Hive to Buy Intel Mining Chip That Can Raise Hashrate by 95%
The crypto miner also signed a new 100MW power deal with Compute North in Texas.
First Mover Americas: Investors See Bitcoin as Inflation Hedge, Nickel Digital's Survey Shows
The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 7, 2022.
First Mover Asia: Singapore's Lightbulb Capital Balances the 3 Parts of ESG Investing. Will the DeFi World Care?; Bitcoin, Ether Fall
The crypto world has focused more heavily on environmental issues than the social and governance aspects of different projects; major cryptos were in the red on Sunday as the Russian invasion intensified.
Why Did Bitcoin Surge So Much Against the Ruble?
Oligarchs dodging sanctions? Doubtful. Regular Russians trying to preserve their wealth? Maybe. There’s also a third, less exciting possibility.
Global Markets Roiled as Russia Invades Ukraine
Anna Baydakova, CoinDesk Moscow-based investigative reporter, joins “First Mover” to provide firsthand insights into Russian invasion in Ukraine. Baydakova explains the frustration among the Russian population and the destruction of historic ties between the two countries. Plus, a conversation on bitcoin adoption during times of crisis.
Bitcoin Price Key Support Levels Next Week, Eastern Europeans Shift to Crypto
In today’s Week in Review discussion, CoinDesk Managing Editor for Markets gives his analysis on where bitcoin price could be headed next week. Plus, Managing Editor for Tech Christie Harkin weighs in on the topic of weaponized finance amidst the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Crypto’s Increasing Prevalence in the Russia-Ukraine Crisis
CoinDesk’s Week in Review panel dissects some of the top stories of the week, following a momentous turning point in geopolitics as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine displaces thousands and shifts markets across the globe.
‘Active’ BTC Supply Reaches Highest Level in Over a Year
In today’s “Chart of the Day” segment, Christine Lee presents a chart illustrating that the supply of “active” bitcoin, which is BTC that has been moved between addresses within the last 24 hours, is at its highest level in over a year. As bitcoin held by smaller address saw a steep uptick, it is highly possible that crypto is being used as a safe haven for those affected by the Russia-Ukraine war.
Market Wrap: Cryptos Slide; Analysts Expect a Volatility Spike
Bitcoin's outperformance relative to altcoins suggests a lower appetite for risk among investors.
