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Tech

The Dark Future Where Payments Are Politicized and Bitcoin Wins

If the payments system ever becomes seriously politicized, Bitcoin's apolitical nature could become more appealing. But that's not a scenario worth looking forward to.

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Markets

First Mover: As Bitcoin Shoots Past $18K, There's Comfort in the Crowded Trade

"Long bitcoin" is one of the most crowded trades in markets, a new survey suggests. But signs indicate many investors are just now getting in. 

Bitcoin surged past $18,000, just a day after breaching $17,000.

Markets

Bitcoin Indicator Suggests Bull Market Is Still in Early Phase

The Mayer Multiple indicator suggests the bull market is still far from peaking, even as bitcoin closes in on its all-time high.

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Finance

Mexican Billionaire Reveals 10% of His Liquid Assets Are in Bitcoin

Billionaire founder of Grupo Salinas, Ricardo Salinas Pliego, said: "Bitcoin protects the citizen from government expropriation."

Ricardo Salinas (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

Bitcoin Closes in on All-Time High as Price Hits $18K

Bitcoin's price broke through $18,000 in what some experts are attributing to global events and bullish fundamentals in crypto.

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Markets

Grayscale's Crypto Assets Under Management Break $10B

Price appreciation in all cryptocurrencies this month is a factor behind the growth, but so are inflows.

Michael Sonnenshein at Invest: NYC 2019

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Breaks $17.8K, Outperforming Ether in November So Far

Bitcoin is at price levels not seen since 2017, and it is outperforming ether in November.

CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

Markets

HODL FOMO vs. Speculative FOMO: Why This Bitcoin Bull Market Will Be Different

As bitcoin crosses $17,000 it’s not retail speculation but a new, long-term investor mindset driving the price up.

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Markets

First Mover: Bitcoin Tops $17K as Scaramucci Makes Entrée, Ethereum Meets Rival

Ethereum's success as dominant "smart contracts" blockchain attracts rivals, and some investors speculate Polkadot might have momentum.

Bitcoin prices crossed above $17,000 for the first time since January 2018.