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What Bitcoin’s Valuation Says About Its Volatility

Noelle Acheson argues that bitcoin’s volatility is intrinsic and is unlikely to diminish with increased liquidity – and that’s not a bad thing.

Markets  ·  15 September 2019
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New Data Gives Unprecedented Insight Into How Iranians Use Bitcoin

Iranian bitcoin users are earning a significant portion of their income in crypto, and hodling for the long haul.

Tech  ·  11 September 2019
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You Can Now Buy Lightning-Powered Bitcoin With a Credit Card

Payments startup Breez has unveiled a new feature allowing lightning-based bitcoin purchases directly from its mobile app.

Tech  ·  10 September 2019
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Massive $1 Billion Bitcoin Whale Transaction Makes Waves

Crypto exchange Huobi is investigating a massive move of 94,505 BTC from its wallets.

Markets  ·  6 September 2019
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Leadership Shakeup at Wasabi Wallet as Bitcoin Business Surges

Adam Ficsor, co-founder of the firm behind the privacy-centric Wasabi Wallet, is stepping down from his role as CTO.

Business  ·  6 September 2019
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Trump’s Trade War May Be Driving Chinese Investors to Bitcoin

As the Chinese yuan falls in value due to the trade war with the U.S., there are signs that locals are increasingly moving funds into bitcoin.

Markets  ·  6 September 2019
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A Bitcoin Treasure Hunt Is Coming to College Campuses This Fall

The real-life spin on "Ready Player One" is bringing scavenger hunts and bitcoin wallet tutorials to more than 20 universities.

Tech  ·  5 September 2019
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As Crypto Markets Go Cold, Who Will Pay for Open-Source Code?

Formerly a CoinDesk Contributing Editor, Daniel Cawrey is author of the upcoming “Mastering Blockchain” book to be published by O’Reilly Media. Earlier this year IBM purchased Red Hat, the oft-referred to model for how open source can thrive, for $34 billion. Long the consultant to enterprises, IBM is going through a transitional period as a […]

Markets  ·  5 September 2019
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‘Team Satoshi’ Is Running Again – This Time for Bitcoin Pioneer Hal Finney

Bitcoiners around the world are vowing to run this Friday in memory of the late bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney.

Markets  ·  4 September 2019
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Bitcoin Averts Bearish Trend Change But Stalls Beneath Key Price Average

Bitcoin's has stalled beneath the 100-day moving average after a price rise at the weekend averted a major bearish trend change.

Markets  ·  2 September 2019
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Top 10 Cryptocurrencies Now Trading Below 200-Day Price Averages

BTC now stands alone in the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market value, with the rest having fallen below a key long-term moving average.

Markets  ·  30 August 2019
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Why Tether Volume Is at All-Time Highs

The dollar-pegged stablecoin tether (USDT) has become a virtual bridge between Chinese traders and global markets.

Tech  ·  30 August 2019
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Crypto Market Sees Red as Bitcoin Price Drops $600 in 30 Minutes

Beginning at 17:50 UTC and lasting until 18:20 UTC, BTC witnessed a large pullback from $10,200 to $9,600.

Markets  ·  28 August 2019
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They Biked, Ran and Swam Over 200 Miles Across Europe – All for Bitcoin

A group of bitcoin enthusiasts just ran, biked and swam across Europe, all to promote the cryptocurrency they love.

Business  ·  28 August 2019
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Bitcoin Teeters on $10K, But Can It Fend Off Another Bear?

Bitcoin's recent market movements have thrown into contention consensus about its short-term price direction.

Markets  ·  28 August 2019