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European Central Bank Says Bitcoin Is On “Road To Irrelevance”

European Central Bank Says Bitcoin Is On “Road To Irrelevance”

The bitcoin logo displayed on a smartphone with euro banknotes in the background. Andrea Ronchini | NurPhoto via Getty Images The European Central Bank has strongly criticized bitcoins Wednesday, saying the cryptocurrency is on a “path to irrelevance.” In a blog post titled “Bitcoin’s Last Stand,” ECB Director General Ulrich Bindseil and analyst Jürgen Schaff …

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Hackers begin laundering part of $477 million stolen from crypto exchange FTX

Hackers begin laundering part of $477 million stolen from crypto exchange FTX

Hackers who stole an estimated $477 million worth of cryptocurrency from collapsed FTX exchange began laundering the funds in bitcoins. This month, after FTX filed for bankruptcy, new CEO John Ray III said that “unauthorized access to certain assets has occurred.” Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic estimates that around $477 million worth of cryptocurrency was stolen …

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Finding Positives in the Bitcoin Bear Market

Finding Positives in the Bitcoin Bear Market

Despite a tumultuous year for cryptocurrencies and their trading platforms, there remains one bright spot in the space: bitcoin futures ETFs. The funds saw record trading volume in 2022, while continuing to operate smoothly in a regulated market. The ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITO) reached a commercial high on November 8, surpassing its previous high …

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