Central Banks Are a Scam & People Are Waking Up to It, Argentina Kicks Off New Trend: Cory Klippsten
(Part 2/2): Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan Bitcoin, who discusses Argentina electing its first Libertarian President, Javier Milei, on the promise of shutting down the country’s central bank. Klippsten discusses the chances of Argentina adopting Bitcoin as a legal tender, with Milei being decidedly pro-Bitcoin. […]
What Happens When Major Currencies Start to Fail? – Lyn Alden (Pt 2/2)
(Part 2/2): Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Lyn Alden, Founder of Lyn Alden Investment Strategy, who says the price of money in the U.S. is controlled by 12 people. Alden discusses the opaque process of setting monetary policy in the U.S. and its global impact. She weighs in on BRICS […]
Worldcoin: Dystopian Future or Decentralized Alternative? – Chris Perkins (Pt 2/2)
(Part 2/2): Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Chris Perkins, Managing Partner and President of CoinFund, who breaks down the controversial cryptocurrency project Worldcoin, which is led by Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI and the brains behind ChatGPT. Launched in July, the project uses metallic orbs placed around the globe to […]
Real Reason Bitcoin Is Down Post-ETF, This Is the Next Level – Gareth Soloway
Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Gareth Soloway, Chief Market Strategist at VerifiedInvesting.com, who discusses the real reason why Bitcoin has been selling off in the post-ETF approval environment. Soloway reveals how much more Bitcoin could fall and the next level he’d be buying at. Soloway gives his price forecast post-halving. […]
Bank Reports Show ‘Big Brother’ CBDC Is Just 3-5 Years Away in the U.S.
(Pt 1/2): Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews George Gammon, investor and macroeconomics expert, who agrees with new bank reports that an Orwellian-like central bank digital currency (CBDC) could be between three to five years away depending on what crisis is next. Gammon warns about the dangers of a CBDC and […]
Bitcoin to Surge to $500k And Then Crash 80%, This Is When It All Begins – Stephan Livera (Pt 2/2)
(Part 2/2): Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Stephan Livera, Host of Stephan Livera Podcast and Head of Education at Swan Bitcoin, who gives an update on what’s next for Bitcoin. Livera discusses spot Bitcoin ETFs and their impact on BTC. He also shares his updated price forecast, weighs in on […]
Binance’s CZ Was Bitcoin’s Enemy #1 for the Last 6 Years, Here’s Why & What’s Next – Cory Klippsten
(Part 1/2): Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Cory Klippsten, CEO of Swan Bitcoin, who discusses Binance’s fall from grace, CZ’s plea deal, and what’s next for the world’s largest crypto exchange. Klippsten warns that the Binance legal saga might not be over, describing CZ as Bitcoin’s enemy number one in […]
Why Bill Gates Is Pushing for Global Digital IDs and Taking Over America’s Farmland – Seamus Bruner
Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Seamus Bruner, best-selling author of ‘Controligarchs: Exposing the Billionaire Class, their Secret Deals, and the Globalist Plot to Dominate Your Life,’ who warns of a digitalized future controlled by the billionaire elite. Bruner explains why Bill Gates and other key figures are interested in digital […]
‘Panic-Level’ Rally in Bitcoin Is Coming: When, Why & What It Means for Price – Ken Olling
Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Ken Olling, Founder and CEO of MELD, who says that a “panic-level” price rally is coming in Bitcoin. Olling weighs in on the latest speculation around the spot Bitcoin ETF approval and gives his price forecast for 2024 and 2025. He discusses the latest crypto […]
Fed to Be Forced Into Massive Liquidity Dump, ‘Tremendous Upside’ for Gold & Bitcoin – James Lavish
Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews James Lavish, Managing Partner at Bitcoin Opportunity Fund, who says that the Federal Reserve will be forced into another massive liquidity dump. Lavish examines the impact that would have on gold and Bitcoin markets following rallies in both assets in light of heightened geopolitical tensions […]
Bitcoin Rally: 90% Chance of SEC Spot ETF Approval But What Happens Next? – Fred Thiel (Pt 1/2)
(Part 1/2): Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Fred Thiel, Chairman and CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings, who discusses Bitcoin’s latest surge to a new 2023 high. Thiel weighs on the timing of a spot Bitcoin ETF getting approved and gives his bull, bear, and base-case price forecasts. Stay tuned for […]
Why Fiat Ruins Everything & Must Be Destroyed — Jimmy Song
Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Jimmy Song, Bitcoin Developer, Educator and Entrepreneur, on the sidelines of the Pacific Bitcoin Festival. Song discusses the fiat system and why “it ruins everything” by promoting distorted incentives in people’s personal and professional lives. Song says that the fiat monetary system needs to be […]
Bitcoin Adoption: From Retail to Institutions, Signs That Sovereigns Are Gearing Up – Fred Thiel
Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Fred Thiel, Chairman and CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings, who says that Bitcoin adoption is moving from retail to institutions and sovereigns are next. Thiel discusses a global shift to Bitcoin as a reserve asset and weighs in how Bitcoin mining fits in. Swan Bitcoin […]
Real Storm to Hit Global Economy When Fed Starts to Cut Rates, Watch These Triggers — Peter St Onge
(Part 1/2): Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Peter St Onge, Economist at the Heritage Foundation and a Fellow at the Mises Institute, who says the real storm will hit the global economy when the Federal Reserve starts cutting rates. St Onge describes the last rate hike as “the death cross,” […]
Are silver, gold about to collapse or boom? 2023 is ‘year of transition’ – Jeff Christian
2023 is the “year of transition” says Jeff Christian, Managing Partner of the CPM Group. Christian speaks to David Lin, Anchor for Kitco News. Follow David Lin on Twitter: @davidlin_TV (https://twitter.com/davidlin_TV) Follow Kitco News on Twitter: @KitcoNewsNOW (https://twitter.com/KitcoNewsNOW) Follow CPM Group on Twitter: @CPMGroupLLC (https://twitter.com/CPMGroupLLC) 0:00 – Gold’s performance in 2022 6:20 – Silver’s industrial […]
This Is What 50 Million Investors Want For Their Digital Assets
With over 50 million U.S. investors already having exposure to digital assets and countless more expected to join their ranks via the impending launch of a Bitcoin ETF, Andy Baehr, Managing Director of CoinDesk Indices, tells Kitco’s Matt Nesto that the need to integrate and track the performance of digital assets alongside other traditional portfolio […]
How Long Can Bitcoin Hold On To Its Crypto Crown?
