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Whither the Price of Bitcoin? - Economic Synopses

The total value of Bitcoin has declined as a share of all cryptocurrencies.

research.stlouisfed.org/.../economic-synopses/2019/01/11/whither-the-price-of-bitcoin/

Is Bitcoin a Good Long-Term Investment Prospect? - Cryptocurrencies and Fintech

The world of cryptocurrencies is expanding. How will more options affect their value? More competition could push down the purchasing power of all these currencies, even Bitcoin, despite its “first mover” advantage and well-established network of users. Read Economic Synopses for more about the crypto-landscape.

research.stlouisfed.org/.../publications/economic-synopses/2019/01/11/whither-the-price-of-bitcoin

Virtual Currency But a Real Ledger - Cryptocurrencies and Fintech

There are 1,600 digital currencies, and they all use a consensus-based accounting system called distributed ledger technology (DLT). Some ledgers are open to anyone, but others are limited to trusted participants. Find out more about DLT and its promising applications for financial services. 

www.stlouisfed.org/.../on-the-economy/2019/july/beyond-bitcoin-look-distributed-ledger-technology

Fintech Unfolds - Cryptocurrencies and Fintech

How are financial technology, or "fintech," firms evolving?

www.stlouisfed.org/on-the-economy/2019/february/basics-fintech