Tim Draper

Tim Draper, a prominent venture capitalist and cryptocurrency enthusiast, has made Bitcoin price predictions since 2014. That year, Draper predicted Bitcoin to be $10,000 by the end of 2017. Despite skepticism, his forecast proved accurate, as Bitcoin hit $10,000 in November 2017 during its...

In a considerable move, the U.S. government recently transferred 3,940 Bitcoin, worth approximately $241 million, to Coinbase. This transaction, tracked by Arkham Research, has sparked discussions regarding government-held cryptocurrencies and their management. Update: US Government Sends $240M...

Wallets believed to be linked to the U.S. government have transferred a significant amount of cryptocurrency—3,940 Bitcoin valued at $241 million—onto Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN). What Happened: This transfer was detected shortly after the same researcher identified that the German government had moved...

Tim Draper, a stalwart in venture capital with a knack for identifying future technological successes, is slated to bring his wealth of knowledge to the Future of Digital Assets: Powered by Benzinga event. Known as the founder of Draper Associates, Draper Fisher Jurvetson and Draper University, as...

Just a over month ago, the cryptosphere resembled a post-apocalyptic wasteland. The FTX (CRYPTO: FTT) fallout, regulatory headwinds and global economic tremors had left investors cowering under a blanket of fear. Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), the once-mighty digital messiah, was dethroned, its price...

Are we in for a Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) Christmas? With the next Bitcoin halving expected in April 2024, a reduction in U.S. interest rates, and the spot BTC ETFs looking like an inevitability, there are clear drivers for Bitcoin’s march forward. Still, close observers warn that Bitcoin may not...

After a five-week trial, disgraced former head of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, was found guilty of seven counts of fraud and conspiracy, for which he faces a maximum sentence of up to 110 years. Bankman-Fried's verdict was returned after less than five hours of deliberation by Manhattan...

American venture capitalist Tim Draper alerted crypto users to the rise of scammers employing artificial intelligence (AI) voice generators.  What Happened: Draper, with a following of approximately 254,000 on X, formerly Twitter, advised his followers to remain vigilant against “thieves...

Venture capitalist Tim Draper is known to many as the man who predicted the price of Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) correctly in 2014. Some might be surprised to learn that Draper was one of the early investors in Tesla Inc (NASDAQ: TSLA), now one of the most valuable companies in the world. What Happened:...

Perhaps best known for his price targets on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Tim Draper is a venture capital investor who was an early investor in many well-known technology companies. In an exclusive interview, Draper shares his take on future technology, Bitcoin and more. Draper on Artificial Intelligence...

A Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) ETF is looking very likely, with the world's leading crypto asset manager, Grayscale, as a possible front-runner to be approved by the SEC. In the meantime, Grayscale is lengthening its lead by applying to convert the Grayscale Ethereum Trust (ETHE) to a spot...

Last week, the Wall Street Journal reported that a “syndicate of investors” was in the closing stages of a $125 million deal to purchase CoinDesk. Founded in 2013 and sold to DCG in 2016, CoinDesk has been an important voice in the crypto world as an online publication and for its...

Billionaire and long-time Bitcoin advocate, Tim Draper on Saturday revised his prediction for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) to surpass the $250,000 mark.  What Happened: Draper, a venture capitalist on Twitter, admitted his previous forecast that BTC would reach $250,000 by 2023 was a bit optimistic....

Trader, podcaster, and Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) evangelist Max Keiser says that the world’s largest digital currency has bottomed out in this cycle and is well on its way to crossing the $220,000 price point. Speaking with journalist Daniela Cambone, he noted that billionaire venture...

For two years following the publishing of the now-famous Bitcoin whitepaper in October 2008, the person or people called Satoshi Nakamoto (presumed to be a pseudonym) who created the cryptocurrency corresponded regularly with the growing community, explaining the concepts behind a...