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Crypto Long & Short: No, Bitcoin Was Not a Response to the Financial Crisis

In spite of the timing, bitcoin wasn't created as a result of the 2008 crisis – and this misunderstanding matters.

By Noelle AchesonJan 24, 2021

Commentators and analysts who say bitcoin is in a “bubble” show they don’t understand what the term means.

The latest OCC statement, which opens the door for banks to use blockchains to validate payments, hints at more than just better services.

By Noelle AchesonJan 10, 2021

Four crypto industry experts share their biggest insights from 2020 and what they mean for 2021.

For many, bitcoin is hedge against inflation. But it's also a safety play for a world where old ideas about economics are up in the air.

By Noelle AchesonDec 20, 2020

Just because gold is losing momentum and bitcoin is gaining it doesn't mean investors are selling gold to buy bitcoin – not yet, anyway.

By Noelle AchesonDec 13, 2020

Bitcoin may be rooted in blockchain technology, but it's evolved into something much more than code. That's why it's not easy to replicate.

Bitcoin price spikes grab headlines, but the asset's long-term value depends on its developers – and what drives them.

By Noelle AchesonNov 29, 2020

The current bitcoin bull run is indeed different from three years ago, though that doesn't mean we won't see another peak-and-trough cycle.

By Galen MooreNov 22, 2020

Stanley Druckenmiller’s comments about bitcoin were blown out of proportion. They were positive for crypto, but not for the reasons most believe.

By Noelle AchesonNov 15, 2020

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