Bitcoin


Markets

How Leverage Can Help With Bitcoin’s Price Discovery

Leveraged and margin trading can help boost demand for an asset, increasing liquidity within a given market.

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Policy

Iranian Bitcoiners Risk Fines, Jail Time as Government Regulates Mining

As mining regulations loom, Iranian bitcoiners are stuck in compliance purgatory – facing fines and even jail.

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Bitcoin Approaching Biggest Weekly Price Loss of 2019

Bitcoin is on track to post its biggest weekly loss so far this year, having found acceptance below key long-term support.

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Tech

Lightning Sucks, But It Could Help Build a Bitcoin Economy

At least a dozen startups are now betting on the profitability of bitcoin birthing a "Lightning Economy." Is it too soon?

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Markets

Why Bitcoin Tumbled Below $8K

Where is bitcoin going? CoinDesk consults the experts on the cryptocurrency's recent precipitous drop.

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Markets

Top 10 Alternative Cryptocurrencies Hit 6-Month Lows

Nearly all top 10 alternative cryptocurrencies have hit their respective 6-month lows after bitcoin's rapid price slide on Tuesday.

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Markets

Why Ethereum Briefly Overtook Bitcoin in Daily Transaction Fees

Ethereum transaction fees are back on the rise and they're gaining parity with those of bitcoin. Here's why.

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Markets

Bitcoin May See Brief Bounce After Defending Key Price Support

Still bearish overall, bitcoin is defending the 200-day moving average support and may see a minor bounce to $8,700.

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Bitcoin Shopping App Fold Raises $2.5 Million to Bring Lightning to Retailers

Competition among bitcoin retail apps is heating up, with the newly funded Fold App doubling down on lightning network experiments.

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Markets

Bitcoin Price Risks Drop to $7.5K After Third Biggest Daily Loss of 2019

Bitcoin fell sharply on Tuesday, confirming a bearish reversal and opening the doors for a test of crucial price support near $7,500.

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