Category: NFTs

Bridgewater Founder Ray Dalio Advocates “Hard Money” Like Gold and Bitcoin Over Debt

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Billionaire investor Ray Dalio advocates prioritizing “hard money” assets like gold and bitcoin over debt assets. Dalio warns of rising global debt levels, particularly in the US and China, leading to potential currency instability. Gold and bitcoin are nearing record highs, with bitcoin surpassing $100,000, amid growing economic uncertainty. This week, global investors flocked to Abu Dhabi for a series of finance and cryptocurrency conferences. Against this high-stakes backdrop, billionaire investor Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, a thought-provoking investment strategy: prioritize “hard money” assets like gold and bitcoin over…

Coinbase Taps Apple Pay to Streamline On-Ramp Services amid Global Expansion

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Coinbase introduced Apple Pay on its Coinbase On-ramp platform to simplify fiat-to-crypto transactions. The platform allows users to purchase digital assets via debit cards linked to Apple Wallet and aims to reduce onboarding friction with simple KYC processes. Coinbase’s On-ramp platform currently supports over 60 different fiat currencies. Leading American cryptocurrency exchange has integrated Apple Pay into its Coinbase On-ramp platform to streamline fiat-to-crypto transactions. This feature lets users purchase digital assets quickly and securely using debit cards linked to their Apple Wallet. According to a blog post on Monday,…

Bitcoin and Ethereum Options Worth $3B Set to Expire Today: What’s Next?

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Nearly $3 billion in Bitcoin and Ethereum options contracts are expiring, sparking potential price swings in the market. Bitcoin options expiry includes 317,212 contracts worth $2.1 billion, with a put-to-call ratio of 0.54 signaling bullish sentiment. Ethereum’s options market shows 2.15 million contracts expiring, valued at $8.36 billion, with a more bullish put-to-call ratio of 0.48. As crypto markets continue to ride high on what many are calling the “Trump rally”, traders and investors are eyeing today with a mix of hope and caution. Nearly $3 billion worth of Bitcoin…

Binance Leads Core Rival Amid Institutional Investors Crypto Entry

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Institutional investors are doubling their entry into the crypto ecosystem. Binance now ranks as a top exchange, trapping this institutional entry. Spot Bitcoin ETF is also a channel corporate buyers are leaning toward to enter crypto. The current inflow trend on Binance this year is proof that the crypto market is no longer a playground dominated by retail traders. Instead, are making their presence known with unprecedented deposit volumes. Crypto exchanges have reported unprecedented growth in Bitcoin and Tether’s inflows. Per a CryptoQuant , this year has significantly increased professional…

Anchorage Digital Secures BitLicense for New York Operations

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Anchorage is now licensed to operate in New York. The firm secured BitLicense for its subsidiary Anchorage Digital NY, LLC. The firm will now compete with firms with similar licenses from the NYDFS. Anchorage Digital, a leading crypto custodian, has announced that it has secured a BitLicense for its subsidiary, Anchorage Digital NY, LLC. This approval was granted by the New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) on November 16. This license will allow the firm to offer regulated crypto services to institutional clients throughout New York State once…

Bitget Enters Vietnamese Market with Launch of Dedicated Crypto Exchange

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Bitget has launched BitEXC, a crypto exchange tailored for Vietnam, as part of its strategic push into Southeast Asia’s booming crypto market. BitEXC offers Vietnam-centric features like fiat deposits via local payment methods, real-time customer support, and trading tools designed for novice and experienced users. To celebrate its launch, BitEXC is offering rewards like mystery boxes, sign-up bonuses, and referral incentives to attract Vietnamese crypto enthusiasts to the platform. Leading cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has launched BitEXC, a crypto trading platform specifically designed for Vietnam’s rapidly growing digital asset market. In…