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World Bank Denies El Salvador's Request for Technical Assistance on Bitcoin

The financial institution cited environmental concerns.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Declines as Fed Projects Interest Rate Rise in 2023

The U.S. central bank also increased estimates of coming inflation to 3% from the 2.2% projection in March, largely due to transitory factors.

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Bitcoin Hashrate Drops to 6 1/2-Month Low After China Mining Crackdown

The Bitcoin network's processing power could rebound if miners relocate to other locales, one analyst predicts.

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Bitcoin Upside Fades, Lower Support at $34K

BTC faces slowing momentum as buyers struggle at resistance.

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Bitcoin Enters Wait-and-See Phase Ahead of Fed Statement

Wednesday's Fed policy statement is likely to see a binary market reaction.

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Adopting Bitcoin as Legal Tender Could Ruin El Salvador's Economy, Economist Says

Bitcoin holders elsewhere could suck up all the dollars in El Salvador "like a vacuum cleaner."

Economist Steve Hanke

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Stripe Co-Founder Is 'Enthusiastic' About Bitcoin, 3 Years After Ending Its Support

John Collison said all approaches to cross-border transactions, including crypto, need to be pursued in "parallel."

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Market Wrap: Attempts to Push Bitcoin Above $40K Stall

Some analysts are optimistic while others prefer to see stronger signs of upside momentum before calling a bottom.

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Most Fund Managers Say Bitcoin Still in a Bubble: Bank of America Survey

The results are up six percentage points from last month’s data, indicating sentiment on Wall Street has turned more bearish.

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Open Positions in Bitcoin Futures Rise to 1-Month High

Open interest rose to $13.1 billion after being in the $10.5 billion to $13 billion range.

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