Why Bitcoin’s 4-Year Halving Cycle Could Be Dead
Bitcoin’s current price action could indicate that its 4-year cycle based on the halving of coins produced might be a thing of the past, as the market has not entered its expected bear phase. “The Hash” hosts discuss the maturation of BTC’s market performance, noting increased institutional investment as a possible reason for the lack of volatility.
BitPay Co-Founder on Launching Bitcoin Lightning Network Payment Services
BitPay co-founder Tony Gallippi discusses the crypto payment company’s newly added support for transactions on the Lightning Network, offering increased speed and efficiency. Plus, the growth of crypto payments in emerging markets, tax implications and bitcoin's varying use cases.
Medley Global Advisors Exec on BTC Price Outlook As CPI Jumps 8.5% in March
Medley Global Advisors’ Ben Emons discusses BTC price action as the Consumer Price Index (CPI) reaches a 40-year high of 8.5%. Emons explains bitcoin’s connection to inflation and the idea of “digital inflation,” noting the economic impact of rising gas prices.
Bitcoin Held by Funds Drops Over $240M Ahead of CPI Release
A ByteTree Chart shows the number of coins held by U.S. and Canadian closed-ended funds, and Canadian and European ETFs have dropped by almost 5,800 BTC, worth $243 million, ahead of the CPI release.
Inflation Reaches 40-Year High of 8.5%, Can Crypto Help?
The inflation rate in the U.S. have yet again reached a 40-year high of 8.5% amid geopolitical uncertainty. “The Hash” group discusses whether or not bitcoin can be used as an inflation hedge and its steady price action following the Consumer Price Index (CPI) announcement.
US Inflation Surges to New 40-Year High, What That Means for Crypto
GSR Markets’ Benoit Bosc discusses the current state of the crypto markets as the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 8.5%, hitting a new 40-year high. Meanwhile, bitcoin and other digital assets are trading down.
