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.
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."
Why Is Bitcoin Bouncing?
Bitcoin has gained 6.26% to trade near $44,000 one day after exhibiting bearish price action, but why is it bouncing? Senior Trader and President of Wave Financial, Justin Chuh, discusses his crypto markets analysis and outlook.
Bitcoin Price High Coincides With Funds Buying BTC
Bitcoin bounced today thanks to renewed speculation the U.S. could soon approve exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on bitcoin futures. The consensus in the crypto market is that an ETF would become the most important source of demand from yield-hungry institutional and traditional market investors. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Bitwise CEO: ‘In 2021, the Story Is Going Beyond Bitcoin’
Bitcoin has remained in a tight range between $40,000 and $45,000, but it appears to be on track for more upward momentum.
How Low Could Bitcoin Go?
Since May, bitcoin is headed to its worst month as China’s crypto ban could be driving markets lower, but how low will it go? CoinDesk’s Galen Moore discusses the potential impact of global macroeconomic events on bitcoin, saying the effect of China’s regulatory action has been “somewhat muted.”