Author: Pieter Aven
Pieter Aven
Pieter Aven is a business and financial journalist based in Boston covering stories at the intersection of business, technology and finance. He holds a degree in Germanic languages from the University of Brussels and a degree in journalism from Boston University. He has written for some of the leading business publications, including the Bloomberg News, Fast Company and Fortune. He is working on a book about the evolution of women’s financial power, focusing on people and decisions that molded the history of women and money in the United States.
Millennials are turning out to be the most participatory population within the cryptocurrency sector, as BanklessTimes data depicts. Unsurprisingly, their perspectives on bitcoin and altcoins are more open-minded when compared to those of older generations. The Biggest Factor in This Opinion is Millennials’ Familiarity with Technology Jonathan Merry, the CEO of BanklessTimes, recently noted that Bitcoin is a critical investment asset for millennials due to its promise of financial autonomy and diversification in times of economic instability. Millennials (born between 1981-1996) have continually shown an inclination toward digital technology compared to Baby Boomers and Generation X, making them more likely…
In a conversation with Cointelegraph, Morgan Creek CEO Mark Yusko proclaimed that the following bull rally could begin as soon as the second quarter of 2023 due to beneficial macroeconomic conditions and anticipations of Bitcoin’s halving. Fed Decisions Helped Bitcoin Rise He believes it is unlikely for the US Federal Reserve System (FRS) to lower interest rates in the foreseeable future. Even a decrease or stagnation of this process will be viewed as an optimistic sign for the cryptocurrency market. On the first of February, the Fed lifted up their rate range to 4.5-4.75% per annum – a “gentle”…
The RNDR token of the Render Network has had an incredible year so far, starting at $0.4008 in 2023 and reaching its highest point of $1.73 on February 2nd, resulting in a 331% increase. This has sparked questions about what is causing the rise in value and how long it will continue. To understand the situation, it’s important to look at the Render Network and what is driving the growth. What is Render Token? The Render Token (RNDR) is designed to transform the 3D rendering industry, using blockchain technology to provide a secure and efficient way for creators to access…
As Japan embraces a future in cryptocurrencies, it is developing policies and guidelines for stablecoins, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) to accompany its already established regulations that have protected FTX Japan and its investors from major losses. While many countries remain cautious about cryptocurrencies, Japan is embracing the future of Web3! Despite some challenges along the way, such as Coinbase and Kraken having to pull out of the Japanese market, Binance has found a way to thrive in Japan, even despite previous disagreements with authorities. And, the exciting news doesn’t stop there! Stablecoins, which once faced restrictions…
If legislators don’t take action to increase the borrowing threshold, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen forewarns that the U.S. will be thrust into a catastrophic debt crisis and an intensifying recession – a scenario so dire she described it as “devastating” in her recent interview with Axios from Johannesburg, South Africa. The US Reached Its Borrowing Limit The U.S.’s financial capacity had hit its maximum limit of $31.4 trillion at the start of the month. Still, thanks to Treasury Secretary Jenet Yellen’s adept maneuvering, America can pay its debt until sometime in June. However, before that date comes around, Congress must…