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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: North Korea-Sponsored Hacks Comprise 65 Percent of Total Crypto Stolen

9 HOURS AGO | by Marie Huillet

Hacker group “Lazarus,” reportedly funded by North Korea, has stolen a staggering $571 million in cryptocurrencies since early 2017, a recent report reveals.

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Armenian PM Attends Launch of Mining Farm Claiming to Be One of ‘World's Largest'

15 HOURS AGO | by Marie Huillet

Armenia’s PM attended the opening ceremony of a controversial crypto mining farm touting itself as one of the “world’s largest.”

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Bitcoin Hedge Fund and CEO Slapped With $2.5 Million Penalty for Ponzi Scheme

OCT 19, 2018 | by Ana Alexandre

A New York federal court has ordered BTC hedge fund Gelfman Blueprint, Inc.and its CEO Nicholas Gelfman to pay over $2.5 million in penalties for a fraudulent P...

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New Energy Efficient Samsung Chips Could Benefit Crypto Miners

OCT 18, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Samsung has launched a new production process for its 7nm chips, making them more energy efficient, which could prove a boon for crypto miners.

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Goldman Sachs and Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz Invest $15 Million in Crypto Custody Firm

OCT 18, 2018 | by Ana Berman

U.S. crypto wallet and blockchain security firm BitGo gets $15 million from banking giant Goldman Sachs and Galaxy Digital’s Mike Novogratz.

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Crypto Markets Continue to See Low Volatility, With Scant Few Coins Budging in Price

OCT 18, 2018 | by Marie Huillet

Crypto markets are calm, with most major coins seeing only minor ups and downs, as commentators weigh in on markedly low Bitcoin volatility levels.

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Cryptocurrency Loans Company Genesis Processes $550 Million in First Six Months

OCT 18, 2018 | by William Suberg

Genesis Global Trading says it has seen an “incredibly strong reception” from institutional clients

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US Marshals Put Up More Than 600 Confiscated Bitcoins at Auction

OCT 18, 2018 | by Ana Berman

U.S. Marshals to conduct their third BTC auction this year, selling 660 Bitcoins seized in various federal criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings.

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Global Chip Supplier Expects Low Demand for Crypto Mining, Offsetting Q4 Revenue Growth

OCT 18, 2018 | by Helen Partz

TSMC expects growth of demand for the high-end servicing of premium smartphones, but forecasts “continued weakness” in crypto mining demand.

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Only 39 Percent of Chileans Are Aware of Cryptocurrencies, Study Shows

OCT 18, 2018 | by Ana Berman

Chile, whose banks have recently attempted to close crypto exchanges’ accounts, has a very low level of crypto awareness.

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130 Coffee Shops in Europe Started to Accept and Sell Crypto

OCT 18, 2018 | by Connor Blenkinsop

Although it is possible to spend crypto in the real world, it isn’t always easy. A new platform wants to make using Bitcoin as simple as bank cards.

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Chinese Mining Hardware Manufacturers to Fall Under US Tariff Increases

OCT 18, 2018 | by Ana Berman

Major Chinese mining hardware manufacturers could fall under new U.S. tariffs on Chinese-manufactured goods, reaching as high as 25 percent.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Bitcoin Cash, EOS, Stellar, Litecoin, Cardano, Monero, TRON: Price Analysis, October 17

OCT 17, 2018 | by Rakesh Upadhyay

While institutional investors take their time to enter the market, is it worthwhile to buy and hold or is there a risk of a further fall? Let’s find out.

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85 Percent of Developers Can Alter Their Cryptoassets' Protocol, Research Shows

OCT 17, 2018 | by Ana Berman

CryptoCompare’s yearly report indicates a tendency to centralize crypto assets, as 85 percent of their developers can change protocols at any time.

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CME Report: BTC Futures Trading Keeps Growing in Q3, Average Daily Volume up 41% Over Q2

OCT 17, 2018 | by Helen Partz

Bitcoin futures trading at the CME has continued to grow in Q3, with average daily trading volume up 41% over Q2.

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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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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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Hit On Net Neutrality Could Be Blow To Bitcoin

DEC 16, 2017 | by Darryn Pollock

The FCC recently repeals Net Neutrality laws in the US, and there is a fear it could affect Bitcoin.

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