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Is Bitcoin the 'Safe' Crypto Asset?

Noelle Acheson, Genesis Global Trading head of market insights, joins “All About Bitcoin” to discuss the current state of bitcoin’s price as the Russia-Ukraine conflict impacts markets across the globe and the U.S. federal reserve is mulling a half-point rate hike later this month. Acheson explores BTC’s volatility, bitcoin dominance, and rising oil prices. 

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As Gold Nears Record, Bitcoin Doesn't Shine So Brightly

“The default setting is, ‘Go with what you know,’ which in this case means gold,” says one analyst.

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Bitcoin Higher as US Ban on Russian Oil Imports Roils Markets

Crypto traders are still evaluating the potential impact of soaring oil prices on bitcoin's price – if any.

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Russia-Ukraine’s Impact on Crypto, Oil and More

Ben McMillan of IDC Digital Assets joins “First Mover” to address the current state of the crypto markets as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine shows no signs of slowing down. McMillan addresses the soaring price of oil as Western countries are mulling a Russia oil ban.

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Markets

Bitcoin Rally Evaporates as Price Tumbles Below $40K Friday Afternoon

The crypto’s divergence from stocks earlier this week has proven to be short-lived.

Bitcoin registra su mayor pérdida mensual de precios desde mayo. (Archivo de CoinDesk)

Markets

Bitcoin Analysts Ponder Impact as Oil at Highest Price Since 2008

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has sent crude oil to over $115 a barrel. Here's what the latest surge might mean for the bitcoin market.

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Finance

Former Oilfield Drillers See Energy Sector and Bitcoin Mining Joining Forces

If the founders of bitcoin miner JAI Energy are right, the two industries are an ideal match.

JAI Energy management (from left) Adam Sarvey with founders Ryan Leachman and Justin Ballard (JAI Energy)

Finance

Russian Oil Companies Want to Mine Crypto on Flare Gas: Report

One company is already doing so, but the regulations remain unclear.

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Policy

Putin Says Crypto Can’t Yet Replace Dollar in Settling Oil Trades: Report

The Russian president said it’s too early for that.

Russian President Vladimir Putin (Shutterstock)

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