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Bitcoin Price Hits New High Above $6,500

Bitcoin prices have continued to climb today, reaching $6,522 for the first time in its nine-year history.

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Swaziland Central Bank Governor: It's 'Not Wise' to Dismiss Cryptocurrency

The central bank of Swaziland is conducting research into the local use of cryptocurrencies, its governor said last week.

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Understanding Segwit2x: Why Bitcoin's Next Fork Might Not Mean Free Money

CoinDesk offers a high-level overview of the coming Segwit2x fork, how it differs from the hard forks before it and what it might mean for bitcoin.

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SEC Alleges Day Trader Used Bitcoin to Hide Fraud Profits

The SEC is suing a Philadelphia day trader for alleged fraud, claiming the individual used bitcoin to hide the profits they generated.

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Bitcoin's Price Climbs Above $6,400 to Hit All-Time High

The price of bitcoin has hit a new all time high, crossing the $6,300 mark for the second time this week.

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Derivatives Giant CME Group to Launch Bitcoin Futures Contract

Derivatives marketplace operator CME Group has announced plans to launch a bitcoin futures product.

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Bitcoin or Bitcoin2x? News & Guides to Navigate November's Fork

CoinDesk compiles its explainers and feature articles on Segwit2x ahead of its expected hard fork in mid-November.

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Arkansas Sheriff's Office Mines Bitcoin to Fuel Dark Web Investigations

A sheriff's office based in Arkansas is taking a novel approach to its investigations into online crime: mining bitcoin.

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Making Noise: Bitcoin Price Looks Higher as Global Volumes Grow

Bitcoin's rally is showing no signs of abating after prices surged to record levels over the weekend.

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Politician Ron Paul: US Government Should 'Stay Out' of Bitcoin

Former U.S. Congressman Ron Paul said this week that he supports cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

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