Deputy Minister of Economy Maurizio Leo announces an increase in taxation on capital gains from Bitcoin to 42%, sparking controversy among investors and entrepreneurs. The crypto sector fears a brake on technological innovation and a flight of capital to countries with tax regimes…
Investors have cast aside any fears of a US recession as greater optimism boosts risk appetite. China awaits monetary easing and celebrates. European stocks seen higher
Donald Trump, radically changing his position on cryptocurrencies, launches World Liberty Financial, an innovative platform that uses blockchain for direct transactions between users. What the project "promises"
The latest FBI report reports a 45% increase in cryptocurrency fraud in 2023, with losses of over $5,6 billion. Techniques such as investment scams and the fraudulent use of Bitcoin ATMs are especially targeting the elderly. Here…
With markets in turmoil, gold and bonds offer stability, while Bitcoin hits its lowest level since January. In one day, the value of cryptocurrencies drops by more than $300 billion
The tycoon also said he wanted to fire the president of the SEC, even though he is not among his faculties. Now he says the US will be "the capital of cryptocurrencies". But in 2021 he called them "hot air". Kamala's moves…
In this new episode of GUIDE TO FINANCE, created for FIRSTonline by Ref Ricerche with the collaboration of Allianz Bank Financial Advisors, Riccardo De Bonis of the Bank of Italy compares Bitcoin to a cockroach that is difficult to eradicate. Despite scandals and…
Saturday 27 July on FIRSTonline the new episode of the Financial Guide created by REF Ricerche in collaboration with Allianz Bank Financial Advisors. In this edition, Riccardo De Bonis explores the resilience of Bitcoin, highlighting how, despite scandals and…
No shock in the stock market on the first day after Biden: all of Europe is on the rise and in the USA Wall Street and the Nasdaq recover thanks to the sprint of Tesla, Nvidia, Alphabet and the other Big Tech stocks. Instead he remains at the stake...
European stock markets are putting last week's losses behind them and are rising sharply after Biden's withdrawal. In Milan all the blue chips are on the rise, the spread is falling. The race of… stops (for now).
There is great anticipation on the markets today to evaluate the possible effects of Biden's exit and the recovery or otherwise of the Nasdaq after the debacle of the weekend. Also watch out for Bitcoin
Uncertainty reigns on European stock markets awaiting the EU and ECB appointments. Asml sends Amsterdam deep into the red, Milan above parity. Unieuro flies after the takeover bid. Bitcoin and gold rise with Trump
Based on the economic premises expressed by Trump, the next actions will be aimed at greater government spending, greater paper issuance and greater inflation. Investors are selling bonds and buying stocks
European stock markets below parity awaiting Wall Street. Burberry and Swatch send luxury into the red, while the attack on Trump strengthens the dollar and cryptocurrencies
After the attack on Trump over the weekend, the tycoon's chances in the November presidential race have grown. Trump has always declared himself in favor of looser rules for cryptocurrencies, unlike the Democrats
After Tuesday's declines, European stock markets are rising again as they wait for indications from Christine Lagarde. In Milan utilities and cars are doing well, banks are being fought. Bitcoin towards new records, oil floats
After Bitcoin, the American supervisory authority has approved ETFs linked to the price of Ethereum to be traded on the stock exchange. The date on which trading will officially open remains uncertain. Here are the details
The former cryptocurrency exchange FTX, after its bankruptcy in November 2022, presented a plan to repay almost 98% to creditors for an estimated total of around $11 billion. Among the creditors there are also many Italians. In March…
Bitcoin's fourth halving arrives on April 20th, bringing the reward for miners to 3,125 btc. What to expect next? cryptocurrency collapse or rally?
Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for one of the largest financial frauds in US history which led to the collapse of FTX. The judge established confiscations and compensation. The fears of the investors involved: in…
Truth's debut marks a 40% jump and makes the Republican candidate for the White House euphoric. Saipem flies in Piazza Affari, Stellantis slips
There are currently 18 stock markets in the world at their highest levels but, in addition to shares, government bonds, safe haven assets and Bitcoin are flying. How long will the rally last? The first creaks are not lacking
The cryptocurrency continues to break records, reaching a peak of $72.846,65. Silver capitalization exceeded. The mid-April halving could push the price up further
Almost all stock markets are in negative territory and in Piazza Affari Tim (-4,6%) is still suffering. On the other hand, Bitcoin is flying, now above the record level of 72 thousand billion dollars due to the green light from the London Stock Exchange
After plunging to -9%, Telecom Italia shares lost more than 4%. 5,6% of the capital changed hands. Fincantieri flies, Juventus collapses. In New York, eyes on the Nasdaq
Markets with bated breath for the detection of American inflation on which the Fed's moves on rates will depend. Gold and Bitcoin are flying. Enel and Saipem are running in Piazza Affari
The weakness of Germany favors the BTP and the spread drops to 133. Bitcoin flies towards 70 thousand. Powell doesn't shake the markets but Piazza Affari is still among the best in Europe
The Milanese stock market stands out in Europe thanks to utilities, oil and banks while the other European stock exchanges find themselves in a contrasting scenario. Wall Street down in a climate of anticipation for Powell's words
Piazza Affari retreats but Ferrari takes the lead. The merger project between Vodafone and Fastweb animates the telecommunications sector. The attraction of Btp Valore continues
Since the beginning of the year, bitcoin has gained 34,6% of its value and is now targeting the all-time high of 68.991 dollars recorded 3 years ago.
According to SumUp's Cashless City Observatory, current data and future projections demonstrate the increase and constant propensity towards cashless payments in Italy. In 2023, cashless transactions increased by 35,5% - Cashless future?
The eyes of the stock markets are focused on US inflation, but in the meantime the push comes from Tokyo (+2,7%) which is galloping in the wake of Softbank's rally (+6%). Bitcoin exceeds 50 thousand dollars, the price of gas continues to decline
The annual report from the Postal Police highlighted an increase in online scams in 2023. In particular, cases of false online trading have grown significantly
The arrival on Wall Street has generated enthusiasm but there is a risk that this will have a strong impact on the fight against climate change. Last year emissions amounted to 16 million petrol cars, equal to those of Oman. Because "undermining" generates significant…
American banks at two speeds but stock markets weak everywhere - Inexplicably the price of oil drops again despite the Red Sea crisis while Bitcoin collects records
European stock markets rise after US and UK attacks against Houthi rebels in Yemen – Oil prices soar
The new findings on higher-than-expected American inflation disturb the markets which fear the Fed's rate cut will move away and are taking a downward path - Bitcoin rises after the green light from the SEC, boom for Ether
While waiting for US inflation, European stock markets continue to rise - Yields at the lowest since September 2022 in the BTP auction - Oil prices rise
The American Consob has authorized 11 financial companies to buy and sell Bitcoin-related securities on the stock exchange and, in general, on all official financial markets. Here are all the details
The Christmas rally is ending and investors are taking advantage of it - Gold and Bitcoin shine instead - BTP-Bund spread at 160
The sudden reversal of Wall Street at the end of yesterday's session reignites reflections on the future of the financial markets after it was understood that the rate cut will not come immediately
Assíria Seixas Lemos, Rei's second wife (from 1994 to 2008) and the two twins Joshua and Celeste founded JanBank, a bank for cryptocurrency payments. The American BitGo is involved but denies it. 10% of profits will go to…
Only in Switzerland are real news expected on rates while Powell and Lagarde should confirm the current monetary policy - The new Stability Pact keeps the EU anxious
Another day of rise for the European stock markets with Piazza Affari consolidating 30 thousand points despite the decline in oil prices - Bitcoin is flying as it awaits the green light from the SEC in January
The stock markets are becoming cautious but the idea that the bull run is over is starting to gain traction while BTP yields are falling - Pirelli is running in Piazza Affari, the risk on Mps starts again
Gold hits 2.100 dollars an ounce - Bitcoin accelerates - Nasdaq falls - ECB promotes MPS which runs to Piazza Affari
Fed President Powell is trying to curb the euphoria of the financial markets but the general belief is that the rate cut is only a matter of months - Overnight gold surpassed the historical record of 2.211 dollars an ounce
Cz leaves the most famous cryptocurrency platform after reaching an agreement with the US Department of Justice. He will pay a fine of 50 million dollars. Binance, on the other hand, will pay out 4,3 billion but in doing so will be able to continue to operate. Stay…
Ferrari has started accepting cryptocurrency payments in the US and exported the system to Europe. In the meantime, the SEC is preparing to authorize Erfs based on bitcoins
According to the WSJ, the most famous exchange platform is close to collapse. The accusations from the American authorities weigh heavily on the company of the founder and CEO, CZ. Executive flight and dismissals. Meanwhile, even the NFT market isn't coping...
