cryptocurrencies


Markets

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Seeing ‘Very Little’ Demand for Crypto Lately

Fink said he has been asked about crypto and bitcoin in the past, but not in the last two weeks.

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Markets

Indian High Court Seeks Disclaimers on Crypto Advertising

The High Court of Delhi is seeking responses and has scheduled the matter for discussion in August.

Government buildings in New Delhi.

Markets

Virgil Griffith Should Return to Jail Pending Trial, Prosecutors Tell Judge

The Ethereum developer was arrested in 2019 and charged with helping North Korea get around U.S. economic sanctions.

Ethereum developer Virgil Griffith speaks at Consensus: Singapore 2018

Policy

Fed Says 'Surge' in Crypto Prices Reflects Increased Appetite for Risk

The central bank's monetary policy report to Congress gave crypto a rare shoutout Friday.

Federal Reserve building, Washington, D.C.

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rises After Volatile Week

Analysts see the possibility of further selling pressure despite short-term relief.

Bitcoin 24-hour price chart, CoinDesk 20.

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sells Off as Regulatory Concerns Resurface

“We expect volatility to remain under pressure until mid [to] late August,” said one trading firm.

Bitcoin 24-hour price chart, CoinDesk 20

Policy

Bank of Thailand: Don't Use Crypto for Payments

The central bank stressed that cryptocurrencies are not legal tender in Thailand.

Buy things with baht, says Thailand's central bank.

Markets

Crypto Has a Marketing Issue

There’s a troubling cultural trend around cryptocurrency, one that encourages retail investors to “ape into” the market in search of riches.

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Markets

Bitcoin Sell-Off Could Stabilize Around $30K Support

Sellers are in control after bitcoin broke below a series of higher price lows from the June 22 shakeout around $29,000.

Bitcoin four-hour chart