Daniel Cawrey

Daniel Cawrey has been a contributor to CoinDesk since 2013. He has written two books on the crypto space, including 2020’s “Mastering Blockchain” from O'Reilly Media. His new book, “Understanding Crypto,” arrives in 2023.

Daniel Cawrey

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stumbles to $11,300; USDC Lending Rates Skyrocket

Bitcoin experienced heavy selling Tuesday, while traders are finding profits in stablecoin borrowing strategies.

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Tests $12K; DeFi Debt Outstanding Hits Record

Bitcoin’s back on the price roller coaster and DeFi borrowing is hitting a new high.

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Dips to $11.5K; Cardano Is Making a Big DeFi Move

After testing a $11,900 high bitcoin takes a dip while a DeFi competitor to Ethereum checks off a roadmap box.

Source: CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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First Mover: Kyber CEO Predicts 2020 Transactions at $3B as DeFi Token Soars

Kyber Network's KNC token has brought traders eightfold returns this year, dwarfing those for bitcoin and ether. CoinDesk spoke with CEO Loi Luu about the project and the DeFi boom.

Loi Luu, Kyber Network CEO, at CoinDesk Consensus 2018 (CoinDesk archives)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Breaks $11,800; Ether Options Market Explodes

Bitcoin's price is clawing its way back after weekend losses while the ether options market suggests a bumpy road ahead.

Source: CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Trudges Past $11.7K as DeFi Lending Rates Gyrate

Bitcoin’s price is trending up. Meanwhile, interest rates for lending crypto in DeFi are still unpredictable.

Source: CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Flat at $11.2K; DeFi Has Highest Volume Month Ever

A weak bitcoin market is not stopping Ethereum-powered DeFi growth.

Source: CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rebounds to $11,400 After Flash Crash as Ether Closes In on $400

Bitcoin is gaining back what it lost and ether’s upward run seems undeterred as the crypto market recovers from a flash crash on Sunday.

Source: CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pushes to $11,450, DeFi Value Locked Now at $4B

The crypto market continues its bullish run and investors are plowing crypto into DeFi.

Source: CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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First Mover: Chainlink's Soaring Token Shows Lucrative 'Oracle' Role in Fast-Growing DeFi

Chainlink's LINK token soared almost 60% in July as cryptocurrency traders fawned over DeFi projects and their rapid growth.

Tarot cards (Derek R. Audette/Shutterstock)