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Why This Sex Industry Executive Loves Bitcoin

“We accept 20 different cryptocurrencies for token purchases. The most popular ones are bitcoin, ethereum and litecoin,” Lara said.

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Bitcoin Ends July at Highest Monthly Close Since 2017 Peak

Bitcoin closed July at $11,351, according to Messari.

Bitcoin monthly close prices since January 2017

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pushes to $11,450, DeFi Value Locked Now at $4B

The crypto market continues its bullish run and investors are plowing crypto into DeFi.

Source: CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Bitcoin’s Option Market Is Now Skewed Bullish

Bitcoin’s price jumped to fresh 11-month highs on Friday with the options market betting on a sustained bull move.

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Bitcoin on Track for Highest July Price Gain in 8 Years

Bitcoin appears on track to register its best July price performance for eight years and confirm a major bullish breakout in the process.

Bitcoin price chart for July (CoinDesk BPI)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Clings to $11,000 as Ether Futures Top $1B

Bitcoin is holding onto price gains this week as the number of ether derivatives increases.

Source: CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Dollar Falls to Lowest Level in Over 2 Years While Gold, Silver, Bitcoin Continue to Shine

The dollar index dropped to its lowest level since May 2018.

U.S. dollar index since May 2018

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sticks to $11,000; Derivatives, DeFi Keep Growing

The cryptocurrency markets are finally heating up in July.

Source: CoinDesk 20 Bitcoin Price Index

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Federal Reserve Keeps Rates Close to Zero, Continues Buying Treasurys

The Federal Reserve said Wednesday it would hold benchmark U.S. interest rates close to zero and continue buying Treasury bonds to support the coronavirus-devastated economy.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell

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Bitcoin Looks Overbought but Analysts Play Down Drop Fears

Bitcoin's rally looks overstretched, according to a technical indicator, but short-term price consolidation looks more likely than a drop, say analysts.

Bitcoin price and RSI (TradingView)