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Sliding Copper-to-Gold Ratio Presents Bitcoin Bear Case
Bitcoin's best years have been characterized by copper's outperformance relative to gold but the widely-tracked ratio continues to slide in the wake of China's stimulus announcements, offering negative cues to risk assets. What does the sliding copper-to-gold ratio mean for bitcoin? And how will the growth of M2 money supply from major central banks impact BTC's momentum? CoinDesk's Christine Lee presents the "Chart of the Day."
Sentiment Around Ether 'Couldn't Be Worse': Sygnum Bank Head of Research
Sygnum Bank head of research Katalin Tischhauser discusses the underperformance of ether comparing to bitcoin and Solana and the negative sentiment around ETH. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
Why Bitcoin Stumbled While Stocks Soared, And What Happens Next
Sygnum Bank head of research Katalin Tischhauser joins CoinDesk to discuss the Federal Reserve interest rate cut in the U.S. and the stimulus package in China, and how these economic policies could impact the broader crypto market. This content should not be construed or relied upaon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
Macro Impact on Crypto: Fed, China and Global Liquidity
Lyn Alden Investment Strategy founder and Analyst Lyn Alden joins CoinDesk with her analysis on how macroeconomic factors like the Fed interest rate cut, China's economic influence and global liquidity are shifting the crypto market. This content should not be construed or relied upon as investment advice. It is for entertainment and general information purposes.
Huobi Denies Reports of Executive Arrests as Stablecoin Reserves Sink
Nansen data shows that crypto exchange Huobi’s stablecoin reserves dipped by 33% in the last week, with traders withdrawing $49 million in stables. This comes as a spokesperson for Huobi denied reports that several executives were arrested in China over the weekend. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments at Huobi and the state of crypto regulation in China.
China Is Binance’s Largest Market: WSJ
A new report from the Wall Street Journal says Binance users traded $90 billion of crypto-related assets in China in just one month, making the country Binance's largest market by far. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker unpacks the details, shedding light on China's role in the global crypto scene.
Why Bitcoin Miners Have Flocked to Texas
Crypto miners have flocked to the state of Texas since China banned mining in 2021, encouraged by cheap energy, grid incentives and an alignment of values. "The Hash" panel discusses why Texas has emerged as a bitcoin mining hub as part of CoinDesk's special Mining Week presented by Foundry. Foundry and CoinDesk are both owned by DCG.
Bitcoin Slips to $29K Level Amid WSJ Report on Binance
Bitcoin (BTC) is slipping after the Wall Street Journal said Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao suggested in a private conversation that the crypto exchange's affiliates had conducted wash trading several years ago and China's policymakers warned of a tortuous economic recovery while falling short of announcing large-scale stimulus. "The Hash" panel discusses the takeaways from the report and the outlook for Binance.
Sen. Tuberville on Bill to Block Chinese Ownership of American Crypto Companies
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) recently introduced a bipartisan bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to prohibit entities organized or established in China from acquiring a U.S. digital asset broker, dealer, custodian, or exchange. The Alabama lawmaker joins CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie to discuss the legislation, along with the future of crypto regulation in the United States.
Neil Tan: Hong Kong’s Crypto Push
Cryptocurrency firms are being driven to explore friendlier jurisdictions due to a challenging regulatory climate in the U.S., says Neil Tan, chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong. The city’s strategic position as a gateway to China, combined with its robust access to capital, are strengthening its ambitions to become a leader in the virtual assets arena. However, Hong Kong faces stiff competition as it vies with Dubai and Singapore. In a Word on the Block interview with Forkast Editor-in-Chief Angie Lau, Tan explains why the comprehensive rules set by the city’s Securities and Futures Commission — including the facilitation of retail trading while ensuring investor protection — have become key attractions for these firms.
