Bitcoin
Consensus Distributed Powered by CoinDesk Is Coming. Join Us May 11-15, 2020
These are unique times. These are difficult times. These are times full of opportunity. Learn how to make the most of them. Join us on May 11-15 for Consensus Distributed, an online conference full of surprises and learn about the future of finance, crypto, and the world.
Bitcoin 101: Why You Should (Maybe) Buy Bitcoin and How
Have you been dealing with bitcoin FOMO for the past 10 years? Well deal no longer. In this session, our expert speakers will not only explain why so many people think bitcoin is a great investment, but will answer your questions about why others are skeptical about it. You'll also learn how to buy, store and use your bitcoin safely—which is a big challenge for new hodlers. Join Jesus Rodriguez, Ray Youssef,Jason Lau, Ron Kochman, Luis Buenaventura, and Jack Tatar to talk about how to buy and HODL.
Mad Mesh: Sending Messages and Bitcoin When the World is On Fire
Most of us - locked in our own homes - are spending every waking minute connected to the internet. What if... that signal went dead? It's a frightening proposition that some people recently - think Venezuela, India, Iran - have had to deal with. No way to make sure their friends and family are OK and definitely no way to get money to them quick should they direly need it. Or is there? Join us for a demo of off-grid messaging technology goTenna and TxTenna, which allow users to send bitcoin without internet, followed by a Q&A with decentralized applications engineer Rich Myers. If you're a crypto survivalist, this session is for you!
Open Positions on Bitcoin Options Pass $1B for First Time
Open contracts on bitcoin options rose to record highs on Thursday as the cryptocurrency’s price rose into five figures. It's not necessarily a bullish sign, though.
Bitcoin Breaches $10K for First Time Since February
Bitcoin's price has broken the $10,000 barrier just days before its next halving.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin at $9.9K as Halving Chatter Increases
Bitcoin’s price keeps gaining as people increasingly talk about the halving - but the event’s potential after-effects may be considered an afterthought for many investors.
Hedge Fund Pioneer Turns Bullish on Bitcoin Amid 'Unprecedented' Monetary Inflation
Paul Tudor Jones II, a pioneer of the modern hedge fund industry, is ready to bet on bitcoin’s price as an inflation hedge.
Bitcoin Outperforming Gold and Stocks so Far This Month
Bitcoin looks to have decoupled from traditional markets as investors refocus on the network's imminent mining reward halving.
Market Wrap: Derivatives May Reduce Miner Selling Pressure After Bitcoin Halving
The crypto derivatives market is helping to hedge the uncertainty on which way the bitcoin market will go when miners have less revenue post-halving.
Bitcoin Node Count Falls to 3-Year Low Despite Price Surge
The number of Bitcoin nodes fell to its lowest level in almost three years, according to data calculated by one prominent Bitcoin developer.
