Bitcoin

Markets

A new privacy coin called "Beam" just launched on mainnet. It's based on the highly-regarded "mimblewimble" white paper outlining support for confidential transactions and network anonymity on a blockchain.

By Christine KimJan 3, 2019

Markets

Bitcoin looks set to test the crucial 50-day simple moving average (SMA) for the first time since November 8.

By Omkar GodboleJan 3, 2019

Markets

Bitcoin fell for the fifth month in a row in December, confirming its longest monthly losing streak since November 2011.

By Omkar GodboleJan 2, 2019

Markets

Bitcoin's price just finished its worst performing year ever, closing 2018 at a more than 70 percent lower price than its yearly open.

By Sam OuimetJan 2, 2019

Markets

CoinDesk profiles Elizabeth Stark, an entrepreneur leading a new phase for bitcoin, the world's largest and most valuable cryptocurrency.

By Leigh CuenDec 31, 2018

Markets

Despite bitcoin's price volatility in 2018, P2P exchanges Paxful and LocalBitcoins each saw significant user growth in Africa.

By Leigh CuenDec 31, 2018

Markets

Get ready for talk about bitcoin's halving – the once-in-a-while event that won't happen in 2019, but that just might have an impact on the markets.

By Pascal ThellmanDec 31, 2018

Markets

The denationalization of money is finally unfolding organically in the form of digital assets.

By Evan KuoDec 28, 2018

Markets

A bullish reversal pattern has emerged on bitcoin's price charts that could extend the latest rally towards $5,000.

By Sam OuimetDec 28, 2018

Markets

Bitcoin's recent forays into price territory above $4,000 have been beaten back, putting the bulls under pressure to regain momentum.

By Sebastian SinclairDec 26, 2018