Bitcoin

With bitcoin prices retreating over the past month, crypto traders have increasingly tokenized BTC into synthetic versions compatible with the Ethereum blockchain, where they can be deposited for extra yield on decentralized finance (DeFi) platforms. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down today’s Chart of the Day.

Jun 16, 2021

Britain has been green-lighting some bitcoin exchange-traded products (ETPs) on the Aquis exchange. Earlier this month, ETC Group, a U.K. provider of cryptocurrency-related instruments, launched their own offering as the first crypto ETP to be made available for trading on the U.K. market. ETC Group CEO Bradley Duke discusses the launch, inflation, bitcoin as legal tender, and growth of ETPs in Europe.

Jun 16, 2021

CoinDesk’s Galen Moore reacts to the Federal Reserve, suggesting a faster time frame for interest rate hikes as inflation rises. Plus, his thoughts on Steve Hanke stating El Salvador’s decision to adopt bitcoin as legal tender could collapse its economy.

Jun 16, 2021

Bitcoin is getting increasingly locked on Ethereum in the form of wrapped BTC, which now holds more than 1% of bitcoin’s total circulating supply. This trend shows how savvy crypto traders are pivoting to salvage or maintain returns even as bitcoin’s price tumbled.

Jun 16, 2021

Hedge funds reportedly see 7.2% of assets in crypto by 2026, yet a Bank of America survey revealed 81% of fund managers still think bitcoin is in a bubble despite the price pullback. Jason Deane of Quantum Economics gives his interpretation of the different reports.

Jun 15, 2021

While bitcoin briefly topped $41K on Monday, analysts are watching to see if the week's close can sustain this level before calling it the bottom, which could then pave the way for a bullish revival. Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Jun 15, 2021

Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones said Monday if the Fed insists rising prices is transitory, then he will go "all in" on inflation trades and allocate at least 5% of his portfolio to bitcoin. He said he sees BTC as a great way to protect wealth over the long run. "The Hash" panel explores the Fed's narrative around inflation and whether Jones' support for bitcoin fits in.

Jun 15, 2021

Matt James, the star of “The Bachelor,” joins “First Mover” to discuss his partnership with BlockFi, focusing on cryptocurrency education. “The same way that I’m holding onto [my] relationship, I’m holding on to my bitcoin,” he said.

Jun 15, 2021

Bitcoin's Taproot upgrade, which opens up possibilities for privacy, multi-signature wallets, security, and scaling, has finally achieved its activation lock-in with a 90% mandate. But who will actually adopt this and integrate the improvements it offers? "The Hash" team weighs in.

Jun 14, 2021

Bitcoin's price after Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the electric car company would resume accepting bitcoin for payments once it can be mined with at least 50% green energy. "The Hash" panel reacts.

Jun 14, 2021