Category: Adoption

Blockchain Capital Finds Americans Are Moving Toward Bitcoin Conviction

Since the fall of 2017, tokenized investment fund Blockchain Capital has commissioned national market research firm The Harris Poll every 18 months to survey some 2,000 adults across the U.S. and gauge their progress through what the fund calls the “crypto adoption funnel.” Per this funnel model, an individual’s journey from awareness of cryptocurrencies to…

December 9, 2020
Game recognize game: Institutions make it easier to invest in Bitcoin

As Bitcoin’s impressive run continues, it would not be surprising to see crypto FOMO reach institutional investors as well.

December 9, 2020
Grayscale: 62% of new investors are now “very familiar” with Bitcoin

Grayscale Investments, arguably the world’s largest and most influential crypto fund, published results of a survey conducted last month that measured public sentiment, knowledge, and adoption of Bitcoin among new accredited and institutional investors. The firm found that 62% of all respondents were now “very familiar” with Bitcoin and were either already invested or looking…

December 9, 2020
“Strong support” for crypto industry regulation at recent G7 meeting

Ministers from the seven influential countries called for greater regulatory oversight and laws for cryptocurrencies as the market sees increased adoption from both institutional and retail crowds. Ministers support calls for crypto regulations As per a note published by the US Department of Treasury on Tuesday, Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin met with the financial heads…

December 8, 2020
Blockchain tech 13X ‘too expensive’ to justify use: DocuSign CEO

The DocuSign CEO estimates the cost of providing the firm’s e-signature and digital identity services are 13X higher using blockchain technology.

December 8, 2020
US gov is Bitcoin’s last remaining adversary, says Messari founder

Bitcoin may have experienced the perfect storm for success, but action by the United States government may remain a threat.

December 8, 2020
Citi downgrades MicroStrategy stock after bold Bitcoin bet

MicroStrategy was downgraded to “sell” from “neutral” on Tuesday.

December 8, 2020
Bitcoin funds see “record” $429m inflows in last week

Bitcoin funds focused on the digital asset and other large-cap cryptocurrencies are seeing record inflows this year amidst rising inflation concerns and a bleak macroeconomic outlook. As per a report by international news outlet Reuters, institutional investors purchased over $429 million worth of cryptocurrencies via various funds and products for the week ended Dec. 7,…

December 8, 2020
‘We should do whatever we can’ to legalize Bitcoin, says libertarian Ron Paul

The former congressman from Texas believes the government is “watching very closely” to see what happens with crypto.

December 7, 2020
‘Shameless’ season premiere name drops Bitcoin and other crypto

Too bad the brief crypto-related conversation was largely nonsensical.

December 7, 2020