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Bitcoin (BTC) is known as the first open-source, peer-to-peer, digital cryptocurrency that was developed and released by a group of unknown independent programmers named Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. Cryptocoin doesn’t have any centralized server used for its issuing, transactions and storing, as it uses a distributed network public database technology named blockchain, which requires an electronic signature and is supported by a proof-of-work protocol to provide the security and legitimacy of money transactions. The issuing of Bitcoin is done by users with mining capabilities and is limited to 21 million coins. Currently, Bitcoin’s market cap surpasses $138 billion and this is the most popular kind of digital currency. Buying and selling cryptocurrency is available through special Bitcoin exchange platforms or ATMs.

Report: Bitfinex Shifts Its Banking Business to Hong Kong-Based Bank of Communications

3 HOURS AGO | by Ana Alexandre

Crypto exchange Bitfinex has reportedly moved its banking business to Hong Kong through a private account at Bank of Communications.

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Mike Novogratz: Institutions Will Get Into Bitcoin in Q1-Q2 2019 Bringing ‘New Highs’

18 HOURS AGO | by William Suberg

After Fidelity Investments’ custody solution announcement, Mike Novogratz is eyeing a mass institutional entry in the next six months.

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Roger Ver: ‘Undercover US Government Agents Go on LocalBitcoins and Arrest People’

OCT 16, 2018 | by Catherine Ross

Former ‘Bitcoin Jesus’ Roger Ver talks about becoming a Bitcoin Cash believer, the future of cryptocurrencies and why the U.S. is the worst place for doing busi...

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Crypto Payment Platform BitPay Introduces Settlement in Stablecoins

OCT 15, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

Crypto payment platform BitPay has started accepting stablecoins GUSD and USDC.

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Investment Giant Fidelity Launches Digital Assets Services Targeting Institutional Investors

OCT 15, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

U.S. investment giant Fidelity has announced the launch of a digital assets custody and trade execution company.

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Binance Launches Its First Fiat-Crypto Exchange in Uganda

OCT 15, 2018 | by Ana Berman

Binance will officially launch its fiat-to-crypto branch in Uganda this week, where the national currency will be traded with Bitcoin and Ethereum pairs.

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MasterCard, VISA to Classify Crypto, ICOs as ‘High Risk,’ Increase Monitoring, Sources Say

OCT 15, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Payment giants MasterCard and VISA to group crypto and ICO brokers into a new “high risk” category, sources say.

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Crypto Market Keeps Its Balance After Recent Sell-Off, Bitcoin Above $6,300

OCT 14, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Crypto markets hold steady after the recent sell-off, most of the top 20 coins by market cap see slight growth, Bitcoin trading above $6,300.

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Hodler’s Digest, October 8-14: Ran Neuner Thinks BTC’s Price Will ‘Explode,’ While Research Predicts Market Will ‘Implode’

OCT 14, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

Roger Ver wants Bitcoin.com to have its own crypto exchange, while CNBC’s Ran Neuner thinks Bitcoin’s price could soon “explode.”

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Amidst Mixed Price Action, Half of Top Ten Cryptos See Green

OCT 13, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Crypto markets are seeing a mix of red and green, with 10 out of top 20 coins by market cap growing by less than 2 percent each.

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Unconfirmed: TRON to Partner with ‘China’s Google,’ Baidu

OCT 13, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Crypto market news service Coinness claims that TRON is about to partner with China’s Internet giant Baidu, citing private correspondence with the former.

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Ex-Coinbase Executive Adam White Joins ICE’s Crypto Platform Bakkt, Sources Say

OCT 12, 2018 | by Ana Berman

Shortly after leaving Coinbase, Adam White has now become the Chief Operating Officer at Intercontinental Exchange’s crypto platform Bakkt.

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FinCEN Lambasts Iran's 'Illicit and Malign' Use of Crypto to Evade Sanctions

OCT 12, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

The U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued an advisory calling on cryptocurrency exchanges to monitor Iranian use of crypto to evade sanc...

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Crypto Regulations for UK Could Take Two Years, Says Legal Expert

OCT 11, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

An expert from major British law firm RPC stated that the introduction of a crypto regulatory framework in the U.K. could take two years.

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Testimony Preview: 'Dr. Doom' Nouriel Roubini to Take on Crypto at US Congress Hearing Today

OCT 11, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

American economist Nouriel Roubini has prepared his “debunking” of crypto in a 30-page testimony set to be delivered at a U.S. congress hearing today.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, IOTA, Litecoin, Dash: Price Analysis, December 16

DEC 16, 2017 | by Rakesh Upadhyay

Again Bitcoin is breaking records, Ethereum has dropped pretty low, but managed to recover. See what else.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, IOTA, Litecoin, NEM, Cardano: Price Analysis, Jan. 12

JAN 12, 2018 | by Rakesh Upadhyay

Are there signs of waning momentum?

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Stellar, Litecoin, NEM, Cardano: Price Analysis, Jan. 27

JAN 27, 2018 | by Rakesh Upadhyay

The latest prices overview is served.

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Price Analysis, Jan. 19: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, IOTA, Litecoin, NEM, Cardano

JAN 20, 2018 | by Rakesh Upadhyay

Cointelegraph presents the latest trading review on most popular cryptocurrencies.

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Price Analysis, December 09: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, Litecoin, Dash

DEC 09, 2017 | by Rakesh Upadhyay

You don’t want to miss out this price analytics.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, IOTA, Litecoin, Dash, Monero: Price Analysis, Dec.28

DEC 28, 2017 | by Rakesh Upadhyay

Still down? Why the crypto market is so volatile right now and what to do about it.

