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‘Musk effect’ sees crypto named after SpaceX’s Starlink satellites gain over 140% in three days

In a bizarre event, a cryptocurrency with the same name as SpaceX's satellite range "Starlink" jumped over 140% as Elon Musk's space technology company launched 53 of them into the Earth's lower orbit.Watch Falcon 9 launch 53 Starlink satellites to orbit → https://t.co/bJFjLCzWdK https://t.co/dgHuF6SIZ4— SpaceX (@SpaceX) November 13, 2021 Written

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Cuba’s cryptocurrency regulations take effect

Resolution 215 of 2021 issued by the Banco Central de Cuba (BCC) — the country’s central bank — recognizing cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) is now in effect.According to Cuba’s official state news agency Prensa Latina, the order became official on Wednesday.With crypto legally recognized by the BCC, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies can

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El Salvador’s bonds suffer as Bitcoin Law takes effect

El Salvador’s move to embrace Bitcoin has ruffled the feathers of bond investors, with yields spiking as investors signal uncertainty for the emerging economy.A Wednesday report published by Bloomberg notes that recently, the yield curve on El Salvador’s bonds has inverted, meaning bonds with short-term maturities are now yielding more than

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Google running crypto ads again as new policy goes into effect

Google is running crypto ads again after its updated financial products and services policy went into full effect on August 3.The multinational giant banned crypto and Initial Coin Offering (ICO) related advertisements back in June 2018, and the updated policy allows regulated crypto entities to market their services once again.

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German law allowing institutional funds to hold crypto comes into effect Aug. 2

Beginning on August 2, 2021, German institutional funds will be able to hold up to 20% of their assets in cryptocurrencies, possibly setting the stage for wider mainstream acceptance of Bitcoin (BTC) and other crypto assets by the nation’s pension funds. As Bloomberg reports, the new law alters fixed investment rules

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