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Policy

Indian Exchange CoinSwitch Kuber Unveils Crypto Rupee Index

The Crypto Rupee Index (CRE8) will track the performance of the eight biggest crypto assets denominated in Indian rupees instead of the U.S. dollar.

By Amitoj Singh

Jun 2, 2022 at 10:53 a.m. UTC

Jun 2, 2022

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Markets

Coinbase

The May 19 Sell-Off Actually Strengthened Bitcoin's Narrative

On May 19, bitcoin-dollar volumes set records on some markets accessible to U.S. investors.

By Galen Moore Shuai Hao

May 21, 2021 at 9:48 p.m. UTC

May 21, 2021

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Ethereum

Ether's Run Takes 2021 to the Known Edges of Altcoin Season

Ether is outpacing bitcoin by more than it did in 2017.

By Galen Moore Shuai Hao

May 11, 2021 at 6:15 p.m. UTC

May 11, 2021

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Markets

Coinbase

These 3 Charts Explain the 'Coinbase Premium' on Its Stock Price

Coinbase is not an "exchange." Its valuation points to different analogies in traditional finance and the desire for a passive, diversified investment in crypto.

By Galen Moore

Apr 16, 2021 at 7:04 p.m. UTC

Apr 16, 2021

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Markets

Coinbase

Crypto Long & Short: Bitcoin Outflows Aren't the Bullish Signal You Think They Are

Exchange flows shift as tether continues to replace bitcoin, building quote currency dominance in altcoin trading.

By Galen Moore

Apr 4, 2021 at 9:07 p.m. UTC

Apr 4, 2021

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Markets

Volatility

Why Bitcoin Is a Better Risk Bet Than a Stack of Penny Stocks

Volatility is a measure of risk, and that's often measured in relation to returns. By that measure bitcoin is a beast so far this year.

By Galen Moore

Mar 26, 2021 at 7:11 p.m. UTC

Mar 26, 2021

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Ethereum

'Altcoin Season' Leaves Some Bitcoin Alternatives Frozen

Index data points to a changing of the altcoin guard, as Web 3.0 surges.

By Galen Moore

Mar 22, 2021 at 4:08 p.m. UTC

Mar 22, 2021

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Markets

Paypal

Why Bitcoin Is More Like a $100 Bill Than Gold

Data and headlines on bitcoin's use in commerce point to an attribute that sets it apart from the yellow metal.

By Galen Moore

Mar 12, 2021 at 9:31 p.m. UTC

Mar 12, 2021

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Markets

Coinbase

What Causes a Crypto Flash Crash? Sometimes, Business as Usual

What was behind the Ethereum flash crash on Kraken? We dive deep into the numbers to find out.

By Galen Moore

Mar 5, 2021 at 5:31 p.m. UTC

Mar 5, 2021

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Markets

Coinbase

Does Crypto Fix the 'Robinhood' Problem? Not So Fast

The GameStop saga highlighted the "middleman" issues with services like Robinhood. But the data shows crypto exchanges have their own problems.

By Galen Moore

Feb 24, 2021 at 2:27 p.m. UTC

Feb 24, 2021

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