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Bitcoin’s growing correlations with gold, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indicate that investors see BTC as a “relative safe haven,” BofA strategists wrote. 404 Total views 6 Total shares Despite the ongoing cryptocurrency bear market, investors have been increasingly looking at Bitcoin (BTC) as a safe haven, a new study suggests.The rise in correlation between…

Facebook-backed Libra Association’s rebrand to Diem looked to quash negative perceptions of the project, but its new name has not changed the regulatory pressures the project still faces.It has been 18 months since Facebook announced that it was looking to launch its very own payments system project that would plug into its social media platforms.…

Bitcoin price falls as demand for leveraged long BTC futures and stablecoins drops.

Former PayPal and Google veteran Mike Blandina has been appointed as the new CEO of major cryptocurrency trading platform Bakkt.Following the departure of founding CEO Kelly Loeffler, who was appointed to a United States Senate seat in early December, Blandina has now been promoted to CEO position as he joined Bakkt as chief product officer…

The organization reported that only 9% of countries were “substantially effective” in areas including having banks and VASPs verify users’ information. 151 Total views 13 Total shares The Financial Action Task Force, or FATF, reported that many countries, including those with virtual asset service providers (VASPs), are not in compliance with its standards on Combating…

The Hong Kong FSTB and HKMA outline plans for a new regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers following broad public support and stakeholder feedback.

The world will be “nasty” if Bitcoin hits stock-to-flow’s predictions of $288,000 and higher, PlanB warns, as governments will fight for it. The creator of the Bitcoin (BTC) price model, which forecasts $288,000 for BTC/USD by 2024 will “go dark” if his predictions come true.Speaking on the latest edition of the Stephan Livera podcast on…

“Blockchain technology has immense potential for large gatherings of digital natives who for a brief period of time become part of a hyperlocal economy,” said Beniamin Mincu. 1014 Total views 7 Total shares The Untold Festival, scheduled to be held in Romania next month, has partnered with the Elrond Network to allow concert goers to…

Cryptocurrency markets are showing red across the board Nov. 14, as a steep drop in Bitcoin (BTC) ricocheted across major assets.Data from Cointelegraph’s price tracker, Coin360, and Bitcointicker confirms BTC/USD bouncing off support around $6,150 on exchanges, at press time hovering above $6,200 again.Market visualization. Source: Coin360The dip to $6,150 marks a fresh test of…