In this week’s newsletter:
- Listen to ALT 5 CEO, Richard Groome discuss crypto adoption, the impact of economy and the water crisis on Around The Coin Podcast.
- Elon Musk has announced that Tesla will accept Dogecoin for merchandise payments and “see how it goes.”
- The rise of crypto and the future of payments… does this mean the end of cash?
Read our weekly round up below.
Episode 310: Richard Groome, CEO of ALT 5 Sigma
Around The Coin | December 16, 2021
In this episode, Mike Townsend sits down with Richard Groome, executive chairman, and CEO at ALT 5 Sigma. He leads the firm’s global business and support to clients worldwide including financial institutions, institutional investors, and corporate clients.
Dogecoin Rockets 20% After Elon Musk Says Tesla Will Use for Merch Payments
Decrypt | December 14, 2021
The Tesla CEO has a long and well-established relationship with meme cryptocurrency Dogecoin. In May of this year – around the same time he reversed course on Bitcoin – Musk said that Dogecoin could beat Bitcoin “hands down.”
The End Of Cash, The Rise Of Crypto And The Future Of Payments
Forbes | December 15, 2021
Payments evolve. Consumers adjust and quickly. We are in a growth window that should and will open up new opportunities over the next five years. Before any of our modern systems, there was the gold standard, where all money produced was backed by an equivalent amount of gold in our federal reserves.
Millennials and Gen Z Are Planning To Spend Thousands On Cryptocurrency, NFTs and Metaverse Land As Holiday Gifts
CNBC | December 15, 2021
Interest in digital assets surged this year, with the next generation of investors at the forefront. The value of the cryptocurrency market briefly surpassed $3 trillion in November, with top coins like bitcoin and ether hitting all-time highs.
Galaxy Digital Launches Bloomberg Galaxy Solana Index
TipRanks | December 15, 2021
Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY) announced Wednesday the launch of the Galaxy Solana Funds; passively managed funds that seek to track the performance of the new Bloomberg Galaxy Solana Index.
New Cryptocurrency Bill Advances to Senate in Brazil
Bitcoin.com | December 17, 2021
A new cryptocurrency bill was approved by the Chamber of Deputies of the Brazilian Congress last week, and is now awaiting review by the Senate for approval. The project, if approved, would introduce a central body to regulate all cryptocurrency brokerage activity – ostensibly the Central Bank of Brazil – and establish new penalties for crypto-related crimes.
Webcast Replay: Crypto Hacks and The Need For Cybersecurity
ALT 5 Sigma | December 10, 2021
The BEST WAY to discover the future of cryptocurrency platforms through leading industry experts.
Topics covered:
- Hot and Cold Wallets
- Ransomware
- Smart contracts and Vulnerabilities
