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Brian Evans

Brian Evans

Brian is a recent graduate from CUNY Journalism with a master's in the business and economics concentration. He interned with Conde Nast last summer and worked with Inc. Magazine through the fall semester. He spent the fall covering Starbucks and wrote extensively on the union push in Buffalo as it gained traction.

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Bitcoin Holds Above $40K as Market Adjusts to Higher Rates From Federal Reserve
At the current level, the crypto has gained about 3% for the week.
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By Brian Evans
Mar 17, 2022 at 7:15 p.m. UTC
Mar 17, 2022
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Bitcoin was little changed Monday and is up 2% for the day.
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Bitcoin Below $39K After EU Vote on Crypto Regulation
The cryptocurrency was little changed Monday and is up 2% over the past week.
Bitcoin was little changed Monday and is up 2% for the day.
By Brian Evans
Mar 14, 2022 at 7:11 p.m. UTC
Mar 14, 2022
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Inflation in the U.S. hit a fresh four-decade high of 7.9% in February. (Art Institute of Chicago, modified by CoinDesk)
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US Inflation Rises to 7.9% in February, Fresh 4-Decade High
Bitcoin, seen by some investors as a hedge against rising prices or dollar devaluation, was little changed after the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report, which closely matched e...
Inflation in the U.S. hit a fresh four-decade high of 7.9% in February. (Art Institute of Chicago, modified by CoinDesk)
By Brian Evans
Mar 10, 2022 at 3:04 p.m. UTC
Mar 10, 2022
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Bitcoin traders are eyeing the latest consumer price index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Inflation, Tracked by Bitcoiners, Keeps Accelerating, and It Hasn't Even Peaked
The consumer price index, due out tomorrow morning, is expected to show inflation in February ticked up to 8% versus a year ago, a fresh four-decade high.
Bitcoin traders are eyeing the latest consumer price index from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
By Brian Evans
Mar 9, 2022 at 10:22 p.m. UTC
Mar 9, 2022
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Bitcoin faces price pressure below $40,000 (CoinDesk)
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Bitcoin Higher as US Ban on Russian Oil Imports Roils Markets
Crypto traders are still evaluating the potential impact of soaring oil prices on bitcoin's price – if any.
Bitcoin faces price pressure below $40,000 (CoinDesk)
By Brian Evans
Mar 8, 2022 at 7:52 p.m. UTC
Mar 8, 2022
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(CoinDesk archives)
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Bitcoin Rally Evaporates as Price Tumbles Below $40K Friday Afternoon
The crypto’s divergence from stocks earlier this week has proven to be short-lived.
(CoinDesk archives)
By Brian Evans
Mar 4, 2022 at 8:41 p.m. UTC
Mar 4, 2022
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Bitcoin Analysts Ponder Impact as Oil at Highest Price Since 2008
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has sent crude oil to over $115 a barrel. Here's what the latest surge might mean for the bitcoin market.
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By Brian Evans
Mar 3, 2022 at 8:09 p.m. UTC
Mar 3, 2022
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(CoinDesk archives)
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Bitcoin Climbs to $45K Early Wednesday Before Quickly Retreating
The crypto briefly touched a three-week high amid continued escalation in Ukraine, and as Fed Chair Jerome Powell promised a rate hike later this month.
(CoinDesk archives)
By Brian Evans
Mar 2, 2022 at 4:31 p.m. UTC
Mar 2, 2022
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Bitcoin has support above $43,000 but is still shy of the $45,000 mark
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Bitcoin Extends Rally After Biggest Gain in Year
The largest cryptocurrency was higher after jumping 14% on Monday, the biggest gain since February 2021. So far, the price has stopped just shy of $45,000.
Bitcoin has support above $43,000 but is still shy of the $45,000 mark
By Brian Evans
Mar 1, 2022 at 7:16 p.m. UTC
Mar 1, 2022
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Bitcoin’s Bounce Stalls Below $40,000
Rising alongside bitcoin are equity markets, with the Nasdaq higher by 4% from its worst levels on Thursday morning.
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By Brian Evans
Feb 25, 2022 at 8:18 p.m. UTC
Feb 25, 2022
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