Christie Harkin

"All About Bitcoin's" Week in Review panel discusses what to make of this past week's price swings for bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies amid significant market sell-offs. Plus, reactions to Block CEO Jack Dorsey proposing a legal defense fund for Bitcoin developers and his firm building an open-source bitcoin mining system.

Jan 14, 2022

Bitcoin's price could continue to fall as the "death cross" pattern looms on its daily charts by some estimates. "All About Bitcoin" discusses BTC's possible outcomes next week and short-term signals to watch. Plus, an update on the state of crypto adoption in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as the city plans to invest 1% of its treasury into bitcoin.

Jan 14, 2022

Bitcoin suffered its worst first week of the year since 2017 as it dipped to a three-month low. CoinDesk's Managing Editor of Markets Brad Keoun explains the macro factors behind the dip. On top of that, CoinDesk Research's 2021 Annual Review found bitcoin dominance compared to other cryptocurrencies was lower than it has been since 2017. CoinDesk's Managing Editor of Technology, Christie Harkin, points out that the idea of bitcoin winning and or losing is "not a healthy way to approaching it." Bitcoin's decreasing dominance shows a maturing of the space overall.

Jan 7, 2022

After suffering the worst first week of the year since 2017, where will bitcoin go from here? CoinDesk Managing Editor of Markets Brad Keoun discusses bitcoin's next support levels, how far it could fall, and what to expect from Jerome Powell and Lael Brainard's confirmation hearings next week. Will crypto be on the agenda? Plus, Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin discusses the future of bitcoin's hashrate after a big disruption this week in Kazakhstan.

Jan 7, 2022

CoinDesk’s first-ever year-end survey of crypto miners reveals a competitive but mature business with the potential for merger activity to accelerate. CoinDesk Managing Editor of Technology Christie Harkin breaks down the findings, sharing insights into the top trends that will shape the bitcoin mining industry in 2022.

Dec 17, 2021

Following a week of lower lows for bitcoin, could we expect to see a “Santa Claus Rally” this year? CoinDesk’s Brad Keoun weighs in on his crypto markets analysis and outlook. Plus, tech editor Christie Harkin discusses the latest on bitcoin’s hashrate as it rebounds to levels not seen since before China’s mining crackdown.

Dec 11, 2021

Taproot, the long-anticipated Bitcoin upgrade, activated Sunday at block 709,632, opening the door for developers to integrate new features that will improve privacy, scalability, and security on the network. CoinDesk Managing Editor for Technology Christie Harkin explains how it works and the new features this upgrade could bring to the network.

Nov 15, 2021

CoinDesk's Christie Harkin discusses what to expect next week as the crypto industry anticipates Craig Wright, best known for his widely disputed claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, to testify in a Miami court Monday. Plus, CoinDesk's Damanick Dantes discusses his crypto markets outlook following Square's bitcoin revenue and gross profit falling in the third quarter.

Nov 5, 2021

A trial involving cryptocurrency entrepreneur Craig Wright and the estate of his former business partner Dave Kleiman begins next week. CoinDesk's Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun discuss the significance and possible outcomes.

Oct 29, 2021

Bitcoin celebrates the 13th anniversary of the release of the white paper Sunday. CoinDesk's Christie Harkin and Brad Keoun discuss the significance of the milestone, the mainstream adoption of bitcoin, and what the crypto sphere can expect from the king of digital currency next.

Oct 29, 2021