Bitcoin

MicroStrategy is the largest corporate owner of bitcoin, now holding 121,044 BTC worth about $3.6 billion at an average purchase price of roughly $29,534 each. CEO Michael Saylor shares insights into his vision and buying strategy for bitcoin, discussing the potential impact of inflation and regulation. ​"I think eventually, bitcoin as an asset class becomes a $100 trillion asset class," Saylor said. "It replaces gold ... bond portfolios ... why can't it grow by a factor of 100?"

Nov 30, 2021

The owners of Italian-built Vianne, a 170-foot yacht, said prospective buyers would be able to buy the vessel with a 10% fiat deposit and the rest in crypto in bitcoin, ether, and dogecoin. It will also accept SOL, FTM, BNB, or "top tier" NFTs from the CryptoPunk or Bored Ape Yacht Club collections. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest signal of a broader embrace of crypto by the luxury goods industry.

Nov 30, 2021

Bitcoin’s price momentum is starting to recover on the daily chart from last Friday, which saw its worst trading day since September. WisdomTree Head of Digital Assets Jason Guthrie shares insights into the possible catalyst behind Friday’s bloodbath.

Nov 30, 2021

Bitcoin’s recovery has taken the shape of a bull flag on the hourly chart. A breakout could accelerate the recovery, perhaps bringing a re-test of $60,000. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Nov 29, 2021

Bitcoin recovered some of its losses from the “Black Friday” shopping day when it declined by more than 8%, following news of a novel COVID-19 strain called Omicron. 3iQ Digital Assets President Chris Matta discusses the potential drivers moving prices higher as the cryptocurrency is trading over $58,000, up nearly 6% on the day.

Nov 29, 2021

By Nathaniel WhittemoreNov 29, 2021

Hundreds of developers from around the world are building on Stacks, a network of decentralized apps (dapps) and smart contracts atop Bitcoin. But is it a good idea to expand the use of the Bitcoin network, such as minting NFTs?

Nov 29, 2021

While bitcoin’s price fell about 8% Friday around $54,237, MicroStrategy said it bought 7,002 bitcoins for about $414 million in cash during its fiscal fourth quarter. Similarly, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele said he bought 100 more bitcoins at “a discount” as broader markets tumbled on new COVID-19 variant fear.

Nov 29, 2021

BitcoinVegan CEO and "From Bars to Bitcoin" author Justin Rhedrick discusses how he personally overcame the economic setbacks of incarceration by discovering bitcoin as an opportunity for financial freedom and generational wealth. Galaxy Digital CEO and The Bail Project Board Chair Mike Novogratz also shares insights into the role of bitcoin in the U.S. criminal justice system.

Nov 29, 2021

CoinDesk's Galen Moore discusses what to make of bitcoin's price trajectory as the cryptocurrency is holding support above its 100-day moving average of $53,700. Plus, potential headwinds out of India amid talks of a bill banning cryptocurrencies in the country, and reactions to Salvadoran Ambassador to U.S. saying bitcoin challenges the U.S.' monetary authority.

Nov 29, 2021