
A financial markets specialist says that scandal-triggered crackdowns, expectations for interest rate cuts, and next year's halving event are fuelling Bitcoin prices, and the trend will continue for the rest of this year and into 2024.

A financial markets specialist says that scandal-triggered crackdowns, expectations for interest rate cuts, and next year's halving event are fuelling Bitcoin prices, and the trend will continue for the rest of this year and into 2024.

The Bank of England and FCA are exploring "making payments faster and cheaper" through the use of stablecoins as a new consultation on the emerging industry is launched.

Swiss investment bank Julius Baer says the departure of one of the most enigmatic bosses of one of crypto's most enigmatic companies won't harm the broader industry, although near-term pressures must be navigated.

Bitcoin's value has increased 40% since mid-October, when a new buying impulse commenced, taking it to a new 18-month high on Thursday at $37361.

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