Boomers, Billionaires and Bureaucrats Buying Bitcoin
Bitcoin continues to take its place as an economic force, becoming a peer of stock, bond and commodities markets. Here’s the latest on who’s buying bitcoin and why…
A Tale of Two Ethers
Recently, watching all the action in the altcoin market, we’ve started to wonder whether all the buzz over Ethereum might have had unintended consequences. Someone has taken a look at Ethereum Classic, and based on the evidence, really liked what they saw…
Who’s Not Concerned About Capital Gains Tax Hikes?
President Biden’s latest proposal for 40% taxes on capital gains for wealthy investors crushed crypto prices. Crypto investors on all fronts were already concerned with taxes on their incredible return on investment, with bitcoin up 579% and ether gaining 1,092% within a year. Here’s how to let your crypto trades grow tax-free…
Bitcoin: the Antidote to Inflation
Bitcoin Magazine’s Mitch Klee believes inflation has launched the bitcoin rocket. His latest analysis explores why and how bitcoin could become the world’s favored store of value during what could be one of the worst inflationary stretches in decades…
Coinbase’s Colossal IPO Isn’t the Only Force Driving Crypto’s Explosive Growth…
Mainstream adoption of crypto soared in recent months, and the Coinbase IPO proves it. Today we dig into the numbers behind Coinbase and discover a powerful force driving crypto’s growth (and it isn’t FOMO…)
2021: The Year Crypto Went Mainstream
The point at which cryptocurrencies became a mainstream asset would always be a matter of debate. Well, even though we’re only 3 full months in, we think 2021 is the big year. And that’s surprising. Here’s why we’re making this bold claim…
PayPal Puts the “Currency” in Cryptocurrency, Enables Pay With Crypto at 29 Million Merchants
PayPal made cryptocurrency checkouts available as of Tuesday, March 30, “a move that could significantly boost use of digital assets in everyday commerce.” Here’s what that means for crypto adoption…
Why Aren’t Bitcoin Whales Taking Profits?
Bitcoin buyers have been pouring in from both Wall Street and Main Street. But who’s selling to them? According to the latest research by crypto analytics firm Glassnode, it’s not the “whales,” the holders of the largest stashes of bitcoin. And their insistence on holding is fueling a supply crunch and supporting bitcoin’s price…
Bitcoin for Retirement: What Role Should Cryptocurrencies Play in a Retirement Account?
Can a 10-year-old asset like bitcoin rightfully claim a role in your retirement savings? Forbes’s William Baldwin seeks to answer this question. By combining modern portfolio theory and the latest research, Baldwin evaluates the potential risks and rewards of adding cryptocurrency to retirement accounts…
If Bitcoin is Digital Gold, Ether is Digital Silver
In an era of uncertainty and inflation-prone sovereign currencies, everyone appears to like bitcoin. Its fixed supply, liquidity and variety of uses have time and again drawn comparisons to gold. Both assets have established themselves as a long-term store of value with plenty of intraday options. We see a strong case for nominating ether the top choice for “digital silver” — here’s why…