Harris Backs Plan to Tax Unrealized Gains, Kiyosaki Says Prepare for Crash Landing, and More — Week in Review

Vice President Kamala Harris supports President Biden’s proposal to increase taxes on unrealized gains for the wealthy. Financial author Robert Kiyosaki warns of an impending market crash, urging investments in gold, silver, and bitcoin for safety. Economist Peter Schiff calls for higher interest rates, even at the risk of triggering a recession. Meanwhile, bitcoin ETFs … Read more

Spot Bitcoin ETFs See Light Inflows as Grayscale Adds Mini Bitcoin Trust

On Wednesday, the list of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) grew from 11 to 12 with the introduction of Grayscale’s Mini Bitcoin Trust. The day’s trading session saw these funds attracting a modest $298,930 in net inflows. Spot Bitcoin ETFs Report Modest Inflows During Tuesday’s trading session, only two spot bitcoin ETFs experienced inflows. Blackrock’s … Read more

Blackrock CEO Larry Fink Explains Why Everyone Should Consider Bitcoin in Portfolios

Larry Fink, the CEO of Blackrock, the world’s largest asset manager with $10.5 trillion in assets under management, has explained why he shifted from skepticism to advocacy for bitcoin, viewing the cryptocurrency as “digital gold” and a hedge against economic instability. “I believe bitcoin is legitimate,” he emphasized, adding: “I do believe there’s a real … Read more

Digital Assets Thrive in H1 2024, CME and Glassnode Report Finds

Digital assets showed significant growth in the first half of 2024, driven by increased institutional interest and the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs. According to a report from CME Group and Glassnode, these factors have cemented digital assets as a crucial asset class with unique opportunities and inherent risks. Institutional Interest Drives Digital Asset Growth … Read more

Binance CEO: Crypto Prices May Fluctuate but Fundamentals Are Strong

Binance CEO Richard Teng has highlighted the significant interest in bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, noting that U.S.-listed bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) had attracted over $14.7 billion in net inflows over the past six months. Teng emphasized the industry’s robust long-term fundamentals and urged the community to stay focused and continue building despite market fluctuations. Binance’s … Read more