Piazza Affari rises with oil and cars while the CDM is awaited on the Def, the other price lists in the Eurozone are also doing well. Boom of Lazio that mortgages entry into the Champions League. Bitcoin is on the run, marking +82% since the beginning of the year
Asian stocks rise: they also show the way for European markets - Bitcoin is running and Buffett is back on the Japanese scene
The Lehman Brothers case was different from that of the Silicon Valley Bank but the risk of a domino effect remains lurking: here's why
The bank, after announcing the orderly cessation of the bank's activities and its voluntary liquidation, specified that it will provide for the full repayment of all deposits
DLT technology was the protagonist of the seminar of the Assiom-Forex Congress on the role of central banks between innovation of market infrastructures and support for the digital development of the payment and financial industry
In recent months, scandals and bankruptcies have led to a collapse of the cryptocurrency market. Still, the main digital currencies are holding the court. Why?
It is difficult to get hold of fundamentals in this market. If you look at the technical analysis alone, critical thresholds have actually been breached, resulting in an upside of more than 26% in one month. How real is the rally?
The Californian bank says it lost more than $8 billion in deposits in digital assets in a quarter. While Genesis returns to hypothesize bankruptcy. Bitcoin is dangerously close to the critical threshold of 15.600
Signs of recovery in the Stock Exchanges but 2022 remains a year to be canceled as soon as possible - What happens to shares, gold, Btp, Bitcoin
Bitcoin at lows, crash of Ftx (which finances Biden) after the trap of Binance (which finances pro-Republican Elon Musk). A billionaire duel and the risk of ending up like Lehman
The collapse of Bitcoin (-13%), the US mid-term elections and the biting inflation weigh on the financial markets - The fall of Disney freezes the Dow - Rain of quarterly reports at Piazza Affari
Stock markets stalled awaiting the outcome of the US vote and inflation data. Wall Street futures in pale red. Zuckerberg: 'I got it wrong'
Cryptocurrencies are in great turmoil: falling prices but growing exchanges. The crisis has taken away the illusion of easy earnings but Alexander Hoeptner, CEO of BitMEX, explains why the ongoing correction also presents opportunities and what can…
A perfect Ponzi scheme: the company promised earnings of 10%. The founders would have lost track of themselves. Investors: "Losses of 100 thousand euros"
US markets never so bad since 1970 – Bonds: for the 57-year Treasury it was the worst semester for two centuries – Bitcoin -XNUMX% since the beginning of the year
Bitcoin moves to its lowest since December 2020, other cryptocurrencies are also in deep red. Investors flee risk
European stock exchanges recovering waiting for the ECB. Environmentalists block meetings of Shell and TotalEnergies (VIDEO). In view of a negative opening for the Nasdaq. Spread below 200 points
The leap in Wall Street also drags up the European Stock Exchanges, among which Piazza Affari is among the best (+2,05%) - The euro, despite a slight recovery, is at its lowest level against the dollar in twenty years and it is not excluded that…
The system has accumulated losses of 300 billion in one week. Blame the algorithm that links crypto and the dollar. 15% of Americans who invest in the stock market own cryptocurrencies
16% of those who own shares in America have invested in cryptocurrencies, which are a mine for the markets - Powell reassures: non-violent rate hikes
The openings for negotiation support the markets which, however, remain uncertain. In Milan exploits Generali and Saipem. Covid in China slows down oil, gas rises again
Lately the interventions of the Nobel prize for economics Paul Krugman focus on three aspects: inflation, the illiberal drift of the Grand Old Party and cryptocurrencies and these are seen as a danger comparable to the subprime of the early XNUMXs:…
Husband and wife stopped for billionaire laundering – She called herself “the crocodile of Wall Street” and wrote for Fobes – He, the Russian-Dutch, saw “secure” passwords
The rise in the dollar signals the start of a week of high tension - Tension over Ukraine - Great expectations for the Quirinale and for the decisions of the Fed but attention is focused on the attempt to recover the Nasdaq after the collapse…
What justifies the infatuation with cryptocurrencies? According to Nobel Prize winner Paul Krugman in the US, the explanation is political rather than economic. And it must be sought in the distrust of the institutions advocated by Trump and his followers. Krugman throws the stone into…
According to the BlockChain and Distributed Ledger Observatory of the Milan Polytechnic, Blockchain technology is growing rapidly globally - 28 million investments in Italy, 1 out of 2 consumers have already bought digital coins - From the new internet…
The futures barometer indicates a positive day on the heels of Asian stocks but there is expectation for the US employment data arriving in the afternoon - Meanwhile, T-bonds rise and the German Bund is close to positive interest
