Crypto may be seeing an influx of mystics, but that might not be a sign the industry is on the right course, CoinDesk editor Bailey Reutzel writes.
Bitcoin Sets Sights Above $10K After Bull Breakout
Following a bull breakout last night, bitcoin (BTC) looks set to test $10,000 and could possibly move higher over the weekend.
Chinese Angel Investor Amassed 10,000 Bitcoins Amid Q1 Price Slump
Cai Wensheng, a Chinese angel investor, says he bought 10,000 BTC after the price dropped earlier this year.
One of Bitcoin’s Biggest Investments Might Finally Be Paying Off
Old hands aren’t quite sure why there’s been a spike in new contributors to bitcoin’s open-source code, but they’re quite pleased to see it happen.
Daily Volatility Decline? Bitcoin Has Seen $1K Range 43 Times In 2018
Bitcoin’s price may be quiet at the moment, but data through April shows it’s certainly been one volatile start to 2018.
Sell In May and Go Away? Not for Bitcoin Bulls
While equity bulls fear drops in May, it should not be a cause of worry for the bitcoin market, according to historical data.
The Blockchain Data Problem Is Bigger Than You Think
Some bitcoin data points seem easy enough to measure, but beware, there’s more nuance to those numbers than you might think.
Goldman Sachs to Begin Bitcoin Futures Trading Within Weeks
Goldman Sachs is launching a new operation that will use the firm’s own money to trade bitcoin related contracts on behalf of its clients.
Bitcoin Bulls Seek Breakout to $10K or Higher
Bitcoin has been trading in a narrowing price range over the past week, but a bullish breakout is looking likely.
I Would Short Ether Before Bitcoin, Says Citron’s Andrew Left
Notable short-seller Andrew Left took aim at the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency in a new interview.
Not Just Bitcoin: OpenBazaar Is Gearing Up for a Radical Redesign
Now that the likes of Etsy are jumping on the crypto train, decentralized marketplace OpenBazaar is gearing up for its biggest overhaul since launch.
Up 33%: Bitcoin’s Price Just Had Its Best Month of 2018
Bitcoin rallied more than 33 percent in April, making it the coin’s best month of the year to date.
UNDP Partners With Crypto Startup on Solar Power Pilot
Individuals who purchase and lease out solar panels will earn bitcoin as payment under a new pilot program with a blockchain startup and the UN.
How to Fight the ASIC Mining Threat
Defending cryptocurrencies against the centralizing forces of ASIC mining chips requires more than coding fixes; human governance is also critical.
Bitcoin Cash Is Bitcoin? Lawsuits Won’t Stop the Fight Over Bitcoin’s Name
Roger Ver’s decision to call bitcoin cash “bitcoin” has dredged up a byzantine debate on how exactly the software should be defined and by whom.
Buffett: Bitcoin Is More Gamble Than Investment
The world’s third-richest person, Berkshire Hathaway’s Warren Buffet, has again made comments critical of bitcoin as an investment.
Bigger Blocks and Smarter Contracts: What’s In Bitcoin Cash’s Next Fork?
Bitcoin cash’s most ambitious hard fork upgrade is coming in May, backed by the promise of taking its “on-chain scaling” philosophy to new heights.
Pullback Over? Bitcoin Retakes $9K, Eyes Further Gains
Having recovered from a five-day low hit yesterday, bitcoin has potential for a move higher towards key resistance at $9,880.
IBM Reimagines Proof-of-Work for Blockchain IoT Devices
Your smart lightbulb can’t crush hashes at the rate of a giant mining farm, so how can it stay secure? The answer might be in the nonce.
What Crypto Investors Can Learn from Billionaire George Soros
As investors speculate about the impact of George Soros entering crypto, it’s worth taking a look at a theory the billionaire credits for his success.