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Bitcoin Prices Again Below $8K, But Traders Forecast Fresh Upside

FEB 05, 2018 | by William Suberg

Bitcoin prices may be flagging below $8000, but traders are increasingly convinced a revival is incoming.

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Zuckerberg Eyeing Out Power of Cryptocurrencies

JAN 06, 2018 | by Darryn Pollock

Mark Zuckerberg will be looking into the power of cryptocurrency in empowering individuals.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, IOTA, Litecoin, Dash: Price Analysis, December 22

DEC 22, 2017 | by Rakesh Upadhyay

Although 30% down, the crypto market remains strong.

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Hard Fork, Take Two: SegWit2x Will Return Dec. 28, Says Founder

DEC 26, 2017 | by William Suberg

Controversial Bitcoin Hard Fork SegWit2x is making a low-key comeback this week, its developers say.

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Bitcoin Classic Shuts Down As Staff Claim Bitcoin Cash Will Rule ‘In 6 Months’

NOV 10, 2017 | by William Suberg

Bitcoin Classic will soon be no more while the project tips Bitcoin Cash to become Bitcoin in six months.

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OFFICIAL: No Cryptocurrency Trading Ban in South Korea, Government Says

JAN 12, 2018 | by Joseph Young

The Blue House, the executive office of the South Korean President, has announced that there will be no cryptocurrency trading ban in the short-term.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Ripple, IOTA, Litecoin, NEM, Cardano: Price Analysis, Jan. 23

JAN 24, 2018 | by Rakesh Upadhyay

Take a look at what orders to place and what buys to avoid.

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Crypto Market Suffers From Uncertainty in Asia, Losses Up to 40%

JAN 16, 2018 | by William Suberg

Regulatory uncertainty in Asia has once again rattled cryptocurrency markets as traders nurse 40% portfolio hits

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'Hodl' Everything or Take Profits on Crypto Gains?

JAN 09, 2018 | by Gareth Jenkinson

Early cryptocurrency adopters would do well to book profits on massive gains, according to a renowned venture capitalist Fred Wilson.

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Bitcoin To Drop As Low As $1000 This Year, Wall Street CIO Predicts

JAN 22, 2018 | by Molly Jane Zuckerman

CIO at Bleakley Advisory Group sees Bitcoin as a bubble doomed to burst, predicts a price drop as far down as $1000 this year.

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It’s Too Late To Buy Bitcoin, Says 2008 Housing Bubble Predictor

DEC 21, 2017 | by Gareth Jenkinson

Investor and analyst Peter Schiff, who predicted the 2008 housing market crash, believes investors buying Bitcoin at current prices stand to lose “practically e...

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Small Players Turn To Other Profit Sources As Mining Becomes More Competitive

NOV 24, 2017 | by Chrisjan Pauw

Bitcoin mining is moving on to large-scale operations but there are strategies for individuals to earn money still.

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Bitcoin Reaches End of An Era: Expert Blog

NOV 11, 2017 | by Rhett Creighton

Cancellation of New York Agreement ushers in new era; individualism and government involvement will bring changes.

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Bitcoin, Altcoin Exchange Bittrex Eyed With Suspicion Due to Thousands of Mysterious Account Closings

OCT 16, 2017 | by David Dinkins

Bittrex has apparently disabled thousands of user accounts with no explanation, no response to support tickets.

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Bitcoin Classic Shuts Down As Staff Claim Bitcoin Cash Will Rule ‘In 6 Months’

NOV 10, 2017 | by William Suberg

Bitcoin Classic will soon be no more while the project tips Bitcoin Cash to become Bitcoin in six months.

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Crypto Market Crash - Not The New Year’s Present Everyone Hoped For

DEC 31, 2017 | by Andrew Marshall

Most of the cryptocurrencies have lost a lot of value over the past two days, including the majority of top-20 by market cap, followed by a slight recovery toda...

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Why Does Bitcoin Fail As a Payment System?

OCT 24, 2017 | by Darryn Pollock

Bitcoin is a successful store of value, but it is struggling to execute its core function as a currency.

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Roger Ver Has a New Bet To the World

NOV 28, 2017 | by Jingnan Huo

Roger Ver share his opinions on BTC and BCH future with Cointelegraph, as well as his tips for ICO investors.

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Roger Ver Declares Bitcoin Cash to Be True Bitcoin, Market Forces Bring More Attention

NOV 20, 2017 | by Iyke Aru

Since the creation of Bitcoin Cash in August 2017, there has been a tug on both sides of the divide.

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Hard Fork, Take Two: SegWit2x Will Return Dec. 28, Says Founder

DEC 26, 2017 | by William Suberg

Controversial Bitcoin Hard Fork SegWit2x is making a low-key comeback this week, its developers say.

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Bitcoin Is Splitting Once Again - Are You Ready?

AUG 18, 2017 | by Anupam Varshney

We will witness another Bitcoin hard fork in three months. This time it will be backed by the technical team that proposed Segwit2x.

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No SegWit2x Makes Bitcoin Cash Shine Amidst Crypto Bloodbath

NOV 11, 2017 | by Jacob J

Big blockers unite as Bitcoin Cash surges following SegWit2x cancellation.

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Oversupply of Bitcoin Will Burst the Bubble?

NOV 28, 2017 | by Jon Buck

Bitcoin is a bubble that will pop because of oversupply, says one analyst.

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Bittrex Exchange Breaks Silence on Banned Accounts, Questions Remain

OCT 17, 2017 | by David Dinkins

Bittrex publicly responds to allegations of banning accounts without explanation, cites compliance investigation.

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