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ON PURPOSE: Emerging Bitcoin Infrastructure for Financial Advisers Nov 19, 2020

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On this episode of On Purpose, host Tyrone Ross speaks with Jason Wenk of Altruist.com, a soon-to-launch technology platform that helps your financial advisor give you a delightful experience with your money.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Nov. 18, 2020 Nov 18, 2020

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With BTC breaching $18K, 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 Indicator Suggests Bull Market Is Still in Early Phase

The Mayer Multiple indicator suggests the bull market is still far from peaking, even as bitcoin closes in on its all-time high.

This $29B Asset Advisory Is Giving Wealth Managers and Clients a Bitcoin On-Ramp

Mariner Wealth Advisors has tapped crypto firm Eaglebrook for its new bitcoin allocation engine.

Cynthia Lummis, Wyoming's Incoming Senator, Wants to Explain Bitcoin to Congress

Cynthia Lummis, who won an open U.S. Senate seat in Wyoming, wants to explain bitcoin's value to her new colleagues.

Mexico's Second Richest Man Reveals 10% of His Liquid Assets Are in Bitcoin

Billionaire founder of Grupo Salinas, Ricardo Salinas Pliego said: "Bitcoin protects the citizen from government expropriation."

Bitcoin News Roundup for Nov. 17, 2020 Nov 17, 2020

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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 Slices Through $17,000 as Market Cap Nears All-Time High

Bitcoin last traded above $17,000 on Jan. 7, 2018.

Coinbase Goes Down as Bitcoin Nears $17K

Coinbase has suffered a number of outages during busy trading periods this year including most recently on Oct. 27.

Gold Lags Far Behind Bitcoin as Vaccine Optimism Buoys Markets

Bitcoin is outshining the precious metal by a significant margin as expectations soar of a swift global economic recovery enabled by promising coronavirus vaccines.

China's Crypto Miners Struggle to Pay Power Bills as Regulators Clamp Down on OTC Desks

Miners in China have reportedly been struggling to pay for electricity after authorities started cracking down on OTC brokers in the country.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Nov. 16, 2020 Nov 16, 2020

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With Citibank telling institutional clients BTC is a 6-digit moonshot and Fidelity now debunking common bitcoin concerns, 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:

Record Levels of Negative-Yielding Debt Strengthen Case for Bitcoin: Analysts

With negative-yielding bonds at a new high, investors are looking elsewhere for returns.

Bank of England Official Balks at Shielding Banks Against Digital Currencies: Report

Deputy Governor Jon Cunliffe says protecting bank business models is not BoE's responsibility.

Fidelity's Crypto Arm Responds to 6 Common Bitcoin Criticisms

Fidelity Digital Assets has responded to some of bitcoin's most frequent criticisms citing heightened interest in the cryptocurrency.

Citibank Executive Says Bitcoin Could Pass $300K by December 2021

A senior executive at U.S. financial giant Citibank has released an internal report drawing on similarities to the 1970s gold market and bitcoin.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Nov. 13, 2020 Nov 13, 2020

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With BTC holding above $16K and PayPal services live in the wild, 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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PayPal Removes Waitlist for New Crypto Service, Boosts Weekly Purchase Limit to $20K

All eligible PayPal accountholders in the U.S. can now buy, hold and sell cryptocurrency, the company announced Thursday.

$300M in Bitcoin Flow to Binance From Huobi as China Gets Tougher on Exchanges

The Chinese government cracks down on the crypto exchanges (again), but Binance has been benefiting.

Payments Provider BitPay Rolls Out Cryptocurrency Payroll Service

With the launch, BitPay now provides a new alternative to crypto payroll services such as BitWage.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Nov. 12, 2020 Nov 12, 2020

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With BTC breaking above $16K and DeFi reaching new record highs, 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:

Bitcoin Price Breaks Above $16K for First Time in 3 Years

Bitcoin's price breaks above $16,000, reaching an almost three-year high.

Total Value Locked in DeFi Sector Hits Record $13.6B

The U.S. dollar value of the cryptocurrency liquidity locked up in decentralized finance is surging, buoyed by big gains for some lesser known projects.

