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First Mover Asia: Bitcoin Tumbles Below $27K Amid Heightening Inflation Concerns

Ether and other major altcoins underperformed BTC over the weekend as investors continued to steer away from riskier assets; Is there a case for inflation?

By James Rubin

Jun 13, 2022 at 12:37 a.m. UTC

Jun 13, 2022

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Inflation

Tackling the Inflation Misinformation Machine

The current bout of inflation is transitory, but it’s far better than deflation.

By Paul Brody

Jun 10, 2022 at 9:04 p.m. UTC

Jun 10, 2022

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Inflationary and Deflationary Cryptocurrencies: What’s the Difference?

It all depends on a cryptocurrency’s supply and issuance schedule.

By Robert Stevens

Apr 18, 2022 at 2:21 p.m. UTC

Apr 18, 2022

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Podcasts

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Inflation or Deflation? Jack Dorsey, Cathie Wood, Elon Musk, Jeff Booth Debate!

Some economic titans debate one of the most important questions in macro today.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

Oct 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Oct 30, 2021

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Cathie Wood on Why Central Banks Will Add Bitcoin to Their Balance Sheets

A discussion with the ARK founder on bitcoin, ESG and, of course, Elon Musk.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

May 28, 2021 at 2:50 p.m. UTC

May 28, 2021

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Inflation

A Year After Coronavirus Meltdown, Few Investors See Risk of Deflation: Deutsche Bank

Inflation remains a key focus, according to a survey of global investors, although risk of a "Fed taper" appears low.

By Damanick Dantes

Apr 26, 2021 at 9:02 p.m. UTC

Apr 26, 2021

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Inflation

Bloomberg's McGlone Warns of ‘Predominant Deflationary Forces’

Bloomberg anticipates continued deflation and peak oil similar to 2018. This could be negative for bitcoin.

By Damanick Dantes

Apr 19, 2021 at 3:36 p.m. UTC

Apr 19, 2021

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Deflation

Lyn Alden’s Latest: Why Currency Devaluation Is Inevitable

This week’s “Long Reads Sunday” reading is from macro analyst Lyn Alden and focuses on the inflation vs. deflation debate in historical context.

By Nathaniel Whittemore

Sep 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. UTC

Sep 20, 2020

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Prices

A Key Thesis for Bitcoin's Long-Term Bull Market Just Got a Knock

The narrative that inflation arising from the massive coronavirus stimulus efforts would lead to a long-term rise in bitcoin's price is looking weak with new data from the Federal Reserve.

By Omkar Godbole

Jun 26, 2020 at 12:47 p.m. UTC

Jun 26, 2020

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