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Bring on the FUD: 2017 Was The Year Bitcoin Became Anti-Fragile

What happened after all the fear, uncertainty and doubt of 2017? Bitcoin became stronger than ever, according to developer Jimmy Song.

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Coinbase Halts Bitcoin Cash Trading Abruptly After Launch

Coinbase launched bitcoin cash exchange trading Tuesday, but operations were anything but smooth. The feature was abruptly pulled after going live.

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$17k Breached: Bitcoin Down 15% from All-Time High

Bitcoin's price has dipped below $18,000, marking a decline of more than $1,300 since the start of the day's trading.

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Nobel Winner Robert Shiller: Bitcoin Is Too 'Ambiguous' to Value

Nobel prize winning economist Robert Shiller believes there's no clear way to put a price on bitcoin, according to recent statements.

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$2,300 and Rising: Bitcoin Cash Gains Against Bitcoin

Bitcoin cash is surging, setting new all-time highs at a time when bitcoin's growth is slowing amid competition for gains.

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Bitcoin Risks Bearish Price Reversal as Altcoins Surge

Bitcoin prices are feeling the pull of gravity today, amid solid gains across many alternative cryptocurrencies.

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Bitcoin Likely to Become 'Niche' Product, Says ING's Top Economist

The chief economist for Dutch banking giant ING believes bitcoin will likely wind up as a niche financial product, according to a new report.

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Bull Market Breather? Bitcoin Retreats After Run on $20k

Bitcoin is facing significant resistence at $20,000, potentially putting in place the possibility the cryptocurrency's bull run could cool.

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Bought Your First Bitcoin or Ether? Brace for the Fees

Frustrated by crypto transaction fees? This CoinDesk Explainer gives an overview of why they're necessary for the blockchains being built.

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CME Bitcoin Futures Price Above $20k in First Day Trading

CME Group's bitcoin futures trading began today with an opening price above $20,000 for its January 2018 contract.

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