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Latest Lightning Code Release Trolls With a 'Block Size' Increase

The latest code version for the lightning network, often trumpeted as the future of bitcoin payments, includes a "block size increase."

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Blockchain Analysis Links Hamas Fundraising to Coinbase Bitcoin Account

Hamas is soliciting bitcoin donations for its military operations, but so far has only garnered a few thousand dollars.

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Little Relief in Sight as Bitcoin Price Closes at 7.5-Week Low

With bitcoin closing yesterday at the lowest level in 7.5 weeks, the gradual sell-off is showing no signs of abating.

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Cypherpunk Valentine: Why Shoppers Spend Bitcoin on Lingerie

Lingerie purchasing as a bitcoin use case is much less far-fetched than you might imagine.

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Little-Known Resistance May Be Blocking Bitcoin Price Bounce

Bitcoin price gains may be capped by a key moving average that has been acting as stiff resistance since mid-January.

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Bitcoin Is Becoming More Decentralized, Indicates New Research

Bitcoin has become more decentralized by several measures, according to a research report from Canaccord Genuity Group.

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Bitcoin's Daily Price Range Hits Three-Month Low

The current calm in the bitcoin market is reminiscent of the lackluster trading witnessed in October.

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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.

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Bitcoin Price Charts Offer Glimmer of Hope to Struggling Bulls

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

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Casa's Lightning-Enabled Bitcoin Node Just Got a Browser Extension

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

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