investments


Markets

Bets Against Bitcoin's Price Are Nearing Record Highs

BTC/USD shorts on Bitfinex are nearing record highs, leaving many to wonder if a short squeeze will occur like it did when the prior mark was set.

Credit Shutterstock

Markets

Big Investors Deny Involvement In Crypto Miner Bitmain's Pre-IPO Funding

Following reports of Bitmain closing a $1 billion pre-IPO investment round, some notable investors have disputed their alleged participation.

locked money jar, coins

Markets

Energy Firm Discloses Major Crypto Losses Amid Blockchain Rebrand

A publicly owned firm chaired by a Chinese billionaire lost millions through crypto investments, yet it's still seeking to rebrand around the tech.

shutterstock_83399101

Markets

SBCVC, Baidu Lead $3 Million Funding for Ex-Googler's Crypto Startup

Atlas Protocol is getting initial backing from SBCVC and BV (Baidu Venture), who are betting on onchain data as a marketing asset.

Baidu HQ

Markets

Losing the Lambos: It's Time to Get Serious About Crypto's Big Questions

The crypto community should use this moment to forget about price fluctuations and engage the world in a discussion about blockchain tech's potential.

Lambourghini, engine

Markets

Can Security Tokens Save Crypto From the Bear Market Blues?

A conference this week in Canada saw discussion of how securities tokens might offer a path for blockchain products to reach consumers.

Screen Shot 2018-08-17 at 5.17.55 PM

Markets

An Uncanny Correlation: Overstock's Stock and the Bitcoin Price

A publicly traded stock is tracking the price of bitcoin, a correlation that appears to have played out over a period of years.

markets

Markets

Airbnb Co-Founder Backs $22 Million Funding for Crypto Dealer SFOX

A cryptocurrency dealer for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals has closed a Series A funding round of $22.7 million.

dollar bill

Markets

Pantera Capital Has Raised $71 Million So Far for Third Crypto Fund

Blockchain investment company Pantera Capital has launched a new crypto fund with over $71 million already committed.

USD

Markets

Crypto Bulls Fighting Back? Market Sees Green After Sell-Off

The cryptocurrency market flashed green Wednesday following a major downturn.

bull, bear