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Judge Confirms Ruling: Craig Wright to Forfeit 50% of Bitcoin Holdings

In a court document published Aug. 27, Judge Bruce Reinhart said Craig Wright argued in bad faith.

Markets  ·  27 August 2019
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The Faketoshi Circus: Even Bitcoin Can’t Escape the Politics of Money

The latest brouhaha says a lot about the propensity for drama in the ecosystem, Michael J. Casey writes.

Markets  ·  26 August 2019
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Burning Man & Crypto: Common Grounds

Burning Man, the mecca of tech industry parties, offers lessons for the cryptocurrency movement.

Markets  ·  25 August 2019
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Craig Wright Again Claims Authorship of Bitcoin White Paper

Wright has made another attempt to cement his claim to be Satoshi Nakamoto, posting bitcoin's white paper on a scientific paper hosting site.

Tech  ·  23 August 2019
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In Palestine, Civilians Are Using Bitcoin More Than Hamas

Terrorists are using bitcoin, but they aren't the only ones. Here's the real story about bitcoin usage in Palestine.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 August 2019
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Square Crypto Hires Matt Corallo to Boost Bitcoin Development

Square Crypto just hired one of the world’s most prolific bitcoin developers.

Tech  ·  20 August 2019
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Pieter Wuille Unveils ‘Miniscript,’ A New Smart Contract Language for Bitcoin

Smart contracts could soon get a boost in bitcoin as prominent programmer Pieter Wuille has unveiled a new coding language designed specifically for their use. Posted to the bitcoin developer mailing list Monday, the ‘Miniscript’ language aims to make it easier for programmers to write up “smart contracts” or conditions for spending bitcoins. Programmers Wuille, Andrew […]

Tech  ·  20 August 2019
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Bitcoin’s Price is Up More Than $1K Since Bakkt Futures News

Bitcoin has gained $1,000 since the Bakkt exchange announced it has the green light to offer bitcoin futures, but key resistance still lies ahead.

Markets  ·  19 August 2019
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These Bitcoin Users Want DAI and DeFi – Here’s How They Plan to Get It

The Cross-Chain Working Group project will (almost) enable bitcoin transactions on ethereum, opening up a new world of interacting smart contracts.

Business  ·  16 August 2019
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$9,650: Bitcoin Price Dips Below Key Long-Term Support

Bitcoin temporarily tumbled past a key moving average after enduring its worst single-day loss in a month.

Markets  ·  15 August 2019
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Bitcoin’s Surging Dominance – Is This Time Really Different?

Bitcoin's share of the total crypto market is rising rapidly, but is that necessarily good news for the sector?

Tech  ·  15 August 2019
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Bitcoin Drops to $10K in Worst Daily Loss in a Month

The cryptocurrency markets are flashing red again Thursday after bitcoin (BTC), the world's largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, fell by more than $900 in 24 hours.

Markets  ·  15 August 2019
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Samsung at Last Adds Bitcoin Support to Its Blockchain Phones

Samsung has added bitcoin to the developers' kit for its blockchain-enabled smartphones six months after launch.

Business  ·  14 August 2019
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Two Libertarians, Two Views on Bitcoin’s Ability to Disrupt Fiat Money

“Half of the audience here is like, ‘I hope you die in a fire.’”

Markets  ·  14 August 2019
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Goldman Sachs Analysts’ Slide Suggests Now’s a Good Time to Buy Bitcoin

Market intel from Goldman Sachs suggests investors should capitalize on the current price dip and buy bitcoin.

Business  ·  12 August 2019