Category: Bitcoin

The Federal Reserve on Bitcoin The Federal Reserve on Bitcoin is a blog that explores how digital assets can contribute to an improved financial system. Bitcoin was founded to address an inherent flaw of fiat currencies: their devaluation due to reckless spending and borrowing practices. He took inspiration from Austrian School monetary philosophy espoused by… Continue reading The Federal Reserve on Bitcoin

Tom Lee’s Bitcoin Predictions Tom Lee of Fundstrat Global Advisors believes Bitcoin could reach $150,000 within 12 months due to rising demand and limited supply. Furthermore, Lee predicts it could hit half a million in five years depending on demand/supply dynamics. Lee believes regulatory uncertainty is helping propel Bitcoin forward, and has shared this reasoning… Continue reading Tom Lee’s Bitcoin Predictions

What is a Bitcoin UTXO? Each UTXO contains transaction data, including its original source. As soon as an output or transaction has been unlocked or completed, the blockchain network removes it from circulation and generates a new UTXO. Bitcoin blockchain allows the currency to address double spending issues without needing trusted parties, while providing an… Continue reading What is a Bitcoin UTXO?

Argentina and Bitcoin Bitcoin’s presence at the forefront of political discussion in Argentina was cemented after libertarian anarcho-capitalist Javier Milei was elected President, as his campaign advocated dollarizing the economy rather than maintaining peso-based transactions as legal tender. While Milei didn’t endorse legalizing it like El Salvador did in 2021, his goals included dollarizing economies… Continue reading Argentina and Bitcoin

Bitcoin and Plan B Plan B has become an extremely contentious form of emergency contraception due to its ability to prevent fertilized eggs from implanting and fertilized eggs from fertilizing. Abortion opponents have used this fact as justification for conscience clauses that permit pharmacists not to distribute the medication. Saifedean Ammous, better known by his… Continue reading Bitcoin and Plan B

MicroStrategy and BTC Since Co-Founder and CEO Michael Saylor first purchased bitcoin back in 2020, MicroStrategy’s stock price has tracked closely with that of BTC – even more so now that MicroStrategy holds significant amounts in crypto on its balance sheet. If you want exposure to the price of Bitcoin, MSTR offers both direct and… Continue reading MicroStrategy and Bitcoin

Fidelity Investments and Bitcoin Fidelity Investments is a $4.9 trillion asset manager that has recently made significant strides into cryptocurrency investment. Beginning April 2022, they started providing retirement plan participants an avenue to invest in crypto assets directly through retirement plans. The Digital Assets Account offers employees access to a selection of investment products and… Continue reading Bitcoin and Fidelity

Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Steps Down and Pays $4.3 Billion Settlement With the SEC Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, announced recently that its founder has agreed to step down and pay a $4.3 billion fine as part of an settlement agreement with the SEC, sparking concerns for its future and that of cryptocurrency industry… Continue reading CZ and Binance and the SEC

Bitcoin Honey Badger Honey Badger’s fearless attitude has made it an immensely popular meme and unofficial symbol for Bitcoin, providing a fitting analogy for this revolutionary cryptocurrency that doesn’t fear confronting authority figures and challenging established norms. Even when governments restrict or increase KYC requirements, Bitcoin remains effective at fulfilling its purpose. Decentralization Bitcoin stands… Continue reading Bitcoin Honey Badger

Bitcoin in Costa Rica Costa Rica is an innovative nation actively exploring Bitcoin. There is a vibrant community of businesses and individuals supporting both cryptocurrency and the industry as a whole. AlfaTop allows users to recharge their mobile phones using five different cryptocurrencies. Furthermore, many businesses accept Bitcoin payments. Legality Costa Ricans have quickly adopted… Continue reading Bitcoin in Costa Rica