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Crypto Exchange Launches 'Shitcoin Futures Index,' Offering New Way to Short Alts

A crypto exchange has bundled altcoins into a one-of-a-kind futures index

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WATCH NOW: CoinDesk LIVE Presents Beyond ICOs: The Future of Tokens

In this session of CoinDesk LIVE we'll explore the future of tokens as we move past the ICO Wild West.

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Above $125: Litecoin Jumps to Highest Price in Over a Year

The price of litecoin surged another 10 percent today, pushing its price above $125 to record its highest value since May 23, 2018.

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Bitcoin SV Was the Best Performing Crypto in May – And it Wasn't Close

The cryptocurrency markets saw rapid growth in May, with quite a few tokens – including bitcoin SV – outshining bitcoin.

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As Bitcoin Continues Its Climb, Top Crypto Assets Tease Breakouts

Bitcoin's ascent continues, with prices hitting new multi-month highs earlier today, and other top cryptos like litecoin may soon join the party.

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Halving Rally: Litecoin's Price Logs Biggest Monthly Winning Streak Since 2017

Litecoin's next block reward halving is now less than 90 days away, but the world's sixth largest cryptocurrency may still have room to run before investors "sell the news."

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Florincoin – The 2013 Altcoin You Don't Remember – Is Attracting Real Users

An obscure cryptocurrency that first started getting noticed during the 2014 altcoin boom is showing itself a true diamond in the rough.

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Schnorr Upgrade Set for Inclusion in Next Bitcoin Cash Hard Fork

Bitcoin Cash's upcoming network upgrade will notably feature a new signature scheme dubbed Schnorr.

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Alt Season? Over 100 Crypto Assets Outperform Bitcoin in Q1 Surge

More than 100 cryptocurrencies outperformed bitcoin in what was the most bullish quarter the cryptocurrency market has seen since Q4 of 2017.

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Bitcoin's Share of Total Crypto Market Slips Back Toward 50%

Bitcoin's share of the cryptocurrency market is on the verge of falling below 50 percent for the first time in over 7 months.

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