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Can Two Ethereum Markets Co-Exist?

A month after the ethereum market split in two, analysts wonder whether ETH and ETC can coexist in the long-term.

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Bitfinex Recovers Bitcoin Volume But Perception Battle Rages On

Since a high-profile hack, Bitfinex has reclaimed its position as the top USD/BTC exchange, but questions about its future remain.

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July Bitcoin Price Report: Confidence Hits 2016 Highs Amid Halving

Bitcoin prices experienced modest fluctuations in July, pushing higher in anticipation of the halving and then declining after the event.

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Bitfinex Draws Volume as Traders Test Experimental BFX Tokens

A market is developing for Bitfinex's newly issued equity tokens, with their value rising 4x in the hours after the troubled exchange's reopening.

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Bitcoin Price Eyes $600 as Trader Optimism Returns

Bitcoin prices recently neared $600, showing their resiliency after falling to lows of $480 in the aftermath of the Bitfinex hack.

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Bitcoin Price Regains Ground as Traders Brace for Bitfinex News

Bitcoin prices have recovered following the Bitfinex hack earlier this week, but worries are beginning to grow about the future of the exchange.

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Bitcoin Drops Nearly 20% as Exchange Hack Amplifies Price Decline

Bitcoin prices fell sharply on 2nd August, extending declines as markets responded to news that a major exchange had been hacked.

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The Three Value Propositions of Ethereum Classic

Ethereum Classic has grown to become a valuable cryptocurrency in spite of its unusual origins, thanks in large part to three value propositions.

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Are Bitcoin and Gold Prices Correlated?

Bitcoin has been called 'digital gold', but does this mean the two markets behave similarly? CoinDesk analyses suggest the answer may be no.

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Bitcoin Price Impact Debated Ahead of Possible Japan Stimulus

Ahead of potential new monetary policy from the Bank of Japan, CoinDesk explores its potential impact on bitcoin markets.

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