Bitcoin-Artikel in englischer Sprache

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Bitcoin: Ringing the Bell for a New Asset Class

https://ark-invest.com/research/bitcoin-new-asset-class    jun 2  2016

Bearbeitet 20. November 2016 von segeln

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Online Wallet iPayYou Adds Bitcoins to Amazon Shopping

https://news.bitcoin.com/ipayyou-bitcoin-amazon-shopping/

 

Hier die webseite von iPayYou:

https://www.ipayyou.io/default.aspx

 

Amazon.com Accepts Bitcoin via iPayYou!

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Bitcoin Price Surpasses US$1,250 In Nigeria Amid Surging Naira Value

http://www.newsbtc.com/2016/11/22/bitcoin-price-surpasses-us1250-nigeria-amid-surging-naira-value/

 

Bitcoin prices can vary significantly from country to country. Specific regions are subject to paying premium prices, with China being a great example. But Nigeria is warming up to Bitcoin as well, sending prices soaring to unseen levels. Just yesterday, the price per BTC touched US$1,251.18 across Nigerian Bitcoin exchanges. Considering how the average global price was US$725 at that time, such a  large cap is rather unusual.

 

 

Nigeria Shows An Increasing Demand For Bitcoin

 

Different factors influence the sudden demand for Bitcoin. As the naira increases in value against the US Dollar, purchasing power increases as well. Consumers and investors who see more value in their own currency are more eager to spend it. Additionally, they want to hedge against a future volatile downturn by investing in alternative financial assets. Bitcoin is an attractive choice, as it is the best performing asset for several years now.

Another factor to take into account is how Nigeria is home to a lot of Internet users. Recent statistics indicate the country is the ninth-highest ranking region in the world. This does not automatically mean there is an uptake in digital payments, although the growing demand for Bitcoin proves otherwise.

Although Nigerian exchanges are recording such high prices, that does not mean the rest of the world will follow their lead. Bitcoin enthusiasts would love to see BTC go above US$1,000 once again, but it will not happen overnight. Thriving adoption in India and Nigeria may help to push the global average price up as well, though.

 

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UK Marketing Firm Goes Bitcoin as Industry Interest Surges

By William Suberg -

 

November 22, 2016

https://news.bitcoin.com/uk-firm-bitcoin-interest-surges/

 

 

In Front Digital now accepts Bitcoin as Payment

https://www.weareinfront.com/front-digital-now-accepts-bitcoin-payment/

 

 

 

In Front Digital is the Midland's First Digital Marketing Agency to Accept Bitcoin

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/11/prweb13866592.htm

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The CEO of Russia’s Largest Bank is a Bitcoiner

Samburaj Das on 21/11/2016

https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/ceo-russias-largest-bank-bitcoiner/

 

 

While Russian authorities and officials have frequently poured scorn on bitcoin and digital currencies, going as far as to craft laws aimed at criminally prosecuting adopters and miners, the head of Russia’s largest bank has revealed that he has owned and exchanged bitcoins for fiat currency.

Herman Gref, CEO and chairman of the executive board of Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank by assets has, in a public talk, spoken to the benefits of virtual currencies while opining how they will soon permeate into society, as reported by Russian news agency TASS.

Speaking at the presentation of a joint educational project between the bank and Google, Gref also revealed how he used virtual currencies by speculating their value and exchanging them into fiat currencies, back and forth.

 

 

[boardfreak]

https://news.bitcoin.com/insurance-bitcoin-exchanges-attacks/

 

sicher ist sicher

[luckynuke]

BitGo macht jetzt bei OkCoin die Tür

 

https://blog.bitgo.com/okcoin-chooses-bitgo-as-a-global-security-partner/

 

Einigen Quellen zufolge soll BitGo für Sicherheit von Finex (mit)verantwortlich gewesen sein, als der Hack geschehen ist.

[Axiom0815]

BitGo macht jetzt bei OkCoin die Tür

 

https://blog.bitgo.com/okcoin-chooses-bitgo-as-a-global-security-partner/

 

Einigen Quellen zufolge soll BitGo für Sicherheit von Finex (mit)verantwortlich gewesen sein, als der Hack geschehen ist.

 

Da laufen wahrscheinlich in Hinterzimmer andere Strategien.

Mit Multisig und BitGo als amerikanischer Anbieter, sollte es den chinesischen Behörden schwer fallen, Bitcoin zu beschlagnahmen.

