Born in response to the 2008 financial crisis, cryptocurrency was supposed be a form of money that eliminated the traditional gatekeepers who had overseen the tanking of the economy.
But a crash in value recently has raised questions about cryptocurrency’s central promise.
Guest: David Yaffe-Bellany, a reporter covering cryptocurrencies and fintech for The ... Show More
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With bitcoin’s price slipping after a powerful rally earlier in the week appeared to stall, and an inside look at the current situation for a Ukrainian crypto fundraiser, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup.
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