Prita Ghozie

UBS Tests Gold on the Blockchain

Switzerland’s biggest bank, UBS, is experimenting with a new way to buy and sell gold: using blockchain technology. They’re testing their “UBS Key4 Gold” product on ZKSync, a faster version of the Ethereum blockchain. Gold Goes Digital UBS Key4 Gold lets people buy and sell tiny amounts of gold online. It offers real-time pricing, plenty…

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Tether’s Billions: A 2024 Reserve Report

Tether, the company behind the popular stablecoin USDT, announced a massive surplus in its reserves at the end of 2024. An independent audit by BDO Global revealed some interesting details. A $7 Billion Cushion The audit showed Tether held roughly $143.7 billion in reserves against liabilities of about $136.6 billion. This leaves a hefty surplus…

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Bitcoin’s Dip: A Bearish Outlook?

Bitcoin’s been holding steady above $100,000 lately, despite some market jitters. But one analyst has a gloomy prediction. A Bearish Flag Pattern? A popular crypto analyst, Ali Martinez, spotted a “bear flag” pattern on Bitcoin’s 30-minute chart. This pattern, basically a sharp price drop followed by a period of sideways movement, often signals a continuation…

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Bitcoin’s Future: A Nobel Laureate’s Doomsday Prediction and Why It Might Be Wrong

Eugene Fama, a Nobel Prize winner and influential economist, recently predicted Bitcoin will be worthless in 10 years. Let’s examine his arguments and the counterarguments. Fama’s Case Against Bitcoin Fama’s main concern is Bitcoin’s volatility. He argues that a successful currency needs stability, and Bitcoin’s fluctuating value makes it impractical for businesses to use as…

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