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One of the best (and worst) things about bitcoin, blockchain and cryptocurrencies is just how new the technology and its practical implementations are. Even though there have been many early adapters, the ecosystem as a whole involves a lot of learning, especially for those looking to come up to speed. This represents a massive opportunity as well as a pitfall for those who are on the outside looking in. I like to monitor different courses in the space for my own education as well as for resources to share with others to include them as part of the discussion and learning: I've compiled this list as a set of reliable resources to do just that. 1- DFIN 511: Introduction to Digital Currencies (Offered By UNIC) This free online course is taught by  Andreas Antonopoulos (author of Mastering Bitcoin) and Antonis Polemitis and it represents the first course in the  MSc in Digital Currency offered by UNIC. The course places bitcoin an...

Gather round fellow degenerates, as I (Chevy) regale you with a tale of bag fumbling… The year was 2017 AD. Bitcoin had been making moves all year, and I’d decided to put some money aside and ape in. At the start of December, I ordered a Ledger wallet (‘cause that’s what my smart friends told me to do) and waited for it to ship. The problem was – Bitcoin was ripping, and EVERYONE wanted a Ledger. So it took about a month for mine to arrive. In the time between ordering and receiving my Ledger, I’d watched $BTC go from $10k, to $20k, all the way back down to $10k. 👇 Source: TradingView My thinking at the time:  I’m too late. I missed the boat. This thing is only going to go down from here… And I was right!  …for about a year. Long term? BOY was I wrong. Had I thought in years instead of months, I could have locked in 900-1000% gains! 👇 Source: TradingView Now, I know what you’re going to say… “That was then. This is now. $BTC is a $2T asset these days. If you’re getting into...

Donald Trump could oversee the creation of a national bitcoin reserve , but some states aren't waiting on lawmakers in Washington to start the trend. Last Thursday, the Texas House of Representatives introduced legislation to create a state-level reserve. The bill would allow Texas to hold bitcoin as a hedge against inflation and economic volatility by building a reserve through donations, fees, or taxes. Similar legislation has emerged on the national stage, turbocharged by expectations that the incoming president will be supportive. The US government already holds over 207,000 bitcoins seized during legal enforcement actions, and Trump has pledged to never sell what's already in the coffers. But the industry wants the government to go a step further, and if a reserve gets the greenlight, Washington would rake in more of the cryptocurrency in a buy-and-hold strategy that mimics corporate holders like  MicroStrategy . Proponents argue that this can alleviate financial stress do...

Bitcoin has been on a tear in 2024, surging 145% year-to-date and breaching the psychological $106,000 in recent days. The volatile cryptocurrency has been a polarizing asset, but with an incoming Trump administration, combined with the launch of bitcoin ETFs earlier this year, it seems more and more investors are starting to embrace bitcoin. But not everyone is bullish, and there are some on Wall Street who still see a coming correction in 2025. Here are the biggest bear and bull cases for the token next year. Bitcoin will fall to $45,000: BCA Research Chief global strategist Peter Berezin of BCA Research expects bitcoin to crash in 2025. Berezin, who  is bearish on risk assets broadly for next year  on the expectation that a recession will hit, said that bitcoin will finish 2025 at around $45,000, marking a decline of 57% from current levels. With his bearish outlook, Berezin said gold would finally outperform bitcoin in 2025, as investors seek safe-haven assets amid a perio...

Bitcoin extended its weekend rally on Dec. 16, 2024 by setting a new all-time high above $107,700. The swell in Bitcoin’s price comes amid a steady surge in spot volumes and the re-emergence of the Coinbase Premium in the US session. Robust buying in the US session followed the explosive weekend price action, which saw a strong spot push on Binance and notable perpetual futures volumes on KuCoin on Sunday, Dec. 15, as traders pushed BTC’s price through the $103,000–$104,000 sell walls. BTC/USDT 4-hour chart (Binance). Source: TRDR.io In addition to the steady spot buy volumes, positive news flow about new Bitcoin purchases from MicroStrategy and Semler Scientific hit headlines at the start of the day.  Semler Scientific  purchased  211 BTC for $21.5 million at $101,890 per coin, and MicroStrategy acquired 15,350 BTC for $1.5 billion at $100,386 per coin.  Acco...

Cryptocurrency has emerged as a lucrative financial asset class, with Bitcoin, the pioneering digital currency, experiencing a meteoric rise and recently surpassing its all-time high of nearly $69,000, set in late 2021. This surge has ignited a wave of optimistic predictions and rekindled excitement among investors. With over 40 percent of American adults now owning cryptocurrency, interest in digital assets has never been higher. The global user base reached 580 million by the end of 2023, marking a 34% growth over 2022, and is expected to approach 800 million by the end of 2024 . Savvy investors strategically incorporate crypto assets, such as Bitcoin and NFTs, to capitalize on the immense growth potential and innovation within the rapidly evolving digital asset space while mitigating risk through a balanced approach. Navigating this rapidly growing market, however, is challenging. The sheer volume of online cryptocurrency information can be overwhelming for both novice and seasone...