Nobel laureate Paul Krugman claims that bitcoin has remained “economically useless.” He criticized the support bitcoin and crypto have from former U.S. President Donald Trump and the Republican Party. Moreover, he stressed: “Tech-bro support for Trump and Vance also seems to have a lot to do with one specific issue: cryptocurrency.” Paul Krugman Criticizes Bitcoin’s […]
Market Volatility Surges Amid Global Uncertainty, Says QCP Capital
Recent analysis from QCP Capital highlights the intensifying macroeconomic volatility, driven by various factors including equity market sell-offs, unwinding currency trades, and fluctuating commodity prices. QCP Capital’s researchers foresee further turbulence ahead, particularly in light of upcoming Federal Reserve actions. QCP Capital Cites Heightened Volatility Ahead of Key Federal Reserve Decisions QCP Capital reports that […]
Russia to Initiate Crypto Payments Internationally by Year-End, Central Bank Governor Says
Russia plans to launch international cryptocurrency payments by the end of the year to counter Western sanctions, according to the governor of the Bank of Russia. The central bank is prepared to be flexible and is already discussing the conditions of this initiative with various ministries, agencies, and businesses. In addition, Russia’s State Duma, the […]
Wazirx Says ‘Poll Is Not Final’ — Shares Additional Cyberattack Recovery Plan
Indian crypto exchange Wazirx has assured users that the poll conducted to gather input for reopening the platform following the recent major cyberattack is not final and “not legally binding upon the users or Wazirx.” Co-founder Nischal Shetty explained that Wazirx “will soon launch a feedback form to collect more ideas.” He emphasized the importance […]
Kiyosaki Says BTC and Gold Rise if Trump Wins, Spot ETH ETFs Launch, and More — Week in Review
Robert Kiyosaki forecasts significant rises in asset prices, including gold, silver, and bitcoin by August 2025 if Donald Trump is re-elected. The U.S. SEC has approved spot ethereum ETFs, with Blackrock’s Ishares ethereum Trust ETF launching on Nasdaq on July 23, 2024. In Nigeria, the central bank sold dollars to Bureaux de Change to stabilize […]