Economy

New Federal Reserve 'Qualitative' Approach Could Push Further Into Experimental Realm

"Qualitative" is the new "quantitative" as economists predict the Federal Reserve will move to add subjectivity to its rules on money printing.

By Bradley KeounDec 15, 2020

Markets

Las criptomonedas crecen en la problemática economía de Argentina

La industria de la criptografía de Argentina registró volúmenes comerciales récord este año, en medio de la pandemia de COVID-19 y las dificultades económicas.

By Sandali HandagamaDec 15, 2020

Markets

First Mover: Reminiscing on Pre-Pandemic Bitcoin as Rally Stalls

Back in January, few analysts could foresee the investment theme that would ultimately cause bitcoin prices to triple over the course of 2020.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar Godbole, Sebastian SinclairDec 15, 2020

Back in January, few cryptocurrency analysts could see the gathering storm that would forever change the bitcoin market.

Markets

First Mover: Horrible 2020 Economy Proved Best Thing for Bitcoin

In 2020, bitcoin went from fringe investment to the talk of Wall Street, as the coronavirus-induced recession spurred recovery plans built around stimulus.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar Godbole, Sebastian SinclairDec 14, 2020

The coronavirus-induced recession and official response (trillions of dollars of stimulus) pushed bitcoin to its debut on the global investment stage.

Markets

Crypto Is Booming in Economically Challenged Argentina

Argentina's crypto industry saw record trading volumes this year, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and economic hardship.

By Sandali HandagamaDec 14, 2020

Markets

Lyn Alden on Money Printing, Bitcoin and the End of an 80-Year Debt Cycle

One of the sharpest analysts in macroeconomics looks at how monetary and fiscal policy are likely to change in the coming years.

By Nathaniel WhittemoreNov 24, 2020

Markets

First Mover: Why the Fed Cares About Remote Working – And What It Means for Bitcoin

The potential economic impact of a shift to widespread remote working is a matter of risk management: Authorities should be mapping out scenarios.

By Bradley Keoun, Sebastian SinclairNov 13, 2020

Even central bankers are working remotely these days – and having perfectly robust discussions of everything from the economy to stimulus to central bank digital currencies to telework.

Videos

Bitcoin’s US Election Surge: What’s Next?

CoinDesk journalists discuss the election’s impact looking at this week’s events and into the future.

Nov 6, 2020

Markets

First Mover: Resistance Is Futile as Bitcoin Breaches $15K, Crypto Gets Greedy

As bitcoin surges, bullish analysts (and greedy traders) see few stopping points before prices challenge the all-time high near $20K.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar Godbole, Sebastian SinclairNov 6, 2020

As bitcoin rallies, analysts say $15,000 might just be another milestone on the way to higher prices.

Markets

Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Close to Zero, Maintains Asset Purchases

The statement is in keeping with economists' expectations for the U.S. central bank to take no new monetary policy actions.

By Bradley KeounNov 5, 2020

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