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BIS Chief Slams Bitcoin As Ponzi Scheme and Threat to Central Banks

The head of the Bank for International Settlements has blasted bitcoin as "a bubble," "a Ponzi scheme" and an "environmental disaster."

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Bitcoin's Price Has Nearly Unwound Its Futures Boost

Futures may have boosted bitcoin above $10k, but it appears that rally has all but unwound.

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Cryptocurrency Market Drops to Lowest Value Since November

The total value of all cryptocurrencies fell to $276 billion today – the lowest level since Nov. 26.

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Bitcoin Slumps to 3-Month Low Below $6K

Bitcoin prices plunged to a 12-week low below $6,000 this morning, reporting double-digit percentage losses amid a continued crypto market sell-off.

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The Crypto Market Is Down Over 50% from 2018 Highs

Major cryptocurrency prices are down on the day, as the total value of the market itself also passed a notable negative milestone.

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Bitcoin Price Drops Below $8K to Hit 2-Month Low

As cryptocurrencies across the board once again take a hit, bitcoin is exploring the downside below $8,000.

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Blockstream Devs Depart for New World Computer Project

Sounds like ethereum? A new idea being explored by two Blockstream veterans could stand to make a distributed blockchain web more accessible.

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Bitcoin Slides Towards $8K Amid Market Slump

Bitcoin could be heading for its worst weekly loss since April 2013, but the charts indicate a defense may be in the offing.

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US Commodities Regulator Beefs Up Bitcoin Futures Review

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a new checklist as part of the "heightened review process" it's developing for virtual currencies.

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