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HTC Has Added In-Wallet Crypto Swaps to Its EXODUS Phone

HTC has added Kyber Network’s liquidity protocol to its blockchain phone, enabling direct swaps between ERC-20 cryptocurrencies.

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Proposal's Merger Paves Way for New Bitcoin Lightning Features

A routing proposal is expected to be merged today into the official "specifications" of the lightning network, paving the way for new features.

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Up $1,200 on the Day, Bitcoin's Price Surges Above $8K

The price of bitcoin (BTC) rose above $8,000 after surging more $1200 today alone.

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Tor Makes Launching Bitcoin Lightning Nodes Easier for Users, Casa Finds

Casa CTO Jameson Lopp explained how Tor leapfrogs some of the thorny networking hurdles that come with setting up a node.

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$7,900: Bitcoin's Price Extends Gains to Hit 9-Month High

Bitcoin (BTC) extended its recent gains today, jumping 16 percent to its highest price since July 31, 2018.

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Microsoft Launches Decentralized Identity Tool on Bitcoin Blockchain

A new decentralized ID solution from Microsoft built directly on the bitcoin blockchain could have far-reaching impacts.

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Bitcoin Has Recovered Nearly 25% of Its Bear Market Price Losses

Despite a pullback from 9-month highs overnight, bitcoin has still clawed back nearly a quarter of the losses since its late-2017 record high.

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Above $7.5K: Bitcoin Price Hits Highest Level Since August 2018

Bitcoin’s price rose above $7,500 on most exchanges for the first time today in over 9 months marking a resurgence of the crypto bull market.

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$1 Million Bitcoin Scavenger Hunt Attracts 60,000 Digital Sleuths (And New Investors)

Satoshi's Treasure has attracted enough sponsorship to continue making crypto-centric games even after someone wins this initial prize.

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