Bitcoin centralized by corporate giants should not be feared – Michael Saylor
During a recent podcast interview, Michael Saylor explained that Bitcoin being bought and centralized by corporations should not be feared. He outlined three main reasons driving the need for custodians. This post was originally published on this site
Nifty News: Metaverse bank robberies, Trump NFT biz prefers crypto over cash, and more
The Bank of America’s metaverse trains staff on resolving customer disputes or helps them relax by riding a virtual unicorn. This post was originally published on this site
Investors Seek Refuge in Cash as Recession Fears Mount, BOFA Survey Reveals
Investors, plagued by mounting pessimism, have sought refuge in cash, according to a recent survey conducted by Bank of America. The survey highlights a notable 5.6% increase in cash reserves during May, as apprehensive investors brace themselves for a potential credit crunch and a recession. Flight to Safety: Investors Increase Cash Reserves and Brace for […]
Bank of America: Threats to US Dollar’s Dominance Largely Domestic — Not BRICS Currency or Chinese Yuan
Bank of America has warned that the key threats to the U.S. dollar’s dominance are largely domestic, as opposed to competition from other currencies, including a BRICS currency. “U.S. fiscal brinkmanship, with risks for government shutdown, or even worse a default, keeps coming up during debt ceiling discussions,” the bank’s analysts stressed. Bank of America […]
Bank of America Strategist Predicts Gold Could Reach $2,500 per Ounce in 2023
A Bank of America (BOFA) commodity strategist has postulated that gold, should it continue to flourish in 2023, could pave the way for a climb to $2,500 per ounce. Presently priced at $1,983 per unit, the precious metal remains just shy of the $2,000 threshold. However, if it were to achieve the projected $2,500 target, […]
MicroStrategy stock price more than doubles in 2023 in lockstep with Bitcoin
Bank of America and Fidelity have increased their MicroStrategy exposure in what appears to be a passive Bitcoin investment.This post was originally published on this site
First Republic Bank’s Shares Downgraded to Junk Status by S&P Global; Stock Slides More Than 25% Lower
After UBS acquired Credit Suisse and close to a dozen financial institutions injected $30 billion into First Republic Bank four days ago, S&P Global downgraded First Republic’s shares to junk status on Sunday. Investors are concerned that the cash infusion from 11 major financial institutions may not address the bank’s liquidity issues. First Republic’s shares […]
Bitcoin market cap grows 60% in 2023 as top Wall Street banks lose $100B
Bitcoin has decoupled from stocks and rising ten years after the Cyprus banking crisis coincided with a BTC price boom.This post was originally published on this site
US Bank Outflows and Concerns Mount: 11 Banks Bail Out First Republic Bank From Collapse
After the fall of Silvergate Bank, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), and Signature Bank (SNBY), First Republic Bank, a commercial bank and wealth management services provider, is the latest financial institution to receive a bailout. Close to a dozen lenders announced they will deposit $30 billion into the beleaguered bank’s coffers to shore up liquidity. U.S. […]
Bank of America Expects the Fed to Keep Hiking Rates Until ‘Point of Pain’ for Consumer Demand
Bank of America has warned that the Federal Reserve will have to keep raising interest rates until it finds “the point of pain for consumer demand.” Expecting a slowdown in consumer demand to “lead to an outright recession,” the bank’s economist cautioned that “additional Fed hikes would also mean more pain for the interest-sensitive non-consumer […]