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Former SEC Chairman Says Crypto Fits Existing Legal Framework

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According to a recent email exchange, ex-SEC Chairman Jay Clayton sees the existing U.S. regulations as a good model for crypto rules. Sponsored Sponsored Jay Clayton spent a few years as the chairman for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which Gary Gensler now heads. In light of the recent bipartisan bill passed by the Senate, crypto regulations are the industry’s hot topic.  If the wording in the bill is left as-is after its hearing in the House, this could mean a major disruption to the crypto space. When asked about

Gensler Contemplating Robust Crypto Oversight Regime

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Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Gary Gensler is looking to establish a robust cryptocurrency regulatory framework.Sponsored Sponsored In an interview with Bloomberg, Gensler emphasized that his knowledge of cryptocurrencies would not preclude him from regulating them thoroughly. Gensler said he is “neutral on,” but “intrigued,” by cryptocurrencies, but that he’s “not neutral about investor protection.” Although individuals are free to make their own investment decisions, Gensler stressed that the SEC had a responsibility to protect them from fraud. While acknowledging that the SEC already has broad authority, Gensler asked

Singapore Regulator Allows Crypto Exchange to Offer Digital Payment Token Services

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Singapore has taken another step towards securing its position as the region’s fintech hub with the in-principal regulatory approval of digital token payment services for a crypto exchange.Sponsored Sponsored The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has granted an “in-principle approval” to cryptocurrency exchange Independent Reserve allowing it to operate as a regulated provider for digital payment token services. Singaporean financial regulators classify digital payment tokens as any “cryptographically-secured digital representation of value that is used or intended to be used as a medium of exchange.”Sponsored Sponsored According to Bloomberg, it

Jeff Currie Talks Bitcoin, Risk, Inflation Hedge

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Time Stamp: December 18, 2020 2:31 PM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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The head of Commodities Research at Goldman Sachs spoke on Bloomberg TV regarding his view of Bitcoin. He compared it with copper and gold in particular. Risk On, Risk Off Goldman Sachs Head of Commodities Research Jeffrey Currie told Bloomberg TV on Dec. 17 that he sees Bitcoin as a risk-on growth proxy. He compared it to copper and said that overlaying their pricing charts shows that they act in much the same way. Risk-on investments are those, across investment classes, that investors perceive as interesting when risk is relatively

Could Buffett’s Change in Gold Strategy Move Him Toward Bitcoin?

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Warren Buffett’s investment firm Berkshire Hathaway Group has invested in gold production for the first time ever. The firm purchased 20.9 million shares of Barrick Gold Corp., one of the larger producers of gold. The purchase reflects the growing investment move into store-of-value (SOV) assets like Gold, Silver, and Bitcoin. Inflation, economic struggles, and treasury yield curves have left the dollar weak. Buffet’s Big Policy Reversal The purchase reveals a substantial change in Buffett’s investment strategy. The so-called ‘Oracle of Omaha’ has been a strong advocate against purchasing the precious

Bitcoin Is Better Than Gold Right Now: Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz

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Eyes are starting to fall on both Bitcoin and gold as money printing continues. Case in point: It was revealed that Warren Buffett through Berkshire Hathaway sold many bank stocks while acquiring Barrick Gold shares. There is a debate in certain circles over what investment is better in the current macroeconomic environment, gold or BTC? According to Mike Novogratz, Bitcoin is likely better than the precious metal. This is a sentiment that has also been said by players like Raoul Pal, a former Goldman Sachs partner. Bitcoin Is Better Than

Bitcoin Price Seals Best Weekly Close in 2.5 Years: 5 Things to Know

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Bitcoin (BTC) greets another week with a push to $12,000 and its highest weekly close since after it hit $20,000 — will it return?Cointelegraph takes a look at five things that stand to impact BTC price performance in the coming five days.BTC: A two-and-half-year record weekly closeBitcoin hitting $12,000 again early Monday was more than just a boon for traders — in doing so, BTC/USD sealed its highest close on weekly time frames since January 2018.This means that no single week of price action ended at such high levels since,

Stocks Fly and Precious Metals Fly, Bitcoin Remains Firm

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Time Stamp: August 5, 2020 9:44 AM - Modified On: May 21, 2021 - Published By:
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Even though we said in yesterday’s update that we weren’t going to cover the Microsoft TikTok talks, it seems things have now escalated to the point where it seems difficult to ignore, especially in light of unprecedented intervention from the president. Shortly after we hit the send button, President Donald Trump stated that TikTok now has a deadline of September 15 to sell off all its U.S. operations to an American company, be it Microsoft, Apple, or anyone else. In addition, the president has stated that the U.S. Department of

Bitcoin is Overvalued at $11,000, Analyst Explains Why

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Bitcoin stands overvalued at $11,000 in the short-term, according to analysts at Phi Deltalytics. The statement followed a drop in net positions on Chicago Mercantile Exchange’s Bitcoin Futures last week. It showed institutional investors are bearish, a sentiment that amounts to a correction in the Bitcoin market. A cheerful Bitcoin price rally above $11,000 is unlikely to sustain in the short-term, according to analysts at Phi Deltalytics. Bitcoin CME Positions Fall The crypto-focused investment consultation portal said the BTC/USD stands overvalued above $11,000. It reasoned the analogy with a drop