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Image generated by CariGold Cryptocurrencies have been around for more than 15 years, with Bitcoin leading the way back in 2009. Most cryptos have been speculative, as investors buy into various digital coins hoping that they gain value. However, the underlying promise of cryptocurrencies is revolutionary for our financial system. No centralized bank controls the supply of crypto, which shields them from inflation. Cryptocurrencies act as a decentralized way to exchange money for goods and services. While most crypto conversions revolve around these coins as investments, some stores are following through on the commerce part. There are many retailers and online businesses that let people pay for products and services with crypto...

Image generated by CariGold Bitcoin's price surged past $118,000 on July 11, a new all-time high for BTC. In particular, this rally saw $2.42 billion in shorts liquidated, the highest daily loss for shorts in more than 2 years. The Glassnode Long-Term Holder Net Unrealized Profit and Loss (NUPL) ratio is currently at 0.69, below the "Euphoria Zone," which is identified as being >0.75. This means that most holders are in profit, but we are still not in the range of establishing extreme greed. Julio Moreno, the Head of Research at CryptoQuant, emphasized the low selling pressure that accompanied the price increase. "Total daily Bitcoin exchange inflows are at an unsettling low: 18,000 BTC, the lowest amount since April 2015." Moreno...

Image generated by CariGold The HIVE Digital Technologies (Nasdaq: HIVE) stock reached $2.47 on July 11, piggybacking on the phenomenal all-time high (ATH) Bitcoin reached this week. The stock is at its four-month high, as it last reached $2.52 on Feb. 24. HIVE Digital is one of the most prominent Bitcoin mining firms in the world. Crypto mining is the process of validating and adding transactions to a blockchain by solving cryptographic problems called hashes. On July 10, the firm announced it has surpassed a $250 million annualized run rate revenue. It has also surpassed 12 exahash per second (EH/s) of global Bitcoin mining hashrate, twice its output at the beginning of 2025. Hashrate measures how fast a miner executes...

Image generated by CariGold US Unique Among Crypto Framework: Blockchain Assoc. CEO Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association and former CFTC Commissioner, says once the CLARITY act is passed into law, US crypto markets will become even more robust and attract more innovators in the industry. She joins Romaine Bostick on "Bloomberg Tech." This article has been published in bloomberg.com via Yahoo News. https://finance.yahoo.com/video/us-unique-among-crypto-framework-195530566.html

Image generated by CariGold Broker Transparency – A Fight for Fairness or Just a Flashpoint When you bring up broker transparency at a truck stop or in an owner-op Facebook group, you’ll see two things happen fast: tension and division. Some drivers will shout, “Show me the money!” Others will tell you it doesn’t matter — that chasing rate details is just noise. What started as a call for fairness has now become a wedge in the trucking community. And depending on who you ask, the fight over broker transparency is either long overdue… or a complete waste of time. So let’s break it all the way down. Not from a place of outrage or bias — but from a place of context. Because before we can decide what’s fair, we need to understand what’s...

Image generated by CariGold Analyst spots best breakout attempt as XRP jumps 30% XRP, the third-largest cryptocurrency, is easily among the best-performing altcoins, as Bitcoin is hitting new records. While BTC has surged 9% over the last seven days, XRP has soared more than 30% during the same timeframe. XRP was trading at $2.91 at press time — its highest peak since early March. Pseudonymous crypto analyst, known as @CryptoDonAlt on X, wondered if the cryptocurrency is finally nearing a breakout. CryptoDonAlt analyzed XRP's price chart and observed how the crypto asset has been traversing the $2-$2.7 range since December 2024. The analyst spotted what they called the "best-looking breakout attempt of the range yet" as XRP...

Image generated by CariGold Standard Chartered Predicts Bitcoin Will Hit $135,000 by the End of September Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) has had a successful run during 2025. It reached an all-time high of almost $118,900 on July 10 and is up 25% on the year. The S&P 500, often used as a measure of how the stock market is doing, has managed a 6% year-to-date return. Investors are happy with the results but also wondering if a decline could be on the way. Bitcoin's previous bull runs have been followed by downturns where it lost a significant portion of its value. But Standard Chartered, a U.K. bank, is predicting that the leading cryptocurrency will go even higher during the next two quarters. A new price dynamic In the past, Bitcoin has...

