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Bitcoin Price Climbs Over 50% in First Half of 2016

CoinDesk analyzes activities in the bitcoin and ether markets over the first six months of 2016.

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Bitcoin Prices Volatile in $600s As Traders Await Halving

Bitcoin prices experienced moderate volatility during the week ending 8th July, as market participants took action ahead of the upcoming halving.

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The CoinDesk Guide to Bitcoin Halving Parties

Bitcoin groups around the world are gathering to celebrate the halving of the bitcoin mining reward this weekend.

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What to Expect When the Bitcoin Halving Happens

What will happen when bitcoin's mining reward declines this weekend? CoinDesk surveys market experts for their predictions.

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Bitcoin Halving 2016: Will the Price Rise or Fall?

2016 has become a year of revival for the bitcoin price, but will this continue after the upcoming halving?

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Why Blockchain Immutability is a Perpetual Motion Claim

Is immutability becoming the next overhyped blockchain buzzword? Bitcoin pundit Chris DeRose discusses in his latest op-ed.

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Evaluating the EU's New Definition for Virtual Currencies

The EU proposed changes to its AML directive this week to include a new definition for digital currencies. But, what will be the impact?

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As Bitcoin Halving Approaches, 51% Attack Question Resurfaces

Upcoming changes to how bitcoin incentivizes key participants have stoked fears a 51% attack could again become viable.

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At W3C Event, Industry Seeks to Weave Blockchains into New Web

A recent W3C event saw the wider blockchain community coming together to discuss standards in an increasingly fragmented market.

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The Bitcoin Halving Will Trigger a Fear of Missing Out

How will the halving affect bitcoin? According to one entrepreneur, the biggest boost will be in the tech's perception.

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