Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. It is a decentralized digital currency without a central bank or single administrator that can be sent from user to user on the peer-to-peer bitcoin network without the need for intermediaries.

Berkshire Hathaway’s Munger: Crypto is a ‘Delusion’
Berkshire Hathaway’s Munger: Crypto is a ‘Delusion’
November 15, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charlie Munger has restated his contempt for the cryptocurrency industry in the wake of FTX’s collapse. “It’s partly fraud and partly delusion,” the 98-year-old billionaire...

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Report: FTX Founder Tries to Raise Cash Amid Bankruptcy
Report: FTX Founder Tries to Raise Cash Amid Bankruptcy
November 15, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The cryptocurrency exchange he launched may be broke and under investigation, but FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is still hoping to raise enough cash to cover...

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Just Eat Takeaway: Digital Natives Use Bitcoin to Pay for Food Delivery
Just Eat Takeaway: Digital Natives Use Bitcoin to Pay for Food Delivery
November 15, 2022  |  Bitcoin

To say bitcoin has been volatile would be an understatement. After slumping more than 70% from its peak a year ago, it has most recently...

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Bitcoin Futures Investment Firm Valkyrie Cuts 30% of Staff
Bitcoin Futures Investment Firm Valkyrie Cuts 30% of Staff
November 14, 2022  |  Personnel

Digital asset investment firm Valkyrie Investments has reportedly cut about one-third of its 23-person staff over the last few weeks, joining many other companies in...

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Fed Vice Chair Brainard: Crypto Needs ‘Strong Regulatory Guardrails’
Fed Vice Chair Brainard: Crypto Needs ‘Strong Regulatory Guardrails’
November 14, 2022  |  Regulation

Noting the losses that retail investors have suffered in the cryptocurrency market, Federal Reserve Vice Chair Lael Brainard has reportedly reiterated her view that the...

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FTX Blowup May Force Banks and VC to Retreat from Crypto Plans
FTX Blowup May Force Banks and VC to Retreat from Crypto Plans
November 11, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

The FTX blowup and bankruptcy will reshape the crypto industry. That much is certain. It’s unclear where the next shoes will drop and whether the...

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Rep. Waters: FTX.com Collapse Highlights ‘Urgent Need for Legislation’
Rep. Waters: FTX.com Collapse Highlights ‘Urgent Need for Legislation’
November 10, 2022  |  Regulation

The recent news around cryptocurrency exchange FTX.com has highlighted the need for legislation to protect consumers, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, chairwoman of the House Financial Services...

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CFPB: Frauds and Scams Make up 40% of Crypto Complaints
CFPB: Frauds and Scams Make up 40% of Crypto Complaints
November 10, 2022  |  Security & Fraud

They call it “pig butchering.” A scammer spends time getting their victim’s confidence and trust to convince them to set up cryptocurrency accounts in an...

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SEC’s Gensler Puts Exchanges in Crosshairs Amid Crypto’s Ongoing Upheaval
SEC’s Gensler Puts Exchanges in Crosshairs Amid Crypto’s Ongoing Upheaval
November 10, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Insolvency looms for FTX. Cryptocurrencies are plummeting. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler’s comments to CNBC Thursday morning (Nov. 10) show that the...

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