Market News
The Federal Reserve’s Declining Balance Sheet Is Bearish for Bitcoin. Or Is It?
The Fed’s balance sheet just dropped the most in 11 years, but despite popular opinion, that is not necessarily...
Market Wrap: Stocks Tick Downward and so Does Bitcoin, to $9,200
Most markets are down Thursday, including stocks and bitcoin.
Bitcoin Started Moving in Sync With S&P 500, Volume Dropped, Kraken Says in June Volatility Report
According to the crypto exchange’s report, June was the most uneventful month for Bitcoin (BTC) trading since February and...
Bitcoin News Roundup for July 9, 2020
With bitcoin headed back up and Brazil's real hitting new lows, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back!
Bitcoin
The Federal Reserve’s Declining Balance Sheet Is Bearish for Bitcoin. Or Is It?
The Fed’s balance sheet just dropped the most in 11 years, but despite popular opinion, that is not necessarily bad news for bitcoin.
Business
Crypto ‘Giveaway’ Scams Continue to Flourish on YouTube
Cryptocurrency scams continue to appear on YouTube, misusing content from influential people in the space and stealing from the gullible.
AirTM
A Rare Glimpse Into How Crypto Is Really Used in Venezuela
After airdropping cryptocurrency to 60,000 users in Venezuela, AirTM survey results suggest how crypto is really used in the economically troubled nation.
Business
Ethereum and EOSIO Square Up Over Enterprise Blockchain Business in Latin America
With ConsenSys in one corner and LatamLink in the other, a project backed by the Inter-American Development Bank is weighing Ethereum vs. EOS tech.
BAT
Brave Browser Partners With bitFlyer to Expand BAT’s Reach in Japan
The crypto exchange will build a BAT wallet for Brave as it helps the cryptocurrency grow in Japan.
Business
Coinbase Plans First-Ever Investor Day Amid Talk It May Go Public
It’s unclear if the Aug. 14 virtual meeting is related to a rumored plan to take Coinbase public, but such events often presage direct...
Bitcoin
Market Wrap: Stocks Tick Downward and so Does Bitcoin, to $9,200
Most markets are down Thursday, including stocks and bitcoin.
Bitfinex
Bitfinex Must Face New York Allegations Over $850M in Lost Funds, Appeals Court Rules
Cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex will have to answer claims about hiding lost millions, a New York appeals court ruled on Thursday.
bitclub
BitClub Programmer Admits Mining Scheme Stole $722M in Bitcoin
The Romanian programmer pleaded guilty to wire fraud and the offer and sale of unregistered securities.
People
Inequality, Social Chaos, Bankruptcy Rallies: The Best Insights From FinTwit June 2020
From the "Robinhood Rally" to the most profit-disconnected stock market in history, these are the most interesting ideas from FinTwit last month.
Opinion
I’m a Syrian Refugee. This Is How Bitcoin Changed My Life
Now living in the Netherlands, Tey Elrjula explains how bitcoin helped him build a new life as an entrepreneur, educator and author.
Lightning Network
WikiLeaks Shop Now Accepts Bitcoin Lightning Payments
In 2011, WikiLeaks was among the first organizations to accept donations in bitcoin. Now its shop is taking bitcoin payments over Lightning.