Bitcoin’s status as the dominant player within the digital currency space could be eclipsed by new blockchain-based use cases that offer more features and greater flexibility, Austin Federa, Head of Strategy at Solana Foundation, tells Kitco’s Matt Nesto. *Oasis Pro* Capital Markets. Evolved. Learn more about *Oasis Pro’s* services here 👉 https://www.oasispromarkets.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oasisproinc/ X […]
ETH Should Be Bought for Total Return, Not Just Price Moves
Ahead of the impending launch of their initial Ethereum ETF in October, Methodic Co-Founder and CEO Jason Hall sat down with Kitco News reporter Matt Nesto to discuss the current market environment, the fear that’s keeping many institutions sidelined, and the tendency of many investors to leave money on the table in the form of […]
BRICS missed ‘massive opportunity’ by not launching common currency now – Ken Olling
Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Ken Olling, Founder and CEO of MELD, who says that the BRICS bloc has missed a “massive” opportunity at its latest summit by not launching a common currency this year. With six new members invited to join the alliance, Olling foresees a real risk of […]
Fed’s Next Move: Don’t Let Weak Markets Fool You, ‘The Greenspan Put’ is Gone — Max Boonen
In the wake of the recent Fed decision to leave rates unchanged, Kitco News reporter Matt Nesto sat down with Max Boonen, a former fixed-income trader for Goldman Sachs turned founder of blockchain bond shop PV01, to discuss why markets have been wrong on the economy, future rate increases and the impact they’re likely to […]
Bitcoin is the best form of money we’ve ever had but it will be replaced, here’s why – Mike Belshe
(Part 2/2): Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Mike Belshe, CEO of BitGo, who says Bitcoin is today’s “superior” form of money, but it won’t last forever. He discusses why money is an intrinsic human right and the ever-evolving nature of technology. Belshe also shares his predictions for the future of […]
Revolution in Interest Rate Swap Market? Trillion Dollar Asset Class to Be Untapped? – Chris Perkins
Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Chris Perkins, Managing Partner and President of CoinFund, who says that the interest rate swap market is about to be revolutionized. Perkins shares his insights on how the crypto’s interest rate swap market could go from zero to trillions of dollars by 2028 and explains […]
BlackRock is Buying Bitcoin Miners: Is it Looking to Control BTC Ecosystem? – George Gammon
(Pt 1/2): Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews George Gammon, investor and macroeconomics expert, who says Blackrock’s attempts to dominate the Bitcoin ecosystem are “worrisome.” Gammon says that BlackRock buying Bitcoin miners could be dangerous, especially if its spot Bitcoin ETF gets the SEC approval. He explains the Worldcoin crypto project […]
There’s a ‘Civil War’ Inside the Biden White House Over Crypto – Caitlin Long
Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Caitlin Long, CEO of Custodia Bank, who says there is a coordinated effort from within the White House “to kill” the crypto industry. Long adds that a “civil war” is happening inside the Biden administration, which is divided into anti- and pro-crypto camps. She also […]
U.S. Dollar’s New Ally – Will Tokenizing U.S. Treasuries Keep Dollar King? — Pat LaVecchia
Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Pat LaVecchia, CEO of Oasis Pro, who discusses the latest Fed decision, whether more rate hikes are coming, and what it means for the crypto sector. LaVecchia gives his Bitcoin price forecast and comments on what to expect on the regulation front in 2024. He […]
Spot BTC ETF Delays: It’s About Politics, Not Regulation – Mike Belshe (Pt 1/2)
Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Mike Belshe, CEO of BitGo, who says that political pressure is holding back the approval of a spot Bitcoin ETF. Belshe discusses Washington’s involvement and gives his Bitcoin price forecast. He also talks about BitGo’s role in digital asset security and custody. Stay tuned for […]
Rep. Tom Emmer introduces bill to stop ‘surveillance-style’ CBDC #shorts
Earlier this week, Tom Emmer, House Majority Whip and Congressman for Minnesota’s 6th District, introduced a new bill called the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Anti-Surveillance State Act which aims to stop the Federal Reserve from implementing a surveillance-style CBDC and protect financial privacy. To stay on top of the latest CBDC developments, follow us […]
These coins have most transaction momentum as Crypto Winter ‘heats up’ despite U.S. crackdown
Sean Mackay, CEO of CoinPayments, and Michelle Makori, discuss #crypto regulation, #Bitcoin, meme coins, and which coins are most being used for payment transactions. Mackay gives his price forecast for Bitcoin and discusses developments with CBDC’s. They also discuss CoinPayments’ unique services and offerings. Follow Michelle Makori on Twitter: @MichelleMakori (https://twitter.com/MichelleMakori) Follow Kitco News on […]
Gold will hit $2,500 in 2023 as inflation ‘eats away’ at wealth – Deven Soni, Matador Gold
Deven Soni, CEO of Matador Gold Technologies, spoke with Kitco News journalist Ernest Hoffman at the recent PDAC 2023 mining convention in Toronto, where he said that the lack of regulation is keeping the precious metals investor community from getting into gold on the blockchain, but retail investors will move into gold once the reality […]
Credit Suisse sign of ‘financial crisis 2.0,’ BTC will drop to $13k before rally – Gareth Soloway
@GarethSolowayProTrader, Chief Market Strategist at InTheMoneyStocks.com and President of @verifiedinvesting to discuss the crash in Credit Suisse’s stock price, whether it implies contagion for the banking industry more broadly, and the next steps of the Federal Reserve. Soloway discuss his macroeconomic outlook, and his price forecasts for Bitcoin, gold, silver, oil and other assets. Follow […]
Is ChatGPT a Viable Substitute for Crypto Trading Bots?
