacts with bitcoin.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2023/12/13/blackrocks-revamped-spot-bitcoin-etf-model/
Argentina under Milei's leadership embarks on a radical economic overhaul. Emphasising bitcoin principles, the new approach champions financial freedom and entrepreneurship as keystones for the nation's recovery.
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Bitcoin and AI are creating a perfect synergy for the future. The Lightning Network's integration with AI is set to revolutionise internet economics, from micropayments to AI-driven operations. This integration will reshape the future of tech and finance.
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2023/12/08/ai-and-bitcoin--a-synergy-for-the-future/
Bitcoin is now up over 145% since the beginning of the year. The rise in bitcoin's value can be attributed to a blend of macroeconomic factors, market developments, and a changing global financial environment.
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The launch of OCEAN, a new bitcoin mining pool endorsed by Jack Dorsey, signifies a considerable shift in bitcoin mining.
Focusing on decentralisation and miner autonomy, OCEAN distinguishes itself with its non-custodial, transparent approach. This initiative aims to bolster bitcoin's decentralisation.
Dorsey's participation and investment underscore the pool's potential in transforming the future of bitcoin mining.
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Canadian based Bitfarms, publicly traded under NASDAQ and TSX, has placed an assertive bet on the future of bitcoin mining. #Bitcoin
Institutional money is entering the space, coins are being withdrawn from exchanges at unprecedented levels, long-term holders are at an all-time high, and miners are hodling.
Is this time different?
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Javier Milei, known for his pro-bitcoin and anti-central bank views, has been elected President of Argentina with 55% of the vote, signaling a major political shift. His presidency, given his opposition to central banking amid the country's inflation crisis, could pivot Argentina towards bitcoin adoption.
Milei, a former Chief Economist at the World Economic Forum, advocates for drastic economic reforms, including dismantling the central bank. His controversial social policies and their potential impact on Argentina's future are a critical topic of debate.
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Correction: Milei, was once the Chief Economist at Corporación América International and is recognised by the World Economic Forum.
Javier Milei, known for his pro-bitcoin and anti-central bank views, has been elected President of Argentina with 55% of the vote, signaling a major political shift. His presidency, given his opposition to central banking amid the country's inflation crisis, could pivot Argentina towards bitcoin adoption.
Milei, a former Chief Economist at the World Economic Forum, advocates for drastic economic reforms, including dismantling the central bank. His controversial social policies and their potential impact on Argentina's future are a critical topic of debate.
My latest piece in Forbes featuring nostr:npub14tqz0qf33h7gc0t76ztca7d8aq2556u2umy3pva99dp064582qpqqjnqxc nostr:npub1lr2zzf989mvf393y0tv39ara6a4vddkd6y87z784up9vl6ks6j3qtudl6a and Fernando Nikolić