JPMorgan warns that rising geopolitical tensions may drive investors to gold and Bitcoin

Investors are increasingly looking to gold and Bitcoin as part of a “debasement trade” in response to growing geopolitical tensions and fears of a “catastrophic scenario,” according to a report from JPMorgan dated October 3. The report highlights that the upcoming U.S. election and escalating global conflicts are likely to bolster this “debasement trade,” making […]

Ripple and Mercado Bitcoin Partner to Enable Crypto Payments in Brazil

Ripple has teamed up with Mercado Bitcoin, one of Brazil’s leading cryptocurrency exchanges, to roll out crypto-enabled cross-border payment services. This initiative will allow businesses to settle transactions globally using Ripple’s “managed end-to-end payments solution”, according to the company’s official announcement on October 3. With this innovative tool, businesses in Brazil will benefit from faster, […]