Archive: Crypto Monitor

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Summary The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has rejected yet another Bitwise bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) proposal. This is exactly what we expected to happen. But this time, the SEC did something we didn’t expect: It actually gave constructive feedback in the form of a detailed 112-page response. Adam Sharp and Andy Gordon discuss the SEC’s history of hesitation and how this feedback could be a guide to winning its approval. Regardless of the SEC’s approval, though, bitcoin ETFs…
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In the crypto world this week, Coinbase offers interest on its stablecoin, a Crypto Rating Council forms to rate cryptocurrencies based on their likelihood of becoming securities and Block.one gets a slap on the wrist from the SEC.

Crypto Monitor: Bitcoin’s Price Dip Is Not a Reason to Sell

By Early Investing on September 27, 2019

Bitcoin and altcoins have had a rough week. And Bakkt’s crypto trading platform is off to a slow start. But there’s still plenty to look forward to.
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VanEck has bypassed SEC regulations with a new quasi-ETF offering, while Bakkt is one step closer to launching its bitcoin trading platform.
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The Bank of England is suggesting a network of digital currencies replace the dollar as the world’s reserve currency. Meanwhile, Binance is moving into stablecoins and bitcoin remains a flight to safety.
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Crypto Monitor: Bitcoin Becomes a Flight to Safety

By Early Investing on August 16, 2019

In the crypto world this week, China introduces its own crypto, Litecoin suffers a dusting attack and bitcoin moves from hedge to safe haven.
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Crypto Monitor: IRS Reminds Us Of Broken Crypto Tax Policy

By Early Investing on August 2, 2019

Summary The markets have experienced a slight pullback this week. But Adam Sharp isn’t worried about it. He explains why the Crypto Assets Strategies buy and hold strategy hasn’t changed. And he shares what he looks for in alt-coins as bitcoin continues to…
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Crypto Monitor: Time to Buy the Dip

By Early Investing on July 19, 2019

The crypto markets are offering an enticing buying opportunity this week. Meanwhile, the government is still panicking about Libra.
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Crypto Monitor: Optimizing Your Portfolio

By Early Investing on July 5, 2019

Between Google searches and price catalysts, bitcoin has been on a roll lately.
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The crypto markets are blossoming, Facebook is testing its new Libra cryptocurrency and Binance is shutting down in the U.S.
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Crypto Monitor: Why This Crypto Isn’t Worth It

By Early Investing on June 7, 2019

The crypto community wants Craig Wright and Bitcoin Satoshi Vision to scram. Meanwhile, the SEC’s amount of crypto knowledge seems surprising.
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This week, the VanEck bitcoin ETF faces yet another delay, JP Morgan declares bitcoin’s intrinsic value and 10.5 million bitcoins stay where they are.
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Fidelity is mere weeks from launching its crypto trading service for institutional investors. But Binance, Bittrex and Bitfinex aren’t having as good of a week.
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This week, Binance launched its decentralized exchange ahead of schedule and altcoins have continued their rally. And a thief reminded us of the importance of secure passwords.
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This week in the crypto world, litecoin is on a tear and the SEC is finally offering guidance on tokens.
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Crypto Monitor: Altcoins Ramp Up, Bakkt Faces Delays

By Early Investing on March 29, 2019

This week, altcoins are getting a boost, Bakkt is getting delayed and CNBC is getting it wrong.