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In El Salvador, hundreds of protesters have raised their voices against President Nayib Bukele's Bitcoin Law, making bitcoin legal tender in the country beginning September 7. Meanwhile, the Finance Commission of the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador agreed to create a $150 million bitcoin trust to facilitate exchange between BTC and U.S. dollars. "The Hash" panel discusses the possible bumps on El Salvador's road to bitcoin adoption.

Aug 31, 2021

Quantum Economics analyst Jason Deane discusses his outlook for the Bitcoin network, explaining why he believes there's "too much value" and "too much at stake" for it to fall. "It's very, very difficult to stop something that has a full network effect," Deane said. Plus, insights into the global growth of BTC users, the impact of China's mining crackdowns on the hashrate, institutional interest in crypto.

Aug 30, 2021

A new chart reveals a narrowing spread between futures prices of bitcoin and those of the spot market. It can be tied back to a reduction in leverage in the market as exchanges for futures and other derivatives have reduced the amount by which traders are allowed to borrow to fund their speculative bets.

Aug 30, 2021

“Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson is joined by Alex Dischinger, Tucson Bitcoin podcast host and Bitcoin Meetup Organizer, to discuss the potential outlook for crypto adoption in Arizona. Plus, his take on the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill and its possible impact on crypto regulation.

Aug 30, 2021

Alex Dischinger, host of the Tucson Bitcoin podcast and Phoenix Bitcoin Meetup Organizer, discusses the crypto landscape in the U.S. state of Arizona and its potential impact on its citizens. Plus, insights into how local bitcoin groups are keeping the community engaged during times of COVID.

Aug 30, 2021

Bitcoin gained Friday, and the U.S. dollar dropped in foreign exchange markets following Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s dovish key speech at the U.S. central bank’s annual Jackson Hole conference. CoinDesk’s Galen Moore, Brad Keoun, and Christie Harkin discuss the implications for the crypto markets. Plus, the latest on bitcoin’s hashrate.

Aug 27, 2021

A new chart reveals bitcoin's hashrate could be heading up. Industry watchers expect a continued uptrend spurred by the recent bitcoin price rally, with Chinese miners speeding up their migration to alternate jurisdictions and U.S. miners expanding capacity. CoinDesk's Galen Moore breaks down the Chart of the Day.

Aug 27, 2021

The Week in Review panel at "All About Bitcoin" discusses their outlook for the crypto markets in the week ahead as Wall Street players are increasingly making moves in bitcoin, and institutional adoption and interests continue to grow. Plus, their take on renewables-focused mining amid intensifying ESG concerns and ether's daily issuance dropping below bitcoin's.

Aug 27, 2021

Volatility at the monthly bitcoin options expiry has been a noted pattern this year.

Aug 26, 2021

New data reveals the disposition of traders in bitcoin options markets ahead of Friday’s big expiry. Such expiration dates are closely watched as the market often moves toward the max pain point, with larger investors typically writing options seeking to push the spot price to the point where most contracts will expire worthlessly.

Aug 26, 2021