98% of Bitcoin's 'Unspent Outputs' Are Worth More Than When Made

The percentage of bitcoin unspent transaction outputs (UTXOs) in profit recently topped 98%, the highest level since December 2017.

US Representatives Rip OCC, Brooks for 'Excessive Focus' on Crypto

Congressional Democrats blasted the OCC and Acting Comptroller Brooks for spending time on crypto during a pandemic.

ON PURPOSE: Financial Advisers Talk About Bitcoin's Rising Relevance Nov 12, 2020

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In this special episode recorded live on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 we'll join independent investment adviser Tyrone Ross as he speaks with Adam Pokornicky, COO of Digital Asset Investment Management; Andy Edstrom, financial adviser and investor at WESCAP Group; and Sunayna Tuteja, head of digital assets at TD Ameritrade.

In this hour long session they explain the institutional landscape and how they think about it. They discuss the big questions for financial advisers and professional investors in a jargon-free, transparent discussion.

Towards the end of the session they field and answer live questions from registered financial advisors new to the space. This is an episode you won't want to miss.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Nov. 11, 2020 Nov 11, 2020

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With analysts looking towards new all-time highs for BTC and newly mined bitcoins finding their way onto the Ethereum blockchain, 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:

Bitcoin Likely to Consolidate Before December Rise Toward $20K, Say Analysts

The bitcoin market is likely to take a breather before continuing its rise toward $20,000 the end of the year, analysts told CoinDesk.

Nearly $360M in Bitcoin Moved to Ethereum in October Despite DeFi Cool Off

October’s growth is less than half of September’s 68,000 newly tokenized bitcoins.

Ethereum Service Providers Experience Issues After Reported Blockchain Split

Platforms using an older version of the Ethereum client Geth experienced an accidental split of the chain Wednesday morning.

Biden Confirms Gensler Will Lead Financial Policy Transition Team

Gary Gensler, Simon Johnson and Mehrsa Baradaran are among the policy experts versed in crypto and blockchain issues named to Biden’s transition team.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Nov. 10, 2020 Nov 10, 2020

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With a look at BTC's massive 2-month rally and and inflation speculation intensifying, 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:

3 Reasons Bitcoin Has Rallied Over 60% in Just Two Months

We've all watched bitcoin rally sharply since September. But what's driving the bull market?

Billionaire Hedge Fund Investor Druckenmiller Says He Owns Bitcoin in CNBC Interview

The Wall Street legend still owns far more gold, but said if gold does well, bitcoin will do better.

Debate Rages on Whether a Digital Dollar Will Unleash Inflation

Some speculate that if the Fed implements a digital dollar, soaring inflation will soon follow.

West African Program Will Store Weather Data on a Blockchain

Telokanda, a collaboration between Telos and open-source weather tech company Kanda in West Africa hopes to engage local communities in collecting and sharing weather data on the Telos public blockchain.

Bitcoin News Roundup for Nov. 9, 2020 Nov 09, 2020

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With little technical resistance standing between BTC and new all time highs, 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:

Bitcoin's Weekly Close Above 2019 High Leaves Runway Clear to $20K

Bitcoin has closed above last year's high, toppling a final technical barrier on the road to a potential new all-time high.

Veteran Investor Bill Miller Says Every Major Investment Bank Will Own Bitcoin or Something Like It

Following bitcoin purchases by MicroStrategy and Square, Miller said every major investment bank and high-net-worth firm will eventually have exposure to bitcoin or commodities like gold.

Family Offices May Now See Bitcoin as Alternative to Gold: JPMorgan Report

In a research report by JPMorgan’s global markets team, analysts noted that Grayscale Bitcoin Trust’s flow trajectory outperformed gold ETFs.

Crypto Lender Cred Files for Bankruptcy After Losing Funds in Fraud

In October, the lender published a cryptic letter saying it has experienced “irregularities” in the handling of “specific” corporate funds by a “perpetrator of fraudulent activity.”

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