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As we head towards mid April, the investment world is abuzz with speculation and hype around the upcoming ‘Bitcoin halving’. But what is a Bitcoin halving, and why is it so significant in terms of pri...
Crypto has become the darling of alternative investments, captivating the financial world with heart-stopping falls (hello 2021 and 2022) and meteoric rises (hello 2024 and the potential effects of ha...
The world of cryptocurrency is grappling with considerable challenges following its tumultuous boom and subsequent decline, which garnered significant media attention. The process of mainstream integr...
By Rodrigo Zepeda, CEO, Storm-7 Consulting INTRODUCTION In 2023, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) (Bank of England (BoE)) (collectively the “regulato...
Spot bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have been launched in the US on 10 January. We are now two months later. They have attracted an unexpected high number of investors, breaking records in terms...
In the midst of the global financial landscape, a digital disruption is taking place. Cryptocurrencies have burst into public consciousness, fueled by staggering price surges, the most notable being B...
By Rodrigo Zepeda, CEO, Storm-7 Consulting INTRODUCTION “Complicated as hell.” That is how I would summarise new proposed regulatory measures to boost “diversity and inclusion” (D&I) in financial ...
Exploring the dynamic landscape of cryptocurrency reveals an innovative segment of the financial market, characterized by digital assets and blockchain technology. This sphere, known for its decentral...
As the very first crypto, Bitcoin was designed to encourage financial equality - it was a way to make online payments from one party to another without needing a ‘third party’; and it gave anyone with...
In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency, investors and traders are constantly seeking innovative strategies to capitalize on the volatile market conditions. As digital currencies have evolved, so too h...