 

Ob das in allen Varianten Zielführend ist....?

 

Axiom

[boardfreak]

außerdem gibts bei okc einen entscheidenden unterschied zu finex: "...the benefits of multi-sig and other advanced tools for managing the small number of bitcoins we store online..."

[quasar]

https://news.bitcoin.com/italian-referendum-investors-bitcoin/

 

https://cointelegraph.com/news/huge-variations-of-btc-price-in-african-markets-raises-suspicions-of-foul-play

[quasar]

http://www.newsbtc.com/2016/12/01/official-document-confirms-bitcoins-legal-status-russia/

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Chinese Bitcoin Exchange BTCC Responds to PBOC’s Statement

https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/chinese-bitcoin-exchange-btcc-responds-pbocs-statement/

[walberg]

Bitcoin Is Stronger Than Ever

http://bit-finance.com/bitcoin-is-stronger-than-ever/

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Fidelity Charitable: Bitcoin-Spenden im Wert von 7 Millionen US Dollar

http://coinwelt.de/2017/02/fidelity-charitable-bitcoin-spenden-im-wert-von-7-millionen-us-dollar/

 

Fidelity Charitable, der öffentlich-karitative Arm eines der größten Investmentfonds Fidelity Investments, hat 7 Millionen US Dollar in Bitcoin durch Spenden im letzten Jahr eingenommen

 

Wenn man sich das genau überlegt,ist eine solche Sache eines der größten Investmentfonds der Welt ein absoluter Knaller.

[luckynuke]

http://www.coindesk.com/two-chinas-biggest-exchanges-stop-bitcoin-withdrawals/

 

Two of China's Biggest Exchanges Stop Bitcoin Withdrawals

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Needham’s Insights Into Factors Affecting SEC’s Decision on Bitcoin ETFs

https://news.bitcoin.com/needham-insights-factors-sec-bitcoin-etf/

Following up on their report which estimates a sub-25 percent chance of a bitcoin ETF approval, Needham & Company published a more detailed report on Friday. Citing “intense interest in the bitcoin ETFs that are going through the regulatory process”, author Spencer Bogart offers some insights into what factors the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) are likely considering in order to approve or disapprove a bitcoin ETF.

 

We think the risk of a change in ownership from a coordination of a majority of the network’s hashrate is a known risk that is reflected in the market price of bitcoin.

 

Overall, we reiterate our prior comments that we do not see any specific reason to disapprove the ETF but believe the SEC is likely to do so primarily out of an abundance of caution and in the name of investor protection.

 

Also:

Bitcoin als solcher ist ganz ok und im Vergleich zu anderen Anlageklassen in Ordnung.

 

SEC wird sich,nach Meinung von Needham, auf Übervorsicht(abundance of caution) und Investor Schutz berufen.

Das klingt in meinen Ohren,wie Deutsche sich auf Datenschutz und Persönlichkeitsrechtsschutz berufen,wenn sie etwas verhindern wollen.

Für mich :Heuchelei

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World’s First Dedicated Bitcoin Bank Opens In Vienna

https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/worlds-first-dedicated-bitcoin-bank-opens-in-vienna/

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Analysts: Be Ready For Trading Frenzy If SEC Approves A Bitcoin ETF

https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/analysts-ready-trading-frenzy-sec-approves-bitcoin-etf/

 

Should the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approve the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF on March 11, expect a speculative rush on bitcoin, according to Rob Curran, writing in The Wall Street Journal.

 

Most bitcoin observers say a bitcoin ETF is inevitable.

 

SEC approval will allow the Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF to trade on the BATS Global Market exchange.

Two other bitcoin ETFs, the Bitcoin Investment Trust and the SolidX Bitcoin Trust, have also filed with the SEC to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange and would also give ordinary investors more access to bitcoin investing.

 

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Why The SEC Should Approve The Winklevoss Bitcoin ETF

https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/sec-approve-winklevoss-bitcoin-etf/

 

Compared to some other popular funds the SEC has approved, an ETF offers a more secure and less volatile option. About 60 ETFs are more volatile than bitcoin, such as the Direxion Daily Junior Gold Miners Index Bull 3x Shares, which features 60-day volatility of 18% compared to bitcoin’s 49%.

 

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Store of value

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Store_of_value

 

Other store

Commodities such as gold are good stores of value

Examples for stores of value other than money are:

• Digital currencies such as Bitcoin store value by using the rarity attribute of large numbers.

