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Bitcoiners in Europe Reflect on Economic Shocks as Coronavirus Spreads

From meetup organizers in Milan to cypherpunks in Spain, coronavirus is forcing bitcoiners to reconsider their plans.

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Bitcoin Back Over $8K as Traditional Markets Rebound

Bitcoin is witnessing recovery rally alongside stocks and oil, a day after hitting two-month lows.

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You Call That Volatility? Bitcoin Traders Scoff at Wall Street's Gyrations

As traditional markets undergo a level of anxiety not seen since the 2008 recession, the cryptocurrency industry showed few existential signs of distress.

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What the Oil Market Says About Bitcoin's 'Safe Haven' Status

“I don’t think any asset is safe right now – except cash, U.S. dollars.”

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Bitcoin, Bonds and Gold: Why Markets Are Upended in a Time of Fear

CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson points out the real narrative shift is in the broader market, not bitcoin.

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Bitcoin's Sharp Price Drop May Have Been Prompted by $120M Scam Sell-off

Bitcoin has quickly plunged to two-month lows, with some analysts suggesting an over-$100 million liquidation by PlusToken scammers as the cause.

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Bitcoin Falls to 2-Month Low Below $8K Amid Global Market Rout

The price of bitcoin has fallen to a one-month low below $7,900, amid a wider sell-off in the global financial markets.

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Bitcoin’s Price Steady Over $9,000 as Sentiment Stays Positive

Bitcoin’s return above the $9,000 mark may have been driven by some of the same forces causing a rally in bonds – a desire for respite from a coronavirus-plagued markets.

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Bitcoin News Roundup for March 6, 2020

In this episode of CoinDesk's Markets Daily podcast we go to India, Denver, and Mars. Listen now.

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Bitcoin Maintains Gains as Global Equities Slide, US Yield Hits Record Lows

Bitcoin is printing gains amid coronavirus-led risk aversion in the traditional markets.

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