FridayNov 08, 2019 12:44 pm

What Is Global Macro Strategy Investing?

The Rise of Macro Strategies? Investors turn to Global macro strategies when they expect significant volatility and experience S&P 500 peak-to-trough drawdowns. Drawdows and volatility may occur from economic and political uncertainty. Savvy investors may want to hedge against potential loss by employing Global macro strategies in their portfolios. The Man Institute points out that macro strategies usually do well in uncertain times and prove to deliver robust returns when implemented properly. We’ve seen macro strategies play well in the dot com crash and in the more recent housing and credit crisis. Sophisticated macro strategies may provide outsized returns and…

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ThursdayNov 07, 2019 12:30 pm

Planetarium Introduces a Completely Moddable Blockchain RPG: Nine Chronicles

Blockchain pioneer Planetarium plans to disrupt the $120 billion global video-game industry with Nine Chronicles, the world’s first blockchain-based, open source, completely moddable RPG. The game launches in late 2019. Nine Chronicles is an exciting side-scrolling RPG in its own right, with nine beautifully illustrated worlds to explore, an extensive crafting system, and rewarding gameplay. But it’s the game’s moddability that has its developers so excited. As the first completely decentralized fantasy game, Nine Chronicles just might be the first video game that lives—and thrives—forever. Planetarium CEO and Co-Founder Kijun Seo can’t wait to see what developers make of Nine…

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ThursdayNov 07, 2019 12:26 pm

Bitcoin and Macro Strategy Investing

Bitcoin and digital currencies largely revolve around macro movements. There are several narratives around bitcoin that support a macro investing strategy in bitcoin. We will cover a few of these characteristics today. Bitcoin and Currency Devaluation Countries across the world rush to devalue their currencies to remain competitive and in line with their global peers. They do so to remain competitive in import and export markets. They wish to remain stable and maintain relationships with merchants and corporations. Currency fluctuations can hurt or bolster trade interest and is a crucial aspect of trade. Devalued currencies encourage potential strong exports and…

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WednesdayNov 06, 2019 12:23 pm

UK Updates Tax Policy For Crypto Assets

It seems the United Kingdom tax authority has updated its policies concerning crypto assets. The authority has reiterated that Bitcoin is not money, and on Friday, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs department (HRMC) updated its tax policy related to cryptocurrency. Here’s what you need to know to stay compliant with the British taxman. HRMC’s statement on crypto assets: tax for businesses only provided details for what it calls “exchange tokens” such as Bitcoin. It will, however, provide more information on security and utility tokens at a later date. Businesses, in particular, will pay tax if they use exchange tokens: By…

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TuesdayNov 05, 2019 1:31 pm

The Single Most Influential Person in the Bitcoin Universe

Roger Ver has pretty much seen and done it all in the Bitcoin orbit, especially since he’s been one of the few people whose been a Bitcoin evangelist from virtually the beginning. Ver has worked tirelessly to advocate for the network, the cryptocurrency, and the investment into and for the Bitcoin network. Indeed, we have no problem stating that Roger Ver is probably the single most influential person in Bitcoin today. From preaching the merits of Bitcoin to any and all who would listen and learn about a new protocol to funding early crypto startups, Roger Ver’s support for the…

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MondayNov 04, 2019 12:55 pm

Wild West Crypto Show Hits the Road for Vegas and Two Annual Alt Coin Summits

Wild West Crypto Show hosts Drew Taylor and Brent Bates took their homespun, salt-of-the-earth analysis of all things related to the crypto markets from the studio to the road for episode 82 of their popular online and televised forum, titled ‘En-route to Vegas’. The show builds anticipation for the annual Litecoin Summit and World Crypto Con, taking place Halloween week in Sin City, including jokes about how much tequila it might take to get Wall Street entrepreneur and Miami-based Liquid Lunch broadcast host John Tabacco to appear on the upcoming Wild West episode from Las Vegas. “If you don’t know…

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MondayNov 04, 2019 12:03 pm

U.S. National Debt at $23T and How Cryptocurrency Can Help

“The most significant threat to our national security is our debt.” This was said by Adm. Michael Mullen in 2010, but nearly ten years ago the federal debt totaled $13T and here we are on the verge of reaching the $23 Trillion mark on debt. Is cryptocurrency the solution, or at the very least, a beacon of hope to dig ourselves out of this oppressive debt? Consider that in addition to the existing debt, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office expects an annual deficit of $1 Trillion a year over the next 30 years even without a recession, a major war,…

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FridayNov 01, 2019 12:21 pm

Is Litecoin Destined To Die?

There’s been a lot of speculation surrounding the viability and longevity of Litecoin; some wondering if it may be destined a die. And while this may seem inconceivable to some, there may be some merit behind the concerns. Since its halving, over 50% of the nodes in the network have shut down operations. The Litecoin Foundation barely has any money left, down from more than one million in income last year to $70,000 in minus this year. The income of a million was mainly due to a donation of $830,000 but they also made about $200,000 on merchandise sales. This…

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ThursdayOct 31, 2019 12:14 pm

What’s Happening With The Economy Today?

We have seen a boom in the traditional equities over these past ten years and interest rates slowly rose but are still at relative lows. Banks are supposedly stronger, and liquidity is also present in the financial system today. Unemployment is at historic lows and inflation, according to the Federal Reserve, is not really there. So, what’s happening with the economy today? While everything seems to be high on the surface, we do see signs of weakness and issues in the economy. For instance, unemployment is low, but the Federal Reserve of the United States hesitates to raise interest rates.…

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ThursdayOct 31, 2019 10:58 am

Blockchain Pioneers Converge as World Crypto Con Kicks off in Las Vegas

Crypto industry leaders from across the globe converged at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas Wednesday for Day 1 of World Crypto Conference (“WCC”), which is part of the annual lineup of Vegas Blockchain Week events sponsored by EVOLV Events. This premier gathering of thought leaders, innovators, executives, enthusiasts, service providers, government policy advisors, developers and others in the space stands out as one of the foremost global stages for sharing breaking blockchain news and the latest cutting-edge technologies. From training and discussions to product demos and keynote addresses given by experts, the agenda for WCC Day 1 was jampacked. Attendees…

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