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Bitcoin Mega Whale Resurfaces, JPMorgan Expects BTC Price to Drop, Bitcoin Cash Soars 40%, and More — Week in Review

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A significant bitcoin “mega whale” moved 3,000 vintage bitcoins from 2010 as BTC peaked at $69,210. JPMorgan predicted a post-halving drop in bitcoin’s price to $42,000, citing current euphoria levels. Meanwhile, bitcoin cash experienced a 40% surge in anticipation of its halving event and a major 2024 upgrade. Additionally, rumors circulated about a Qatari billionaire’s … Read more

Satoshi’s Growing Fortune, JPMorgan Says Halving Priced in, Peter Brandt Raises BTC Price Target, and More — Week in Review

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Bitcoin’s valuation surged past the $1 trillion mark, significantly increasing the net worth of its elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto, by nearly $9 billion in two months. JPMorgan Chase analysts have identified the Bitcoin halving event and an upcoming major Ethereum network upgrade as key drivers of cryptocurrency prices. Veteran trader Peter Brandt has revised his … Read more

Blackrock Holds 110K BTC, Kiyosaki Expects $100K BTC Soon, AI Crypto Assets Skyrocket, and More — Week in Review

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Blackrock has significantly expanded its presence in the digital currency space, accumulating nearly 110,000 bitcoins for its Ishares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) ETF. Robert Kiyosaki predicts bitcoin will reach $100,000 by June this year. The AI cryptocurrency sector has seen a remarkable surge, with over $10 billion added to its market value in just 17 days. … Read more

Robert Kiyosaki Predicts US Collapse, Peter Schiff Warns of BTC Massacre, Grayscale Study on BTC Halving, and More — Week in Review

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Robert Kiyosaki predicted the downfall of the American empire, likening its fate to that of the Roman Empire, and advised investing in bitcoin, gold, and silver as a safeguard. Conversely, economist Peter Schiff described the recent bitcoin price surge as a “pump-and-dump” scheme. A Grayscale study on the upcoming Bitcoin halving in 2024 highlights a … Read more

Musk on ‘Massive Incentive’ to Get Money Out of Banks, Dave Ramsey Dismisses De-Dollarization Fears, BTC Network Congestion Eases, and More — Week in Review

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Twitter CEO Elon Musk has shared what he calls a “massive incentive” to get money out of bank accounts, noting “bank depositor flight will accelerate to extreme levels, even for banks that are ‘too big to fail.’” Personal finance coach and author Dave Ramsey, for his part, thinks that de-dollarization fears are overblown. In crypto … Read more

Upgrade to Bring Bitcoin Cash Smart Contracts, Ted Cruz on BTC, Global De-Dollarization Efforts — Week in Review

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Software developer Jason Dreyzehner says smart contracts “comparable to Ethereum,” but remarkably more efficient will be made possible by the May 15 upgrade coming to the Bitcoin Cash network. In other news, the world’s largest regional organization, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) plans to switch to settlements in national currencies, moving away from the U.S. … Read more

Satoshi’s Last Emails: ‘Make It About the Open-Source Project,’ Economist Predicts ‘Catastrophic’ Fall in US Living Standard, FRC Shares Plummet, and More — Week in Review

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Another week has passed in the world of crypto and finance, with the anniversary of Bitcoin creator Satoshi Nakamoto’s last known emails, predictions of massive declines in Americans’ standard of living, and important developments at the struggling First Republic Bank. All this and more just below, in the latest Bitcoin.com News Week in Review. The … Read more

Jeffrey Tucker Says Dollar Will Be Dethroned, Russian Official Speaks on De-Dollarization, and a Look at Historic Fractional Reserve Banking in Italy — Week in Review

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Bitcoin proponents eyeing fiat failures are in no shortage of news on the topic as of late, as multiple officials, economists, authors, and analysts from around the world have been weighing in on “de-dollarization” in a prolific fashion. Author and libertarian Jeffrey Tucker said recently: “The dollar’s just not going to be king,” and Russia’s … Read more

Shapella Upgrade Hits, Economist Predicts Biggest Crash ‘in Your Lifetime,’ US Bank Lending Plummets — Week in Review

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In crypto news this week, the Ethereum network’s long awaited Shapella upgrade took effect, unlocking staked ether. In the broader financial world, economist Harry Dent has predicted a massive crash to hit by mid-June, bank lending plummeted by a record $105 billion in two weeks, and the USD’s ability to maintain its value even in … Read more

Mounting Trend of Challenges to USD Hegemony Reported: Saudi Arabia, BRICS; Ron Paul Weighs in on Potential Fall of Dollar as Reserve — Week in Review

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The United States dollar has been a hot topic in recent weeks, with multiple reported developments occurring globally which could signal significant moves toward de-dollarization in large economies. Former U.S. congressman Ron Paul also noted this week that if the USD’s influence as a reserve currency is undermined, it might happen later than some expect. … Read more