Blockbeat

Get your daily update on all things crypto, blockchain and DeFi with City A.M's Blockbeat from Kaitlin Argeaux

Bitcoin bear markets are a great time to build, but not with shocking US prices

September 2, 2022

The price of Bitcoin continues to trade flat, remaining just above $20,000 where it has held ground since a six per cent drop last week.
Now is the season of crypto discontent

September 1, 2022

There are plenty of legs for a positive case for crypto to stand on, yet the narrative remains that crypto is unsound, says Charlie Kerrigan.
Bitcoin flat, but will September bring improved fortunes?

September 1, 2022

The price of Bitcoin has fallen below $19,900 this morning - a drop of 1.62 per cent since this time yesterday.
Missing Thodex founder Faruk Fatih Ozer arrested in Albania

August 31, 2022

The founder of a Turkish cryptocurrency exchange missing with client funds since April 2021 has been arrested in Albania.
Binance donates $250,000 to provide free blockchain courses for women in rural communities

August 31, 2022

Binance Charity has donated $250,000 to provide free blockchain courses for women in rural communities.
Bitcoin price holding above $20k as financial markets continue to look shaky

August 31, 2022

The price of Bitcoin has dipped again slightly over the past 24 hours, but is still managing to hold above $20k this morning.
How digital assets are democratising global trade and boosting economic growth

August 30, 2022

Trade finance-backed crypto assets can be a compelling proposition and an important move in the democratisation of trade finance.
Ethereum continues to lead cryptocurrency price action

August 30, 2022

Ethereum has been the quickest out of the blocks this week following Friday's downward market reaction to the US Federal Reserve.
Bitcoin back above $20,000 despite Friday’s Federal Reserve comments

August 30, 2022

The price of Bitcoin has recovered somewhat this morning, climbing once again above the psychologically-important $20k mark.
Fear is being weaponised against the good intentions of cryptocurrency

August 29, 2022

Dr Chris Kacher explores how sowing the seeds of fear, uncertainty and doubt in different fields have a knock-on effect for cryptocurrency.