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Stay in the know with news from the Bitcoin world in an easy-to-digest news summary published every week.
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Friday Jun 11, 2021
Friday Jun 11, 2021
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on El Salvador’s historic legislation, the growing trend of de-dollarization, corporates tripling down on Bitcoin, a White House staffer who’s all in on Bitcoin, and more.
El Salvador law making BTC legal tender passes with supermajority
Microstrategy to buy another 10,000 BTC
Russia removes all US Dollar assets from its $600 Billion national wealth fund
White House tech advisor Tim Wu keeps at least $1 Million in Bitcoin
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El Salvador Bitcoin Law Making BTC Legal Tender Passes With Supermajority
https://news.bitcoin.com/el-salvador-bitcoin-law-making-btc-legal-tender-passes-with-supermajority/
Microstrategy Selling $400M Bonds to Buy Bitcoin — Holding to Exceed 100,000 BTC
https://news.bitcoin.com/microstrategy-selling-400m-bonds-buy-bitcoin-holding-exceed-100000-btc/
De-Dollarization: Russia Removing All US Dollar Assets From Its $600 Billion National Wealth Fund
White House Tech Advisor Tim Wu Keeps at Least $1 Million in Bitcoin
https://news.bitcoin.com/white-house-tech-advisor-tim-wu-keeps-at-least-1-million-in-bitcoin/
Saturday Jun 05, 2021
Saturday Jun 05, 2021
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on billionaire Stan Druckenmiller’s feelings on Ethereum, multiple banks unveiling their latest crypto policies, a British multinational banking firm launching an exchange, and more.
Chinese economist: 'We're all going to die, this is not a joke'
Billionaire Stan Druckenmiller won't long or short DOGE, skeptical of ETH
Western banks unveil their cryptocurrency policies
Standard chartered bank launching cryptocurrency exchange and brokerage
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(this week’s most popular)
Chinese Economist Says if Bitcoin Is Widely Adopted: 'We're All Going to Die, This Is Not a Joke'
Billionaire Stan Druckenmiller on Dogecoin, Ethereum: Won't Long or Short DOGE, Skeptical of ETH
https://news.bitcoin.com/stan-druckenmiller-dogecoin-ethereum-wont-long-short-doge-skeptical-eth/
Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo Unveil Their Cryptocurrency Policies
https://news.bitcoin.com/bank-of-america-citigroup-wells-fargo-cryptocurrency/
Standard Chartered Bank Launching Cryptocurrency Exchange and Brokerage
https://news.bitcoin.com/standard-chartered-bank-cryptocurrency-exchange-brokerage/
Saturday May 29, 2021
Saturday May 29, 2021
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on Bitcoin mining services ceasing service in China, formation of a ‘Bitcoin Mining Council’ to promote renewable energy, and more.
Signs of real Bitcoin mining enforcement on the way in China
Miners to form 'Bitcoin Mining Council' to promote renewable energy usage
Kevin O'Leary says institutions want “ESG friendly” Bitcoin
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Bitcoin Mining Operations Btc.top and Hashcow Cease Offering Services in China
Elon Musk Convinces Miners to Form 'Bitcoin Mining Council' to Promote Renewable Energy Usage
https://news.bitcoin.com/elon-musk-miners-bitcoin-mining-council-promote-renewable-energy-usage/
Shark Tank’s Kevin O'Leary Expects Flood of Institutional Money Into Bitcoin When ESG Standards Are Met
https://news.bitcoin.com/kevin-oleary-institutional-money-bitcoin-esg-standards-met/
Saturday May 22, 2021
Saturday May 22, 2021
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on Bitcoin’s latest meltdown, Microstrategy’s latest Bitcoin buy, the latest cryptocurrency survey from Bank of America, and more.
