retirement
Senator Elizabeth Warren Leads Inquiry Into Fidelity's Bitcoin-Backed Retirement 401(k) Account
In the wake of the launch of a Bitcoin-focused 401(k) account in the United States by Fidelity Investments, two Senators have expressed concerns over the company’s latest products.
Senator Lummis Still Trusts Bitcoin For Retirement
US politician Cynthia Lummis is crypto-friendly. She's unfazed by lawmakers' Bitcoin retirement plan bans. Instead, Elizabeth Warren, Tina Smith, and Richard Durbin want Fidelity to discontinue its BTC-linked 401(k) (k).
SoFi Unveils 1% IRA Match to Spur Early Retirement Amid Millennial and Gen Z Aspirations
SoFi announces a 1% IRA match to accelerate members' retirement plans, aligning with Millennials and Gen Z's strong inclination towards early retirement, as revealed in a recent survey. The initiative forms part of SoFi Invest's broader suite of resources aimed at financial independence and long-term financial planning.
Cardano Chief Says He's Not Retiring Anytime Soon
Amid a wave of resignation, Cardano's Charles Hoskinson said he is not retiring soon
Virginia Pension Fund Enters Crypto Lending Space to Enhance Returns
Fairfax County Retirements Systems, a $6.8 billion Virginia pension fund, seeks to expand its scope by entering the crypto lending market to boost its returns.
Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville reintroduces legislation allowing United States 401k
Senator Tommy Tuberville proposed legislation to reverse Department of Labor regulation on 401(k) investments, including crypto.
Bitcoin Investment in Pension Portfolio Diversifies Inflation Risk: First Digital Trust CEO
Blockchain.News conducted an interview analysis to examine whether adding Bitcoin to a standard pension fund portfolio has positive impact on the fund’s risk and return figures.
US Labor Department Urges Caution over Crypto Investment in 401k Retirement Plans
Cryptocurrency is approaching ERISA plans, but the U.S. labour department is taking notice and expressing concern.
VanEc's Crypto Lending Fund Grants $35m Investments from 2 Fairfax Retirement Funds
VanEck, a global ETF and mutual funds investment manager, announced that it has granted a $35 million direct investment from two Fairfax County retirement funds for its crypto lending fund.
New Zealand Wealth Management Firm Invests 5% of Its Retirement Funds into Bitcoin
NZ Funds wealth management firm from New Zealand has become the latest company to get into the crypto world.
Ransomware Gang Evil Corp Group Strikes Again with New Ransomware WastedLocker
A ransomware gang called Evil Corp Group is back in action again, after having been in retirement for an undetermined period of time. The malware hacker group strikes again by developing a ransom software dubbed WastedLocker.
Largest U.S. Public Pension Fund Holds Over 100,000 Shares in Bitcoin Miner RIOT Blockchain
The largest U.S. public pension fund, CalPERS increased its stake in RIOT Blockchain (RIOT), a Bitcoin mining firm, during Bitcoin’s sensational price surge at the end of 2020.
Oxfam's Blockchain-Based Agricultural Insurance Firms in Sri Lanka Pay Farmers with Crypto
Insurance in the agricultural sector is becoming digitized through blockchain based solutions in Sri Lanka as Oxfam pays farmers in cryptocurrencies
Billionaire Investor Tim Draper: Why Millennials Should Consider Investing in Bitcoin
The future of Bitcoin remains a hot topic. Billionaire venture capitalist, Tim Draper, calls Bitcoin as the way of the future. Draper had a recent interview with Foxbusiness, a session whereby he advised millennials that if they really want to retire rich, then they need to invest in Bitcoin.
Bitcoin Price Could Reach $350,000 by 2044 Depending on Millennials’ Investment Game Plan
According to Kraken Exchange, a leading US-based crypto exchange, Bitcoin price could shoot through the roof to $350,000 USD by 2044 if millennials were to invest more than 5% of their inherited wealth into this digital asset.
Bitcoin Bull Tim Draper Reveals Crypto Investment Secrets – Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, Tezos, and More
Renowned tech billionaire Tim Draper revealed that his crypto investment portfolio in 2020 was not only restricted to bitcoins but also contained a variety of altcoin assets.
Former Australian Politician Converts to "Millennial’s Version of Gold" - Bitcoin
The former senator for South Australia, Cory Bernardi, has joined the Bitcoin bandwagon lately, seeing it as the millennial’s version of gold.
Grayscale's 33% GBTC Premium Signals “Outrageous” Institutional Demand For Bitcoin, says Willy Woo
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust's (GBTC) premium on Bitcoin has risen to 33%, indicating “outrageous demand” for BTC from institutional investors as its price consolidates at $23,000.
Token Taxonomy Act that Will Exempt Cryptocurrencies from Securities Laws Reintroduced in US Congress
A crypto bill suggesting that certain cryptocurrencies should be exempted from securities laws has been reintroduced to US Congress for review.
Grayscale AUM up $3.4 Billion in a Week, $500 Million in a Day, GBTC 33% Premium Shows High Bitcoin Demand
Institutional-grade digital asset manager, Grayscale Investments is up $3.4 billion in assets under management (AUM) over the last week, bringing total AUM to $16.4 billion.
Ripple (XRP) Whale Addresses Reach New All-Time High as Price Surges, Despite Regulatory Unclarity
Data suggests that as the number of holders with large amounts of XRP has been rising, also contributed to the coin’s growth.
Bitcoin Bull Tim Draper Says Regulators Have Made IPOs Too Expensive
Speaking on Unitize panel, billionaire investor Tim Draper advised blockchain companies to avoid funding through an initial public offering (IPO) as regulators have made the process far too expensive.