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Fintech CEO: George Residence Bitcoin Acceptance Has Policy Implications, More than Simple Brand Awareness

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Last month, luxury hospitality icon, George Residence, announced that it would be the first hotel in Nigeria to accept Bitcoin. Most reviews of this announcement came using the lens of brand awareness, both for the property, as well as cryptocurrency. But, Richard Gardner, today, offered a different take on what’s unfolding in Nigeria.

“When we see news like this, it’s easy to trumpet the mainstream appeal of Bitcoin, and, over the past six months, there certainly has been a huge increase in familiarity with the alternative to fiat currency. Between business icons like Mark Cuban and Elon Musk openly supporting the growth of cryptocurrencies, it is easy to read news like this as just one in a line of businesses moving to accept a form of payment that’s becoming more and more popular. But, there’s something else at play here,” noted Richard Gardner, CEO of Modulus, a US-based developer of ultra-high-performance trading and surveillance technology that powers global equities, derivatives, and digital asset exchanges.

In his announcement, George Residence CEO Yanju George said that, not only was he accepting Bitcoin, but that he planned to make Bitcoin the company’s primary reserve asset, noting that “[w]e have allocated around 50% of our cash reserves to Bitcoin… We hope to increase that as time goes on. Bitcoin is the currency of the future and it is only right that we are strongly positioned so we do not get left behind.”

“I think if you look at the policy behind the move, you’ve got to see this as a hedge against inflation. The Naira has had significant struggles. We’ve seen a surge in Bitcoin in 2021, but, at the end of the day, the surge means different things in different places. In the United States, folks may be looking at Bitcoin as an investment opportunity, but in places like Nigeria, Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies offer more than that. They are really a way to make sure that the assets you have today aren’t devalued over the next six months. Unchecked inflation is not just an economic problem; it’s a problem that deeply affects the citizenry when the fiat currency they rely on to purchase food and energy and life essentials is worth a fraction of what it was last year. In places with rampant inflation, Bitcoin is being considered by the populace as a potential solution to a number of institutional problems,” explained Gardner.

Modulus is known throughout the financial technology segment as a leader in the development of ultra-high frequency trading systems and blockchain technologies. Over the past twenty years, the company has built technology for the world’s most notable exchanges, with a client list which includes NASDAQ, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of America, Barclays, Siemens, Shell, Yahoo!, Microsoft, Cornell University, and the University of Chicago.

“As Nigeria looks towards the future, there is a lot of work to be done, to be sure. But, there is much to be optimistic about, as well. The fact that the citizenry is so engaged in cryptocurrencies means that, if the country can put the pieces together and get a handle on infrastructure-based issues, not the least of which is inflation, then it can begin to look at how it can invite innovation and enhance technology’s role as a tool in its economic engine. The interest is already there,” noted Gardner.

Is the CEO/Founder of Investors King Limited. A proven foreign exchange research analyst and a published author on Yahoo Finance, Businessinsider, Nasdaq, Entrepreneur.com, Investorplace, and many more. He has over two decades of experience in global financial markets.

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Binance CEO Forecasts Bitcoin Surge Beyond $80,000 on Institutional Inflows

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Binance Chief Executive Officer Richard Teng has set his sights on Bitcoin surging beyond the $80,000 price level on the back of rising institutional investments into crypto-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Speaking at an event in Bangkok on Sunday, Teng highlighted the significant impact of the launch of Bitcoin ETFs in the United States earlier this year.

He noted that this development has attracted a considerable influx of institutional investors, propelling fresh funds into the cryptocurrency market.

Teng expressed confidence in Bitcoin’s upward trajectory, emphasizing that “we’re just getting started.”

Initially estimating Bitcoin to reach around $80,000 by the end of the year, Teng now believes that the cryptocurrency’s price will surpass this milestone.

He attributed this bullish outlook to a combination of decreasing supply and sustained demand within the market.

However, he cautioned that the rally wouldn’t be without its fluctuations, suggesting that the market’s ups and downs would ultimately benefit its overall health.