Bank of America survey: 'Long Bitcoin' is most crowded trade, 75% of fund managers see BTC as bubble
Asset managers caution cryptocurrency investing amidst volatility
Microstrategy doubles down with another $10M worth of bitcoin
Bitcoin stock-to-flow still 'intact' says creator
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Bank of America Survey: 'Long Bitcoin' Is Most Crowded Trade, 75% of Fund Managers See BTC as Bubble
https://news.bitcoin.com/bank-of-america-long-bitcoin-btc-bubble
Asset Managers UBS, Pimco, T. Rowe Price Caution of Cryptocurrency Investing, Expect Strict Regulations
https://news.bitcoin.com/ubs-pimco-tx-rowe-price-cryptocurrency-investing-regulations/
Microstrategy Buys $10M Worth of Bitcoin, MSTR Shares Down Over 60% Since February
Bitcoin Stock-to-Flow Still 'Intact' Says Creator, Crypto Fear Index Taps 12-Month Low
Saturday May 15, 2021
Saturday May 15, 2021
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on Elon Musk’s decision to have Tesla freeze Bitcoin payments, the Miami Mayor buying Bitcoin, a new way to buy and sell Bitcoin at over 12,000 locations, and more.
Citing environmental issues, Tesla suspends accepting Bitcoin
New SEC chairman unveils policies for cryptocurrencies
Joe Biden's stimulus pushes Miami Mayor to buy Bitcoin
Moneygram lets customers buy and sell Bitcoin with cash at 12,000 locations
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Main Story: Elon Musk Announces Tesla Has Suspended Accepting Bitcoin Citing Environmental Issues
https://news.bitcoin.com/elon-musk-tesla-suspended-accepting-bitcoin-environmental-issues/
New SEC Chairman Unveils Policies for Cryptocurrencies, Calls Bitcoin 'Scarce Store of Value'
https://news.bitcoin.com/new-sec-chairman-policies-cryptocurrencies-bitcoin-scarce-store-of-value/
Joe Biden's Trillion-Dollar Stimulus Bill Pushes Miami Mayor to Buy Bitcoin
https://news.bitcoin.com/joe-bidens-trillion-dollar-stimulus-bill-miami-mayor-buy-bitcoin/
Moneygram Lets Customers Buy and Sell Bitcoin With Cash at 12,000 Locations
https://news.bitcoin.com/moneygram-buy-sell-bitcoin-with-cash-12000-locations/
Saturday May 08, 2021
Saturday May 08, 2021
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on more athletes opting into putting their paychecks into cryptocurrency, DOGE skyrocketing past half a dollar, Bitcoin going through its largest update in 4 year, and more.
Bill Maher mocks Bitcoin, citing other big name tech celebs
No. 1 NFL Draft pick Trevor Lawrence Puts signing bonus in cryptocurrencies
Visa CEO outlines 5 company cryptocurrency priorities
Dogecoin skyrockets past a half dollar, eats into BTC dominance
Bitcoin miners prep for BTC's largest update in 4 years
Links:
Main Story:
Bill Maher Mocks Bitcoin, Citing Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Nassim Taleb
https://news.bitcoin.com/bill-maher-mocks-bitcoin-warren-buffett-bill-gates-nassim-taleb/
No. 1 NFL Draft Pick Trevor Lawrence Puts His Signing Bonus in Cryptocurrencies, Estimated Worth $24 Million
https://news.bitcoin.com/no-1-nfl-draft-pick-trevor-lawrence-signing-bonus-cryptocurrencies/
Visa Diving Into Cryptocurrency 'in a Very, Very Big Way' — CEO Outlines 5 Crypto Priorities
https://news.bitcoin.com/visa-cryptocurrency-very-very-big-way-ceo-crypto-priorities/
The $70B Meme Coin Market: Dogecoin Skyrockets Past a Half Dollar, DOGE Market Cap Eats Into BTC Dominance
https://news.bitcoin.com/70b-meme-coin-dogecoin-skyrockets-half-dollar-doge-eats-into-btc-dominance/
Bitcoin Miners Start Signaling for Taproot Activation, People Prep for BTC's Largest Update in 4 Years
Nic Carter Reply - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3f7AWW119uI&ab_channel=NicCarter
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Friday Apr 30, 2021
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on negative interest rates, a huge Turikish crypto exchange exit scam, new regulation concerns in South Korea, and more.
