Peter Thiel

During an appearance at a virtual roundtable yesterday, billionaire investor and self-described “bitcoin maximalist” Peter Thiel suggested that China could use bitcoin as a “financial weapon” to undermine the value of the U.S. dollar. “The Hash” panel debates whether Thiel’s comments are something the crypto space should take seriously.

Apr 8, 2021

By Nathaniel WhittemoreApr 8, 2021

Markets

Peter Thiel is both right and wrong in calling bitcoin a tool that could empower China and challenge the U.S. dollar.

By Benjamin SchillerApr 8, 2021

Markets

With bitcoin back in the spotlight, so are old fears that China may be at the reins.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaApr 7, 2021

Finance

With $100 million raised to date, crypto brokerage Bitpanda will be "Europe's next fintech unicorn," says lead investor Valar Ventures.

By Leigh CuenSep 29, 2020

Markets

Block.one is buying back more equity from early investors. Some – but not the most famous ones – made 6,500 percent on the last buyback.

By Brady DaleJun 6, 2019

Markets

PayPal co-founder and venture capitalist Peter Thiel has backed a $2.1 million seed round for crypto investment startup Layer1.

By Yogita KhatriDec 20, 2018

Markets

Peter Thiel's Founders Fund has reportedly invested in a cryptocurrency startup that aims to optimize the bulk trading of cryptocurrencies.

By Wolfie ZhaoMay 2, 2018

Markets

The co-founder of PayPal says there will be only one online equivalent to gold, and bitcoin, as the 'biggest' cryptocurrency, will triumph.

By Annaliese MilanoMar 16, 2018

Markets

PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel's VC firm reportedly made hundreds of millions by putting $15 million to $20 million down on bitcoin last year.

By Wolfie ZhaoJan 2, 2018