Explore Whether ChatGPT or Crypto Trading Bots is better for you depending on your needs Based on user input, the AI platform ChatGPT can respond to natural language. It can be used for a variety of things, such as entertainment, instruction, or customer support. However, some individuals are unsure if ChatGPT may be used to […]
MicroStrategy is using Bitcoin cryptography to counter these AI threats – Michael Saylor (Pt. 3/3)
Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of MicroStrategy, explains how #Bitcoin and #Blockchain can be used to counter some #AI threats using cryptography. Speaking with Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, Saylor explains that MicroStrategy is developing authentication technology allowing for an “Orange check mark”. Saylor also discusses Ordinals, the Lighting Network […]
CBDC is a political nonstarter in U.S., and bankers won’t like it – Michael Saylor (Pt. 2/3)
In Part 2 of this three-part interview, Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of MicroStrategy, and Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, discuss how de-dollarization and Central Bank Digital Currencies or CBDCs will impact #Bitcoin. Watch Part 1 of this interview here: https://youtu.be/Onzd5QxKaGQ Watch Part 3 of this interview here: https://youtu.be/BFCnA5OjrEE Follow […]
CBDCs rip the core out of crypto and offer nothing in return – Bittrex Global CEO Oliver Linch
Central bank digital currencies (CBDC) remove the key advantages of decentralized cryptocurrencies while offering no clear advantages of their own, according to Oliver Linch, CEO of Bittrex Global. Linch joined Kitco News reporter Ernest Hoffman to discuss the latest data which shows that 93% of central banks are working on CBDCs while also stepping up […]
Banking collapse is ‘political decision’; all big banks will own Bitcoin – Michael Saylor (Pt. 1/3)
In part 1 of this three-part interview, Michael Saylor, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of MicroStrategy, claims that Bitcoin’s credibility has improved over the past year in the midst of crypto collapses and bank failures. He told Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, that banks, nonprofits, and governments will eventually own Bitcoin. Claiming […]
Bitcoin will hit 100k when these 2 events occur – Florian Grummes
Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, interviews Florian Grummes, Managing Director at Midas Touch Consulting, who says Bitcoin will reach $100,000 once these two events happen, “drastically changing everything” for Bitcoin. Grummes also discusses key Bitcoin price levels and gives advice on how to trade the potential approval of a spot Bitcoin […]
Treasury could ‘break’ market as $1 tn of liquidity is drained, this is how to hedge – James Lavish
The Treasury could cause a liquidity crunch and market ‘sell-off’ as it refills its accounts. James Lavish, co-Managing Partner at the Bitcoin Opportunity Fund and Author of “The Informationist” on Substack speaks with Speaking with Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News,and explains how the Treasury could drain $1 trillion in liquidity from […]
Hyper-Bitcoinization is unstoppable, these countries will leave fiat theft system first – Jeff Booth
Jeff Booth, general partner at Ego Death Capital and author of The Price of Tomorrow, and Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, discuss why Bitcoin’s advance is unstoppable, why deflation is actually positive, and how governments will get public buy-in for CBDCs. Booth also shares his views on which countries will be […]
BlackRock Bitcoin ETF will be a ‘game changer,’ this is why – Ran Neuner
BlackRock has filed for a spot Bitcoin ETF. Ran Neuner, Founder and Host of Crypto Banter, tells Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, that there is no ‘malicious intent’ behind this filing, despite BlackRock’s history of ESG activism. He discusses the implications of this for Bitcoin’s price, as well as for altcoins. […]
BlackRock spot Bitcoin ETF could pull in ‘hundreds of billions’ of dollars – The Tie CEO Josh Frank
BlackRock’s Larry Fink wouldn’t have committed the company to a spot Bitcoin ETF filing unless he saw massive pent-up demand, according to Josh Frank, CEO of The Tie, which provides a comprehensive digital assets workstation for institutional investors. Frank joined Kitco News reporter Ernest Hoffman to look at the various potential outcomes of the spot […]
Is SBF a ‘pawn’ and ‘useful idiot’ in a bigger plot to take down crypto industry? – Mark Yusko
Mark Yusko, CEO, Founder, and Chief Investment Officer of Morgan Creek Capital Management joined Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, to discuss the FTX collapse, whether Sam Bankman-Fried was ‘money laundering’ for U.S. politicians, FTX’s links to the Ukrainian government, and the claim that SBF was a ‘useful idiot’ to take down […]
Bitcoin’s bear market is almost over, this price will be the bottom – Daniele Bernardi