Image generated by CariGold Shares of Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) have soared this year as the stock has been one of the biggest under-the-radar winners on the market. The disruptive brokerage has benefited from a boom in cryptocurrencies, its new retirement account offerings, and new tokenization and crypto programs, showing it's finding new ways to monetize crypto. As it's grown, the company's profits have also soared, showing off the scalability of its business model. Additionally, Robinhood has benefited from elevated interest rates as it's been able to earn a substantial interest income stream. According to data from S&P Global Market Intelligence, the stock was up 151% through the first half of the year. As you can see...

Image generated by CariGold Why XRP Skyrocketed This Week XRP is on the rise this week, up 25.3% from last Thursday at 1 p.m. ET as of 12:43 p.m. ET on Friday. The rise comes as the S&P 500 gained 0.5% and Bitcoin reached an all-time high. Aside from Bitcoin's record-setting high, which always moves the rest of the market, Ripple Labs CEO Brad Garlinghouse appeared before Congress this week, boosting hopes that XRP will see further adoption. Crypto goes to Washington A select few of leaders from the crypto community testified in front of the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday. Garlinghouse, whose Ripple Labs created XRP, outlined how he thought Congress should regulate the industry, saying that a lack of rules has...

Image generated by CariGold Why Bitcoin is suddenly on a roll (again) Bitcoin prices have been rising consistently over the last week. The local low point was Monday, July 7, when Bitcoin ended the day at $108,300 per coin. Friday morning's jump works out to a 9.7% increase from that lull. The price increase looks even stronger over longer time periods. Bitcoin has now gained 42% in three months and 102% over the last year. It's a complicated situation with many moving parts. The latest halving of Bitcoin's mining rewards took place 15 months ago, giving miners and investors plenty of time to adapt to the changing economic setup. With stable costs on the production side of Bitcoin mining, lower rewards should push the coin price...

Image generated by CariGold Why MicroStrategy (MSTR) Stock Is Trading Up Today What Happened? Shares of business analytics software company MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) jumped 3% in the morning session after the price of Bitcoin surged to a new record high, surpassing $118,000. As the world's largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, MicroStrategy's stock price is highly sensitive to the cryptocurrency's market movements. This significant unrealized gain on its digital asset holdings is providing a strong tailwind for the stock. The rally in Bitcoin is being attributed to strong institutional investor demand and a favorable outlook for the asset class. The broader crypto market also saw gains, with other related stocks like Coinbase and...

Image generated by CariGold Cold wallets have revolutionized crypto security by keeping your private keys offline and away from hackers. They’re the digital equivalent of a safe deposit box, robust, reliable, and designed for peace of mind. Today, we’re exploring Ledger’s latest innovation in this space: the Ledger Stax, a sleek, magnetized, curved e-ink powerhouse that takes your crypto protection to the next level. Designed in collaboration with Tony Fadell, the inventor of the iPod, it features a first-of-its-kind 3.7-inch curved e-ink touchscreen that wraps around the edge, combining aesthetic elegance with high-contrast readability and ultra-low power consumption. This isn’t just a cosmetic upgrade. The e-ink display allows you...

Image generated by CariGold YouTuber MrBeast eyes X CEO role, Musk didn't rule out After a two-year stint as the X CEO, Linda Yaccarino quit the position on July 9. During her time at X, the platform recently partnered with the crypto-based prediction market, Polymarket. The social media platform, known as Twitter before its takeover by billionaire Elon Musk, is home to one of the most lively crypto communities in the world. We don't know who will take over the CEO's position at X, and there is a lot of wild speculation going on. MrBeast, the most-followed YouTuber with over 412 million subscribers, was quick to remind the X community about his eagerness to lead X. MrBeast asked, "Sooooo, is now my time?" The billionaire YouTuber...

