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Bitcoin News Roundup for Dec. 4, 2020 Dec 04, 2020

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With Bloomberg predicting $50K BTC in 2021 and rumors of crypto clarity as the Trump administration winds down, CoinDesk's Market's Daily is back with another crypto news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and this week’s special product launch Allnodes

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Bitcoin Price Could Hit $50K in 2021, Bloomberg Analysts Say

"Bitcoin's macroeconomic, technical and demand vs. supply indicators supportive of $50,000 target resistance," according to Bloomberg.

OCC Chief Hints at Coming 'Good' Actions on Crypto by End of Trump's Term

Brooks hinted at a flurry of crypto clarity actions in the next 6 weeks that could drive more institutions into the asset class.

S&P Dow Jones Indices to Launch Crypto Indexes in 2021

Financial data provider S&P Dow Jones Indices is launching a crypto asset index in 2021.

Ripple CTO Says Majority Vote Would Force the Burning of Billions in XRP

The Ripple exec was responding to a question asking whether a majority vote could force the destruction of XRP held in escrow.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Dec. 3, 2020 Dec 03, 2020

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With lots of big news around stablecoins and a quick look at ETH 2.0, CoinDesk's Market's Daily is back with another crypto news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and this week’s special product launch Allnodes

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Worsening US Dollar, Inflation Metrics Bode Well for Bitcoin's Continued Rally

A continued decline in the U.S. dollar and rising inflation expectations support bitcoin's long-term bullish case as a hedge asset.

US Bill Would Require Stablecoin Issuers to Get Bank Charters

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, Rep. Stephen Lynch and Rep. Jesus Chuy Garcia have introduced a bill that would require stablecoin issuers to secure bank charters and either obtain FDIC insurance or maintain full reserves to operate in the U.S.

Valid Points: The Risks and Rewards of Staking on Eth 2.0

Breaking down Ethereum 2.0 and its sweeping impact on crypto markets, weekly.

Visa May Launch USDC Credit Cards Next Year

Visa is linking its payments network of 60 million merchants to the USDC stablecoin, according to Forbes.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Dec. 2, 2020 Dec 02, 2020

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With the price of BTC closer than ever to $20K and the largest asset manager in the world talking bitcoin, CoinDesk's Market's Daily is back with another crypto news roundup.

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and this week’s special product launch Allnodes

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Bitcoin Sees Record Number of Active Users as Price Almost Hits $20K

As bitcoin set a new price high closer to $20,000 on Tuesday, the network also saw record-breaking user activity.

Almost 20% of PayPal Users Have Used App to Trade Bitcoin, Mizuho Says

About 65% of users would use bitcoin as a currency at PayPal's 28 million merchants.

XRP Led November's Crypto Bull Run With 169% Gain

XRP jumped 169% in November to top the performance rankings among digital assets in the CoinDesk 20, outperforming bitcoin and ether.

CEO of World's Largest Asset Manager Says Bitcoin Can Possibly 'Evolve' Into Global Asset

The head of the world's largest asset manager has provided a bullish take on the world's first cryptocurrency.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Dec. 1, 2020 Dec 01, 2020

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With BTC breaking its all-time high and the ETH 2.0 rollout entering its next phase, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and this week’s special product launch Allnodes

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Google Searches for 'Bitcoin Price' Hit 18-Month High

Google searches for "bitcoin price" are double levels seen a few weeks ago.

5 Reasons Why Bitcoin Just Hit an All-Time High Price

Growing investor interest, central bank money printing and PayPal's entree helped push bitcoin prices above their previous December 2017 record.

Ethereum 2.0 Beacon Chain Goes Live as 'World Computer' Begins Long-Awaited Overhaul

The Beacon Chain, the backbone of Ethereum's future Proof-of-Stake network, is now live.

Ringleaders of PlusToken Scam Jailed for Up to 11 Years

Fourteen operators of the giant PlusToken scam have been sentenced in China to up to 11 years in prison.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Nov. 30, 2020 Nov 30, 2020

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With bitcoin headed up on its roller-coaster ride towards $20K and yet another multi-billion-dollar fund looking to invest in BTC, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com, Nexo.io and this week’s special product launch Allnodes

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Despite 12% Crash, Bitcoin Looks Set to Make Highest Monthly Close Ever

A record monthly close could be a harbinger of more profound price gains to come, according to analysts.

Guggenheim Fund Files to Be Able to Invest Up to Almost $500M in Bitcoin Through GBTC

The Guggenheim Macro Opportunities Fund will now be able to invest up to 10% of its net asset value in the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust.

