The first woman to gain more than a million YouTube subscribers is now going all-in on bitcoin to promote financial freedom to her loyal fanbase. “I kind of view bitcoin as similar to YouTube, which…
Altseason and $30K in sight: 5 things to…
Bitcoin (BTC) has had a week like no other, hitting fresh record highs of $28,400 and staying near the top — what's next. As markets return to digest a wild Christmas, Cointelegraph presents five factors…
Electronic Frontier Foundation: US Government Will Expand Financial…
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) raised concerns about the strengthening financial surveillance through the proposed crypto regulations announced by the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). The Nonprofit Organization Is Concerned About New Rules…
Bananas! Billionaire Shark Mark Cuban Calls Bitcoin More…
Bitcoin is now beyond its former high of $20,000 but billionaire tech entrepreneur, “shark” investor, and owner of the Dallas Mavericks Mark Cuban, still won’t change his stance on the cryptocurrency. In the past, he’s…
US Lawmakers Caution Against Regulations Restricting Use of…
Four U.S. lawmakers have sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, warning of the risks of restricting the use of self-hosted cryptocurrency wallets. Their concerns follow reports that the Treasury Department may be on…
New US stimulus, Brexit and $20K: 5 things…
Bitcoin (BTC) starts another week aiming for $19,500 and beyond as crunch time for Brexit meets mass U.S. money printing. Cointelegraph takes a look at the price factors at stake for Bitcoin this week as…
New Stimulus Proposals Gain Support While Lawmakers Push…
Two new stimulus packages have been proposed while lawmakers continue to push for second stimulus checks to help Americans cope with the coronavirus-led economic crisis. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell…
Bitcoin’s Bull Case Intensifies as Investors Bet on…
Bitcoin’s long-term bullish outlook may have received further support from investors’ latest bet on the long-dated Treasury notes. The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that investors believe that the Federal Reserve will start buying…
Bitcoin Points to Fresh Record Highs after Powell…
Bitcoin dropped on Tuesday, with its bull run foreshadowed briefly by short-term profit seekers. The benchmark cryptocurrency plunged almost 1.5 percent to $19,385 ahead of the New York opening bell, suggesting that traders secured their…
Status of Second Stimulus Checks as Deadline for…
As Americans wait to hear if they will receive second stimulus checks, lawmakers are scrambling to avert the looming government shutdown. A spending bill, which could include some stimulus measures, must be passed before the…
Data shows Bitcoin price drops days after BTC…
There was a time when BitMEX derivatives exchange reigned sovereign over other exchanges, and the company effectively held a 50% market share until July 2019. For this reason, traders kept a close eye on every…
3 Reasons Why Bitcoin Price Fell From $19,500…
Bitcoin fell Thursday as a plethora of negative fundamentals catalyzed selling sentiments across the entire cryptocurrency market. #1 Overbought The BTC/USD exchange rate was trading at $16,200 during the early morning session in London, down…
Bitcoin Price Rises Ahead of FOMC Minutes; What…
Bitcoin rose Wednesday, right ahead of the release of the Federal Open Market Committee’s minutes from their November meeting. The benchmark cryptocurrency climbed 0.13 percent to $19,198, with its rally slowing down as traders weighted…
Bitcoin Hits $19K on Dimming Election Uncertainty and…
Bitcoin rose above $19,000 on Tuesday after Donald Trump said his administration would assist President-elect Joe Biden’s transition to the White House, easing investors’ concerns about a prolonged period of election uncertainty. The BTC/USD exchange…
Bitcoin At Crossroads With Its Biggest Bearish Fundamental:…
Bitcoin was heading upwards on Friday in anticipation of closing another week in gains (including the weekend). The BTC/USD exchange rate continued its upside momentum as it jumped $18,000, a psychological resistance level, all over…
New Push for Second Stimulus Checks: Analysts Predict…
Many Americans are in need of second stimulus checks and a new coronavirus relief package. As Congress resumes stimulus negotiations, President Trump has called for a “big and focused” stimulus bill now. Meanwhile, several analysts…
Second Stimulus Checks: When Direct Payments to Americans…
The outcome of the U.S. presidential election is affecting how fast Americans will receive their second stimulus checks. With Joe Biden named the president-elect, Americans are eager to know how soon they will receive the…
Stimulus Money Invested in Bitcoin Yields Half of…
Negotiations over a new round of stimulus relief have dragged on for many months now. To make matters worse, both Democrats and Republicans have used the delay as a political ping pong to score points.…
48-Hour Stimulus Deadline: US Lawmakers Race to Approve…
Amid the intense stimulus relief aid discussion, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has set a deadline for the White House to come to an agreement on the next stimulus package which provides a second round of…
Trump, price dots and COVID-19: 5 things to…
Bitcoin (BTC) rose to highs of $10,730 before settling lower on Oct. 5 as markets fluctuated in line with United States President Donald Trump contracting COVID-19. Cointelegraph takes a look at the factors set to…
New Stimulus Checks: Barbara Corcoran Slams Mark Cuban’s…
Famous investor and “Shark Tank” star Barbara Corcoran has criticized Mark Cuban’s “use it or lose it” approach to the second round of stimulus checks for Americans. She also shares her thinking on what’s more…
‘$2.6 Trillion’ Stimulus Bill With Second Direct Payments…
US lawmakers are intensely discussing a new stimulus package that could cost between $2.2 trillion and $2.6 trillion. The bill could be voted on this week as talks between House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury…
$2.4 Trillion Stimulus Package Proposed in US With…
A new stimulus package costing about $2.4 trillion is being prepared in the U.S. that includes a second round of stimulus checks for Americans. Since the first coronavirus stimulus package was signed into law, talks…
US Sanctions Russians Allegedly Using Cryptocurrency to Influence…
The U.S. has sanctioned several Russian nationals, a Ukrainian lawmaker, and their cryptocurrency addresses for interfering with the country’s electoral process. The Russians are allegedly employees of a troll factory that previously targeted presidential candidates.…
New Coronavirus Relief Package Proposed With Second Round…
Republicans have proposed a new coronavirus relief package with a second round of stimulus check payments, a draft summary of the proposal confirms. According to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, the new package will be the…
Trump Told Treasury Secretary Mnuchin to ‘Go After…
Former national security advisor John Bolton has reportedly revealed in his upcoming book an instruction about bitcoin that President Donald Trump gave to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. The U.S. Justice Department has filed a lawsuit…
Bitcoin-Friendly Top US Banking Regulator Aims to Solve…
The new top banking regulator for the Trump administration sees “huge and great promise” in cryptocurrency. Focusing on decentralized networks, bitcoin, and rewriting existing regulations, he shares his views on cryptocurrency and the creation of…
Bitcoin Price Past $10K? It Only Needs 0.7%…
Just 1% of the two stimulus checks being sent to Americans in 2020 would be enough to raise the Bitcoin (BTC) price. That was according to calculations circulating on Twitter this week, which suggest that…
US Treasury to ‘Borrow’ $3 Trillion for a…
On Monday, the United States Department of the Treasury announced it will be “borrowing” a record $3 trillion to help support the American economy. The move comes after the Federal Reserve dished out over $6…