Jul 8, 2021Inflation is here — could bitcoin be the solution?Inflation is here — and it is higher than anticipated. Bitcoin offers a new means of hedging against inflation with many advantages: it is the first digital object of true scarcity capped at 21 million and it is deflationary in nature; implying its value will increase over time. Since bitcoin is also decentralized, it is not only a hedge against inflation, but also against social and political turmoil. Ultimately, institutional investors as well as retail investors are increasingly exploring alternative hedges and are considering bitcoin, should you?Crypto10 min readCrypto10 min read
Jul 2, 2021El Salvador in Crisis, Bitcoin — and Volcanoes?El Salvador, the smallest country in Central America, along with the roughly 6.5 million residents (and another 1.5 million abroad) have been in prolonged turmoil: Economic tumult, extreme violence, high poverty rates, political instability, corruption and natural disasters plague the small nation. Bitcoin has recently been instated as legal tender…Cryptocurrency6 min readCryptocurrency6 min read
May 31, 2021Yes, bitcoin is volatile and here is whyYes, Bitcoin is volatile. In fact, it’s very volatile. Since its conception in 2008, Bitcoin has had stellar price performance, and as part of that performance, the price per bitcoin has been subject to vast and rapid fluctuations. This volatility has been polarizing. Some people are put off by it…Bitcoin12 min readBitcoin12 min read
Apr 22, 2021Bitcoin Exchange Traded Products (ETP) from 21Shares — easy exposure to the new digital commodityFor many investors who are interested in crypto assets, whether they are companies, institutional financial investors, or private investors, it is quite conceivable to invest in crypto assets. Nevertheless, many are still hesitating with the decision due to certain obstacles. These include the custody of crypto assets and the access…21shares9 min read21shares9 min read
Apr 21, 2021PayPal users can now buy, hold, sell and even pay with cryptocurrenciesOn October 21, 2020, certain news, relevant for the crypto space and its attempt to get to mass adoption, made a lot of noise. PayPal had announced plans to offer customers a new service that would allow them to buy, hold, and sell cryptocurrencies. It is worth noting that at…11 min read11 min read
Mar 24, 2021Microstrategy’s bitcoin strategyMicrostrategy and its CEO Michael Saylor made big waves in the last year when they converted a large portion of its corporate treasury from cash to bitcoin. This move was applauded by Bitcoin-maximalists and crypto-fans but criticized by Bitcoin-skeptics and traditionalists alike. In the meantime, bitcoin has rallied over $50,000…Treasury5 min readTreasury5 min read
Mar 22, 2021Tesla buys $1.5 billion of bitcoin and plans to accept it as paymentThis headline caused a stir worldwide and seemingly triggered a new wave of interest in bitcoin. While the dimension of this development is yet to be determined, it appears that Bitcoin has finally attracted the interest of large companies and investors. Tesla once again underlined its position as a pioneering company…Blockchain9 min readBlockchain9 min read
