Was the Bitcoin Surge of 2017 Driven by Tether Market Manipulation?

Confirmation of the allegations concerning manipulation within Wall Street’s VIX index has led to investigations. Attributing Bitcoin’s extraordinary price escalation in late 2017 to various factors such as investor zeal, media attention, and Asian exchanges, a new academic paper renowned for uncovering fraud suggests Tether was pivotal in inflating the Continue Reading

How Grayscale’s New Bitcoin Mini Trust Impacts Investors

By the close of trading on Tuesday, holders of Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) will observe a transformation of 10% of their holdings into the newly established Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust. This transition significantly contributed to a decline exceeding 10% in the value of GBTC shares on Tuesday. Interestingly, this newly Continue Reading