ECB President Christine Lagarde defends negative interest rates
Turkish crypto exchange exit scam leaves users unable to access $2 billion of funds
US State passes resolution commending Satoshi Nakamoto and Bitcoin
All 200 cryptocurrency exchanges at risk of shut down in South Korea, regulator warns
Links:
Main Story:
The Global Economy Comes Before Savers: ECB President Christine Lagarde Defends Negative Interest Rates
Turkish Crypto Exchange Exit Scam: CEO Flees Country, 62 People Detained, Users Cannot Access $2 Billion of Funds
US State Passes Resolution Commending Satoshi Nakamoto and Bitcoin
https://news.bitcoin.com/us-state-resolution-commending-satoshi-nakamoto-bitcoin/
All 200 Cryptocurrency Exchanges Could Be Shut Down Under New Regulation in South Korea, Regulator Warns
Saturday Apr 24, 2021
Saturday Apr 24, 2021
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on the impending regulation of cryptocurrency in the US, an alternative to high ETH gas fees with Smartbch, Venmo’s new crypto trading feature, and more.
Bitcoin hashrate drops over 45%, price slides 10%
US SEC expected to impose 'fair amount' of regulation on crypto
US lawmaker warns not to ignore Bitcoin or America will fall behind
Paypal's Venmo launches crypto trading for 70 million users
Smartbch Developer explains project's potential
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Main Story:
Bitcoin Hashrate Drops Over 45%, Xinjiang Grid Blackouts Blamed, BTC Price Slides 10%
https://news.bitcoin.com/bitcoin-hashrate-drops-xinjiang-blackouts-blamed-btc-price-slides/
US SEC Expected to Impose 'Fair Amount' of Regulation on Cryptocurrencies, Says Former Chairman
US Lawmaker Warns Treasury Secretary and Fed Chair Not to Ignore Bitcoin or America Will Fall Behind
Paypal's Venmo Launches Crypto Trading for 70 Million Users to Buy and Sell Cryptocurrencies
Maximizing TPS: Smartbch Developer Explains Project's Potential, Metamask Capabilities Seen in the Wild
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Saturday Apr 17, 2021
Listen the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on the FBI’s supposed use of BTC mixers, the latest in Craig Wright’s civil lawsuit, the SEC commissioner’s opinion on banning Bitcoin, and more.
HSBC changes crypto policy
Claims of FBI using Bitcoin mixers during BTC forfeiture processing
Civil Lawsuit against Craig Wright wants high court to rule against his Bitcoin white paper claims
SEC Commissioner: “banning Bitcoin is like shutting down internet”
Links:
Main Story:
HSBC Changes Crypto Policy, Now Bars Clients From Buying Stock of Companies That Hold Bitcoin
https://news.bitcoin.com/hsbc-crypto-policy-bars-clients-buying-stock-companies-hold-bitcoin/
Report Claims the FBI Uses Bitcoin Mixers During BTC Forfeiture Processing
https://news.bitcoin.com/report-claims-fbi-bitcoin-mixers-btc-forfeiture-processing/
Civil Lawsuit Against Craig Wright Wants High Court to Rule Against His Bitcoin White Paper Claims
SEC Commissioner: Banning Bitcoin Is Like Shutting Down Internet — Government Would Be 'Foolish' to Try
Saturday Apr 10, 2021
Saturday Apr 10, 2021
Listen to the latest Bitcoin.com Weekly Update where we touch on declining interest in NFTs, Kevin O’Leary’s preference for “clean” Bitcoins, hackers targeting Github servers, and more.
2021 statistics show prices of goods and services have surged
NFT interest declines, finance author highlights NFT oversupply
Kevin O'Leary says institutions will not buy 'blood coins' from China
Hackers target Github server infrastructure to mine cryptocurrencies
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Main Story:
2% Inflation Is a Myth- 2021 Statistics Show Prices of Goods and Services Have Surged
https://news.bitcoin.com/2-inflation-myth-2021-statistics-prices-goods-services-surged/
Non-Fungible Token Sales Begin to Dive, NFT Interest Declines, Finance Author Highlights NFT Oversupply
Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary Will Only Buy 'Clean' Bitcoins — Says Institutions Will Not Buy 'Blood Coins' From China
https://news.bitcoin.com/kevin-oleary-buy-clean-bitcoins-institutions-blood-coins-from-china/
Hackers Target Github Server Infrastructure to Mine Cryptocurrencies
https://news.bitcoin.com/hackers-target-github-server-infrastructure-to-mine-cryptocurrencies/