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☆ The under-the-radar bull case for bitcoin that's got nothing to do with the election or the Fed
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-19 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Bitcoin that's lost either when an investor dies or is simply locked out of their wallet reduces available supply. Estate planning is crucial for bitcoin investors who store the coin on a cold wallet, experts say. Satoshi Nakamoto being deceased would potentially soothe a big fear that's loomed over the bitcoin market for years, which is that the person could sell their estimated 1 million bitcoin. If no one has your private key, the funds will be locked permanently," Wealthica CEO Eric Lemieux told Business Insider. Otherwise, more lost bitcoin could mean even higher prices for the crypto.

Persons: Bitcoin that's, —, Donald Trump, Satoshi Nakamoto, Len Sassaman, Satoshi, Sean Farrell, Farrell, That's, bitcoin, Eric Lemieux, Lemieux Organizations: Service, HBO, Yorker Locations: American, Wales

☆ SEC's Gary Gensler is waging war against crypto. Here's a look at how his views on the industry have evolved over the years
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-03 | by ( Joseph Wilkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The SEC has waged war against the cryptocurrency industry this year with a string of lawsuits. At the heart of it is SEC chief Gary Gensler – who has railed against crypto since taking office. Amid his regulatory battle against crypto, Insider maps the evolution of his views on the sector. AdvertisementAdvertisementAs 2023 progresses, Gensler has become more hardline on crypto – waging lawsuits not just against FTX, but also the Binance and Ripple platforms. Lawsuit fatigueAfter almost six months of attrition warfare, Gary Gensler had crypto on the ropes.

Persons: Gary Gensler –, Gary Gensler, messier, Gensler, Satoshi's, Bitcoin, Sam Bankman, Ritchie Torres, Fortune Crypto Organizations: SEC, Service, Securities and Exchange Commission, Investments, CoinDesk, Goldman, Bloomberg TV Locations: Wall, Silicon

[1/2] A representation of the virtual cryptocurrency Bitcoin is seen in this picture illustration taken October 19, 2021. Crypto payment specialists have also seen strong volumes. Nonetheless, proponents say bitcoin offers lower transaction costs and quicker speeds than traditional cash, especially for cross-border transfers. For others, though, growing interest in CBDCs is evidence that blockchain payments tech is here to stay. Traditional finance firms looking to embrace crypto payments have also shrugged off recent market volatility.

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