Facebook’s ‘Scaled Back’ Libra Proposal Is More Dangerous Than You Think
With stablecoin announcements from China and Libra in the same week, the war over the future of money is reaching a new height, says our columnist.
With stablecoin announcements from China and Libra in the same week, the war over the future of money is reaching a new height, says our columnist.
Oil futures went negative today, bitcoin dipped below $7,000 and tether issuances went to $7 billion in today’s market wrap.
Interest rates on dai deposits have spiked on DeFi platform Compound, another ripple effect of the global financial crisis.
Bitcoin volatility points to big things to come while hackers drain $25 million overnight. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily Podcast.
Analysts say the growing number of small bitcoin accounts might suggest bitcoin is becoming more popular – even as a sentiment index is registering "extreme fear" for the longest period on record.
To keep dai near its $1 peg, the Maker community should consider negative interest rates. The cost to users may be worth it, says columnist J. P. Koning.
Price volatility has hit three-month lows – marking a squeeze that could soon pave the way for a big move on either side.
Exchanges like Coinbase are reporting a spike in deposits matching the $1,200 value of U.S. government stimulus checks.
What does the current crisis mean for the value of actual cash, and how does it stack up to assets like bitcoin and gold?
Hut 8 Mining Corporation saw a bump in price and trading volume Friday ahead of next month’s bitcoin halving.
Searches for “bitcoin halving” on Google Trends recently reached record highs, suggesting peak interest in the retail crowd about the upcoming supply altering event.
The pandemic has increased demand for USD-backed stablecoins, raising the prospect of "crypto-dollarization." The implications are enormous.
Bitcoin could rise to $8,000 while the EU dumps a decentralized solution. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast.
Investors might be waiting for the perfect opportunity to pounce.
Activity in the bitcoin options market picked up pace on Thursday, as spot prices jumped above key resistance over $7,000.
The Ethereum network has become the place where stablecoins proliferate. Can ether keep rising in price as a result?
Bitcoin did something weird last night and Facebook pulls back on stablecoin plans. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast.
The much talked about halving looks to have been replaced by the coronavirus easing measures as crypto investors' top concern.
Bitcoin's price has jumped by nearly $500, triggering liquidations of futures on crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX.
As coronavirus upends economic patterns, the S&P 500 continues a rocky run while bitcoin’s volatility has declined.
BTC bumps against $7K while cowboys put land records on the blockchain. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast.
TradeStation only ventured into crypto trading back in May 2019.
Coin Metrics says bitcoin's correlation with gold has increased in recent weeks.
The number of bitcoins held on exchanges has dropped to 10-month lows as investors decide to HODL.
After weeks of elevated activity, trading volumes on spot bitcoin exchanges have subsided, boding well for some traders if not the venues themselves.
Gold beats BTC while Europe explores contact tracing. It's CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast.
To the moon or to the cellar? Options traders are buying bitcoin puts, or bearish bets on the cryptocurrency, heading into next month's halving.
Bitcoin futures are trading below the spot price, suggesting expectations of a drop. But there are signs of buying potential, too. Where will the market go next?
Gold has left bitcoin behind on a month-to-date basis following a rise to seven-year highs early on Tuesday.
Bitcoin slid Monday to its lowest point in the past seven days, with traders saying bearish signals are appearing.
