Bitcoin

Markets

Institutional exchange CME has become the third-largest bitcoin futures exchange by number of open contracts.

By Omkar GodboleAug 14, 2020

Policy

The New York attorney released the funds without authorization and lost investment firm Benthos Master Fund $4.6 million intended for a bitcoin purchase deal.

By Sebastian SinclairAug 14, 2020

Markets

A dull bitcoin market contrasts with increasing use of the cryptocurrency in DeFi applications.

By Daniel CawreyAug 13, 2020

Tech

Bitcoin smart contracts are tricky. Minsc, a new language created by Bitcoin developer Nadav Ivgi, is making them easier to write.

By Alyssa HertigAug 13, 2020

Markets

The prominent podcaster and bitcoin advocate joins The Breakdown to explain why we’re seeing a phase shift in the corporate and institutional relationship with BTC.

By Nathaniel WhittemoreAug 13, 2020

Markets

Bitcoin has shrugged off a drop to $11,300 for the third day running, possibly buoyed by gold's recovery on Wednesday.

By Omkar GodboleAug 13, 2020

Policy

Bitcoin blurs the boundaries of a widely used classification of digital currencies and the distinction should be retired, say Fed experts.

By Sebastian SinclairAug 13, 2020

Tech

Nigerian entrepreneurs are increasingly using bitcoin as a way to trade internationally, noting its significant benefits over legacy financial systems.

By Alyssa HertigAug 13, 2020

Finance

Coinbase will allow U.S. retail customers to borrow fiat loans against as much as 30% of their bitcoin holdings starting in the fall.

By Nate DiCamilloAug 12, 2020

Markets

Bitcoin’s price is bouncing back as Ethereum fees cause problems.

By Daniel CawreyAug 12, 2020