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Tech

The Importance of Bitcoin Upgrades and Layer Two Applications

As a financial advisor with clients interested in bitcoin, it’s crucial to understand upgrades to its network and their potential impact on bitcoin’s investment thesis.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Analysts Expect Higher Bitcoin Trading Volume in October

Unlike with the S&P 500, bitcoin’s correlation with commodities has continued to decline over the past few months, mostly due to the steady rise in oil and gas prices.

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Bitcoin Headed Towards Its Worst Month Since May

Bitcoin appears to be set to end the seasonally bearish month of September on a negative note due to instability in global financial markets, regulatory concerns, and China’s decision to ban crypto businesses. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

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Markets

Stand-Off Over $28T of US Government Debt Could Rattle Bitcoin Market

The American government has never defaulted on its debts, but congressional gridlock over raising the debt ceiling is making investors question what would happen if it did.

Janet Yellen, U.S. Treasury secretary, speaks during an interview at the National Association of Business Economics (NABE) annual meeting in Arlington, Virginia, U.S., on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021. Yellen today warned that her department will effectively run out of cash around Oct. 18 unless Congress suspends or increases the federal debt limit, putting pressure on lawmakers to avert a default on U.S. obligations. Photographer: Amanda Andrade-Rhoades/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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Standoff Over $28T of US Government Debt Could Rattle Bitcoin Market

As a pitched battle in the U.S. Congress raises the risk of the government defaulting on its $28 trillion in debt, some cryptocurrency traders are speculating whether the gridlock over raising the debt ceiling could cause a swoon in bitcoin prices.

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Is China’s Crypto Crackdown an Opportunity for DeFi?

A price surge for the native tokens of leading decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols came as no surprise after China tightened its crackdown on crypto trading because DeFi trading platforms are, in theory, resistant to censorship. Still, ​some insiders doubt the price rally will last.

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Opinion

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Volcano Can Be a Model for Cleaner Crypto

The Central American nation is taking its first steps to harness massive natural power sources to mine Bitcoin. The impacts could stretch far beyond the world of crypto.

An overhead view of a geothermal power plant in El Salvador, the site of a new Bitcoin mining installation.(Government of El Salvador)

Markets

Bitcoin on Track for Biggest Monthly Price Loss Since May

The SEC’s final verdict on several bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) applications is due next quarter.

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Bitcoin Eyes Biggest Monthly Price Decline Since May

Despite trading 2.8% higher Wednesday at $42,200, bitcoin is eyeing a 10% monthly decline, the biggest loss since May. Richard Johnson, founder and CEO of FINRA and SEC-registered broker-dealer Texture Capital, discusses his outlook for bitcoin, the potential impact of China's crypto ban on the markets, DeFi, and smart contract protocols.

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Bitcoin Consolidates Above $40K Support, Resistance at $45K

Indicators show a period of consolidation could persist given strong resistance above $45K.

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