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To Understand Bitcoin, We Need to Understand What Money Is

How do financial experts reach vastly different conclusions about bitcoin and its role? The answer lies in a misunderstanding of what money is.

(John McArthur/Unsplash)

Markets

US Inflation Hits New 4-Decade High of 7.5% in January

Bitcoin traders keep track of the inflation rate because some think of the cryptocurrency as an inflation hedge, and the Federal Reserve's expected response to economic conditions often dictates market direction.

Inflation will be in focus this week. (Jeffrey Coolidge/Getty Images)

Markets

Crypto Markets Remain Flat as Bitcoin Sees Institutional Buying

Price chart indicators show the cryptocurrency is still far from the overbought zone and may run further, according to analysts.

Bitcoin rompió la resistencia de $40.000 y continúa subiendo. (TradingView)

Markets

Index Product Provider Amun Makes Play for Solana With SOLI Token Launch

The SOLI index token delivers low-cost, diversified exposure to Solana ecosystem projects while also capturing a 6% staking yield.

Solana's Breakpoint came at the market's previous zenith (Zack Seward/CoinDesk)

Markets

Shiba Inu Enters Metaverse With 'Shiba Lands,' LEASH Rockets 40%

The price of Leash, a Shiba Inu ecosystem token, was up nearly 50% following the announcement.

(PhotoMosh)

Finance

Robo-Advisor Betterment Moves Into Crypto Via Makara Acquisition

Betterment customers will now be able to invest in pre-built crypto portfolios alongside their existing traditional investments.

Robo-advisor Betterment has bought Makara. (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

Shiba Inu’s SHIB Extends Surge, Bitcoin Breaks a Key Resistance Level

The meme coin rose sharply, even as major cryptocurrencies showed small gains and some losses.

A Shiba inu, the dog breed that inspired both DOGE and SHIB, is getting a ride in cryptocurrency markets. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Tech

Axie Infinity Reduces SLP Emissions to Prevent 'Collapse'

Concerns around emissions of an in-game token caused falling user numbers and a drastic plunge in SLP prices.

(AxieInfinity.com)

Markets

Bitcoin's Rally Faces Initial Resistance at $45K-$47K, Support Is at $40K

BTC has confirmed a break above its two month-long downtrend.

Bitcoin daily price chart shows support/resistance with RSI on bottom panel (Damanick Dantes/CoinDesk, TradingView)