Economy
US Added Fewer Jobs Than Expected in January, Boosting Case for Stimulus
The report will likely influence negotiations over U.S. President Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus package over the coming weeks.
First Mover: As Markets Turn Ugly, Bitcoiners Thank Secular Trend
At start of October, bitcoin analysts were bullish, but few would have guessed the cryptocurrency's price could double by the end of 2020.
First Mover: Bitcoin Rally Stalls as 'DeFi Summer' Proves Endless
This year's explosion in decentralized finance, or DeFi, highlighted just how much innovation was happening in digital-asset markets, beyond bitcoin.
First Mover: Geek-Fest Turns Relevant as Bitcoin Passes $21K, $22K, $23K
As bitcoin prices push to new all-time highs, it's worth recalling May's "halving," which highlighted the cryptocurrency's potential inflation resistance.
Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Unchanged, Adds Qualitative Guidance on Pace of Money-Printing
The Federal Reserve said Thursday said it would hold U.S. interest rates at their current level, close to zero, and added qualitative criteria to govern how long it will keep up its $120-a-month bond-buying program.
First Mover: Stimulus Tests Bitcoin in Real-Time, and It Passes $20K
Bitcoin has climbed as more big investors said it might serve as a hedge against inflation. On Wednesday prices crossed $20K for the first time.
New Federal Reserve 'Qualitative' Approach Could Push Further Into Experimental Realm
"Qualitative" is the new "quantitative" as economists predict the Federal Reserve will move to add subjectivity to its rules on money printing.
Las criptomonedas crecen en la problemática economía de Argentina
La industria de la criptografía de Argentina registró volúmenes comerciales récord este año, en medio de la pandemia de COVID-19 y las dificultades económicas.
First Mover: Reminiscing on Pre-Pandemic Bitcoin as Rally Stalls
Back in January, few analysts could foresee the investment theme that would ultimately cause bitcoin prices to triple over the course of 2020.
First Mover: Horrible 2020 Economy Proved Best Thing for Bitcoin
In 2020, bitcoin went from fringe investment to the talk of Wall Street, as the coronavirus-induced recession spurred recovery plans built around stimulus.
