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Are Failing Currencies Boosting Crypto Interest? Investing.com Suggests Yes

A new study by Investing.com would seem to support a popular investment case made by cryptocurrency believers.

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Bitcoin Prices Bounce Back Above $4,400

Bitcoin prices have once more climbed past $4,400 following days of generally sideways movement below $4,200.

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Bitcoin's Lightning Network Moves Closer to Compatibility

Version 1.0 of a standard that could help connect all of bitcoin's differing Lightning tech implementations is reportedly close to being complete.

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Russian Deputy PM Says He Supports a State-Backed Cryptocurrency

The first deputy prime minister of Russia is in favor of a state-backed cryptocurrency, according to a recent interview.

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Bitcoin Cash Returns to Profitability Amid Mining Adjustments

Bitcoin and bitcoin cash continue to compete for miner support in what has become an evolving ballet between the two blockchains.

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ETF Firm REX Seeks SEC Approval for Bitcoin Derivatives Fund

A new fund focused on bitcoin derivatives has been created, SEC filings reveal.

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Drivechain Developers Hold First Meeting on Future of Sidechains Project

The developers behind a sidechain project that has the potential to boost bitcoin's functionality just held their first major meeting.

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No SegWit Bump? Bitcoin Price Shrugs Off Upgrade with Sideways Trading

Bitcoin prices were largely flat on the day's trading, suggesting bitcoin's biggest-ever technical change was already priced in.

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Segwit2x Developers Label Controversial Bitcoin Code 'Production Release'

The controversial code underlying bitcoin scaling proposal Segwit2x is moving toward production, according to project leaders.

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Standpoint Founder: Bitcoin Asset Class Will Grow Into $2 Trillion Market

Ronnie Moas, founder of Wall St. firm Standpoint Research, has high expectations for the cryptocurrency market – and isn't shy about his predictions.

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