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'Game of Skill': US Markets Tech Provider Launches Bitcoin Betting Game

With a shallow market for shorting bitcoin, a Chicago market data firm is bringing a new tool to U.S. retail investors.

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Creator of World's First Bitcoin Fuel Pump Plans Lightning Support

The creator of the first ever commercial fuel pump to accept bitcoin has revealed a plan to add Lightning Network functionality to his design.

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Bitcoin Price Sets New All-Time High as Crypto Market Tops $170 Billion

Bitcoin prices are breaking above $4,700 again, just a day after the cryptocurrency's previous all-time high.

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The Bitcoin Price Just Set a New All-Time High Above $4,700

The price of bitcoin is now trading at its highest level ever, according to data from the Bitcoin Price Index.

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Bitcoin Meets Zcash: Developers Test Tool for Trustless Trades

A new tool showcases how the future of cryptocurrency trading might look with the introduction of cross-blockchain atomic swaps.

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SegWit's Slow Rollout: Why Bitcoin's Capacity Hasn't Seen a Sudden Boost

When SegWit finally activated last week, the code change didn't immediately make its benefits possible. So, when can we expect to see some benefits?

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$160 Billion: Cryptocurrency Market Sets New All-Time High

Investment in cryptocurrencies continues apace, with the market setting a notable new high today for total investment.

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Submarine Sends: IC3's Plan to Clamp Down on ICO Cheats

One of blockchain's most notable research groups is alleging there's cheating in the red-hot ICO market. But they have a solution.

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Risk or Reward: How Crypto Exchanges Cash In on New Currency

As bitcoin cash's budding market continues to develop, CoinDesk looks at why some major exchanges haven't yet opted to list the coin.

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Bitcoin Prices Rise But Fall Short of All-Time High

The price of bitcoin surged today, but it ultimately fell away from all-time highs first set earlier this month.

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