Regulation
CFTC Charges South African Firm and CEO With $1.7 Billion Bitcoin Fraud
Regulator says it is the largest fraudulent scheme involving the cryptocurrency in any CFTC case.
Tag: Bitcoin
Newsmakers
Another Headache for Crypto: Blockchain Is Vulnerable, Study Says
The digital ledger, touted as safe from tampering, isn’t really that secure, per DARPA.
Risk
Maybe, Just Maybe, Bitcoin Has Hit Bottom
Technical indicators point to a possible low point for the battered cryptocurrency, say Glassnode researchers.
Dauntless Allocators Stick With Calamitous Cryptocurrency
Institutions keep their toeholds in bitcoin and others amid epic market slide.
Asset Allocation
Battered Stocks and Bitcoin Are Increasingly Correlated
The closer matches between old-school and new-school assets are a switch from a year ago.
Regulation
Regulators Unhappy With Bitcoin in Retirement Plans
This comes after Fidelity Retirement announced it would offer bitcoin as an investment for its 401(k) plans.
Asset Allocation
Crypto: Not So Uncorrelated After All, Says Morningstar
Bitcoin and other virtual currencies hew more closely to stocks in downdrafts, a study finds.
Regulation
Crypto Companies Charged in $44 Million Ponzi Scheme
The owners of EmpowerCoin, ECoinPlus and Jet-Coin face charges of wire fraud, money laundering and obstruction of justice, among others.
Risk
Rising Crypto-Equity Correlation Raises Bitcoin Stability Concerns
Am IMF report warns increasing crypto correlation with stocks limits its diversification benefits and increases volatility.
Manager Selection
Sean Bill, CIO of Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority, to Retire in March
He will be taking a new position as chief investment officer of Bay Area private credit fund Prime Meridian Capital Management.
Asset Allocation
Byron Wien: Gold Price Will Hit Record This Year
The Wall Street sage issues a prediction for the metal among his 10 expected ‘surprises’ for 2022.
Regulation
Crypto Promoter Charged With Scamming Investors Out of Millions
The SEC alleges Ryan Ginster promised ‘astronomical’ returns of 8% per day.
Asset Allocation
Gold and Bitcoin, Seen as Opposites, Will Become Co-Equals, Says Market Savant
To Peter Boockvar, the two seeming rivals have a lot in common, and will ‘complement’ each other in time.
Alternatives
As COVID Recedes, Can Gold Maintain Its Lofty Level?
The commodity has been having a good month despite a recent report of low demand.
Market Moves
New ETF Portends Bitcoin Reaching $160,000, Says Strategist Tom Lee
The top cryptocurrency has had a fresh growth spurt, as news of the new fund spreads.