Economics
Nasdaq Set to List Bitcoin ETF Options Amid Market Surge
Nasdaq is set to launch options for BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF as early as Tuesday, allowing investors to hedge or speculate on Bitcoin's price.
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Economics
Bitcoin Surpasses Saudi Aramco to Become World’s 7th Largest Asset
Bitcoin has overtaken Saudi Aramco to become the world’s seventh-largest asset, reaching a market cap of $1.81 trillion.
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Economics
Bitcoin: The Standard Measurement for Human Productivity
Bitcoin offers a fair, finite standard for valuing human productivity, safeguarding the true worth of our time and energy from the inflationary distortions of fiat currency. By ali…
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Economics
AI Firm Genius Group Adopts Bitcoin as Primary Reserve, Plans $120M Investment
Genius Group, a Singapore-based AI firm, has designated Bitcoin as its primary treasury asset, planning an initial purchase of $120 million.
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MicroStrategy Adds $2 Billion in Bitcoin, Total Holdings Reach $23 Billion
MicroStrategy expands its Bitcoin holdings with a $2.03 billion purchase, bringing its total to 279,420 BTC worth $22.8 billion.
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EU Eyes U.S. LNG to Reduce Reliance on Russian Energy
The European Union is exploring increased U.S. LNG imports to reduce reliance on Russian energy, potentially lowering costs and avoiding new trade tariffs under Trump’s administrat…
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BlackRock's Bitcoin ETF Surpasses Gold Fund Amid Record Inflows
BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF has surpassed its Gold ETF in assets, hitting $34.3 billion just 10 months after launch.
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Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by 25 Basis Points; Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points, bringing rates to 4.75%, as Bitcoin surged to a new all-time high of over $76,000.
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Marty's Bent
A Few Things To Lookout For During The Election Madness
Don't lose sight of these important economic events during the election chaos this week.
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Economics
MicroStrategy Plans $42 Billion Fundraise for Bitcoin Purchases Over Next 3 Years
MicroStrategy unveils a $42 billion, three-year plan to boost Bitcoin holdings, aiming to raise capital through equity and fixed-income offerings as part of its “21/21 Plan.”
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Reddit Sells Majority of Bitcoin Holdings Before October Surge
Reddit sold most of its Bitcoin holdings just before October’s rally, missing substantial gains.
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Robinhood Enters Political Betting Market with New Election Contracts
Robinhood has entered the political betting market, offering contracts on the 2024 U.S. presidential election.
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Metaplanet Becomes Asia’s Second-Largest Corporate Bitcoin Holder After Latest Purchase
Japanese investment firm Metaplanet has become Asia’s second-largest corporate Bitcoin holder with its latest purchase, bringing its total holdings to over 1,000 BTC as part of a “…
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Microsoft Faces Shareholder Vote on Bitcoin Investment Proposal
Microsoft shareholders will vote in December on a proposal to invest in Bitcoin as a hedge against inflation, though the company's board has recommended a "no" vote.
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Tesla Still Holds $780M in Bitcoin After Wallet Reshuffle
Tesla continues to hold $780 million in Bitcoin after moving nearly its entire stash to new wallets, sparking concerns but confirming no liquidation.
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Minneapolis Fed Suggests Taxing or Banning Bitcoin to Maintain Long-Term Budget Deficits
A new Minneapolis Fed report suggests that banning or taxing Bitcoin could help governments sustain long-term budget deficits.
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Dutch Bitcoin-Only Exchange BL3P to Shut Down in December
Dutch bitcoin-only exchange BL3P will close operations on December 20, 2024, due to new regulations, with users encouraged to transition to its parent platform, Bitonic.
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SEC Approves NYSE Options Trading on Spot Bitcoin ETFs
The SEC has approved NYSE options trading on Spot Bitcoin ETFs, expanding investment opportunities for both institutional and retail investors as Bitcoin’s price continues to rise.
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Italy to Raise Capital Gains Tax on Bitcoin from 26% to 42%
Italy plans to raise the capital gains tax on Bitcoin, from 26% to 42% as part of its 2025 budget strategy.
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Bitcoin's Exchange Theory of Value
Bitcoin is money because people spend it on goods and services.
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