Daniele Bernardi, CTO of Digital Wealth, discusses his outlook for Bitcoin and the cryptocurrency markets with David Lin, Anchor for Kitco News, at the AIBC Summit in Malta. Follow David Lin on Twitter: @davidlin_TV (https://twitter.com/davidlin_TV) Follow Kitco News on Twitter: @KitcoNewsNOW (https://twitter.com/KitcoNewsNOW) Follow Daniele Bernardi on Twitter: @danieleDIAMAN (https://twitter.com/danielediaman) 0:00 – Outlook for Bitcoin 13:00 […]
CBDCs could lead to ‘dangerous’ control 🏦 #shorts
Should we be afraid of #CBDCs? John Butler tells Michelle Makori about the dangers of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) and how it threatens financial privacy. Find out more about the controversy surrounding CBDCs – https://youtu.be/xhnOJ_qLFAo source
China Home to 15% of Asian Crypto Workforce: Report
A new research report by K33 showed that China accounts for 15% of Asia’s crypto manpower, only behind Singapore, Hong Kong, and India. This means that China is one of the biggest crypto hubs on the continent, despite its comprehensive ban on crypto trading and mining. Only 29% of the Global Crypto Workforce Resides in […]
This crypto could ‘massively’ take over banking and finance in U.S. – Nevin Freeman
Nevin Freeman, Cofounder of stablecoin platform Reserve, joins Ernest Hoffman of Kitco News to explore the implications of Congress’ new stablecoin draft bill. They also discuss the potential for tokenized securities, the SEC’s recent enforcement actions, and why stablecoins could displace banks in the developed world. Follow Kitco News on Twitter: @KitcoNewsNOW (https://twitter.com/KitcoNewsNOW) Follow Nevin […]
“Companies that don’t comply with federal securities laws will perish” – Prometheum CEO Aaron Kaplan
The days of U.S. crypto firms pleading ignorance while profiting handsomely are numbered, according to Aaron Kaplan, founder and co-CEO of Prometheum. Kaplan spoke to Kitco News reporter Ernest Hoffman just days before his company secured SEC approval as the first-ever regulated crypto custodian in the United States. In this interview they discuss the country’s […]
Will Bitcoin rally amid stagflation? ‘Smart money’ to BTC as recession hits in summer – Jeff Tucker
Jeffrey Tucker, founder and president of the Brownstone Institute, joins Ernest Hoffman of Kitco News to explain why Bitcoin is rallying and how the Fed’s monetary policy will drive the U.S. economy into recession. They also discuss the Treasury’s bank bailouts, dedollarization, and the impact of household debt on the prospects for recovery. Follow Jeffrey […]
Yellen can cause ‘breakage’, ‘liquidity crisis’ even if debt ceiling resolved – Lyn Alden (Pt 1/2)
Lyn Alden, Founder of Lyn Alden Strategy, and Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, discuss the debt ceiling , the Federal Reserve’s monetary tightening and how a miscalculation by the Treasury could cause ‘breakage’ and a liquidity crisis after the debt ceiling is resolved. Alden also gives an outlook on gold, Bitcoin, […]
ETH staking doubles post-Shapella, will crypto rally continue?
Michiel Milanovic, DeFi Strategy & Product Analyst at ConsenSys, joins Ernest Hoffman of Kitco News to explain the market impact of the Shapella upgrade on Ethereum. They also discuss the rise of blockchain adoption by institutions, the upcoming Cancun-Deneb upgrade, and the growing investor market for ETH staking. Follow Kitco News on Twitter: @KitcoNewsNOW (https://twitter.com/KitcoNewsNOW) […]
A ‘bull market’ in gold is here as Bitcoin hits bottom, this is what happens next – Charles Morris
Charlie Morris of ByteTree Asset Management joins Ernest Hoffman of Kitco News to explore what’s driving the recent runups in gold and Bitcoin. They discuss the impact of bond yields, US dollar weakness, rising sovereign risk, and the banking crisis, and they also look at ways to combine gold and bitcoin to hedge against inflation. […]
Illegal Crypto Mines Busted in Libya
Libyan authorities are clamping down on illegal crypto mining. On Thursday, local media outlets reported that as many as fifty Chinese nationals had been detained in relation to the raid on a crypto farm in the city of Zliten. Illegal Mining Operation Found in Abandoned Iron Factory The latest bust follows the discovery by law […]
Bitcoin is signaling this major move for the S&P 500 and NASDAQ – Gareth Soloway
Gareth Soloway, Chief Market Strategist at InTheMoneyStocks.com and President of VerifiedInvestingEducation.com, tells Michelle Makori, Editor-in-Chief and Lead Anchor at Kitco News, that he is expecting the Federal Reserve to pause for longer than markets expect. This tightness, he claims, will lead to a stagflation. Soloway explains the implication of his thesis for Bitcoin, U.S. stocks, […]
Will Binance’s woes derail Bitcoin rally? ‘Criminal’ charges could be next – Ran Neuner
Ran Neuner, Founder and Host of Crypto Banter, and Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, discuss the recent CFTC civil case against Binance, with Neuner speculating that this could lead to “criminal” charges. He discusses the consequences of what further action against Binance could mean for Bitcoin and the Crypto market. Ran […]
What Is A Crypto Layer 2 And How Does It Work?
