Deflation

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.

Markets  ·  26 April 2021

Bloomberg’s McGlone Warns of ‘Predominant Deflationary Forces’

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

Markets  ·  19 April 2021
Podcasts

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.

People  ·  20 September 2020
Bitcoin

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.

Markets  ·  26 June 2020
Bitcoin

Why Global Deflation May Not Be Bad News for Bitcoin

Contrary to expectations, bitcoin could see a positive performance during a possible bout of global deflation.

Markets  ·  24 April 2020
Investments

Why HODLing Is Hobbling Bitcoin’s Prospects as a Common Currency

Bitcoin’s appeal as an investment could diminish its effectiveness as a currency, and alternative models should be tested, writes Michael Casey.

Markets  ·  12 October 2017
Volatility

Volatility, Deflation and Manipulation: A Response to Bitcoin’s Critics

Criticisms from bitcoin pundits in the press almost always boil down to a few common misconceptions, argues Jon Matonis.

Business  ·  26 January 2015
News

Congressional Report Warns of Potential Bitcoin Threat to US Dollar

Bitcoin could be a threat to US monetary policy if it gets big enough, says a US governmental report.

Markets  ·  9 January 2014
Markets

Could deflation cause problems for bitcoin?

CoinDesk takes a look at deflation and the effect it has on bitcoin. Can bitcoin survive as a currency?

Markets  ·  31 August 2013
Coinbase

Top 5 Bitcoin Tweets for May 27 to June 2

We review the most informative BitCoin Tweets of the week

Markets  ·  3 June 2013