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Finance

Institutional Investors Preferring Ether Over Bitcoin Now: JPMorgan

The spread between futures prices and spot prices for the two cryptos is telling, analysts wrote.

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Tech

How Bitcoin Is More ESG-Friendly Than You’ve Heard

Many popular narratives about bitcoin don’t tell the full story.

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Tech

Strike App, Now Live in Twitter Tip Feature, Also Launches Bitcoin Payments API

The move from the Jack Mallers-led startup could be a boon for Bitcoin’s Lightning Network.

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Markets

Altcoins Surge as Crypto Market Regains Steam

AVAX climbed 24% to hit a record of $79.58.

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Markets

Bitcoin to Remain Resilient to Fed’s Impending Taper: Analysts

Analysts say regulatory uncertainty, not tapering, could present downside risk to bitcoin.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks Wednesday at a press conference following the conclusion of the central bank’s two-day monetary-policy meeting. (FederalReserve.gov screenshot)

Tech

BitMEX Awards Grants to Two More Bitcoin Developers

The crypto exchange is now supporting six open-source developers in total.

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Tech

Twitter to Add Bitcoin Lightning Tips, NFT Authentication

Tipping, including with bitcoin, will be live on iOS immediately.

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Videos

Dfinity Foundation’s Internet Computer Blockchain Brings Smart-Contract Capabilities to Bitcoin Network

Blockchain company Dfinity’s Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is integrating with bitcoin to enable smart contracts on BTC. Following a community vote to upgrade the network, it will allow developers to let their creativity run wild in developing all manner of Web 3.0 services, already seen on Ethereum from DeFi to NFTs.

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Videos

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez Explains City-Based Cryptocurrency MiamiCoin

MiamiCoin (MIA), listed exclusively on crypto exchange OkCoin, is the first CityCoin. It's a way to support the crypto-friendly city of Miami by holding its coin and potentially helping raise funds. CityCoins are built on Stacks, an open-source network of decentralized apps and smart contracts for the Bitcoin blockchain. Pro-innovation Miami Mayor Francis Suarez discusses the details, how it claims to offer up to 430% APY, and what it means for the Magic City.

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Finance

Cambrian Says Its New Bitcoin, Ethereum Trusts Will Cut Through Volatility

The California-based asset manager said the new trusts will reduce volatility through its active management strategy.

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