Michael del Castillo
I write about lunatics who believe they can make the world a better place, wanted criminals, and everything in-between. @CoinDesk @LitManhattan #blockchain
Last synced from Twitter 87d ago
Trump Campaign Website Hacked In Cryptocurrency Scam
The hackers said the world has had enough of the "fake news spreaded daily" by the president.
JPMorgan creates new unit for blockchain projects as it says the technology is close to making money
The move by JPMorgan could provide a boost to the broader blockchain and cryptocurrency industries, whose proponents believe that mainstream adoption is nearing.
Michael del Castillo
JPMorgan creates new "Onyx" unit for blockchain projects, says the technology is close to making money:
cnbc.com/2020/10/27/jpm… by @Hugh_Son via @CNBC
88d
Our Digital Lives Need Digital Money
The evolution of money has been driven by two factors: what people need and expect their money to do and the technology which enables a new way to use it. When the two have come together, we’ve seen significant developments in what our money looks...
Silvergate Breaks Record With $586 Million In Cryptocurrency Deposits
Silvergate bank is finally reaping rewards for some of the risks it took by being one of the first banks to let bitcoin companies open accounts.
1
Michael del Castillo
TODAY: Silvergate Bank generated $3M revenue from cryptocurrency services last quarter, a small amount, but one that paves the way for banks to make money off bitcoin and more: forbes.com/sites/michaeld… via @ForbesCrypto
89d
Bitcoin's Richest Are Selling, So Why Is The Price Surging?
Despite the heightened number of sellers in the Bitcoin market, particularly among whales, the dominant cryptocurrency has continuously rallied.
PayPal’s New Service Is A $50 Billion Stimulus Check For Bitcoin
Americans purchased $31.2 billion worth of products and services in the past year using Bitcoin. PayPal users accounted for 74%, or $23.1 billion, of that amount. The company's new service will help to double that amount.
Bitcoin Hits Major Milestone; Paypal Embraces Crypto
Bitcoin is on the move again. After topping $13,000 this week, it's up 80% on the year.
JP Morgan Veteran Daniel Masters Explains How Blockchain Will End Commercial Banks
"We are going into a new paradigm where central banks issue CBDCs, commercial banks cease to exist and the service layer is filled by crazy new emerging companies."
Michael del Castillo
Just out: JP Morgan veteran Daniel Masters explains how blockchain will end commercial banks:
forbes.com/sites/michaeld… via @ForbesCrypto
92d
Forbes Estimates China Paid Trump At Least $5.4 Million Since He Took Office, Via Mysterious Trump Tower Lease
Donald Trump maintained a stake in Trump Tower when he became president, and with it, a financial connection to the Chinese government.
Curry with Crypto Twitter Queen Leigh Cuen (Zoom edition) - Decrypt
Leigh Cuen, crytpo Twitter's self-proclaimed "angry vagina," recently left Coindesk to go it alone. The official Decrypt interview.
Kyber Network Releases Critical Infrastructure To Bring TradFi To DeFi
The KyberPRO framework released today is a critical step towards integrating traditional financial firms into the DeFi ecosystem.
Bitcoin Breakout: Eat My Dust Amazon, Apple, Facebook And Google
Priced just above $13,000, bitcoin is up 80% on the year, which is outpacing the year-to-date returns from leading equity performers in the S&P 500 including most of the infamous FAANG members.
Michael del Castillo
This chart and headline says it all: "Bitcoin Breakout: Eat My Dust Amazon, Apple, Facebook And Google" forbes.com/sites/steveneh… by @Steven_Ehrlich via @ForbesCrypto pic.twitter.com/3r9txkIEHB
93d
Unpopular Opinion: Why PayPal Enabling Bitcoin Purchases Isn’t All Positive
PayPal supporting Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies undoubtedly buoy the image of the sector and the asset class. But PayPal’s integration of crypto assets comes with a catch.
Opponents in the Utah governor’s race appear in ads together promoting civility.
The two rival candidates vying to become Utah’s next governor are appearing in ads together promoting civility. “We can disagree without hating each other,” one says in an ad.
2
Michael del Castillo
Next time someone baits you, remember this leadership: Opponents in the Utah governor’s race appear in ads together promoting civility
94d
PayPal Launches New Service Enabling Users to Buy, Hold and Sell Cryptocurrency
The migration toward digital payments and digital representations of value continues to accelerate, driven by the COVID-19 pandemic and the increased interest in digital currencies from central...
Weird Market Dynamics: 3 Reasons Ethereum Is Dropping While Bitcoin Rallies
The current market dynamics are uncanny because Bitcoin has been solely increasing in price, while Ethereum the cryptocurrency market stagnate.
PayPal Surprise Announcement Pushes Bitcoin Towards $13k
Given the current positive feedback loop of stock prices being rewarded for gaining exposure to cryptocurrencies, the trend is likely to continue, which bodes well for bitcoin in the near-term.
Beloved McNally Jackson Bookstore Pleads With NYers: ‘Come Back To Our Stores’
As readers buy books from corporations like Amazon, independent bookstores are being left in the dust. McNally Jackson is a New York-operated independent bookstore with locations across the city. Amongst the pandemic and people turning to online...