Bitcoin News
BTC Dominance Declining Since 2019
A sneak peak at one of the charts in CoinDesk’s Q3 crypto markets analysis report reveals bitcoin’s dominance, the measure of BTC market capitalization, compared to the market cap of all digital assets has consistently waned year over year since 2019. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Will Bitcoin's Bull Run Continue Next Week?
Bitcoin is up 9.13% on the day as institutions outside the U.S. have reportedly turned more bullish, but will the rally continue? CoinDesk's Christie Harkin discusses what to expect next week, as the SEC has also delayed its decision to approve four bitcoin ETF applications.
Crypto Community Continues Reacting to China’s Sweeping Crypto Ban
With continuing fallout from China, CoinDesk’s Christie Harkin reviews the week’s events out of China that potentially impacted the price of bitcoin and the wider crypto market.
‘Coinbase Premium’ Indicates Whales on Binance May Be Behind Bitcoin’s Rally
Institutions outside the U.S. have turned more bullish, according to trading data.
Bitcoin in Afghanistan
As Afghanistan plunges into financial turmoil following last month’s Taliban takeover, the appeal of cryptocurrency is rising. According to an August Chainalysis report, the country ranked 20th in the world for crypto adoption.
Are Terrorist Groups Using Cryptocurrency in Afghanistan?
What role will crypto play in Afghanistan’s future? Alex Zerden, founder of Capitol Peak Strategies and former Treasury Dept. attache to the U.S. embassy in Kabul, takes us inside Afghanistan’s financial underground as the government takeover by the Taliban raises questions about the potential use of crypto by terrorists.
What's Behind Bitcoin's Rally?
Bitcoin returned above $47,000 for the first time in two weeks, indicating strong demand from short-term buyers, but why is upside momentum improving? Ben Cruikshank, Head of Flourish, a subsidiary of MassMutual, discusses his reading of bitcoin's price action. Plus, insights into MassMutual launching crypto investing platform "Flourish Crypto."
Fitch: Debt Ceiling Fight Could Endanger ‘AAA’ Rating of US
The warning illustrates how the debate can create an aversion to risk that could rattle bitcoin.
