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Bitcoin's Open Secret: Lightning Is Making Better Online Payments Possible

An influx of lightning apps are mostly silly, but they demo a serious point: the tech enables bitcoin to compete with traditional payment rails.

By Alyssa HertigAug 10, 2018

Bitcoin's price rose above $6,500 today, offering some respite for the badly battered bulls.

Bitcoin could defend the support at $6,000 as the cryptocurrency is closing on oversold conditions as per the technical charts.

By Omkar GodboleAug 9, 2018

The SEC is set to make final decisions on nine proposed bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the next two months.

By Muyao ShenAug 8, 2018

Wednesday was a tough day for the cryptocurrency market at large, as several data points collected by CoinDesk illustrate.

Cryptocurrency investors continue to turn risk averse as the total cryptocurrency market capitalization sinks to a new annual low.

By Sam OuimetAug 8, 2018

Bitcoin's price has surrendered more than 70 percent of the rally seen in July, putting the bears in a more commanding position.

By Omkar GodboleAug 8, 2018

Infamous developer Amir Taaki believes bitcoin's potential is exhausted, but he's not giving up the fight to change the world with cryptocurrency.

Criminals were behind 90 percent of all cryptocurrency transactions five years ago – not anymore according to a DEA agent.

By Christine KimAug 8, 2018

The U.S. SEC has delayed a decision on a proposed bitcoin ETF, pushing its final determination ahead by more than a month.

By Muyao ShenAug 7, 2018

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