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Bitcoin, Ether Set New All-Time Highs Amid Market Boom

Money continues to flood into cryptographic assets, with bitcoin, ether and zcash setting new highs today amid a broader market boom.

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Entrepreneur Vinny Lingham to Announce ICO at Consensus 2017

The CEO of blockchain identity platform Civic is expected to announce a forthcoming token sale today.

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Consensus 2017: The Legality of ICOs – Past and Future

Afternoon panel sessions at day one of Consensus 2017 showcased a variety of positions on the emerging phenomenon of token sales.

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CoinDesk Previews New 'State of Blockchain' at Consensus 2017

See a sneak preview of CoinDesk's 'State of Blockchain' from our Consensus 2017 conference.

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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.

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Bitcoin is Just $100 Away From Doubling its Price in 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.

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Cryptocurrency Market Cap Tops $60 Billion to Hit All-Time High

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

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Bitcoin Exchange Spreads Are Narrowing But Gaps Remain

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

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Bitcoin's Price Edges Back Above $1,800 After Near $100 Gain

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

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Ripple's XRP Token Sets New All-Time Price High

Ripple's native cryptocurrency XRP extended gains today, rising to fresh all-time highs amid what has been a torrid period of price growth.

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