Debt ceiling crisis: Best practices to navigate this market

Join us as we discuss the current U.S. debt ceiling crisis and what it means for Bitcoin and the crypto market.

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Riot Platforms responds to NYT article on Bitcoin mining

Riot Platforms has responded to claims from The New York Times regarding its crypto mining practices, as seen in a statement on April 10. Riot contests energy use claims On April 9, the New York Times published an article titled “The Real-World Cost of the Digital Race for Bitcoin,” which described the activities of 34 […] The post Riot Platforms responds to NYT article on Bitcoin mining appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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The Problem of Bitcoin Payments: What Happens When the Price Drops?

Learn best practices for managing Bitcoin payment risks and explore potential benefits of cryptocurrency payments. The post The Problem of Bitcoin Payments: What Happens When the Price Drops? appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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SEC rejects Ark 21Shares’ spot Bitcoin ETF again

SEC has denied the Ark Investment and 21 Shares joint spot Bitcoin ETF application. The agency says proposal failed to meet requirements as per securities laws, citing fraud and manipulative practices once again.

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Mark Cuban to Bill Maher: ‘If you have gold, you’re dumb as fuck... Just get Bitcoin.’

The billionaire owner of the Dallas Mavericks confirmed to Cointelegraph that he practices what he preaches, stating he does not own any gold himself.

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Top cryptocurrencies that have mainstream adoption potential

Nigeria is set to pass a bill that can recognize Bitcoin (BTC/USD) as well as cryptocurrencies. The main goal is to keep up with global practices, and if the Investments and Securities Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill is signed into law, it could enable the local Securities and Exchange Commission to recognize cryptocurrency and other digital […] The post Top cryptocurrencies that have mainstream adoption potential appeared first on Invezz.

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Bitcoin Helps Users Avoid The Downfall Of FTX

An open letter to friends and family who are worried about the future of bitcoin due to the fiat business practices and subsequent collapse of FTX.

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When Companies Track Purchases, Bitcoin Privacy Is More Important Than Ever

It is extremely important to educate bitcoin users on best practices when it comes to receiving and sending bitcoin as privately as possible.

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The Irony Of Elizabeth Warren’s War On Bitcoin

Elizabeth Warren can’t see that Bitcoin is a lifeboat from the predatory banking practices she advocates against.

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Texas a Bitcoin ‘hot spot’ even as heat waves affect crypto miners

Extreme heat won’t stop miners from setting up operations in Texas, but more sustainable practices may be required.

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Crypto Donations To Boost California Politicians’ Chance Of Winning In Elections

Cryptocurrency for political campaign contributions will now be allowed in California, after a ban was lifted by the state’s Fair Political Practices Commission, Friday. The FPPC has voted to lift a four-year restriction on bitcoin contributions.

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Grayscale Flips The Script And Sues The SEC After Spot Bitcoin ETF Plan Rejection

The SEC rejected Grayscale’s application late Wednesday on the grounds that it did not do enough to shield investors from “fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices."

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Saylor goes full maxi, slamming everything that isn’t Bitcoin

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor has thrown altcoins under the bus by calling on regulators to do their part in tackling risky crypto industry practices. The post Saylor goes full maxi, slamming everything that isn’t Bitcoin appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Michael Saylor says a ‘parade of horribles’ are hurting Bitcoin

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor says there’s a whole list of aspects and practices that… The post Michael Saylor says a ‘parade of horribles’ are hurting Bitcoin appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Casa Helps Users Secure Their Bitcoin

It’s imperative to use best practices in bitcoin security in order to protect assets. Jameson Lopp shares the ways Casa supports their clients.

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Bitcoin Is Venice: Sustaining The Unsustainable

Bitcoin can repair the broken incentive systems created by finance and low interest rates that lead to unsustainable practices.

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Good Writing Is Critical To Bitcoin Adoption

Writing high quality Bitcoin material helps to educate audiences, promote best practices and bring about adoption faster.

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As It Embraces Bitcoin, Nigeria Offers Lessons To The Developing World

As Bitcoin becomes more widely accepted in Nigeria, the country offers lessons in self-custody practices for Bitcoiners in developing nations.

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Celebrating Data Privacy Day With Bitcoin And Crypto

Today is International Data Privacy Day — a day focused on raising awareness around data privacy best practices. Data privacy is an important aspect of Bitcoin and some other altcoins, and as such, we’re celebrating Data Privacy day with a list of best practices for crypto users.

