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Goldman Sachs Analyst Says Crypto Is an Alternative to Copper, Not Gold

The analyst noted both bitcoin and copper behave as “risk-on” inflation hedges, while gold is viewed as a haven.

News  ·  2 June 2021
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Bitcoin Is Batman

Another way of looking at the philosopher Craig Warmke's conception of Bitcoin as a fictional substance.

People  ·  1 June 2021
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Bitcoin Rejected Near $38K After Two-Day Price Gain

Bitcoin's range play continues even as short-term price indicator turns bullish.

Markets  ·  1 June 2021
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Bitcoin’s Long-Term Put Options See Sustained Demand as Price Consolidates

The options market is flashing signs of concern about an extended price sell-off.

Markets  ·  1 June 2021
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Bitcoin, Ether Etch Largest Daily Gains in a Week

Prices have since begun to cool, with intraday resistance around $38,000 for bitcoin and $2,730 for ether.

Markets  ·  1 June 2021
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Bitcoin Miner Marathon Will No Longer Censor Transactions, CEO Says

"Marathon is committed to the core tenets of the Bitcoin community, including decentralization, inclusion, and no censorship," said the CEO.

Tech  ·  31 May 2021
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Human Rights Foundation Gives Out $210K in Bitcoin Development Grants

The fresh round will fund Lightning Network development, Utreexo work, and even Bitcoin document translations into Arabic.

Tech  ·  31 May 2021
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Chinese Traders Use OTC Desks to Bypass Regulatory Hurdles: Report

Over-the-counter activity has picked up since the Communist Party reiterated its ban on crypto services on May 18.

News  ·  31 May 2021
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BitMEX, Human Rights Foundation Award Bitcoin Developer Grants Worth $150K

South Korea-based Calvin Kim works primarily on the bitcoin scaling project Utreexo.

Tech  ·  31 May 2021
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Bitcoin Eyes Second-Biggest Monthly Drop on Record

The 37.5% decline in May is beat only by September 2011's 40%.

Markets  ·  31 May 2021
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Crypto Long & Short: What I’ve Learned in the Past Five Years

Seven main takeaways on crypto markets from my time at CoinDesk. Plus: the future of the Bitcoin Mining Council.

Markets  ·  30 May 2021
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Globant Says It Bought 500 Bitcoin in Q1

With the purchase, the Luxembourg-based company becomes the latest company to hold cryptocurrency on its balance sheet.

News  ·  29 May 2021
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The First Bitcoin-Sponsored Racing Car to Debut at Indy 500

The unique sponsorship is among the latest examples of cryptocurrency and professional sports mixing.

News  ·  29 May 2021
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India’s HDFC Bank Calls Bitcoin a Fad as Exchanges Mull Legal Fight Over Restrictions

HDFC noted a link between bitcoin prices and searches on Google.

News  ·  28 May 2021