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History is Made: Bitcoin Prices Top $2,000 to Set New All-Time High

Bitcoin prices passed $2,000 for the first time ever on the CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (BPI), climbing more than 100% since the start of the year.

Bitcoin mining hardware firm Canaan has acquired document timestamping service Proof of Existence, taking on its developer-creator as an advisor.

By Stan HigginsMay 20, 2017

Bitcoin developers discuss a messy divorce with former maintainer Gavin Andresen, once the most public face of the digital currency project.

By Bailey ReutzelMay 19, 2017

Bitcoin's price has nearly doubled so far in 2017, rising from $1,000 at the end of last year to a new all-time high of $1,900 today.

By Pete RizzoMay 19, 2017

The total market cap of all cryptocurrencies reached an all-time high today, as these innovative assets continue to draw robust inflows.

Bitcoins amassed by those behind the huge malware attack are being watched by the authorities. Can they retrieve the funds and not get caught?

By Amy CastorMay 18, 2017

As Bitfinex's banking challenges fade, the spread between prices observed on its order books and others internationally is falling.

The price of bitcoin is once again above $1,800 following a recent uptick that comes amid increasing exchange competition.

By Pete RizzoMay 17, 2017

The price of bitcoin fell to around 10% below its most recent all-time high as the market experienced what analysts called a "healthy correction".

Amid scaling battles and upgrade standstills, bitcoin's price continues to rise. So what's causing all the momentum?

By Alyssa HertigMay 15, 2017

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