Deutsche Bank has published a report stating that bitcoin is too important to ignore, noting that it is now the third-largest currency in terms of the total value in circulation.
The founder and chief investment officer of Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund firm, has warned that the government could “impose prohibitions against capital movements” into assets such as bitcoin. He added that regulators may also impose changes in taxes that “could be more shocking than expected.”
SkyBridge CEO has compared Bitcoin to Amazon shares after the IPO, which have shown a gargantuan rise by now.
Forex trading offers more stability and liquidity, while cryptocurrency is a high-risk, high reward opportunity. While South Africa is the biggest forex market in Africa, it ranks third after Nigeria and Kenya in bitcoin trading. However, like other countries, bitcoin adoption has grown significantly in the country. With the government tightening regulation on crypto, the growth of bitcoin trading in South Africa is a wait-and-see situation.
The U.K advertising regulator has banned an advertisement by the cryptocurrency exchange Coinfloor aimed at pensioners, on the grounds that it was misleading.
Following the FOMC meeting, the US dollar retreated as Treasury yields dropped. This is positive news for Bitcoin, as investors and institutions will turn to the digital asset as a hedge from inflation and the dollar.
Senior research analyst at Messari, Ryan Watkins, predicts that Ether could overtake Bitcoin as the top crypto asset once its Eth2 overhaul is complete.
Bitcoin has a limited supply of $21 million so it can’t be printed to infinity like the dollar. Its price has risen dramatically over time and continues to do so. However, is it too new as an asset to be a reliable hedge against inflation?
A recent survey found that stimulus check recipients in the US were more likely to invest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies ahead of traditional stock offerings.
The United States and other countries could “impose prohibitions” on Bitcoin as part of “shocking” tax changes, investor Ray Dalio has warned. In his latest article on LinkedIn, Dalio — a recent convert to Bitcoin as an investment opportunity — laid out a bleak future for the US. investors.
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