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Analysis of the New AML Law Package in the European Parliament

Increased Reporting Requirements for Crypto Asset Service Providers The European Parliament recently passed a new AML law package that imposes stricter reporting obligations on crypto asset service providers (CASPs). These requirements apply when CASPs send and receive 'anonymous' payments between self-hosted wallets and custodial service providers. Additionally, the legislation includes limitations on cash transactions and […]

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BlackRock Bitcoin Education Series: Understanding Bitcoin and Bitcoin Halving

BlackRock, the world's largest asset management firm managing over $10.5 trillion in assets, has launched an educational series to demystify Bitcoin, Bitcoin halving, and its implications, shedding light on its approved spot Bitcoin ETF. Insights from BlackRock's U.S. Head of Thematic and Active ETFs According to Jay Jacobs, U.S. Head of Thematic and Active ETFs

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Analysis of Bitcoin’s Recent Price Movement and Market Behavior

Bitcoin's price fell below $60,000 recently due to tensions between Iran and Israel, raising concerns about potential Western intervention in the Middle East. This situation, a common occurrence in the 21st century, could lead to higher inflation and disrupt global supply chains and commodity markets. Despite critics mocking Bitcoin's rapid selloff in response to the

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Understanding the Risks of Self-Directed and Checkbook Bitcoin IRAs

When it comes to retirement savings, many individuals opt for traditional investment vehicles like Roth IRAs. However, the spotlight recently shone on tech investor Peter Thiel and his $5 billion tax-free Roth IRA, raising eyebrows and questions about alternative investments. Thiel's use of a self-directed IRA to invest in early-stage tech companies multiple times over

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Chinese Financial Institutions Embrace Hong Kong’s Revolutionary Bitcoin ETF

As the launch of Hong Kong’s Bitcoin ETF approaches rapidly, a surprising turn of events has unfolded with applications pouring in from major traditional asset managers in Mainland China. Unprecedented Interest in Hong Kong’s New ETF Hong Kong’s forthcoming ETF has been in the works for months, garnering significant attention in the global digital asset

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