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All About Bitcoin
Bitcoin Price Is Up While Hashrate Is Down as China Miner Crackdown Continues
More crypto mining operations in China are shutting down. China’s Qinghai province is the latest to announce a new ban. “All About Bitcoin” examines the impact on the Bitcoin network’s hashrate, and Darin Feinstein of Blockcap, one of the largest miners in North America, joins the show to discuss. Plus, a new study shows which countries have realized the most bitcoin gains. How does the U.S. stack up? CoinDesk’s Galen Moore reviews the data.
Former Obama Cybersecurity Specialist Offers Advice on How the US Should Combat Its Bitcoin Ransomware Problem
“All About Bitcoin” dives into the bitcoin ransomware debate: Would banning bitcoin help solve the problem? Michael Daniel of the Cyber Threat Alliance joins the show to discuss what the government and businesses need to know about cybersecurity and bitcoin. Also, as BTC takes another tumble, Nate Maddrey of Coin Metrics shares his charts and perspective on what’s moving the bitcoin markets.
Why Does El Salvador Want to Adopt Bitcoin; Will Paraguay Follow Suit?
If El Salvador’s president has his way and the country makes bitcoin legal tender, it will be a milestone in monetary policy. So says our guest Avik Roy of Forbes and the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity, a think tank that researches expanding economic opportunity. Roy joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss the significance of President Nayib Bukele’s decision. Plus, CrossTower analyst Martin Gaspar with today’s look at bitcoin markets.
Is Crypto Miami for Real? Why Is Square Considering Building a New Hardware Bitcoin Wallet?
Blockchain.com CEO Peter Smith joins “All About Bitcoin” to explain why he is moving his company headquarters from New York City to Miami. The Week In Review panel tackles the top stories of the week, including Mt. Gox creditors’ deadline to vote on a rehabilitation plan, Elon Musk’s outsized market influence and more.
Bitcoin Price Rises Above $38K, Are Further Gains Ahead? SEC Says Elon Musk Twice Violated Settlement Agreement, and More
“All About Bitcoin” dives into today’s top stories, including Elon Musk tweets reportedly under SEC scrutiny and JPMorgan looking for crypto-savvy talent. Andres Ricaurte of Mphasis on bitcoin markets and institutional adoption. Plus, bitcoin mining engineer Brandon Arvanaghi on the latest anti-crypto moves by China and the Biden administration’s hard-line China policies.
Bitcoin Higher; Will It Break Resistance? WisdomTree Talks ETPs, Bitcoin’s Multi-Sig Adoption
“All About Bitcoin” with today’s top stories and markets check. BTC broke $38K this afternoon. What’s the outlook now? Jason Guthrie of WisdomTree Europe joins our markets discussion, and gives an update on Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) gaining broader adoption in Europe. Plus, CoinDesk’s Galen Moore looks at bitcoin multi-sig adoption. It provides increased security so why aren’t more people using it?
Is Bitcoin on Shaky Ground?
Bitcoin investors are getting a mixed bag of news as they seek to make sense of the crypto markets. On the one hand, fears of regulatory restrictions are growing. On the other, crypto products continue to launch and gain adoption. Fred Thiel of Marathon Digital Holdings and Jeff Dorman of Arca weigh in on today’s bitcoin markets and business news.
Bitcoin Markets Analysis; Ray Dalio Reveals He Has ‘Some Bitcoin,’ Cathie Wood Predicts Central Banks Will Adopt Bitcoin and More Highlights From Consensus 2021
“All About Bitcoin’s” Week In Review panel tackles the top stories of the week, including news from the global Consensus by CoinDesk 2021 conference. Is the ESG movement affecting markets, leading bitcoin miners to go “green?” What do billionaires like Carl Icahn want to do in the crypto space? Plus, a look ahead at next week and Biden’s $6 trillion budget proposal.
PayPal Confirms Crypto Withdrawals, Brian Brooks on CBDCs, Bitcoin Markets Analysis and More
“All About Bitcoin” tackles the top stories in crypto today, from Brian Brooks saying he believes the U.S. will “never” have a U.S.-backed Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to PayPal confirming it will soon permit crypto withdrawals. Brooks spoke on CoinDesk TV this morning, and PayPal’s head of blockchain, Jose Fernandez da Ponte, spoke Wednesday afternoon during the ongoing Consensus by CoinDesk 2021 conference. Also, markets and business updates from CoinDesk’s Galen Moore, Michael Shaulov of Fireblocks, and Buchi Okoro of Quidax. Plus, “Miss Teen Crypto” and a crypto community grows in the South Bronx. We’ll hear from a teacher and his student and their educational program to help underserved communities.
Another Down Day for Bitcoin: What’s Troubling the Markets Now?
On “All About Bitcoin,” our Week in Review panel discusses bitcoin’s wild week: Another warning about a Chinese crackdown, but is it new? And are Gary Gensler’s comments regarding SEC scrutiny concerning? And the week wouldn’t be complete without one or more crypto-related tweets from Elon Musk. CoinDesk’s Christine Lee, Galen Moore, Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun review the news from last week and look ahead to the big Consensus by CoinDesk conference that kicks off on Monday.