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Open Positions in Bakkt's Bitcoin Futures Jump to Record Highs

While bitcoin hit fresh three-month highs on Wednesday, open interest in monthly bitcoin futures on the Intercontinental Exchange's (ICE) Bakkt platform jumped to record highs.

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Blockstack's New Consensus Mechanism Creates New Use Case for Bitcoin

Blockstack is rolling out a consensus mechanism that presents a fresh use case for the world's most popular cryptocurrency.

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Crypto Researcher Hasu Flags Attack That Could Bring 'Purge'-Style Mayhem to Bitcoin

Like the dystopia of the "Purge" movies, a newly uncovered potential attack on bitcoin would permit users to rob each other for a short period of time.

Like the dystopian regime of the "Purge" movies, a newly uncovered potential attack on bitcoin would permit users to steal from each other for a short period of time. (Image: Shutterstock)

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Bitcoin's Uptrend Is Gaining Steam and Many Altcoins Are Surging, Too

Bitcoin's rally has picked up in the last 24 hours, setting the stage for a test of $10,000. At the same time, a number of alternative cryptos are outperforming even bitcoin.

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Bitcoin Rises Above $9,700 to Reach Highest Point in 3 Months

Bitcoin has reached its highest point in over 3 months, above $9,700.

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Exchange Deposits in Bitcoin Slide to Lowest Level in 3 Years

The number of bitcoin on-chain deposits has dropped sharply over the last six months, indicating a strong optimistic or “HODLing,” sentiment in the market.

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Bitcoin Sees Bull Revival as Price Bounces Above $9.4K

Bitcoin has bounced strongly in the last 24 hours, opening the doors for retest of recent highs above $9,600.

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LISTEN: What Sex Workers Want From Crypto

SpankChain's Allie Eve Knox talks to CoinDesk's Leigh Cuen about what sex workers want from crypto.

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Binance Will Soon Reward Market Makers for Providing Futures Liquidity

The exchange is adjusting its fee structure to incentivize market makers to add liquidity on its futures platform.

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Pullback Ahead? Bitcoin Price Indicators Suggest Waning Bull Momentum

Bitcoin's technical charts are indicating temporary bull fatigue and hinting at stronger price pullback ahead.

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