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Bitcoin could hit $500,000 before Trump leaves office, according to Standard Chartered. Here’s what needs to happen for that to become a reality.

The SEC used to be crypto’s nemesis. Soon, it could become one of crypto’s best buddies — here’s why.

Plus, BNDS invests at least 80% of its assets in fixed-income securities, largely focusing on corporate bonds. “There continue to be opportunities to find both alpha and compelling income in the fixed income markets. The key however is in knowing where to look,” said Hatfield of the new ETF. To learn more about BNDS, click here. 

TOP STORY

Bitcoin To Reach $500,000 Before Trump Leaves Office: Standard Chartered

Bitcoin reaching $500K until the end of Trump 2.0 sounds like a good deal, doesn’t it?

If only it was that easy. Standard Chartered sees two very bullish factors that could make it happen, but there are some potential banana skins on the way.

Which ones exactly?

Read the full scoop here.

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Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF (BNDS) Seeks To Maximize Income And Pursue Strategic Opportunities For Capital Appreciation

With high inflation, historic low yields on traditional stock market benchmarks and projected interest rate cuts, it’s getting tougher for today’s income investor to find better payouts. One way is through the Infrastructure Capital Bond Income ETF (BNDS). Launched by Infrastructure Capital Advisors, the ETF is actively managed by Infrastructure Capital Founder, CEO and Portfolio Manager Jay D. Hatfield and Portfolio Manager Andrew Meleney. Together, they bring more than thirty years of investment experience to the table. 

BNDS invests at least 80% of its assets in fixed-income securities, largely focusing on corporate bonds. “There continue to be opportunities to find both alpha and compelling income in the fixed income markets. The key however is in knowing where to look,” said Hatfield of the new ETF. To learn more about BNDS, click here. 

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QUICK N DIRTY

Crypto czar David Sacks gave a much-anticipated press conference yesterday… that didn’t really deliver any ground-breaking news. No wonder experts remain skeptical.

Ethereum is going lower each time Bitcoin hits $100,000. But there’s an ‘Ethereum killer’ doing the opposite and hitting higher highs — which coin is it?

Michael Saylor sees a ‘Big Strategy Day’ coming on Wednesday — what did he mean by that?

FINTECH FOCUS

Is The SEC 'Making Peace' With Crypto? The Key Personnel Shifts Hinting At Why This May Be The Case

Is the SEC turning from heel to face? From crypto villain to hero?

That may just be what’s happening.

Key personnel are leaving, and the new people coming in are evidence of a wind of change blowing through the halls of crypto’s former nemesis.

What does that mean in practice?

Read the full scoop here.

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