With Ethereum’s 8th birthday coming up on July 30th, Web3 has certainly come a long way. As the space has grown, however, the technology’s scaling limitations have become harder to ignore. Any regular cryptocurrency user will, inevitably, find themselves faced with high fees and slow transaction confirmations at some time. Layer 2 systems, called “L2s,” […]
SVB, Silvergate and Why Crypto Still Needs Banks
2023-06-19 07:19:06 Crypto’s ardent supporters present it as the future alternative to regular money. For now, though, most so-called digital currencies still rely on old-fashioned banks. Investors need an “on-ramp” and “off-ramp” to cash in and out. The risks this creates were on display when two crypto-friendly US banks collapsed in March. Then the US […]
FCA announces new advertising rules for crypto assets
2023-06-14 07:00:21 The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority has revealed new advertising rules for crypto assets to ensure users understand the risks associated with crypto. According to the new rules, companies dealing with cryptocurrencies need to make sure that people are well-informed and have enough experience to invest in crypto. Furthermore, crypto promotions need to include […]
Alpha Pursuit: Gareth Soloway reveals the secrets of a master trader
Gareth Soloway, Macro and technical analyst and President of Verified Investing Education, joins Michelle Makori to discuss the keys to becoming a master trader. They explain how these tools can be applied to all assets – stocks, commodities, crypto, bitcoin, and real estate. Follow Michelle Makori on Twitter: @MichelleMakori (https://twitter.com/MichelleMakori) Follow Kitco News on Twitter: […]
CBDCs could lead to dangerous control, this is how to protect your wealth and autonomy – John Butler
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) can threaten your wealth. John Butler, Investment and Editorial Director at Southbank Investment Research, and Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, discuss the rollout of CBDCs, and why they could lead to ‘dystopian’ scenarios playing out in which government control becomes Orwellian. Butler explains why CBDCs could […]
Bankman-Fried seeks documents from former FTX law firm in crypto fraud case
023-05-31 (Reuters) – Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking documents from a law firm that advised his defunct FTX cryptocurrency exchange, saying in a court filing that they could help him beat fraud charges. The former crypto mogul said the documents could prove that he relied on legal advice from Silicon Valley law firm Fenwick & West […]
Does crypto mining face an existential moment?
2023-06-01 02:01:48 The crypto industry is in overdrive. Despite fluctuating markets, recent negative headlines and the seemingly endless volatility, consumers are still investing and the crypto space is still on the relative up-and-up. According to Insider Intelligence, the number of US adults who own at least one cryptocurrency was estimated to be almost 34mn by […]
Bitcoin will hit $100k in 2024, $10 million as U.S. dollar collapses, CBDCs roll out – Larry Lepard
See here for Part 1: https://youtu.be/6J1NOvqnML8 Larry Lepard, Managing Partner and Founder at Equity Management Associates and Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, discuss Operation Chokepoint 2.0, and how the U.S. government is going after cryptocurrencies by choking off crypto’s access to traditional finance. Lepard explains how this helps pave the way […]
A Tale of DeFi: Shiba Inu, Cardano, and DogeMiyagi’s Journey into Crypto Market Domination
2023-05-26 21:46:40 In the dynamic realm of cryptocurrencies, decentralised finance (DeFi) has taken centre stage, revolutionising traditional financial systems. Among the diverse DeFi platforms, Shiba Inu (SHIB), Cardano (ADA), and DogeMiyagi (MIYAGI) have emerged as notable contenders, harnessing the power of meme coins. This fascinating article dissects these platforms’ distinctive traits, strengths, and future potential, […]
U.S. dollar ‘death’ won’t happen for ‘decades’, these are the biggest risks in 2023 – Adam Button
Adam Button, Chief Currency Analyst at Forexlive.com, joins Kitco News reporter Ernest Hoffman to discuss the latest trends in de-dollarization, and how this affects foreign exchange trading, as well as commodities like gold that are priced in U.S. dollars. They also examine the implications of Fed policy for the U.S. economy, whether the Fed will […]
Bitcoin benefits as institutions, investors lose trust in the dollar – Anthony Georgiades
Anthony Georgiades, Cofounder of Pastel Network and General Partner at Innovating Capital, joins Ernest Hoffman of Kitco News to explain how Bitcoin is evolving from a risk-on to a risk-off asset. They also discuss the potential impact of GDP and inflation data on BTC, how de-dollarization boosts Bitcoin, and the effects of U.S. regulatory paralysis […]
Dollar ‘tops out’ as America enters ‘worst-ever era’, gold to hit $3K – Peter Grandich
Peter Grandich, founder of Peter Grandich Company, joins Kitco News Reporter Ernest Hoffman to discuss the banking crisis, the Federal Reserve’s role in markets, and the impact of de-dollarization and tightening credit. They also discuss technical indicators for gold and junior mining stocks. Follow Peter Grandich on Twitter: @PeterGrandich (https://twitter.com/PeterGrandich) Follow Kitco News on Twitter: […]
