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Crypto Prepped Before Coronavirus Went Global

Attuned to meltdowns, crypto companies reacted quickly to the coronavirus threat.

By Daniel KuhnMar 13, 2020

Many companies are affected by the spread of coronavirus, including CoinDesk, which instituted a work from home policy in mid March 2020. (Photo by Danny Nelson)

Whale Watching: Exchange Data Contained Early Warning of Thursday's Bitcoin Dump

Data on the flow of funds into exchanges suggests big investors were preparing to dump bitcoin on the market five days before Thursday’s price rout.

By Omkar GodboleMar 13, 2020

Markets

Bitcoin Price Briefly Dips to 12-Month Low in Overnight Trading

Bitcoin has erased a dip to $3,867 seen early on Friday, alongside positive action in global equities.

By Omkar GodboleMar 13, 2020

Markets

Investors Can Hedge Long-Term Risk With New 2-Year Bitcoin Derivatives

Quedex's new bitcoin derivatives contracts, which expire in December 2021, saw more than $5 million in volume last weekend.

By Paddy BakerMar 13, 2020

Markets

Bitcoin Falls Below $5K as Market Pain Deepens

Bitcoin fell below $5,000, but some investors maintain hopes for their long-term prospects.

By Sebastian SinclairMar 13, 2020

BELOW $5K: Bitcoin continued its tumble in late Thursday and early Friday trading hours. (Credit: CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index)

Finance

Makeup Mogul Michelle Phan's Coronavirus Strategy Is Educate and HODL Bitcoin

Although the coronavirus-induced economic slowdown is hitting every sector, beauty mogul Michelle Phan has a plan.

By Leigh CuenMar 12, 2020

Michelle Phan poses in the Em Cosmetics office. (Photo by Mark Sacro for CoinDesk)

Markets

In Echo of 2008, Fed Pledges $1.5 Trillion Injection to Aid Reeling Markets

The pumping of trillions of dollars of fresh liquidity into the financial system recalled the central bank’s unprecedented efforts during the last crisis.

By Bradley KeounMar 12, 2020

The U.S. Federal Reserve is taking a more cautious approach towards CBDCs than in many other countries, including China.

Markets

US Charges Dutch National With Running Crypto-Funded Child Porn Site

U.S. officials allege a Dutch national referred to as “Michael R.M.” made $1.6 million in bitcoin by operating a rape and child pornography website for the last eight years.

By Danny NelsonMar 12, 2020

U.S. officials allege "Michael R.M." allowed customers to purchase videos using bitcoin and ether. Individuals could upload "obscene" videos. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Markets

Down 26%: Bitcoin Sees Worst Sell-Off in 7 Years as Coronavirus Spurs Flight to Safety

Bitcoin suffered its biggest drop in seven years, as fears over the spreading coronavirus triggered a new wave of selling in everything from stocks and junk bonds to cryptocurrencies.

By Bradley KeounMar 12, 2020

Cleaner sweeping the floor after the Wall Street stock market crash of 1929. Source: Wikimedia Commons

Markets

Bitcoin's Crash Triggers Over $700M in Liquidations on BitMEX

Bitcoin’s flash crash on Thursday triggered the most long-short liquidations on crypto derivatives exchange BitMEX in 16 months.

By Omkar GodboleMar 12, 2020

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