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Policy

Proposal Limiting Proof-of-Work Is Rejected in EU Parliament Committee Vote

The provision could have required cryptocurrencies like bitcoin to shift to more environmentally friendly mechanisms.

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Videos

Huobi Global Exec On BTC Price and Ambitions for US Services

Jeff Mei, director of global strategy for crypto exchange Huobi Global, shares his analysis on the current state of the crypto markets as bitcoin’s price jumps amid geopolitical tensions and rising U.S. inflation. Mei also discusses the company’s strategy for handling China’s crypto regulations, and Huobi’s plans to enter U.S. markets through institutional financial services.

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Finance

First Mover Americas: Bitcoin's Price Bounce Stalls as 10-Year Yield Hits 32-Month High

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 14, 2022.

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Markets

Bitcoin Again Bounces Off 'Cloud' Support, Resistance at $42.6K

The Ichimoku cloud has consistently acted as a support during recent market swoons.

Bitcoin's weekly chart, highlighting the Ichimoku cloud support and recent bull failure above $42,600 (TradingView)

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Markets

Inflation Worries Top Concerns Before Fed Meeting, Spur Musk Comment

Surging prices for food, energy and housing have sent inflation in the U.S. to a four-decade high.

Producer Price Inflation Data (Pixabay, Photomosh)

Markets

First Mover Asia: South Korea Election Made Crypto a Big Issue, but There's No Guarantee of a Follow-Through; Cryptos Suffer Weekend Decline

Both candidates made crypto an important issue to attract younger voters, but it's not yet clear if the winner, Yoon Suk-yeol, will introduce legislation fulfilling his promises; bitcoin and ether were both in the red.

South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-Yeol celebrates his victory (Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin: Gold 2.0? Try Reserve Asset 3.0

The conflict between Russia and Ukraine is beginning to send ripples through the global economy that could lead to a new monetary system.

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Videos

How Ukraine Has Used the Crypto Donations

The “Week in Review” panel examines the increasingly prevalent role of cryptocurrency in Ukraine’s efforts against Russia after the Ministry of Digital Transformation publicized how crypto donations are being used for non-lethal supplies like medicine and packed lunches. Plus, a discussion on BTC’s price volatility over the past few weeks and the upcoming shift in bitcoin’s hashrate. 

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Where is Bitcoin Headed as Fed Poised to Hike Rates?

With an upcoming Federal Reserve meeting about a possible interest rate hike, CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets Brad Keoun shares his expectations for bitcoin’s support and resistance levels going into next week. Plus, Managing Editor for Tech Christie Harkin explains how Teleport’s “CoinSwap” project could help preserve bitcoin transaction privacy.

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Markets

Market Wrap: Cryptos Mixed Amid Global Uncertainty

Price gains were short-lived, although some analysts expect a relief rally if war-related conditions ease.

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