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SEC rejects application for Fidelity’s Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust spot ETF

The regulatory body said any rule change in favor of approving the ETF would not be aimed at preventing “fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices” nor would it necessarily “protect investors and the public interest.”

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SEC rejects MicroStrategy's Bitcoin accounting practices: report

The business intelligence firm has reported it used non-GAAP methods of calculating figures for its BTC buys excluding the “impact of share-based compensation expense and impairment losses and gains on sale from intangible assets."

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SEC rejects VanEck’s spot Bitcoin ETF as BTC price falls below $63K

The SEC claimed any rule change in favor of approving the ETF would not be “‘designed to prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices” nor “protect investors and the public interest.”

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Anthony Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital Looks to Attract ESG-Conscious Investors With Carbon Offsets

Calls for greener crypto mining practices are slowly gaining traction. The latest institutional investor to commit to decarbonizing its Bitcoin holdings is SkyBridge Capital. SkyBridge Retires 38,436 Tons New York-based investment firm SkyBridge Capital is reassessing its carbon emission.

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Education Is The Best Bitcoin Investment

Bitcoin service providers must integrate security best practices directly into their user experiences if they are to deliver the revolution. The post Education Is The Best Bitcoin Investment appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine.

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Aussie Bitcoin trader accuses two banks of discriminatory practices

A cryptocurrency trader based in Australia filed a complaint against two local banks in the region for systematic discrimination practices after these entities allegedly closed his bank accounts withoThe post Aussie Bitcoin trader accuses two banks of discriminatory practices appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Aussie Bitcoin exchange owner accuses banks of discrimination

An Australian Bitcoin exchange operator has taken legal action against two commercial banks in the country, accusing them of discriminatory practices.

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Why the Growth of DeFi Is Good for Bitcoin

DeFi has quickly become the new buzzword in the crypto space. Yet, unlike ICOs or some of the other unsustainable practices we’ve seen in the past, DeFi is here to stay – and it’s gaining momentum fast.

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Epic Games Blasts Apple’s ‘Anti-Competitive’ Payments Practices in Lawsuit

The Fortnite developer says in-app bitcoin and crypto payments could flourish if not for Apple's payments monopoly.

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FBI and German Authorities Team Up To Seize $30 Million In Bitcoin

From 2008 until 2013, Movie2K. to hosted hundreds of thousands of illegal pirated streams. They also engaged in unsavory practices such as “subscription traps,” where they lured paying customers in with false promises and made the memberships very hard to escape from.

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US Travel Firm Pays 414 Bitcoin worth $4.5 million to Hackers

US travel management company CWT paid 414 Bitcoin, worth $4.5 million, to hackers who stole sensitive corporate files and reportedly knocked 30,000 computers offline. Crypto exchange Binance CEO said, “Again, not bitcoin's fault, but as we inevitably evolve into a more digital civilization, all businesses new and old will need to revamp their security practices.” […]

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Binance Rolls Out Bitcoin Options but Not Without Its Critics [Opinion]

Binance has launched BTC options on its futures trading platform. However, the exchange has been criticized for misleading users. Its BTC options resemble some aspects of fraudulent binary trading practices.

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Bitcoin Retail Shopping App By Bitplaza Inc

As we are entering a period of accumulation and mass adoption, the use cases of crypto still remain unclear for everyday individuals that debate the value and impact it will have in society. While businesses and institutional investors are starting to implement blockchain into their business practices, crypto enthusiasts are still trying to find ways […] The post Bitcoin Retail Shopping App By Bitplaza Inc appeared first on NullTX.

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Make Bitcoin Truly Anonymous With Bitmix.biz

Bitcoin privacy and fungibility are constantly threatened by blockchain analytics tools that allow governments and exchanges to monitor the origin and provenance of bitcoin transactions. These practices can be fought by taking advantage of some bitcoin mixing services such as the one offered by BitMix.

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Google Reinstates Bitcoin Rewards Game Suspended for ‘Deceptive Practices’

The “Bitcoin Blast” app is back on the Google Play store, though Google still hasn’t clarified why it was taken down in the first place.

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Some Exchanges Monitor Bitcoin Transactions After Withdrawals for CoinJoin Activity

The concept of adding more privacy to one’s cryptocurrency remains controversial. A growing number of service providers seemingly wants nothing to do with transactions subject to CoinJoin practices.