Nowhere to run or hide? Your crypto is ‘easily tracked,’ says financial crime consultant – M. Gromek
Michal Gromek is Co-Chair of the Digital Asset Task Force at the Global Coalition to Fight Financial Crime. He spoke with David Lin, Anchor and Producer at Kitco News, about crypto regulation, digital IDs, and how easy it is for law enforcement to track down crypto criminals. Follow David Lin on Twitter: @davidlin_TV (https://twitter.com/davidlin_TV) Follow […]
Centralized crypto exchanges’ trading volume plunges 40% in April, data show
2023-05-13 11:28:00 Spot trading volume on some of the largest centralized cryptocurrency exchanges plummeted 40.2% to $621B in April from a month ago, according to a recent report by crypto data provider CCData, marking the lowest figure since December. What contributed to the slump? The fallout from several bank failures since March as well as […]
How to Improve Your Crypto Trading Performance with Low Latency
2023-05-14 As a trader, you’re always looking for the best trading prices, especially in the highly volatile crypto space. You’re well aware that every millisecond of delay can make a significant difference in pricing, and that’s where low latency comes in. But what is latency? Latency is the time delay between a request and a […]
Crypto Winter will get colder; Does crypto need a central bank? – Ben Samaroo
Ben Samaroo, CEO and Co-Founder of WonderFi, talks about the crypto regulations, the Quadriga scandal, and the crypto sell-offs. He spoke with David Lin, Anchor and Producer at Kitco News. Follow David Lin on Twitter: @davidlin_TV (https://twitter.com/davidlin_TV) Follow Kitco News on Twitter: @KitcoNewsNOW (https://twitter.com/KitcoNewsNOW) Follow Ben Samaroo on Twitter: @BenSamaroo (https://twitter.com/BenSamaroo) 0:00 – Crypto lending […]
Crypto Mastermind Makes Over $34,350,000 ‘Attacking’ Traders on Ethereum (ETH): Report
2023-05-10 11:05:17 A mysterious entity on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain has been observed pocketing tens of millions of dollars in profits with a slick technique known as sandwich attacks. The Ethereum address, labeled as jaredfromsubway.eth, has made over $34.3 million in the last three months using a sandwich attack strategy, according to on-chain analysts. Sandwich […]
Bitcoin and Crypto Markets Rise on Inflation Data As Countdown to US Debt Default Looms
2023-05-10 Bitcoin (BTC) and the crypto markets are on the rise after the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) reveals cooling inflation. New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the CPI – which measures the changes in the prices of goods and services – shows inflation dipped to 4.9% in April, down from 5% […]
Iran Shuts Down Over 8,000 Illegal Crypto Mining Farms in 3 Years – Mining Bitcoin News
2023-05-10 Authorities in Iran have closed down more than 8,000 underground facilities for cryptocurrency mining in the past three years, local media reported. Despite the government’s crackdown, illegal crypto mining continues to account for a serious amount of energy consumption, official figures suggest. Illegal Crypto Miners in Iran Steal 1.8 Billion kWh of Electricity, Official […]
PayPal customers increase crypto deposits to $943M
2023-05-09 PayPal disclosed it holds $943 million in customers’ crypto assets, up 56% from the previous quarter. The company enables users in some regions to buy, hold, sell, and pay for purchases using cryptocurrency. However, PayPal doesn’t have any cryptocurrencies on its balance sheet other than those belonging to its customers. PayPal customers up their […]
Ethereum Co-Founder: ‘Good chance’ ETH flips Bitcoin, but centralized control post-Merge a concern
Anthony Di Iorio, Co-Founder of Ethereum, and Founder of Jaxx and Decentral, joined the program to discuss the Ethereum Merge, how the Merge affects centralization, and whether the ‘flippening’ will happen, whereby Ethereum would surpass Bitcoin. He spoke with Michelle Makori, Editor-in-Chief and Lead Anchor at Kitco News. Follow Michelle Makori on Twitter: @MichelleMakori (https://twitter.com/MichelleMakori) […]
The government tracks crypto transactions, this is what it means for your taxes – David Spencer
David Spencer, Owner of DKS Tax and Consulting, joins Ernest Hoffman, Reporter at Kitco News, to discuss crypto tax, how individuals can defray their taxes, and how the government can track your crypto transactions. Follow Kitco News on Twitter: @KitcoNewsNOW (https://twitter.com/KitcoNewsNOW) 0:00 – Penalties for not paying taxes 1:10 – Crypto’s treatment in tax 3:01 […]
31% of new crypto buyers influenced by friends. Why to be cautious
2023-04-28 11:23:00 About a third of new crypto investors in 2022 used a friend’s suggestion as their primary reason for buying, according to the FINRA Investor Education Foundation and NORC at the University of Chicago. Buying bitcoin, ethereum and other digital assets just on the basis of a friend’s recommendation may lead to trouble, experts […]
Global Crypto Regulation Needs Coordination, not Duplication, Legal Experts Say
