As part of Cheddar's Crypto Craze series we dive into the latest news in this evolving space, and trends impacting the markets. In this episode Cheddar's Hope King and Brad Smith explore how the major cryptocurrencies are performing, and why some researchers are bullish on Bitcoin. Plus, how regulators are looking to crack down on this space.
It was a relatively flat week for the three major cryptocurrencies Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Ripple's XRP. Canaccord Genuity Managing Director Michael Graham explains the latest trends in the market and his outlook for the year ahead.
Graham cites increased regulation in South Korea and China as driving prices down from all-time highs. "For the last couple week's we've been sort-of recovering from all that," explains Graham.
Entrepreneur and Choose Yourself Financial Founder James Altucher has a bold prediction for Bitcoin. Altucher predicts Bitcoin could reach between $100,000 to $300,000 by the end of 2018. He explains the argument for his bullish stance on this cryptocurrency, and addresses promises he is making to his subscribers.
Altucher defended his business strategy to lure subscribers with flashy commercials. Altucher says that his investment return guarantee newsletter is a strategy to educate the masses on Bitcoin.
"I'm a big believer that people need to be educated on what Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are, and the effect they are going to have on society," said Altucher.
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage fell 0.06% last week. Although the rate is much higher than it was two years ago, the decline could relieve buyers already dealing with low inventory and high prices.
As millions of Americans are set to retire, John Carter, President & COO of Nationwide Financial, shares what to expect and how consumers of all ages can better prepare for their golden years.
The heated hearing began with recorded testimony from kids and parents talking about being exploited on social media. Throughout the hours-long event, parents who lost children to suicide silently held up pictures of their dead kids.
Adtalem CEO Steve Beard addresses a report from Safkhet Capital taking the short position on the for-profit education giant, plus why he believes there should be financial recourse for student loan borrowers misled by their institutions.
CEO of Americares Christine Squires shares how the organization is helping provide medical assistance in a time of increasing instability, war, and climate-related disaster.
Doug Clinton, Deepwater Asset Management managing partner, shares tips for investors looking to take advantage of the massive boom in artificial intelligence beyond Microsoft and Nvidia.
