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Markets

Bitcoin at $200K by Year's End? Some Crypto Options Traders Make That Bet

The long-term bullish bet is akin to buying a lottery ticket.

Bitcoin options traders have recently bet on the cryptocurrency ending 2021 at well below the current price.

Markets

Making Bitcoin Legal Tender in El Salvador an 'Interesting Experiment,' Central Banking Official Says

At the same time, the BIS executive cast doubts on the cryptocurrency as a "means of payment."

BIS headquarters in Basil, Switzerland.

Markets

Bitcoin Holds Short-Term Support, Faces Resistance at $40K

BTC held minor support along a series of lower price highs. Upside appears limited going into the weekend.

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Markets

Bitcoin's Steep Price Discount Seems Similar to March 2020 Bottom

Sentiment may have turned a little too bearish, a feature that is often observed at market bottoms.

Bloomberg analyst

Markets

SEC Again Warns Investors Against Bitcoin Futures Funds

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) sent out a second note to investors urging to reevaluate bitcoin futures-focused funds.

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Markets

'FOMO' Traders Rotate From Bitcoin to Meme Stocks

Meme stocks are rising as BTC stabilizes after a volatile May.

Wendy's has become the latest hot meme stock.

Markets

Market Wrap: Bullish Basel News Causes BTC Jump to Week-High $38K Level; ETH Slips

Bitcoin busted out a quick 5% gain early Thursday on positive news from that continent before losing some steam.

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Tech

Okcoin Awards $100K Grant to Bitcoin Development Non-Profit Brink

The grants allow more developers to maintain and support Bitcoin’s codebase.

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Policy

El Salvador's Bitcoin Bill Raises 'Issues': IMF Spokesperson

Gerry Rice said El Salvador's plan to adopt bitcoin as legal tender raises "macroeconomic, financial and legal issues."

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