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Bitcoin Can Help Solve World’s Economic Woes, Printing Money Will Not

No matter how much the world’s leaders try to hide it, the economies of the major nations are in trouble. Extreme measures by central banks are now common practices, but history has taught us that printing more money is not the answer.

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KPMG’s New Blockchain Network Grants Producers a New Degree of Legitimacy

Consulting and auditing giant KPMG has announced the launch of KPMG Origins: a multi-purpose supply chain network for a wide variety of industries, ranging from food production to financial services for the Asia-Pacific region.

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Do Bitcoin Companies Need a Code of Conduct?

Best practices aren’t very cypherpunk, but they might help adoption.

The post Do Bitcoin Companies Need a Code of Conduct? appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine.

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Oh the Irony: Bank of America Bans Former PayPal Executive

A former PayPal executive has posted a letter on Twitter of Bank of America closing down his account. The ironic ban was not lost on his followers, however, who criticize PayPal for its own censorship practices.

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QE Infinity: 37 Central Banks Participate in Stimulus and Easing Practices

Since the last week of October, a great number of central banks have been slashing interest rates, joining the massive synchronization of monetary easing worldwide. This year more than two dozen banks have used easing tactics and in the last two weeks alone central banks from Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, […] The post QE Infinity: 37 Central Banks Participate in Stimulus and Easing Practices appeared first on Bitcoin News.

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Ridiculous Crypto Regulations Are an Enemy of Bitcoin

One of the biggest privacy issues in today’s society revolves around the use of overreaching know-your-customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) laws. Despite the fact that many cryptocurrencies were designed to avoid these invasive practices, KYC and AML guidelines bolstered by political parasites and their followers have perverted the original crypto-anarchist ideologies espoused by the […] The post Ridiculous Crypto Regulations Are an Enemy of Bitcoin appeared first on Bitcoin News.

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Bitwise is ‘feverishly’ working towards gaining the SEC’s approval: Matt Hougan

Bitwise’s Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund [ETF] was recently shot down by the SEC, with the agency citing that it would pave the way for manipulative acts and practices. The United States’ financial regulator had previously published a 112-page document, detailing the reasons behind the rejection, with Bitwise, surprisingly, hailing the careful consideration the SEC gave […] The post Bitwise is ‘feverishly’ working towards gaining the SEC’s approval: Matt Hougan appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Bitcoin needs to be valued at around $150,000 to handle Bitcoin ETF demands

The prospect of a Bitcoin ETF came crashing down a few weeks back when the United States’ Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] rejected the last standing Bitcoin ETF application submitted by Bitwise Asset Management, on the grounds that a regulated ETF may lead to “manipulative acts and practices.

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WHY, GOD, WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD ETFs? Bitwise Denied: Analysis

Despite Bitwise Managing Director Matt Hougan’s sunshine optimism that the market was “closer than ever” to a Bitcoin ETF, last night the SEC announced it had rejected their application on the grounds that it had failed to show how it would “prevent fraudulent and manipulative acts and practices.

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Bitwise hails SEC’s detailed analysis as regulator shoots down Bitcoin ETF

The Bitcoin ETF was a dream. Bitwise Asset Management’s application to list a Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund [ETF] has been rejected by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] on the grounds that such a fund would lead to “manipulative acts and practices.

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Bitcoin (BTC) Supply Could ‘Expand Over 21 Million’

The Bitcoin (BTC) maximum supply is capped at 21 million coins, of which more than 18 million are already mined. But the actual supply of coins within the economy may be higher, due to various forms of fractional reserves practices.

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U.S. SEC Obtains $6.8M Fraud Judgment Against Nasdaq-Listed Firm, Longfin Corp.

Longfin Corp. , one of the firms that suddenly joined the crypto bandwagon in a bid to take advantage of the bitcoin bull run of 2017, has been ordered by a New York federal court to pay nearly seven million dollars in penalties and disgorgement for fraudulent practices, according to a press release on September 30,Read MoreRead More.

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Facebook Met U.K. Regulators Months Before Libra Announcement

Facebook has endured several setbacks in launching Libra as governments are finding it difficult to allow it to run without robust AML practices.  Reuters revealed that Facebook has multiple meetings with the finance ministry and various regulators in the U.

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Bitcoin Twitter Is Daydreaming About a Hong Kong Bank Run

By CCN Markets: There’s nothing like a bank run to bring out the bitcoin-fever dreamers. Hong Kong protesters reportedly tried the tactic in their latest effort to stop what they see as unfair practices of their government.

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