Andrew Singer

Grayscale Investments has been gobbling up Bitcoin in recent months, and most of its investors are institutions — but other funds are doing it, too.

Bitcoin survived last week’s halving, but it’s only a matter of time before BTC miners flee, say “death spiralists.” Are they right?

Jockeying for position continues, but it looks like Kleiman v. Wright is going to trial. Still, never say never as most lawsuits settle.

Experts weigh in on the ongoing gold vs. Bitcoin debate: Which asset is more capable in these current times?

As the global economy trembles, investors continue to find sanctuary in stablecoins, which have increased their market cap dramatically.

Some attorneys say the Kleiman v. Wright court case may set legal precedents that could impact the future of Bitcoin.

Given the economic losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, can we expect governments to be more vigilant in taxing cryptocurrency this year?

It is still too early to gauge the impact of QE on crypto, says Mati Greenspan. “The initial shock of the global economy grinding to a halt” is still too fresh.

Mt. Gox court cases see no end as creditors continue to wait for their funds, but could another event like Mt. Gox take place given the current market volatility?

“The fact that an OECD country is recognizing BTC as a ‘fungible’ asset is progress — a wake-up call to banks, institutional investors, regulators that Bitcoin is here to stay.” — Dan Schatt.

USDT remains the largest stablecoin by far and is listed on all the major exchanges and wallets. Sogani: “Any [court] decision will impact the industry directly.”

Brazil’s PIX will cut out payment intermediaries, enabling peer-to-peer and business-to-business transactions in seconds.

The lawsuit against Tether is proceeding, but first a New York judge needs to decide which law firm takes lead on the case.

Alex Tapscott discusses his recently released book Financial Services Revolution with Cointelegraph.

In the Senate, Loeffler will reportedly help oversee the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), a potential conflict of interest given that her husband’s company is regulated by the CFTC.

Wallet providers and exchanges will be paying interest on consumer crypto holdings within two years, predicts Dan Schatt.

There were signs in 2019 that large institutions are moving closer to embracing cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies.

Former Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith pleads innocent before New York court in North Korea sanctions case.

Modern crypto exchanges often have audited financials, chief compliance officers, and seek out regulators without hesitation. Will insurance be the next step?

WisdomTree developing a stablecoin may signal a nascent competition among leading U.S. asset managers for dominance in the crypto sector.

A different view of cryptocurrencies post-crisis? ‘‘It was quite profound to see Bitcoin acting as a clear safe haven.”

Has 2019 lived up to the expectations of the crypto community and those working in the industry, and what are the biggest disappointments?

Is Nordea Bank’s controversial Bitcoin ban protecting employees from themselves or using crypto as a scapegoat?

“We’re way past the point where the bubble should have burst. It should have happened long ago. We’re in uncharted territory now.”

“The Bitcoin Reformation” points to four fundamental parallels between the Protestant Reformation and the present day — do they have merit?

“Emerging technologies such as blockchain have the potential to define the war industry over the coming decades,” former NATO Secretary General Rasmussen tells Cointelegraph.

If a stablecoin is truly stable, why is a futures contract needed, as there is no risk to hedge?

15,558 physical businesses worldwide accept Bitcoin for payment, up 18% from a year earlier. But in-person transactions are still uncommon.

As exchanges expand Bitcoin derivatives, the CFTC clears the way for Ether futures. But will investors be interested in such a tool?

Startups target poverty and waste from a blockchain platform.