Category: Bitcoin Core
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Norwegian Startup Bitruption Plans to Launch a Localbitcoins Competitor
On Nov. 4, a Norwegian startup announced the launch of a new peer-to-peer marketplace called Bitruption. Similar to Localbitcoins, the Bitruption exchange plans to offer a format under which users around the world will be able to advertise, buy and sell digital currencies for local fiat. Also Read: Bitcoin Ownership: Your Private Keys to Financial Sovereignty…
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Blockstream: When Will the Level of Dishonesty and Manipulation End?
The alleged Bitcoin-focused company Blockstream has raised over $100 million publicly, but has yet to be forthright with the Bitcoin community. It’s time for people within the Bitcoin space to start holding them accountable. Blockstream’s dishonesty should have a bright light shined on it so everyone is aware of their manipulation and deceit. Also read: Bitcoin…
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Markets Update: Bitcoin Cash Prices See Steady Gains Over the Last Two Days
Since our last markets update five days ago, cryptocurrency traders saw a lower range of volumes after cryptocurrency prices dropped in value. Now, this Saturday during the weekend trading sessions, most of the top digital asset prices have seen some slight gains between 1-5% over the last 24 hours. But one digital currency, bitcoin cash,…
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October Volume Report: Weakest Monthly Trading Activity of 2018
On the eve of the 10th anniversary of the initial publication of the Bitcoin whitepaper, the cryptocurrency markets recorded their weakest month for trading volume in all of 2018. Most of the leading markets saw a significant decline in trading activity throughout October, but NEO, TRX, QTUM and ZEC posted month-over-month volume increases. Also Read: Venezuela…
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Markets Update: Tranquil Markets Presage a Storm Brewing
Cryptocurrency prices have been quite stable over the last few weeks as volatility throughout many markets has been non-existent. After patiently waiting, traders and investors are now curious to see if something transpires after a long spell of tranquil digital asset markets. Also read: New Qart Wallet Gives Bitcoin Cash QR Codes a Personal Touch Do…
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Blockchain Launches Hardware Wallet
The popular cryptocurrency software provider Blockchain has announced the launch of a custom hardware wallet that is exclusively tethered to the company’s flagship wallet. According to the development team behind the new hardware wallet called Lockbox, the firm collaborated with the wallet manufacturer Ledger in order to create the design. Also read: SEC Suspends Trading in…
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House of Nakamoto Opens in Amsterdam
The House of Nakamoto, an Austrian project helping newbies enter the cryptocurrency world, has recently opened a new store in Amsterdam. Residents and guests of one of the most bitcoin-friendly cities in Europe can now learn about electronic money, get a starter kit with a hardware wallet and load it with digital coins. Also…
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Bitmain Launches Asicboost Firmware Support for Antminers
On Oct. 20, Bitmain launched a new firmware upgrade for the company’s Antminer S9 mining rigs that allows for the activation of overt Asicboost. The firm also explained that in roughly one week the company will release overt Asicboost firmware for all BM1387-based models manufactured by Bitmain. The China-based company joins a slew of other…
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Markets Update: A Narrowing Range of Consolidation and Lower Trade Volumes
Not a lot has changed since our last markets update four days ago as cryptocurrency markets continue moving sideways in a consolidated pattern. The top five digital assets have seen modest northbound gains this week, with increases between 1-5% over the last seven days. This Sunday, Oct. 21, the entire cryptocurrency economy of over 2,000…
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Bitcoin Intentions: Are We Aiming to Replace the Status Quo or Become Them?
When the idea of a working digital currency like bitcoin was introduced, many of its early adopters disliked the current bureaucratic system, with a cartel of bankers pulling the world’s monetary strings. Over time, however, something weird has happened and the idea of permissionless innovation perverted into people literally asking nation states for permission, begging…