Upgrade CEO on Credit Card’s Latest Trend: Crypto Rewards
Renaud Laplanche, CEO of neobank Upgrade, breaks down the nuts and bolts of the latest credit card trend: crypto rewards. Upgrade is launching a new version of its Upgrade card that pays cardholders 1.5% in bitcoin for purchases.
What Does Last Week’s Steep Drop in Bitcoin’s Balance on Exchanges Really Mean?
The amount of bitcoin being held across all exchanges fell sharply last week to about 4%, a sign that was usually taken as a bullish signal for bitcoin based on past experience. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Pantera Capital CEO: Bitcoin Could Hit $700K in 10 Years
Dan Morehead, CEO of asset management company Pantera Capital, whose bitcoin fund is up over 48,000% since inception, discusses his bullish outlook for bitcoin as he predicts the cryptocurrency could hit $700,000 in the next 10 years.
What Square’s Expansion Means for Traditional Banking and Crypto World
Jack Dorsey’s Square, the point-of-sale (POS) payment processor and the parent company of Cash App has agreed to acquire installment-payment firm Afterpay for $29 billion in the push to offer cheaper, more responsible transactions. This comes on the heels of Cash App’s bitcoin revenue rising 200% in Q2 to $55 million.
Bitcoin Logs Biggest Weekly Price Gain in 3 Months as Illiquid Supply Hits Record High
Bitcoin posted its steepest weekly gain in three months last week, and blockchain data hinting at renewed supply-side weakness indicates further advances may be in the offing. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Bitmain, ISW Holdings to Launch Crypto Mining Operation in Georgia
Irene Gao of Bitmain, a leading Chinese crypto mining firm and mining hardware producer, discusses the company's new venture: a crypto hosting and mining operation in Georgia in partnership with ISW Holdings. This comes as Beijing continues its tough stance on crypto. Plus, her take on the potential impact of the U.S. Senate's proposed $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill on the mining community.
Bitcoin’s Next Move After Breaking $42K
Bitcoin buyers are taking profits after a rally toward $42,000 over the weekend. OANDA Senior Market Analyst Edward Moya discusses what he saw as the potential catalyst for the price bounce and why he believes this signals a return of positive momentum this month.
FTX, MLB Announce $100K Giveaway in Bitcoin or Cash
Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto exchange FTX and the Major League Baseball (MLB) are now giving away $100K worth of bitcoin.
Arca Launches First Actively Managed Income Fund in the Digital Assets Space
Jeff Dorman, CIO of California fund manager Arca, discusses where bitcoin is headed next after it broke $42K over the weekend, as U.S. lawmakers introduce two bills in what may be the most sweeping legislation yet to regulate the crypto markets. Plus, Arca launches “Arca Digital Yield Fund," the first actively managed income fund in the digital asset space.
Lightning Labs CTO ‘Roasbeef’ on the Purpose and Progress of Bitcoin’s Lightning Network
Bitcoin’s Lightning Network has reached a new milestone, exceeding 2,000 BTC. Referred to as a “second layer” system, it is designed to reduce the time and fees to send bitcoin during periods of high network traffic.