Image generated by CariGold Key Points Break out the party hats, because Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) just set a fresh record, reaching $118,856 on July 10 and leaving its old $111,560 peak in the dust. Hitting a new all-time high always tempts investors to either pile in or bolt for the exits. Making good on either of these impulses is suboptimal. The smarter path is to continue to accumulate this coin methodically while others act impulsively. Let's explore why Bitcoin is just as worth buying now as when its price was a lot lower. The same old supply story keeps driving prices higher and higher The coin's price on any given day is just an arbitrary value denominated in fiat currencies like dollars, and that doesn't change simply...

Image generated by CariGold Bitcoin has soared to a new all-time high, surpassing $118,000 for the first time in its history, reaching a milestone in its meteoric rise. The explosive rally was driven by renewed institutional demand, robust spot Bitcoin ETF inflows and growing optimism surrounding global crypto adoption. The surge comes amid persistent global economic and geopolitical uncertainty, signaling a growing perception of Bitcoin as a safe-haven asset, akin to digital gold. Bitcoin is now up about 26% since the start of 2025. Investors seeking to participate in the Bitcoin rally can consider any of the popular ETFs — BlackRock iShares Bitcoin Trust IBIT, Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust FBTC, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF GBTC...

Image generated by CariGold Mastercard Incorporated MA, long regarded as a leading player in global payments, is rushing to reinvent itself as a tech-forward payments enabler in a world where physical cards are no longer the mainstay. This comes as digital wallets, tap-to-pay technologies and tokenized payments completely change how consumers deal with money. Mastercard is taking a comprehensive approach to adapt to the changing landscape. Its Mastercard Digital Enablement Service and Tokenization services are helping banks and fintech companies to securely integrate card details into popular digital wallets like Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. MA is strengthening its collaborations with major players and diving into the Buy...

Image generated by CariGold As cryptocurrency continues to mature as an asset class and Bitcoin reaching new highs, more retirees are considering whether digital currencies deserve a place in their retirement portfolios. The debate over investing in crypto for retirement has intensified as inflation and cost of living deplete savings. However, this decision involves careful consideration of both compelling opportunities and significant risks. 5 Reasons to Consider Crypto in Retirement Portfolio Diversification Benefits Some financial experts now recommend cryptocurrency for diversification in retirement accounts. Cryptocurrency often moves independently of traditional stocks and bonds, potentially providing valuable diversification...

Image generated by CariGold What's Different About This Bitcoin Bull Run? Bitcoin blew past $118,000 in early U.S. morning, setting a new all-time high after the previous record in May. This comes amid a broader crypto market rally that also sent ether above $3,000. Is there anything that could derail the bullish momentum in bitcoin and ether? This article has been published in CoinDesk via Yahoo News. https://finance.yahoo.com/video/whats-different-bitcoin-bull-run-143734983.html

Image generated by CariGold Key Points Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have grown in popularity over the past decade or two, and for good reason. Just like mutual funds, they let you invest in a range of stocks (or other things) with one simple investment—and they often sport lower expense ratios (annual fees), too. ETFs also make investing easy by trading like stocks throughout the day in the stock market. One particularly popular ETF is the Vanguard Value ETF (NYSEMKT: VTV). I do like it myself, but I'm a bit more jazzed by the Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSEMKT: VUG). Here's a look at both. See which one(s) you like. First, let's tackle performance. You can see how each has fared in the table below, and I'll include an also-excellent S&P...

Image generated by CariGold KEY TAKEAWAYS Bitcoin (BTCUSD) topped $118,000 for the first time, surpassing Thursday's record as it continued to gain from companies adding it to their corporate treasuries and lawmakers passing pro-crypto legislation. Bitcoin earlier Friday hit $118,755 and is now trading around $117,800. Bitcoin has now risen by more than a quarter this year, outpacing the S&P 500's rise of 7% and surpassing the surge by AI darling Nvidia (NVDA), which Wednesday briefly passed the $4 trillion market value milestone. Nvidia shares, which are edging 0.6% lower in premarket trading, entered Friday up 22% so far this year. Bitcoin was surging earlier this year on retail investors buying into ETFs but took a hit, along...