2023-04-28 AUSTIN, Texas — Crypto regulatory frameworks need to be coordinated internationally but tweaked to meet local differences, legal experts said at a panel during Consensus 2023 here on Friday. “It’s not good to put crypto all in the same basket and look at it in a vacuum,” said Marianne Bechara, senior counsel at the […]
Canadian woman loses millions in elaborate, long-term crypto scam
2023-04-28 A Burnaby senior was defrauded millions of dollars in one of the largest personal cryptocurrency scams the local RCMP detachment has ever investigated. The woman reached out to police in December 2022 after being scammed out of $7.5 million in the elaborate fraud. Police say the scam escalated over several months, where the fraudster […]
Proactive’s William Farrington unpacks the latest digital currency news
Proactive analyst William Farrington joins Stephen Gunnion for his regular round-up of the crypto news. Picking up on the collapse of Celsium Network this year, Farrington notes that the company may be losing its chief executive, Alex Mashinsky. And, it looks like FTX founder and CEO Sam Bankman-Fried may finally have snapped up Voyager Digital, […]
Is Sam Bankman-Fried going to jail? Lawyer predicts what’s next for FTX execs
Jeppe Stokholm, a lawyer, venture capitalist, and Founder of Stokholm, discusses the possible criminal implications following the FTX collapse. He also chats about crypto regulation, the fight between decentralized and centralized tech solutions, and the use cases of NFTs. He spoke with David Lin, Anchor and Producer at Kitco News, at the AIBC Summit in […]
We have seen the last crypto bull market, but Bitcoin will still rally – Mark Moss
Mark Moss, host of the Mark Moss Show, discusses his claim that the crypto sector will never experience another bull run, and how it relates to regulation. He also chats about why Bitcoin will rally again, and whether SBF was a Deep State asset. He spoke with Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco […]
Will oil hit $120? This is why energy is 2023’s best bet & how to play it – George Seay
George Seay, Chairman and Founder of Annandale Capital, discusses why he thinks energy is 2023’s best investment. He also spoke with Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, about Federal Reserve policy, why gold performed poorly in 2022, and his outlook on gold in 2023. Follow Michelle Makori on Twitter: @MichelleMakori (https://twitter.com/MichelleMakori) Follow […]
China is turning ‘alpha dog’ in global politics, BRICS currency gaining traction – Michael Wilkerson
Michael Wilkerson, Founder of Stormwall Advisors and Author of “Why America Matters,” joins Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, to discuss China’s recent mediation of diplomatic relations between Iran and Saudi Arabia, and what this means for China’s status as a world power going forward. Wilkerson and Makori also discuss the escalating […]
The biggest crypto themes of 2023 – Alex Filatov
Alexander Filatov is Co-Founder and CEO of EverX, developer of the Everscale Network decentralized blockchain. Filatov tells Kitco News anchor David Lin how investors can navigate the crypto hype cycle, how DAOs can prevent the next FTX, and where NFTs are creating real-world value. Follow David Lin on Twitter: @davidlin_TV (https://twitter.com/davidlin_TV) Follow Kitco News on […]
How FTX stole billions and made crypto’s ‘Lehman’ disaster – Crypto Megan
Megan Nilsson, known professionally as Crypto Megan, discusses the FTX fallout saga and the future of cryptos with David Lin, Anchor for Kitco News at the AIBC Summit in Malta. Follow David Lin on Twitter: @davidlin_TV (https://twitter.com/davidlin_TV) Follow Kitco News on Twitter: @KitcoNewsNOW (https://twitter.com/KitcoNewsNOW) Follow Megan Nilsson on Twitter: @megan_crypto (https://twitter.com/megan_crypto) 0:00 – FTX and […]
Your Bank Can Legally Seize Your Money, ‘Too Late’ to Stop Hyperinflation & The Great Reset – Zang
Lynette Zang, Chief Market Analyst at ITM Trading, talks about how Reg D and the Dodd-Frank Act, which are supposed to protect banking clients, may allow banks to seize customer funds to ‘bail-in’ the bank in case of a liquidity crunch or financial crisis. She tells Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, […]
‘More pain ahead for crypto investors’ as Fed raises rates – Ronald AngSiy
Ronald AngSiy, COO at CEO.ca, explains how cryptocurrencies have benefitted from a low interest-rate environment, and how this boon could be coming to an end. He also discusses his outlook for Bitcoin and Ether in 2023 with David Lin, Anchor and Producer at Kitco News. Follow David Lin on Twitter: @davidlin_TV (https://twitter.com/davidlin_TV) Follow Kitco News […]
Bitcoin could recover to $50k this year, this is the ‘main threat’ to BTC – Florian Grummes
Florian Grummes, Managing Partner at Midas Touch Consulting, joins the show to discuss his outlook for gold, Bitcoin, and silver. He also talks about geopolitical risk, and the potential for World War 3, with David Lin, Anchor and Producer at Kitco News. Follow David Lin on Twitter: @davidlin_TV (https://twitter.com/davidlin_TV) Follow Kitco News on Twitter: @KitcoNewsNOW […]
Emerging markets are leading crypto adoption, this is why – Wei Zhou
