As Wall Street firms race for bitcoin ETF approval, bitcoin advocates urge participants to consider self-custody as a lower cost alternative. Bitcoin
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is a unique asset. Though it exists only in the digital realm, it is also a bearer instrument that does not require any third party to hold or own.
By taking custody of your bitcoin, you not only maintain exposure to price action, but also eliminate the slow bleed of management fees and...
The idea of bitcoin
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self-custody has become extremely popular due to an overall drop in trust surrounding crypto exchanges. With self-custody, individuals maintain total control over the private keys used to access their crypto, rather than allowing a custodian third party (e.g., exchange platforms or online digital wallet services). With $3.8B lost to crypto hacks in 2022, users want to feel more secure than ever.
However, moving cr...
“In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.”
Albert Camus’ words capture the resilience of the human spirit—but they just as well describe the last few weeks in crypto policy. From bitcoin ETF filings and Ripple’s court victory to legislative progress in both the House and the Senate, signs of life are emerging in the digital asset ecosystem. Indeed, there is mounting evidence that crypto winter, at least from...
As AI continues to dominate media debates, and capture the attention of venture capitalists, the CEO of Open AI – the company that introduced the world to ChatGPT – has launched an ambitious new project; Worldcoin
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. Following an unfortunate pattern that has begun to emerge, this cryptoasset is not available in the U.S. due to the regulatory environment, but is still making waves in the marketplace. With the price of the Worldcoin token ...
Bitcoin
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, ethereum and other major cryptocurrencies have been revitalized by a shock legal decision in recent weeks.
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The bitcoin price has almost doubled since the beginning of the year, with Tesla billionaire and Twitter owner Elon Musk issuing a surprise, huge 2030 crypto prediction, and helping the com...
Recently, Federal Reserve officials announced that they had increased the target range for the federal funds rate by 25 basis points, a decision that could impact a wide range of risk assets, for example cryptocurrencies like bitcoin.
After this latest development, what will the world’s most prominent digital currency do next?
What key variables should market observers focus on in the coming weeks and months?
Several analysts offered their...
In the rapidly evolving landscape of fintech, accurately evaluating a candidate's potential during the interview process is crucial for building high-performing teams. Gartner’s ‘The 9 Future of Work Trends in 2023’ shared that as many as “56% of candidates report applying for jobs outside their current area of expertise”, with indicators that this will climb further. For applicants, finding a new job isn’t only about whether they can do the ...
The IRS has made no secret of the priority that the Service has placed on crypto tax assessment and collection since Bitcoin
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first made many mainstream investors aware of the sector. Going back to the early days of mass-market crypto, the IRS filed legal action against U.S. based exchanges and U.S. branches of international exchanges, seeking more information on certain traders and customers from firms including Coinbase and Kraken. Fo...
The intersection of Web3 and artificial intelligence has emerged as a hot button topic. Despite the current frenzy, this fusion of these emerging technologies is not a new trend. There are experts and innovators who have been straddling the two sectors for years. As generative AI continues to dominate the news, the insights of these bilingual, cross-practitioners are particularly relevant as the complements of AI and blockchain are increasingl...
