Bitcoin

Metaplanet Follows MicroStrategy with $6.5 Million Bitcoin Investment

Metaplanet's investment of $6.5 million in Bitcoin, inspired by MicroStrategy, has led to a significant increase in its stock value, reflecting Bitcoin's expanding role as a corporate asset.

Apr 9, 2024

by Staff

Bitcoin

Deutsche Bank Survey Reveals Shifting Consumer Sentiments on Bitcoin

Deutsche Bank’s survey shows a growing consumer recognition of bitcoin as a key asset and payment method.

Apr 9, 2024

by Staff

podcasts

Bitcoin ETFs Facing Regulatory Scrutiny with Bryan Jacoutot

On the Bitcoin Frontier podcast, Bryan Jacoutot discusses the distinct regulatory challenges faced by Bitcoin ETFs.

Apr 9, 2024

by Staff

privacy

Massive Data Leak Exposes Personal Information of 5 Million Salvadoran Citizens

A major cybersecurity breach in El Salvador has led to the leak of personal information and HD photos of around 5 million citizens on the dark web.

Apr 9, 2024

by Staff

Climate Realism

The Costs and Contradictions of Climate Policy

The European Court's ruling on Swiss climate action reveals the contradictions in global climate policy, where environmental goals clash with energy realities.

Apr 9, 2024

by Staff

podcasts

Unlocking Bitcoin's Potential Through Design with Christoph Ono and Mogashni Naidoo

Christoph Ono and Mogashni Naidoo highlight on the Stephan Livera podcast the crucial role of interactive and intuitive design in enhancing trust, security, and user experience in the Bitcoin ecosystem.

Apr 9, 2024

by Staff

Markets

Small Business Confidence Drops to Lowest in Over a Decade Amid Inflation Concerns

The NFIB reports a significant decline in U.S. small business confidence to its lowest since 2012, primarily due to inflation concerns.

Apr 9, 2024

by Staff

Bitcoin

Costa Rica Debates Bitcoin Regulation Amid Proposed Legislation

Costa Rica is actively debating new Bitcoin regulation, with proposed legislation poised to influence the nation's Bitcoin usage and potentially setting a regulatory trend in Latin America.

Apr 9, 2024

by Staff

Bitcoin

China's Southern Fund Eyes Bitcoin ETF Launch in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is set to launch its first spot Bitcoin ETFs, driven by major Chinese asset managers, signifying a shift in China's Bitcoin stance.

Apr 9, 2024

by Staff

podcasts

China Could Upend the Global Economy with Russell Napier

Russell Napier discusses on the Forward Guidance podcast how changes in China and Japan's monetary policies are signaling a major shift in the global economic landscape.

Apr 9, 2024

by Staff

Economics

Low-Skill Jobs Vanish as California Hikes Wages to $20

California's increase to a $20 minimum wage has triggered layoffs in the fast-food sector and threatening the future of low-skill jobs.

Apr 9, 2024

by Staff

Culture

Bukele Leads Effort to Slash National Debt via Dollar Bond Buyback

El Salvador, led by President Bukele, is reducing national debt through a strategic dollar bond buyback, amidst growing investor confidence and fiscal challenges.

Apr 9, 2024

by Staff

Economics

Is Oil the New Catalyst for Global Recession?

Rising oil prices might trigger a global recession, mirroring historical oil shocks and impacting consumer behavior and central bank policies.

Apr 9, 2024

by Staff

Culture

El Salvador Offers '5000 Free Passports' to Attract Global Talent

President Nayib Bukele's initiative to offer 5,000 free passports to global professionals aims to position El Salvador as an innovative hub, combining tax incentives and its unique adoption of Bitcoin to attract and enrich its talent pool.

Apr 8, 2024

by Staff