Because of crypto’s ability to generate returns that, in real terms, are valuable to those in emerging markets, crypto adoption is seeing massive gains in EM countries according to Wei Zhou, CEO of coins.ph, a crypto exchange based in the Philippines. He spoke with David Lin, Anchor and Producer at Kitco News, about the changing […]
Fed won’t reverse tightening, what this means for stocks, Bitcoin – Clem Chambers
Recorded on January 19, 2023 Clem Chambers, CEO of Online Blockchain, explains how the U.S. debt ceiling and crypto regulation are affecting markets in stocks and cryptocurrencies. He also discusses economic policies, fiat money, and portfolio allocation with David Lin, Anchor and Producer at Kitco News. Follow David Lin on Twitter: @davidlin_TV (https://twitter.com/davidlin_TV) Follow Kitco […]
Gareth Soloway called 2022’s best asset, now he reveals 2023’s best investment
Global Investors face unprecedented turmoil in 2023: an impending global recession, persistently high inflation, and aggressive monetary policies worldwide. Join us for Outlook 2023 LIVE with @GarethSolowayProTrader, Co-Founder & President of @verifiedinvesting and get his forecast of what to expect in various markets in the new year. Gareth, a trader who integrates technical analysis with […]
Lawyer explains FTX’s ‘criminal’ activities, has this advice for Sam Bankman-Fried – Joseph Borg
Joseph Borg, Partner at WH Partners, discusses the criminal activities that FTX allegedly pursued, as well as the future of regulations for cryptocurrencies, with David Lin, Anchor for Kitco News at the AIBC Summit in Malta. Follow David Lin on Twitter: @davidlin_TV (https://twitter.com/davidlin_TV) Follow Kitco News on Twitter: @KitcoNewsNOW (https://twitter.com/KitcoNewsNOW) 0:00 – FTX’s ‘criminal’ activities […]
‘We’ve hit the crypto bottom’; will the Bitcoin price reach new highs? – Ran Neuner & Steven Sidley
This is part 1 of a three-part panel. Watch part 2 here: https://youtu.be/PTvseEZacjI Watch part 3 here: https://youtu.be/UJ5Ek0Hle64 This expert panel features Steven Sidley, Professor at the University of Johannesburg and Head of the university’s Blockchain and CryptoVerse Research Group, and Ran Neuner, Host of Crypto Banter. In this first part, the panel discusses whether […]
Kevin O’Leary: Another ‘meltdown to zero’ will 100% happen, here’s how he’s hedging
Kevin O’Leary, Chairman of O’Leary Ventures, discusses his new show ‘Money Court,’ watches, crypto, and gold. He spoke with David Lin, Anchor and Producer at Kitco News. Follow David Lin on Twitter: @davidlin_TV (https://twitter.com/davidlin_TV) Follow Kitco News on Twitter: @KitcoNewsNOW (https://twitter.com/KitcoNewsNOW) Follow Kevin O’Leary on Twitter: @kevinolearytv (https://twitter.com/kevinolearytv) 0:00 – New TV show 1:39 – […]
‘Massive selling of Bitcoin’ if this major crypto company implodes next – Scott Melker
Scott Melker, host of The Wolf of All Streets podcast, discusses the recent troubles facing CeFi firms like Genesis, Gemini, and FTX, as well as what this implies for the future of crypto. He also spoke about whether SBF was behind the LUNA collapse with David Lin, Anchor and Producer at Kitco News. Follow David […]
Still early in bear market, massive crash triggered when NASDAQ hits this level – Harry Dent
Harry Dent, Founder of HS Dent, says a ‘massive’ wipeout is underway once markets hit this critical level. He spoke with Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News, about how this crash will affect a variety of asset classes, and which nation will emerge as the dominant superpower. Follow Michelle Makori on Twitter: […]
World War 3 is here, global collapse will pave way for CBDCs & gold can only go up – Gerald Celente
Gerald Celente, Publisher of The Trends Journal, returns to Kitco News to discuss his geopolitical outlook, as well as his forecast for the global economy in 2023. He also discusses specific asset classes such as gold, stocks, and Bitcoin. Celente spoke with Michelle Makori, Lead Anchor and Editor-in-Chief at Kitco News. Follow Michelle Makori on […]
FTX collapse and fallout, ‘We don’t know’ which exchanges are safe – Ran Neuner
Ran Neuner, Founder and Host of Crypto Banter, discusses the recent FTX collapse and its implications. He highlights the effects of the FTX bankruptcy on other markets, and what effect this will have on cryptocurrencies in the short and medium terms. Follow Michelle Makori on Twitter: @MichelleMakori (https://twitter.com/MichelleMakori) Follow Kitco News on Twitter: @KitcoNewsNOW (https://twitter.com/KitcoNewsNOW) […]
2023 outlook for gold, Bitcoin: One of these could go to $3k – Northstar & Badcharts
Patrick Karim and Kevin Wadsworth of Northstar & Badcharts is back on the show to discuss the raging debate between technical analysts and fundamentalists, as well as to give their price outlooks for Bitcoin, gold, and silver. They spoke with David Lin, Anchor and Producer at Kitco News. Follow David Lin on Twitter: @davidlin_TV (https://twitter.com/davidlin_TV) […]
Ethereum is a ‘con’, DeFi is ‘fake’, and Bitcoin will win the ‘war’ for money – Cory Klippsten
Cory Klippsten, Founder and CEO of Swan Bitcoin, correctly predicted the collapse of Luna, Celsius, and FTX. He joins Michelle Makori, Editor-in-Chief and Lead Anchor at Kitco News, to suggest the next domino that could fall, as well as to assess the FTX fallout. Klippsten also discusses Bitcoin’s investment benefits, why much of DeFi is […]