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US Marshals Office Auctions Off Another $18.7M in Bitcoin

The U.S. Marshals auctioned more than 2,100 bitcoins off on March 19.

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Better Bitcoin Relay? Crypto VCs Back BloXroute Funding

BloXroute's founder worries relay networks that speeds data between crypto miners are not censorship resistant and too slow to foster scaling now.

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Edward Snowden: Public Ledger Is Bitcoin's Big Flaw

At a recent event in Berlin, Edward Snowden for the first time talked at length about the problems and benefits of blockchain technology.

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Pullback Ahead? Bitcoin Hits Stiff Resistance at $9K

The bulls' failure to beat resistance around $9,000 in a convincing manner has increased the risk of another drop in bitcoin prices.

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Bitcoin Will Be World's 'Single Currency' Says Twitter CEO

Jack Dorsey has said he believes bitcoin will take over the U.S. dollar as the world's primary currency in 10 years or less.

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Bitcoin Returns Above $9K But 'Death Cross' Still a Risk

Bitcoin's three-day winning streak is encouraging for the bulls, but a quick move above $10,500 is needed to neutralize the so-called "death cross."

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How Much Should a Blockchain Cost? The Compelling Case for Higher Fees

While many think crypto transaction fees should be pushed lower, these researchers believe users could be paying more.

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Snowden Leak Suggests NSA Is Extensively Tracking Bitcoin Users

The U.S. National Security Agency is reportedly aiming to track down users behind the bitcoin blockchain.

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$9K Ahead? Bitcoin Looks North After Bull Breakout

Bitcoin is eyeing a move towards $9,000, courtesy of a bullish breakout on the 4-hour chart and a bullish hammer reversal on the daily chart.

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UK Government Announces New Cryptocurrency Research Effort

The U.K. government will launch new research aimed to explore the potential risks posed by cryptocurrencies, a minister has said.

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