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Finance
Opinion
Top 3 Crypto Myths Tackled for Advisors
Christopher Jensen from Franklin Templeton tackles myths about crypto in today’s Crypto for Advisors newsletter.
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By Sarah MortonChristopher Jensen
Sep 21, 2023 at 3:45 p.m. UTC
Sep 21, 2023
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Crypto News Roundup for Sept. 1, 2022
With bitcoin dropping below the critical level of $20K as MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor gets sued by the District of Columbia for tax fraud, plus a look at why speculation ca...
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By Adam B. LevineAdrian Blust
Sep 1, 2022 at 3:32 p.m. UTC
Sep 1, 2022
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Singapore's Central Bank Wants to Foster Digital Assets, Restrict Crypto Speculation
The head of the Monetary Authority of Singapore insists this stance is "synergistic" and says price speculation is the source of the crypto world's problems.
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By Sandali Handagama
Aug 29, 2022 at 8:28 a.m. UTC
Aug 29, 2022
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In Defense of Crypto Speculation
Crypto needs speculation. The higher it is, the greater the potential for disruption.
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By Michael J. Casey
Aug 26, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 26, 2022
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CoinFLEX Says Roger Ver Owes It $47M USDC as Spat Turns Public
The crypto exchange is launching a recovery token because of debt owed by a high-net-worth customer.
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By Michael Bellusci
Jun 28, 2022 at 6:39 p.m. UTC
Jun 28, 2022
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Bitcoin has been leading tops and bottoms in AUD/JPY, an FX market's risk barometer, by about four weeks. (TradingView)
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Bitcoin Still a Risk Asset Despite Last Week’s Inflation-Led Rally, TradFi Experts Say
An elevated inflationary environment is completely new territory for bitcoin and its reaction function, one analyst said.
Bitcoin has been leading tops and bottoms in AUD/JPY, an FX market's risk barometer, by about four weeks. (TradingView)
By Omkar Godbole
Nov 15, 2021 at 11:37 a.m. UTC
Nov 15, 2021
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What Drives Crypto Users? Distrust of the System or Speculation?
A new survey finds people aren’t seeking out crypto as an alternative to fiat or commercial banks.
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By Raphael AuerDavid Tercero-Lucas
Oct 26, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Oct 26, 2021
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Speculation Undermines Crypto Prices and Utility, Says Bank of England Senior Economist
Speculation clogs up blockchains, making them harder to use and ultimately less valuable, a working paper suggests.
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By Paddy Baker
Feb 17, 2020 at 3:26 p.m. UTC
Feb 17, 2020
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Speculation
ConsenSys Project Launches 'Proof-of-Use' Network to Discourage Speculation
The Activate network requires tokens to reach maturity within three years of the first token sale.
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By Nate DiCamillo
Feb 11, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. UTC
Feb 11, 2020
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