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Down 50%: Q1 Was Bitcoin's Second Worst Quarter Ever

Bitcoin fell by 50 percent in the first three months of 2018 – a drop that marks the cryptocurrency's worst Q1 performance on record.

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Acid Test: Bitcoin Must Break $7,800 for Bull Reversal

Bitcoin's recovery is gathering pace, but only an upside break of the falling channel would confirm a bullish trend reversal

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Lightning Is Being Attacked for Its Own Good

The lightning network is under attack. But it's not money attackers are after, they say, but a robust, secure lightning network for the future.

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How Bad Was Q1? Just Two Top-Tier Cryptos Saw Gains

The crypto markets had a rough ride in the first quarter of 2018, with just two tokens bucking the downtrend.

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Above $7K: Bitcoin Eyes Gains After Death Cross Fails

Despite having witnessed a so-called "death cross" over the weekend, bitcoin is now eyeing gains above the $7,000 mark.

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Bitcoin Is Close to Cutting Fees with Better Coin Selection

Years of work has culminated in Bitcoin Core software getting a "coin selection" upgrade that will lower transaction fees and scale the blockchain.

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Riot Blockchain Acquires Futures Brokerage After Crypto Pivot

Riot Blockchain announced it would "investigate" creating a crypto exchange and futures product after acquiring a registered brokerage.

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Sell-Off Over? Bitcoin's Price May Be Nearing Bottom

Bitcoin prices dropped to a 50-day low of $6,630 today, but a bottom may be in sight, chart analysis suggests.

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Ether Drops Below $400 to Hit Lowest Price Since November

The price of ether, the cryptocurrency of the ethereum network, fell below $400 on Thursday for the first time since November.

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Intel Wants to Patent a Bitcoin Mining Hardware 'Accelerator'

Intel explains in a recently-released patent application how it would improve its products for bitcoin mining purposes.

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