A unique opportunity: this is what the young talents of Silicon Valley think who are escaping from the Fang, the acronym of Facebook-Apple-Amazon-Netflix and Google, to escape towards the new startups of the future. A unique opportunity in a generation that risks turning out to be a great illusion
Bitcoin trading has quadrupled during the pandemic. But more than in the West where the phenomenon is speculative, daily use is spreading in India, Vietnam and Emerging Countries. WhatsApp focuses on Brazil
In the recent conference held at the Milan office of the Bank of Italy, both the Anti-Mafia Prosecutor, Cafiero de Raho, and the Deputy Director of Bank of Italy, Cipollone, highlighted the risks of cryptocurrencies and the urgency of new rules that counter the illegality that can …
The Chinese real estate giant pays the coupons of three bonds in extremis and avoids default - Today all eyes from Piazza Affari on the Telecom Italia board of directors - Gold flies
The dollar loses ground but all other financial assets rise - Powell poised at the Fed - Tesla loses 5% - The Chinese brick continues to scare
Cryptocurrency Market Breaks Through $3 Trillion, Thanks to Sharp Rises in Bitcoin and Ethereum - SwissQuote Analysts: "Impressive Pace"
These days, Bitcoin is trying to consolidate its value close to its all-time high in the $67 area, but the debate on the environmental consequences of its creation is becoming increasingly heated. To respect the planet, the production of…
The Consob president warns against the risk of proliferation of different regulatory frameworks between countries. The case of cryptocurrencies. Innovation must be legitimized by clear and coordinated rules or savers are more exposed
The lists are facing a phase of uncertainty and the signals are conflicting. anticipation is rising for Netflix accounts and for the debut of the first Edf on Bitcoin. The MSCI World Index is approaching new records. The amenities hold back and the…
Another upward session on the Stock Exchange - Oil companies and super banks while Bitcoin is regaining ground - Tenaris, CNH, Intesa, Eni and Ferrari shine in Piazza Affari
A report by Morgan Stanley that downgrades Wall Street to "underperforming" in view of two troubled months causes a sensation - In less than a day, BlacRock collects over a billion dollars from new Chinese customers but Soros criticizes it…
President Bukele surprisingly adopts cryptocurrency as El Salvador's national currency, turning the Caribbean state into a potential Tortuga for buccaneers chasing money laundering opportunities. Rating agencies sense risk. And the population…
According to analysts, the virtual meeting of central bankers in Jackson Hole will not give a clear indication on the start of the tapering of the Fed which seems to have to be postponed to November - All the Stock Exchanges are recovering, starting from the luxury sector -…
In anticipation of the central bankers' summit in Jackson Hole, the week opens in the name of optimism: futures signal Wall Street up - But the dollar, Bitcoin, oil also grow and the dividend payout increases
This is the largest theft ever carried out in decentralized finance, a sector in which hacker attacks have already more than tripled compared to all of 2020
In the Financial Times, the economist El-Erian, whose speech we publish in the Italian version, takes stock of the ongoing debate on cryptocurrencies, which now seems to have reached the moment of truth. Here because
The marriage between art and cryptocurrencies is changing the traditional points of reference: this is confirmed by the incredible success of Everydays, the work of the digital artist Beeple, sold at auction for 69,3 million dollars in cryptocurrency
If the future of cryptocurrencies can be questioned, that of blockchain technology, at the basis - for example - of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, is not at all. Operators in the sector must, today more than ever, consider new…
In South Korea, a raid coordinated by the tax police hit 12 taxpayers, leading to the seizure of currencies worth around 50 million dollars - The taboo on tax impunity falls, but the cryptocurrency tries to resist the broadsides…
"We will do what is necessary and we will not raise rates to stop the transitory increase in inflation": with these words the Fed Chairman reassured the markets - Bitcoin falls below $30 due to pressure from the Chinese authorities
In the Italian evening, the Fed president speaks to Congress, but an early tightening on rates is excluded. Negative Piazza Affari, with double-speed banking. The spread is stable
In the meeting with the market, the president of Consob, Paolo Savona, recalled the urgency of adequate regulation of cryptocurrencies, which otherwise risk distorting the normal functioning of the markets by exposing them to high risks
Philippe Donnet, number one at Generali, distances himself from cryptocurrencies and reflects the prudence of big finance. But the much-vaunted secrets of the blockchain take the first blow. Here's how the Colonial Pipeline hack becomes a case study…