Markets News
Entrepreneur Vinny Lingham to Announce ICO at Consensus 2017
The CEO of blockchain identity platform Civic is expected to announce a forthcoming token sale today.
Consensus 2017: The Legality of ICOs – Past and Future
Afternoon panel sessions at day one of Consensus 2017 showcased a variety of positions on the emerging phenomenon of token sales.
CoinDesk Previews New 'State of Blockchain' at Consensus 2017
See a sneak preview of CoinDesk's 'State of Blockchain' from our Consensus 2017 conference.
History is Made: Bitcoin Prices Top $2,000 to Set New All-Time High
Bitcoin prices passed $2,000 for the first time ever on the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (BPI), climbing more than 100% since the start of the year.
Bitcoin is Just $100 Away From Doubling its Price in 2017
Bitcoin's price has nearly doubled so far in 2017, rising from $1,000 at the end of last year to a new all-time high of $1,900 today.
Cryptocurrency Market Cap Tops $60 Billion to Hit All-Time High
The total market cap of all cryptocurrencies reached an all-time high today, as these innovative assets continue to draw robust inflows.
Bitcoin Exchange Spreads Are Narrowing But Gaps Remain
As Bitfinex's banking challenges fade, the spread between prices observed on its order books and others internationally is falling.
Bitcoin's Price Edges Back Above $1,800 After Near $100 Gain
The price of bitcoin is once again above $1,800 following a recent uptick that comes amid increasing exchange competition.
Ripple's XRP Token Sets New All-Time Price High
Ripple's native cryptocurrency XRP extended gains today, rising to fresh all-time highs amid what has been a torrid period of price growth.
Ripple Pledges to Lock Up $14 Billion in XRP Cryptocurrency
Reacting to concerns that Ripple might flood the market with billions in XRP, the company will voluntarily put the funds behind clock and key.
