German Government Now Holds Less Than 10K BTC, Iran Proposes to Link All BRICS Payment Systems, and More — Week in Review
Iran’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has proposed linking BRICS countries’ payment systems for seamless national currency transactions. Meanwhile, Germany’s government reduced its Bitcoin holdings by over 3,000 BTC, now holding under 10,000. AI chatbots predict Bitcoin’s year-end price could reach between $50,000 and $100,000. In Zambia, new guidelines may outlaw foreign currency use, imposing severe penalties for violations. Lastly, economist Peter Schiff predicts explosive growth in silver prices, urging investment amid economic uncertainties.
German Government Sheds Over 3,100 BTC, Now Holds Less Than 10,000 Bitcoins
At 9:50 a.m. on Wednesday, the German government held 13,110 BTC. By 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, the stash had decreased to 9,925 BTC, with the wallets now holding below 10,000 bitcoins.
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Iran Proposes to Link All BRICS Payment Systems
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Nasser Kanani has proposed to link the payment systems of all the countries of the BRICS bloc, allowing for seamless settlements between these. Kanani stated that the conditions have been created for this to happen, as payments between these countries are migrating to national currencies.
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$50K to $100K — 9 AI Chatbots Predict Bitcoin Prices for Year-End 2024
At the end of April, Bitcoin.com News queried seven artificial intelligence (AI)-based chatbots about their year-end bitcoin (BTC) price predictions. A significant number of these generative AI chatbots offered optimistic forecasts, suggesting bitcoin could reach $80,000 or even surpass $100,000, according to Openai’s Chatgpt 3.5. We repeated the test with a slight adjustment to the question by including recent and upcoming events.
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Zambia to Outlaw Use of Foreign Currency, Criminals Could Face Jail Time for up to 10 Years
The Bank of Zambia has proposed a new series of guidelines that seek to outlaw the use of foreign currency, including the U.S. dollar, for local transactions. If finally approved, the document would establish harsh penalties for infringement, including jail time for up to ten years and hefty fines.
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Peter Schiff Foresees ‘Explosive’ Growth in Silver Price
Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff has urged investors to buy silver, highlighting its strong performance and potential for significant gains. “Silver is really strong,” he stressed, emphasizing: “An explosive move higher seems likely soon.” Schiff and several other experts see silver as a promising investment amid economic uncertainties.
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David Sencil
David is a technology enthusiast who first became aware of crypto in 2017. By 2020, he was writing for crypto projects -- everything from whitepapers, website copy, to blog posts explaining the technology. He is fascinated by new blockchain innovations, financial markets, and crypto's evolving role in society.
