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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.

'The Great Lockdown': IMF Confirms Global Recession
IMF: “The Great Lockdown is the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression, and far worse than the Global Financial Crisis [of 2008].”

Bitcoin and Gold: Evaluating Hard-Cap Currencies in Times of Financial Crisis
How would a bitcoin economy react to coronavirus? For now, we don’t know. However, we can turn to a proxy for insight: gold.

Gold, Not Bitcoin, Is Drawing Haven Demand on US Recession Fears
The increased likelihood of a U.S. recession has brought a boost to gold prices. For bitcoin, though, it's a different story.
