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Crypto Markets Unfazed by Latest ETF Withdrawal

The cryptocurrency markets are so far stable after Cbeo withdrew its ETF proposal with the SEC on Wednesday.

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Gold Price May Offer Clues About Next Big Bitcoin Move

Bitcoin traders could get cues from an apparent negative correlation that has developed between bitcoin and gold prices.

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Bitfury Releases Merchant, Developer Tools for Bitcoin's Lighting Network

Blockchain technology firm Bitfury has released a suite tools aimed to drive adoption of bitcoin’s lightning network.

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Bitcoin's Proof-of-Work Algorithm Needs Replacing, Argues BIS Study

The proof-of-work algorithm used by bitcoin and some other cryptos is not viable in the long term, argues a Bank for International Settlements study.

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Bitcoin Sees Longest Stretch of Price Consolidation Since October

Bitcoin is witnessing the longest stretch of range-bound price activity in three months.

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Bitcoin's Price Counters the VIX, Confirming It's Still a Risk Asset

Bitcoin's price inversely correlates with the CBOE Volatility Index (VIX), meaning the premier cryptocurrency is still a risk-asset and not a safe haven.

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This Former Bitcoin Price Support Is Now Capping Gains

Bitcoin's weekly gains were wiped out at the weekend at a key moving average that previously offered support.

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Bitcoin Price Consolidation May Have Weakened Bear Case

Bitcoin's eight-day stretch of consolidation looks to have weakened the prospects of a drop back to December lows near $3,100.

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Bitcoin Price Volatility Is Down 98% Year-on-Year

Bitcoin's daily price volatility has plummeted in the last 12 months as the bear market killed off the speculative frenzy.

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One Year Later, What's Holding Back SegWit Adoption on Bitcoin?

SegWit was activated on the bitcoin network over a year ago. But only an estimated 36 percent of all bitcoin transactions are using it. Why?

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