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Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Is Growing ‘Increasingly Centralized,’ Researchers Find

Bitcoin's lightning network is growing "increasingly centralized," making it more susceptible to attacks, asserts a new paper by security researchers.

Tech  ·  20 February 2020
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Oil Prices Are Now More Volatile Than Bitcoin

For skeptics and traditional market investors, bitcoin is synonymous with extreme bouts of price volatility. However, in recent times, oil has become a relatively risky asset.

Markets  ·  20 February 2020
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Bitcoin Traps Buyers With Biggest Daily Price Loss in Three Months

Bitcoin took its biggest daily fall in three months on Wednesday, but prices remain in the bullish zone for now.

Markets  ·  20 February 2020
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Bitcoin Slides Back Below $10K Amid Quick Bearish Sell-Off

Bitcoin has dipped back below the psychological area of support near the $10,000 level amid a 20-minute sell-off.

Markets  ·  19 February 2020
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OpenNode Finds Way for Retailers to Turn Fiat Payments Into Bitcoin (Using Apple Pay)

Bitcoin-loving retailers can now receive BTC from customers paying in fiat.

Business  ·  19 February 2020
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On-Chain Activity Suggests Bitcoin Price Volatility Will Continue, Thanks to ‘Whales’

Bitcoin’s price volatility spiked in January and could further increase over the near term because “whales” have begun accumulating coins.

Markets  ·  19 February 2020
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UK Crypto Exchange Coinfloor Launches ‘No BS’ Service for Bitcoin Beginners

The Coinfloor exchange, which dropped ethereum to focus solely on bitcoin, is launching a simplified buying service for crypto newbies.

Markets  ·  19 February 2020
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Bitcoin Bulls Back in the Driver’s Seat as Price Crosses $10K

Bitcoin has crossed into bullish territory above $10,000 alongside gold's rally toward seven-year highs.

Markets  ·  19 February 2020
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Bitcoin Coders Confront an Old Quandary: How to Upgrade an Entire Network

An old debate is resurfacing in the bitcoin developer community, underscoring one of the critical challenges confronting decentralized systems.

Tech  ·  19 February 2020
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Golden Cross Gives Little Relief as Bitcoin Risks Fall Below 2020 Bullish Trendline

While a long-term price indicator has flipped bullish, bitcoin is struggling to gather upside traction and looks vulnerable near the seven-week rising trendline support.

Markets  ·  18 February 2020
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Craig Wright Doubles Down on Satoshi Claim, Says Bitcoin Core Infringes His ‘Database Rights’

The Australian entrepreneur who claims to be the inventor of bitcoin has suggested he might take legal action over claimed infringement of his intellectual property.

Tech  ·  17 February 2020
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Low-Volume Bitcoin Pullback Stalls at Price Support Near $9.6K

Sunday's "doji" candle weakened the case for a deeper price pullback, however, a positive follow-through is needed to confirm bull revival.

Markets  ·  17 February 2020
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For Crypto Miners, Bitcoin’s Halving Could Mean a Doubling in Costs

To the operators of high-speed computers used to mine for bitcoin, the halving looks more like a doubling — of costs.

Markets  ·  14 February 2020
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Bitcoin Closing on Daily Golden Cross That Could Bring Boost to 2020 Price Rally

Bitcoin is closing on a bullish chart pattern not seen in almost 10 months.

Markets  ·  14 February 2020
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US DOJ Calls Bitcoin Mixing ‘a Crime’ in Arrest of Software Developer

The arrest of Larry Harmon for an alleged connection to AlphaBay raises major questions: Do bitcoiners have a right to build privacy tech?

News  ·  13 February 2020