BlackRock CEO: Bitcoin is ‘digital gold’

BlackRock chairman and CEO Larry Fink said that he believes Bitcoin is a ‘legitimate financial asset class’ for those seeking financial control outside traditional systems. Once a skeptic, Fink now views Bitcoin (BTC) as a legitimate asset class.   “As you know, I was a skeptic. I was a proud skeptic,” Fink told CNBC. “I studied it, learned about it, and I came away saying, ‘Okay, my opinion five years ago was wrong.’”  Fink highlighted Bitcoin’s potential for uncorrelated returns and its role as a hedge against currency debasement and geopolitical…

Russia Considers Allowing Digital Currency Trading on the Country’s Largest Exchanges

The Russian Ministry of Finance has proposed permitting digital currency trading for a select group of qualified investors on licensed exchanges like the Moscow Exchange and St. Petersburg Exchange. Anatoly Aksakov, head of the State Duma Financial Market Committee, believes Russia’s largest exchanges are prepared to handle cryptocurrency transactions. He emphasized that once legal conditions […] Source

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 […] Source CryptoX Portal

How Digital Collectibles Are Shaping Athlete Legacies

This digital approach allows athletes to capitalize on their fame and achievements in perpetuity, ensuring they benefit financially from their legacy. NFTs not only democratize the auction process by eliminating intermediaries but also provide athletes with ongoing opportunities to monetize their career highlights, memorabilia, and unique digital content directly to fans. Tiger Woods, Khabib Nurmagomedov, Stephen Curry, Micah Johnson, Son Heung Min, Rafael Nadal, Lionel Messi, Tony Hawk, Tom Brady, Usain Bolt, Wayne Gretzky are just a few examples of athletes who have officially licensed NFT collections. Source

Bitcoin (BTC) Miner Ionic Digital Hires CFO John Penver to Shepherd IPO

Penver was previously CFO of data center service provider TSS (TSSI) and has more than 18 years of data center technology and infrastructure experience, the miner said in a statement on Thursday. “As CFO, Mr. Penver will focus on driving the [public] listing process for Ionic Digital, overseeing the company’s financial operations, including financial planning, analysis, and reporting,” according to the statement. Original