Wolfie Zhao

A member of the CoinDesk editorial team since June 2017, Wolfie now focuses on writing business stories related to blockchain and cryptocurrency. Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/wolfiezhao">@wolfiezhao</a>. Email: wolfie@coindesk.com. Telegram: wolfiezhao

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Nobel Winner Robert Shiller: Bitcoin Is Too 'Ambiguous' to Value

Nobel prize winning economist Robert Shiller believes there's no clear way to put a price on bitcoin, according to recent statements.

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Bitcoin Likely to Become 'Niche' Product, Says ING's Top Economist

The chief economist for Dutch banking giant ING believes bitcoin will likely wind up as a niche financial product, according to a new report.

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Hedge Fund Pro Miller Is '50 Percent' Invested in Bitcoin

Investor Bill Miller said last week that his MVP1 hedge fund has half of its investments in bitcoin.

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CFTC Launches Online Resources for Bitcoin Investors

The top derivatives regulator in the U.S. has created a new information portal for cryptocurrencies, a move that came just days ahead of a major bitcoin futures launch.

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China State TV: OTC Bitcoin Platforms May Violate Law

Commentary on China's state television suggests a ban on cryptocurrency trading platforms may extend further than startups originally thought.

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Libra Eyes Institutional Investors with Crypto Tax and Accounting App

Blockchain startup Libra has unveiled a new compliance application for the institutional market, targeting businesses like crypto funds and exchanges.

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Crypto Tax Software Startup Libra Raises $7.8 Million

Blockchain startup Libra has raised $7.8 million in a new Series A funding round, the company announced today.

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Chinese Power Provider Denies Bitcoin Mining Ban

A state-owned electric utility in China is rebuffing rumors that bitcoin mining has been deemed illegal by the government.

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Wall Street Exec Sued for Role in Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Scheme

Investors in GAW Miners sued Stuart Fraser for his role at the defunct firm following a guilty plea of wire fraud by his longtime partner, Josh Garza.

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'Dr. Doom' Roubini Joins Wall Street Chorus Calling Bitcoin a Bubble

Economist Nouriel Roubini, who predicted the 2008 financial crisis, predicts that bitcoin "will find its end" when more countries crack down on it.

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