River Financial - River Intelligence – Bitcoin Research & Analysis

What does money printing & 400 Exahash mean for Bitcoin?

Comparing the Fed's recent money printing resulting from the March 2023 bank runs against past campaigns. Plus a review of the continually increasing hash rate despite market headwinds.

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Making Bitcoin less overwhelming 🤯

Sharing the results of a round of subscriber feedback. Plus sharing some insights on market concerns with U.S. banks, and a look at the OP_VAULT proposal.

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Ordinals: A new NFT protocol on Bitcoin, hype or a distraction?

Reviewing the recent trend of the ordinal inscription protocol being used to store large amounts of data onto the bitcoin blockchain.

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Nostr, Transparency, and an Eventful 2023

This release announces River's presence on Nostr, the decentralized communications protocol. Additionally provides an overview of "How Bitcoin Flows through River", and provides a list of Bitcoin events in 2023.

Security best practices to consider

Security has always been an important topic in regards to Bitcoin. Believe it or not, employing average security measures would protect users from most mishaps that occur.

Can Bitcoin Level Up?

There’s over a dozen proposed BTC upgrades. See our favorites in the latest River Intelligence

What Bear Market?

The builders of the Bitcoin network are experiencing the exact opposite of a bear market as more BTC miners continue to stack up and join the network

A snapshot of the past, and a glimpse into the future

See where we’ve been and where we might be headed in this edition of River intelligence

Would a Chinese Chip Ban Impact Bitcoin Mining?

With recent tensions between the United States and China over chip production, would a Chinese mining chip ban impact Bitcoin mining?

It’s finally happening!

The Ethereum merge is expected to take place in September – find out what it means for you. Meanwhile, Samsung is beginning to make strides in the Bitcoin industry.

Is the dollar setting the tone in global markets?

The United States is slightly benefiting from a strong dollar at the expense of overseas economies while energy and gas prices appear to cool off for the first time in 2022. Meanwhile, inflation persists and regulators across the EU push to regulate cryptocurrencies and fight money laundering.

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Global Equities See a Historic Downtrend to End The First Half of the Year

Equity index performance worldwide reflects that investors are preparing for a recession due to record-high inflation and surging energy costs. Meanwhile, Bitcoin is being accumulated by El Salvador, and Grayscale filed a lawsuit against the SEC.

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Economists and The Fed Worry About Recession as Russia Defaults on Debt

Investors are fully bracing for an economic recession that Fed Chairman Jerome Powell admitted is now a strong possibility. Meanwhile, Bitcoin institutions are consolidating and adding new products.

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U.S. Fed's Rate Hike Sends Global Markets Downward

Investors are responding to the Fed's decision to raise interest rates to levels not seen since 1994. Meanwhile, bitcoin mining companies are setting new milestones and continuing to expand.

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Inflation is at All-Time Highs While Cryptocurrencies and Stocks Slide

Inflation soars to all-time highs, leaving investors with no signs that aggressive monetary policy will soon slow down. Meanwhile, cryptocurrency lender Celsius halts withdrawals, while Bitcoin's Lightning Network steadily continues to grow.

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Bitcoin is in the Regulatory Spotlight as the U.S. Economy Continues Downward Trend

As the Federal Reserve continues its aggressive monetary policy, bitcoin is in the regulatory spotlight from multiple recent bills to address several aspects of the cryptocurrency industry.

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Bitcoin Still Has Bulls as the US Economy Continues to Decline

The US economy's poor performance in all markets continues. Meanwhile, Bitcoin mining remains a focus of US and international investors.

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Globally, Inflation Is Beginning To Reach Distant Markets

Markets worldwide are starting to feel the effects of long-term inflationary constraints and supply chain restrictions as uncertainty in financial markets becomes normalized. However, uncertainty is not stopping industries like Bitcoin mining from continuing to expand.

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Bitcoin Takes a Hit as Global Markets Create Uncertainty About the Future

As central banks worldwide continue to raise rates, financial markets negatively react to fears of inflation and stalling economies. The bitcoin price has also responded to policymakers and global markets, as investors remain concerned by long-term monetary policy.

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The Global Economic Downturn is Creating Power Shifts

Recent economic downturns in Europe lead economists to suggest inflationary conditions are evolving to stagflation. Weakened global growth amid international conflict raises additional concerns about global economies' short and long-term health.

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Remarks from Central Bank Leaders Set a Grim Outlook For Markets

Investor fears of a slowing economy and consecutive rate hikes continue to mount as IMF and Federal Reserve leaders signal their intent to combat inflation.