Bitcoin


Opinion

Where Traditional Public Financing Fails, Blockchain Steps in

Both private and government funding have weaknesses. Crypto networks offer a third way to coordinate big collective projects.

(Rachel Sun/CoinDesk)

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‘My Bet Is on Bitcoin,’ Pro Soccer Player Says

Alex Crognale of the Birmingham Legion FC of the USL Championship league sees the digital asset as a way to store his wealth. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.

Alex Crognale (Andy Mead/ISI Photos/Getty Images).

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Why Athletes Are Taking Compensation in Bitcoin

From UFC to soccer, sportspeople continue to see the attraction of BTC, despite the faltering market. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Sports Week.

(Sage Young/CoinDesk)

Videos

Bitcoin Heads for Best Month Since October as Inflation Rises

Bitcoin is on track for its best month since October, as a busy week for U.S. economic news ends with a fresh inflation surprise. EToro Crypto Consultant Glen Goodman joins “First Mover” with his market analysis as annual PCE increases 6.8% in June.

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Markets

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Heads for Best Month Since October as PCE Inflation Surprises

The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for July 29, 2022.

July has brought rising relief to the crypto market. (Digital Vision/Getty Images)

Policy

El Salvador's Finance Minister Says Bitcoin Adoption is 'Gaining Ground': Report

Alejandro Zelaya said bitcoin adoption has been beneficial to El Salvador's unbanked population.

El lanzamiento de los bonos bitcoin de El Salvador continúa demorado. (Esaú González, Unsplash)

Markets

Ethereum Classic Almost Triples, MATIC and UNI Surge as July Brings Relief to Crypto Market

Ethereum classic's price rise is consistent with its record of rallying around major Ethereum upgrades, one observer said.

ETC, MATIC and UNI led the recovery rally in the crypto market. (mibro/Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

First Mover Asia: Bitcoin’s Recent Gains Have Been Small. What Will Drive Its Price Higher?

The U.S. economy seems headed for recession, if it's not already there. But it's difficult to predict how BTC and other cryptos will perform in the weeks ahead.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pushes Higher Despite Negative GDP Report

Growth in the U.S. economy slows, the yield curve inverts but markets rise anyway.

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