CoinDesk Releases Q3 Bitcoin and Blockchain Industry Report Highlighting Scalability
CoinDesk Research has published its latest quarterly report for Q3 2021, outlining the trends driving the digital asset markets, focusing on Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi and more.
BitGo CEO on Bitcoin: ‘Large Peak, Large Retreat Ahead’
As bitcoin bounces back above $49,000, Mike Belshe, CEO of institutional crypto custody and security firm BitGo, discusses his short-term outlook and long-term price prediction for BTC. “We will probably … see a large peak and then a large retreat,” Belshe said. “It’s a volatile space. Be prepared for it.”
Crypto Funds Draw $90M in New Money as Confidence Returns
Digital asset investment products attracted $90 million in new money in the seven days last Friday, the seventh straight week of inflows. Bitcoin-focused funds reportedly took in $69 million and has attracted new capital for three straight weeks after a period of outflows in recent months.
Is Bitcoin’s Rally Over?
Bitcoin is trading around $48,000 and is roughly flat over the past 24 hours. Still, the cryptocurrency is up 13% over the past week as buyers continued to defend lower support around $40,000, but is the rally over?
BTC Dominance Declining Since 2019
A sneak peak at one of the charts in CoinDesk’s Q3 crypto markets analysis report reveals bitcoin’s dominance, the measure of BTC market capitalization, compared to the market cap of all digital assets has consistently waned year over year since 2019. “All About Bitcoin” host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Will Bitcoin's Bull Run Continue Next Week?
Bitcoin is up 9.13% on the day as institutions outside the U.S. have reportedly turned more bullish, but will the rally continue? CoinDesk's Christie Harkin discusses what to expect next week, as the SEC has also delayed its decision to approve four bitcoin ETF applications.
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.