Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel called Trump’s 100% BRICS tariffs ironic, noting bitcoin—which Trump backs—is a bigger threat to the dollar as a global reserve. Wharton Professor: Trump’s Bitcoin Advocacy Contradicts BRICS Tariff Threats Jeremy Siegel, professor emeritus of finance at the Wharton School, commented Monday on President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to impose 100% tariffs on BRICS […]
Nearly 20,000 Bitcoin Shuffled by US Government Amid Talk of Strategic Reserve
On Monday, bitcoin hovered near the $ 96,000 range when the U.S. government shuffled 19,799.989 BTC at around 11:30 a.m., valued close to $ 2 billion. Following the transfer, bitcoin is teetering on the edge of dipping below $ 95,000. $ 2 Billion Bitcoin Transfer Sparks Speculation Over U.S. Crypto Agenda …
US Bitcoin Reserve Proposal Draws Mixed Reactions on Social Media
As chatter grows around the idea of a U.S.-led bitcoin strategic reserve, the topic has ignited lively debate. Some enthusiasts view it as an inevitable move toward global bitcoin adoption by nation-states, while others decry the notion as a betrayal of the cryptocurrency’s core philosophy. Contrasting Opinions Surface on the U.S. Adopting a Bitcoin Reserve […]
Latam Insights: Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Proposed in Brazil, Volcano-Powered Bitcoin Mining in El Salvador
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this issue, a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill gets introduced in Brazil, Bukele hints at renting volcanos for bitcoin mining, and Vaneck highlights Bukele’s work in El Salvador. Brazil Introduces Bill to Establish Strategic […]
Central Reserve Bank: Only 1.1% of Remittances Involve Cryptocurrency in El Salvador
The adoption of cryptocurrency, especially Bitcoin, for remittances has failed to surge in El Salvador, even with the support of President Nayib Bukele’s administration. According to data provided by the Central Reserve Bank, only 1.1% of all remittances sent to the country from January to August 2024 include cryptocurrency. Report: Adoption for Remittances Reach Only […]