 

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Analyst: Bitcoin’s Market Cap Could Grow ‘Well Beyond $100 Billion’

https://news.bitcoin.com/analyst-bitcoins-market-cap-100-billion/

On Thursday, former Needham analyst Spencer Bogart, famed for predicting the sub-25 percent chance of the U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approving a Bitcoin ETF, published a blog post estimating that bitcoin’s market cap could reach “well-beyond $100 billion”.

Bogart has recently left his position as Vice President of Equity Research at Needham where he published many investment reports focusing on Bitcoin, including coverage of Barry Silbert’s Bitcoin Investment Trust. He has joined Blockchain Capital as managing director and head of research.

 

 

Und nun kommt seine Kehrtwende in Bezug auf bitcoin:

 

A Uniquely Opportune Time to Invest in the Broader Bitcoin Ecosystem

http://A Uniquely Opportune Time to Invest in the Broader Bitcoin Ecosystem

 

 

As announced earlier this week, I recently left my position at Needham & Company to join Blockchain Capital and pursue venture opportunities in the broader Bitcoin and Blockchain industry. Needham was a phenomenal platform so I’m taking this opportunity to elucidate on why I think now is a uniquely opportune time to be investing into this nascent industry.

[Note: Most of my commentary below revolves around Bitcoin and its ecosystem because that’s what I’ve spent the most time analyzing and currently have the most conviction in. It’s also the most widely used blockchain and has attracted the most economic activity to-date. However, Blockchain Capital has invested across the broader blockchain ecosystem and I’m looking forward to evaluating many opportunities outside of Bitcoin as well.]

 

 

This article is a must read!

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Will Bitcoin ETF See the Light of Day in March?

https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/250741/will-bitcoin-etf-see-the-light-of-day-in-march

 

How Strong Are the Chances of a SEC Approval?

Thanks to the less-explored nature and solid fundamentals, investors expect an approval of the first bitcoin ETF in 2017. However, a bitcoin analyst at Needham & Co. has expressed doubts over the SEC approval. If approved, the fund can rake in about $300 million in institutional wealth within the first week of launch.

According to the betting probability, COIN has about a 36% chance of receiving a SEC approval. The tussle between the U.S. Securities Exchange Commission and Winklevoss over the launch has been going on for about three years. In fact, the issuer has restructured the proposals for the Bitcoin ETF multiple times.

While the first ETF is yet to gain approval, other issuers filed for their products on this currency. SolidX Partners sought SEC approval last July for its bitcoin ETF, SolidX Bitcoin Trust, which also would be listed on the NYSE. In January, Grayscale Investments filed to list its own Bitcoin Investment Trust on the NYSE.

Now it is to be seen if the proposed fund makes it to the market, braving several risk factors including security concerns, “usage in illicit activity and anti-money laundering issues.”

 

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'Buy Bitcoin,' PwC Fintech Director Tells Fordham Students

http://www.coindesk.com/buy-bitcoin-pwc-fintech-director-tells-fordham-students/

 

There, members of Accenture, Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PWC joined blockchain startup ConsenSys to discuss the future of the industry and to provide career advice to students on the cusp of beginning their professional careers.

 

 

While no companies provided new insight into their public strategies, their off-the-cuff remarks shed light on how traditional financial institutions are becoming more comfortable with the increasingly nuanced technology.

When given an opportunity to address the crowd, Subhankar Sinha, a PwC fintech director, told students that the best way to get involved in the industry is to buy and hold bitcoin and ethereum.

Sinha told the crowd:

 

"Buy it with your own money. That will give you a tremendous dividend. You have to put yourself in uncomfortable situations. Have an open mindset.”

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As Bitcoin ETF Nears, Analysts Warn of Trading Frenzy Some predict a speculative rush if SEC approves a new fund in March

https://www.wsj.com/articles/irrational-exuberance-for-bitcoin-etfs-1486350601

 

Two other funds have filed similar applications that would offer ordinary investors broader access to bitcoin investing as well: Bitcoin Investment Trust, run by tech entrepreneur Barry Silbert, and SolidX Bitcoin Trust, run by SolidX Partners, are waiting for the SEC to rule on their applications to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

There’s no guarantee that any of these applications will succeed. But most bitcoin observers say that a bitcoin ETF is an inevitability eventually.

Hervorhebung von mir

 

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Charts: How an ETF Approval Could Impact Bitcoin's Price

 

http://www.coindesk.com/charts-etf-approval-impact-bitcoins-price/