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Bitcoin's 'Lightning Torch' Explained: What It Is and Why It Matters

The bitcoin community is currently immersed in an experiment called the “lightning torch," and it's reached 37 countries so far.

By Alyssa HertigFeb 5, 2019

The slow drip bitcoin price sell-off seen over the last six weeks has produced a bullish pattern on the daily chart.

By Omkar GodboleFeb 4, 2019

Cryptocurrency custody startup Casa has launched a browser extension for direct control of its lightning network-enabled bitcoin node.

By Christine KimFeb 1, 2019

Bitcoin's price fell for a record sixth consecutive month in January, after an early bounce to $4,000 failed to entice mass buying.

By Omkar GodboleFeb 1, 2019

Bitcoin could end its four-year February winning streak unless prices see a strong bounce from key support.

By Omkar GodboleJan 31, 2019

Wrapped BTC (WBTC), an ERC-20 ethereum token collateralized 1-to-1 with bitcoin, is officially live, with about $250,000 worth in circulation.

By Christine KimJan 31, 2019

Bitcoin has recovered slightly from six-week lows seen yesterday and could see a short-term corrective bounce to $3,500.

By Omkar GodboleJan 30, 2019

Spongebob Squarepants term "wumbo" has been appropriated to describe one of the next milestones for bitcoin's lightning network.

By Alyssa HertigJan 30, 2019

Bitcoin is on the defensive after a drop to six-week lows and could soon test crucial long-term support below $3,300.

By Omkar GodboleJan 29, 2019

The Iranian central bank has drafted a new report outlining cryptocurrency regulations in the country.

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