How Bitcoin Development Is Evolving – and What's Behind It Markets

Bitcoin price spikes grab headlines, but the asset's long-term value depends on its developers – and what drives them.

Bolivian Cattle Ranch Will Be Tokenized to Open Up Business to Investors

The token is being claimed as the first blockchain-based financial instrument in Switzerland to hold an International Securities Identification Number.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Nov. 24, 2020 Nov 24, 2020

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With BTC breaking $19K and Ethereum 2.0 ready to launch, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com and Nexo.io.

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Bitcoin Breaks $19K, New All-Time High Seems Imminent

Bitcoin, the world's No.1 cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has breached the $19,000 level.

XRP Price Surges to 2-Year High as Airdrop Frenzy Builds

The December airdrop of 45 billion spark tokens may be fueling XRP's rapid climb to two-year highs, say analysts.

Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Has Enough Funds to Launch

The smart contract required for triggering Ethereum 2.0 has enough funds to begin activation of its most ambitious upgrade yet.

Gazprombank Switzerland Executes First Bitcoin Trades, Announces Payments Initiative

The regulated Swiss bank said it is working on developing a standard for cryptocurrency payments between members of the OpenVASP association.

SPONSORED: The Tectonic Shift in Crypto Adoption with BitGo CEO Mike Belshe Nov 24, 2020

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This episode was recorded live during the Bitcoin for Advisors event on November 9th, 2020. In this sponsored "Ask Me Anything" session led by NLW, host of the Breakdown and featuring BitGo CEO Mike Belshe, they discuss the shifting landscape of bitcoin and cryptocurrency adoption.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Nov. 23, 2020 Nov 23, 2020

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With BTC heading for a potentially volatile week and XRP hitting 16-month highs, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com and Nexo.io.

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First Mover: Bitcoin 'Rich List' Grows as Whales HODL and Price Retakes $18K

Bitcoin's "rich list" hits an all-time high alongside the meteoric price rally.

XRP Rises More Than 30% as Altcoins Piggyback on Bitcoin's Wave

The native asset of the XRP ledger has surged to 16-month highs.

China Construction Bank Pulls Planned Listing of Bitcoin-Tradable Bond

The "Big Four" Chinese bank has suspended the listing of a $3 billion bond issuance that was intended to be tradable for bitcoin and U.S. dollars.

China to Hold Second Lottery Trial of the Digital Yuan

A lottery in Suzhou will additionally trial the offline feature of the digital yuan, per a Monday report.

John Lennon's Son Says Bitcoin 'Empowers' People Like Never Before

Sean Ono Lennon praised bitcoin for its ability to help individuals transcend politics and world events.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Nov. 20, 2020 Nov 20, 2020

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With a BTC retirement plan launch and Goldman Sachs digital yuan predictions, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com and Nexo.io.

Today's stories:

US Firm Launches Company-Sponsored Bitcoin Retirement Plans

Digital Asset Investment Management says its new retirement plans can help savers beat inflation.

Morgan Creek CEO Says Bitcoin Doing 'Extremely Well' Due to Fed Reserve's Dollar Devaluation

CEO Mark Yusko said "zombie companies" left the Fed no choice but to devalue the dollar, prompting investors to turn to bitcoin and gold.

Goldman Expects Digital Yuan to Reach 1B Users in 10 Years

Goldman Sachs predicts China’s digital yuan will attract 1 billion users within a decade, helping China’s commercial banks compete with fintech companies.

Japan's Banking Giant MUFG Plans to Launch Blockchain Payment Network in 2021

Japanese banking giant MUFG plans to launch its blockchain payment network across the country in 2021 with U.S.-based fintech company Akamai.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Nov. 19, 2020 Nov 19, 2020

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With reactions to BTC's rise and reported miner problems in China, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!

This episode is sponsored by Crypto.com and Nexo.io.

Today's stories:

Deutsche Bank Says Investors Increasingly Prefer Bitcoin Over Gold as Inflation Hedge

The Deutsche Bank analyst's comments are another sign of bitcoin's increasing acceptance in the mainstream of finance.

Bitcoin's Rally Could Be Caused by a Supply Crunch in China

Chinese miners are struggling to sell their crypto in ways that would quickly get them much-needed cash in the face of a government crackdown on local exchanges.

30 Japan Firms to Collaborate on Private Digital Yen: Reuters

A group of Japanese companies plans to develop and test a private digital currency that would work alongside cash.

'Not My Cup of Tea': Jamie Dimon Is Still Not a Bitcoin Fan

The JPMorgan Chase CEO said it's only a matter of time before the government moves to regulate bitcoin.

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