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Bitcoin operates as a completely decentralized system, with no provision for reversing payments or a customer support line for assistance in case of errors. When you assume self-custody of your Bitcoin, you bear sole responsibility for safeguarding your funds. Self-custody empowers you to have control over your funds without the ability of anyone to freeze […]

SEC Meets with Exchanges to Discuss Spot Bitcoin ETFs The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently held meetings with officials from major exchanges, including the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), Nasdaq, and Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE), to discuss spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). These meetings involved staff attorneys from the SEC's Division of

Self-DirectedGold IRAs are great because they allow you to make investments in gold and other precious metals, without having to work with middlemen. In fact, these accounts are so simple , even your grandmother could use them! If you purchase physical silver, gold palladium, platinum, Rhodium bars, coins, rounds, and bullion, you will receive instant

Michael Saylor encountered challenges before successfully integrating Bitcoin into MicroStrategy's balance sheet in 2020. At the 2024 Abundance360 Summit, Saylor shared insights on how he proposed to buy out MicroStrategy shareholders in a Dutch auction when they initially sought to acquire $250 million worth of Bitcoin. Saylor's Bold Move During the summit, Saylor disclosed that

Proposed Rule Changes Filed for 11 Spot Bitcoin ETFs Eleven spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are moving closer to approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Proposed rule changes to list and trade all 11 spot bitcoin ETFs on stock exchanges have been filed with the SEC. An ETF analyst stated that the

Introduction Ethereum's trading value currently stands at $2,265, experiencing fluctuations within a daily range of $2,170 to $2,310. This is occurring in the context of a $272 billion market capitalization and a robust 24-hour trading volume of $19.24 billion. Similar to other cryptocurrencies, Ethereum mirrors the volatility of Bitcoin as anticipation grows over the potential

Considering adding bitcoin to your Roth IRA? Read on to explore four case studies that illustrate the benefits and considerations of holding bitcoin in a Roth IRA. Case Study 1: Sally's Retirement Savings Strategy Sally, in her early 30s, sees bitcoin as a long-term savings tool. By contributing to a bitcoin Roth IRA, Sally can

Expanding Merchant Network and Customer Base The Cameroonian fintech startup Koree recently secured $200,000 in pre-seed funding. The funding round was led by Tunde Akinnuwa, co-founder of the Nigerian payments company Duplo. Other participants in the round included the Cameroon Angels Network, Catalytic Africa, and Digital Africa. The funds raised will be used by Koree

Bitcoin's Value Plunges After SEC's Misleading Tweet Bitcoin's value took a rollercoaster ride on Tuesday, thanks to a misleading tweet from an official Twitter account of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The tweet falsely announced the approval of all spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), causing a surge in bitcoin's price to nearly $48,000

Cleva Founders' Unique Qualifications Nigerian fintech startup Cleva has recently secured $1.5 million in pre-seed funding, with backing from the U.S. technology startup accelerator Y Combinator. The funding round was led by early-stage venture capital firm 1984 Ventures, along with participation from The Raba Partnership, Byld Ventures, Firstcheck Africa, and several angel investors. According to