Paddy Baker

London, England

Paddy Baker

Contributor

London, England

Paddy Baker was the former Associate Editor at Crypto Briefing. His interests in global finance and cryptocurrency may seem at odds with his background as a lover of history, but he asserts that understanding the past is the key to understanding the future.

Crypto’s Biggest Challenge: Permissioned Digital Currencies

We don't yet really distinguish digital currencies from cryptocurrencies. That needs to happen; we need to know why they are different.

Opinion Oct. 25, 2019
Bring It On! Deribit Ready As Bakkt Unveils Bitcoin Options

The launch of Bakkt's regulated Bitcoin options later this year is the first serious challenger to market leader Deribit.

Business Oct. 24, 2019
Anchorage’s Maker Voting System To Give Institutions Say On Stability Fees

Anchorage is expanding their cryptocurrency custody solution, providing institutions with the ability to participate in voting on Maker.

Business Oct. 24, 2019
Chainlink Price: Did One Incorrect Word Create The Billion Dollar Surge?

Chainlink is one of the top-performing crypto altcoins of the year: but did the token truly deserve the billion-dollar boost from Google?

Analysis Oct. 23, 2019
Approve Or I’m Outta Here: Even Zuckerberg Is Sick Of US Legislators’ Crypto Reticence

Facebook's founder Mark Zuckerberg told Congress that US regulators must approve Libra or the company will exit the digital payments project.

Analysis Oct. 23, 2019
Crypto Market Tanks $10bn Ahead Of Libra Testimony

Ahead of Zuckerberg's testimony in Congress today, the crypto market has experienced a sudden $10bn drop in bearish anticipation.

Markets Oct. 23, 2019
Chinese And Thai Traders Stockpile Bitcoin As Asian Fears Of Recession Grow

Chinese yuan volumes are surging on LocalBitcoins: gloomy economic data coincides with uptick in Bitcoin acquisitions in China and Thailand.

Markets Oct. 21, 2019
Tether Considers Algorithmic Stablecoin: Codename USDTX

A new algorithmic stablecoin, possibly using other cryptocurrencies as collateral, will enable Tether to increase their appeal and offering.

Business Oct. 18, 2019