Slovenia Launches First Digital Bond in EU Sovereign History

On July 25, 2024, Slovenia issued its first digital bond, marking a significant milestone as the first EU sovereign and one of the earliest worldwide to do so. The bond issuance occurred under the European Central Bank’s (ECB) wholesale central bank money settlement experimentation program. The settlement was executed on-chain in wholesale central bank digital […] Source CryptoX Portal

If History Repeats, Bitcoin Could Crash 33% Again: Here’s Why

The Bitcoin price is already down more than -22% since the mid-March high over $73,000. While BTC is currently stabilizing above $57,000 following the recent price crash, there could be even more downside ahead if history repeats, according to Jacob Canfield, a trading mentor at the Trading Mastery. Canfield’s latest analysis points to a potential further decline in the Bitcoin price, potentially reaching lows not seen since the beginning of the year. Why Bitcoin Price Could Crash Another 33% Canfield’s analysis on TradingView hinges on historical patterns observed in Bitcoin’s…

Bitcoin poised for green July, according to history

Bitcoin’s historical data suggests July is a positive month for BTC holders. This bodes well after the asset lost nearly 10% of its value last month.  Bitcoin (BTC) reclaimed the $62,200 level and approached $63,000 on Monday after a 2% bounce for the largest cryptocurrency on the market. CoinGlass data also showed that BTC’s move propelled it above a $43 million liquidity wall, setting BTC up for what may be a green month if history repeats itself.  BTC price on July 1 | Source: CoinGecko In previous years, an average Bitcoin…

The History Behind Country Music’s Love of the Military

CMA Fest, the Country Music Association’s (CMA) lucrative annual takeover of downtown Nashville — which produced $75 million in revenue in 2023 — kicks off on Thursday with special events including a live interview with Dolly Parton followed by a program billed as “Enlisted: Where Music Meets Military with Craig Morgan and Gary Sinise.” Morgan, a country singer and U.S. Army veteran, has long made his service a prominent aspect of his public personae, while Sinise has built a reputation in acting and music as a vocal supporter of U.S.…

Bitcoin Price Mirrors Historical Pattern That Led To $1,200 Surge, Will History Repeat Itself?

Crypto analyst TechDev has provided insights into the Bitcoin (BTC) future trajectory. The analyst hinted that the flagship crypto was currently mirroring its price action in 2017 and could soon make a parabolic rise like it did back then.  History Could Repeat Itself  TechDev shared a chart on his X (formerly Twitter) platform with the caption, “The more things change, the more they stay the same.” The chart showed that Bitcoin’s current price action was mirroring that of the 2017 bull run when it recorded a price gain of 1,200%…

Peter Schiff: Gold, Silver ‘Ready to Explode Higher’ — Sees ‘Biggest Precious Metals Bull Market in History’

Gold advocate and economist Peter Schiff has predicted an explosive rise in gold and silver prices. While encouraging investors to “Take advantage of what could be the biggest precious metals bull market in history,” Schiff calls bitcoin “dead money,” expecting outflows from spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to “soon put significant downward pressure on bitcoin.” […] Source CryptoX Portal

NFTs Are Already a Part of Art History

Yes, there has been a hyper-financialization in the NFT space, but money is not a dirty word in art. Money and art are interlinked. NFTs, being so transparently connected to the content that’s being produced, is not a negative thing. That being said, in the last two years, because of the bear market, there hasn’t been as much turnover. People have had time to really focus on their projects, spend more time building and to understand what they want to communicate. There’s fewer people throwing something out there trying to…

If History Rhymes, Bitcoin Price Will Do This In The Next 6 Months

In a recent thread on X (formerly Twitter), renowned on-chain analyst Checkmate provided an analysis regarding the future trajectory of Bitcoin. Currently, the premier cryptocurrency hovers around the $60,000 mark, a pivotal moment that echoes historical patterns within the Bitcoin market cycle. What Will The Next 6 Months Bring For Bitcoin? Checkmate argues that Bitcoin is positioned in a “chopsolidation” phase—a term coined to describe a stagnant yet volatile period. He suggests that this could last approximately six months, based on previous cycles, and potentially usher in a period of…

Bitcoin Blockchain Has Fourth ‘Halving’ in 15-Year History, in Show of BTC Monetary Policy Set by Code

Unlike traditional, or fiat, currencies, whose value has historically been eroded by inflation and government printing, bitcoin is designed to be non-inflationary with a maximum total supply of 21 million BTC in circulation. With the halvings every four years, the pace of new issuance of bitcoins reduces over time until the last one is mined, likely sometime in 2140. Source