Bitcoin has already surged by an impressive 56% this year, reaching a record high of nearly $73,798 last week.

Despite concerns among some investors about a potential bubble, Teng remains optimistic about Bitcoin’s future trajectory.

Teng’s forecast comes in the wake of his appointment as CEO of Binance, succeeding co-founder Changpeng Zhao in November following the company’s $4.3 billion settlement with US authorities.

With relentless inflows into US spot Bitcoin ETFs since their approval in January, Teng expects further institutional adoption in the near term, with more endowments and family offices anticipated to increase their allocations into Bitcoin ETFs.

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Bitcoin Retreats from Record Highs Amid Debate Over Market Speculation

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The cryptocurrency retreated from its recent record highs, igniting a debate over the speculative fervor gripping global markets.

In Asian trading on Friday, Bitcoin plummeted by as much as 5.6%, shedding its gains from the previous day when it reached a new pinnacle of nearly $73,798.

Despite recovering slightly to trade at $67,300, the retreat has triggered concerns about the sustainability of the crypto bull run.

The moderation in Bitcoin’s surge, alongside a similar trend in other top cryptocurrencies like Ether, BNB, and Solana, reflects a broader shift in investor sentiment.

With both Bitcoin’s ascent and the performance of the top 100 tokens hovering around 60% for the year, market participants are reevaluating their risk appetites amidst a backdrop of escalating inflationary pressures.

In a Bloomberg Television interview, Bank of America Corp.’s Chief Investment Strategist Michael Hartnett sounded alarms, likening the market’s euphoria to the characteristics of a bubble, particularly evident in the technology sector’s “Magnificent Seven” stocks and the soaring highs of cryptocurrencies.

The debate over market speculation is gaining traction on Wall Street, with questions looming about the vulnerability of various asset classes to a potential pullback.

Proponents of Bitcoin point to fundamental supports, such as significant net inflows into US exchange-traded funds and an impending reduction in token supply growth.

However, Bitcoin’s stumble coincided with a surge in US yields and the dollar following a report revealing a spike in producer prices, exacerbating concerns about the Federal Reserve’s ongoing efforts to rein in inflation.

Also, data from Coinglass indicates a rise in caution within the derivatives market, with a notable increase in liquidated bullish crypto wagers and a slump in funding rates for Bitcoin perpetual futures, favored by speculators.

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BTC Rally Surges 70% in 2024, But Millionaire Creation Slows Compared to Previous Uptrends

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Bitcoin (BTC), the world’s most dominant cryptocurrency, has sustained its rally in 2024, surging by 70% to new record highs above $72,000.

This year’s rally marks another milestone for the leading cryptocurrency following a 155% surge in the previous year from the depths of a bear market.

However, despite the surge in prices, the creation of new Bitcoin millionaires has slowed compared to previous uptrends.

According to data tracked by Paris-based Kaiko, less than 2,000 millionaire wallets, defined as wallets holding $1 million worth of Bitcoin, are being created daily.

This figure is lower than during the last bull run, where over 4,000 millionaire wallets were created daily, along with more than 2,000 wallets holding $10 million balances.

Analysts suggest several factors contributing to this slowdown.

Firstly, new capital may have yet to fully enter the market. Also, large investors, known as whales, may be taking profits as Bitcoin reaches new highs.

Another factor could be that whales are storing their holdings with custodians rather than in personal wallets.

Despite the slower growth rate of new millionaires, market consensus remains optimistic about Bitcoin’s future trajectory.

With Wall Street’s increasing embrace of Bitcoin, particularly through spot exchange-traded funds (ETFs), many believe that the bull run is still in its early stages.

Continued inflows into ETFs, combined with the anticipated supply reduction from the upcoming halving event, could drive prices even higher. Some analysts predict that Bitcoin could reach $150,000 and beyond in the coming months.

However, signs of caution emerge as the gap between liquidity on the buy and sell sides widens, suggesting that investors may be looking to take profits near record highs.

The overall sentiment in the cryptocurrency market remains bullish, with Bitcoin’s rally showing resilience and strength in the face of market dynamics.

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