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Bitcoin ETF performance

Bitcoin ETF Performance – Best and Worst So Far

If all the Bitcoin ETFs reflect the spot price of Bitcoin, how is it that some ETFs will perform better than others? What factors will influence a Bitcoin Spot ETF’s performance? Updated April 19th. Of all the Spot Bitcoin ETFs recently approved by the SEC, only the VanEck HODL ETF offering is currently publishing its […]

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Bitcoin and War

Bullets and Bitcoin: How Does War & Calamity Affect Crypto Prices?

Upon news of the April 14th Iranian attack on Israel, Bitcoin prices swiftly fell over 7% in less than 40 minutes. While initial reactions to global crises are often sharply negative, historical trends suggest a consistent recovery pattern in financial markets following such events. Bitcoin has emerged as a major player in global finance. However,

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Crypto Custody Providers Comparison

Crypto Custody Providers Comparison

With multiple SEC-approved Bitcoin ETFs now a reality, it’s likely many more high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors will enter the crypto space. For those who want more flexibility and control over their assets, but are also looking for peace of mind in terms of security and storage, a specialist crypto custodian service should be considered.

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The Best Bitcoin IRA Options for 2024 – A Comprehensive Guide

This guide profiles the best Bitcoin IRA options for 2024, highlighting the opportunities and challenges inherent in this new breed of investment vehicles. In the swiftly evolving financial landscape, the integration of cryptocurrencies into retirement planning has emerged as an interesting trend. Bitcoin IRAs, combining the potential high returns of cryptocurrencies with the tax advantages

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Nexo Card

Nexo Card Data Reveals Emerging Trends In Crypto Card Usage  

A new report from Nexo shines light on the market opportunity and interesting usage patterns of crypto credit cards. In the fourth quarter of 2023, the Nexo Card, developed with Mastercard, saw transactions surpass $50 million, marking a 43% increase from the previous quarter. Nexo CardFeatures: Hybrid debit/credit lets you spend from your crypto balance

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Nexo Ends Real-Time Audits: Is It Still Liquid?

In a significant development, Nexo, a prominent player in the crypto lending space, has discontinued its practice of providing real-time audits of its assets and liabilities. The move comes amidst the broader context of audit firms withdrawing from the crypto sector and raises concerns about the transparency and risk management of crypto investments overall. Nexo’s

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BlockFi Bankruptcy

BlockFi Begins ‘Estate’ Withdrawals – Recovery Efforts Continue

In an email to clients, BlockFi has announced the commencement of estate withdrawals and further details of its distribution partners. The email from BlockFiBankruptcyNoticing@noticing.ra.kroll.com (Kroll is BlockFi’s official distribution agent), advises that Kroll will be working with Digital Disbursements, a third-party payment provider, to provide account holders with a distribution of their BlockFi Wallet assets. The

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What are Crypto Credit Cards

What Are Crypto Credit And Debit Cards?

Crypto debit and credit cards represent a significant milestone at the intersection of traditional banking and the burgeoning cryptocurrency economy. Here we explain what they are, how they differ, how much they cost – and how to get maximum value from them. Crypto debit and credit cards function similarly to their traditional counterparts but with

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