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Will RFK Jr. Debate Trump or Biden? Probably Not, Prediction Market Says
20.5.2024
Plus: Which cat-themed meme coin will hit $1 billion first?
As a Pension Embraces Bitcoin, Hope Grows for Cryptocurrency's Long-Term Prospects Even Among Conservative Pros
16.5.2024
Spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds debuted with a giant splash in January, quickly attracting billions of dollars of investment. But who was buying them and why have inflows stalled in recent weeks? Was it a fad that fizzled?
Trump and Biden Tied on Polymarket, Diverging From Polls
13.5.2024
Other election contracts show a 35% chance of a Republican sweep of the presidency and both houses of Congress and a 27% chance Democrats control the Senate after the election
Vibe Check: Momentum Building: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth
9.2.2024
Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices
Vibe Check: Coiling the Spring: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth
7.2.2024
Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices
Vibe Check: Ether Finds Support: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth
26.1.2024
Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices
Vibe Check: The Sell-Off Continues: CoinDesk Indices' Todd Groth
24.1.2024
Periodic observations and market musings from Todd Groth, Head of Research, CoinDesk Indices
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidation Continues, as Moving Average ‘Death Cross’ Nears
6.9.2023
Bitcoin was largely unchanged on Wednesday, as moving averages closed in on a potential upward crossover. The potential for a “death cross” will likely be in the mind of would-be bulls, looking for an opportune time to reenter. Ethereum continues to hover close to a floor of $1,630....
Biggest Movers: LTC, ETC Rebound on Monday, Despite Bearish Sentiment
21.8.2023
Litecoin was back in the green to start the week, despite the crypto market continuing to trend mostly lower. At the time of writing, the global market cap is down 0.59%, following a recent red wave. Ethereum classic also climbed higher on Monday, hitting a four-day high in the process. Litecoin...
Are Reports Linking the 11th Largest BTC Wallet to Tether a Myth? Cryptoquant Analysis Reveals Discrepancies
10.8.2023
In the wake of recent claims that Tether, the company behind leading stablecoin USDT, holds the 11th largest bitcoin (BTC) wallet, Cryptoquant, a blockchain intelligence firm, has expressed skepticism. Citing inconsistencies in onchain data, Cryptoquant has questioned the authenticity of...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Falls Below $30,000 on Friday, a Week After XRP Ruling
21.7.2023
Bitcoin dropped below the $30,000 level on Jul 21, as market sentiment continued to trend lower in today’s session. This comes a week after cryptocurrency markets surged following the XRP ruling, however momentum has since faded as a result of profit taking. Ethereum was also down on Friday....
Biggest Movers: BCH Hits 1-Year High, as EDX Markets Rally Intensifies
27.6.2023
Bitcoin cash rose to a one-year high on Tuesday, as traders continued to buy the token following last week’s EDX markets listing. The newly formed exchange, which is backed by the likes of Citadel, Sequoia Capital and Fidelity, listed the coin in its offering. Litecoin was another token...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Consolidates on Monday, After Recovering Recent Losses
19.6.2023
Bitcoin consolidated Monday, after recovering recent losses over the weekend, setting the stage for a potential rally this coming week. Price traded close to a one-week high on Monday, marginally below a key resistance level. Ethereum also rebounded, and is now hovering near a support point of...
Biggest Movers: ATOM Falls on Friday, Hitting Key Support Level
19.5.2023
Cosmos fell to a key price floor on Friday, as bearish sentiment returned to cryptocurrency markets. Volatility has been high most of the week, with today seeing the global market cap drop by 0.95% as of writing. Chainlink also slipped in today’s session. Cosmos (ATOM) Cosmos (ATOM) dropped...
Warren Buffett Likens Bitcoin to Gambling and Chain Letters in Recent Interview
12.4.2023
Finance mogul Warren Buffett, one of the most successful investors in history, discussed bitcoin during an interview on CNBC’s Squawk Box on April 12. As he has done in previous interviews, the business magnate likened bitcoin to a gambling scheme and chain letters he received as a child....
Bitcoin’s Price Drop Causes Over $200 Million in Long Liquidations Across Crypto Derivative Exchanges
3.3.2023
On Feb. 24, 2023, bitcoin’s price remained above the $23,000 threshold and then rose to a peak of $23,829 per unit on March 1. On March 2 at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, the price of bitcoin fell, dropping below the $23,000 mark. This decline resulted in a significant $237.97 million worth of long...
Russian Darknet Markets, Ransomware Groups Thrive Despite Sanctions, Report
27.2.2023
Russian marketplaces on the dark web have continued to operate despite Western sanctions and efforts to shut them down, according to a report accessing the illicit blockchain space amid the world’s “first crypto war.” Ransomware actors and high-risk crypto exchanges have also remained active....
Ukraine Raises More Crypto Than Russia in Year of War, Analysis Unveils
26.2.2023
The two sides in the bitter conflict in Ukraine have been relying on crypto assets and technology to support their military and humanitarian activities, Elliptic says in a report. According to the blockchain forensics company, the targeted nation has attracted more digital asset donations than...
Most Retail Crypto Investors Lost Money Over the Last 7 Years, According to BIS Analysis
21.2.2023
According to data from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), published in the latest BIS Bulletin No. 69, researchers assessed that, on average, most users lost money on their investments over the past seven years. Onchain data, metrics from exchanges, and cryptocurrency application...
Twitter Users Spot Crypto Scam Tweet on Verified Robinhood Account, Company Removes Post
25.1.2023
According to multiple sources, the Twitter account of Robinhood was allegedly hacked on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. The account posted a tweet promoting a Binance Smart Chain token listed on the Pancakeswap decentralized exchange. An analysis of the situation on the blockchain shows that the token...