Benjamin Pirus

Benjamin (BJ) is a full-time writer and trader in the crypto space. A former college hockey player, BJ loves a good burger, volatile Bitcoin charts and chatting about crypto.

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Bitcoin has broken record levels against at least nine world currencies as its U.S. dollar price marches toward $20,000.

Bitcoin has hit all-time highs against numerous world currencies

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2020-11-17T16:37:15+00:00

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Nefarious parties are using flashloans in conjunction with stablecoins to steal DeFi funds from platforms.

Cheese Bank’s multi-million-dollar hack explained by security firm

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2020-11-16T20:54:54+00:00

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Anthony Scaramucci's investment firm, SkyBridge, seeks approval from the SEC to invest in crypto.

Another mainstream company is seeking approval to invest in crypto

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2020-11-16T17:10:32+00:00

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Interview

What lies at the heart of the current problems with social media? What can and cannot be fixed?

Social media problems and solutions: ‘Centralization is not sustainable’

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2020-11-15T11:30:00+00:00

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Privacy should be a key talking point from the beginning of CBDC development.

Privacy should be at the core of CBDCs, says Boston Fed research director

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2020-11-13T21:34:08+00:00

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BIS Innovation Hub head Benoît Cœuré stressed the importance of maintaining multiple payment options beyond just CBDCs.

BIS head says physical cash still important, even if CBDCs take over

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2020-11-13T18:13:39+00:00

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Jon Cunliffe, one of the leaders of England's central bank, said banks must adapt to the changes brought on by digital assets.

'Banks will have to adjust' to crypto, says Bank of England leader

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2020-11-13T15:46:27+00:00

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Speaking before Congress, OCC head Brian Brooks describes the importance of digital asset innovation and the private sector.

Before Congress, federal regulators dispute US pace on national digital currency

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2020-11-12T22:12:05+00:00

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