Opinion

• China is making more out of their trade relationship with the U.S. and Donald Trump doesn't like that.
• While not directly influenced, the crypto market is still part of the economic machine and is reacting to the uncertainty of this grand bout.

• Bitcoin has proclaimed its intended role as a store of value during recessions since its genesis block.
• Still, the news about an incoming recession saw the coin react like it is part of the "high-risk gambling vehicle" asset class, in stark contrast to established stores of value.

• The new coin named Ycash is already live.
• It has a lowered Founders Reward and will soon be mineable with commodity hardware.

• 2017 was the year when cryptocurrencies became a part of mainstream finance.
• 2019 could be a repeat of 2017's explosive performance and key markers point that way.

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