Bitcoin


Markets

Gold, Not Bitcoin, Is Drawing Haven Demand on US Recession Fears

The increased likelihood of a U.S. recession has brought a boost to gold prices. For bitcoin, though, it's a different story.

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Markets

Bitcoin Price Risks Further Decline After Recovery Rally Stalls

October has started poorly for traders looking to capture Tuesday's rebound, as prices were swiftly rejected back below $8,300 this morning.

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Markets

This Crypto-Savvy Bank Is Building Bandwidth for Bitcoin Retail Payments

The German bank is set to help European retailers accept bitcoin payments in early 2020.

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Markets

Ether Outshines Bitcoin in a Gloomy Month for Crypto Prices

Ethereum's native cryptocurrency is reporting a slight monthly gain, outperforming bitcoin's double-digit price slide by a big margin.

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Markets

Bitcoin Price Eyes Quarterly Loss After Hitting 3.5-Month Low

Bitcoin is again flashing red, having hit a 3.5-month low earlier today. It's now on track to post a quarterly loss.

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Markets

How Leverage Can Help With Bitcoin’s Price Discovery

Leveraged and margin trading can help boost demand for an asset, increasing liquidity within a given market.

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Policy

Iranian Bitcoiners Risk Fines, Jail Time as Government Regulates Mining

As mining regulations loom, Iranian bitcoiners are stuck in compliance purgatory – facing fines and even jail.

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Bitcoin Approaching Biggest Weekly Price Loss of 2019

Bitcoin is on track to post its biggest weekly loss so far this year, having found acceptance below key long-term support.

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Tech

Lightning Sucks, But It Could Help Build a Bitcoin Economy

At least a dozen startups are now betting on the profitability of bitcoin birthing a "Lightning Economy." Is it too soon?

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Markets

Why Bitcoin Tumbled Below $8K

Where is bitcoin going? CoinDesk consults the experts on the cryptocurrency's recent precipitous drop.

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