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Why Care About Bitcoin? Here's One Philosopher's Take

Peter Wolfendale is one of the deep thinkers of the social media age. He sees crypto as a new social and monetary force.

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Technologies

Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Sees Largest Downward Adjustment of the Year

This is only the second downward adjustment of 2021, and it marks Bitcoin's largest difficulty correction since the 16% downturn on Nov. 3.

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Technologies

Bitcoin Taproot Activation Has Begun; Miners Now Have 3 Months to Get on Board

The upgrade has been years in the making. It's time to see if the deliberation has paid off.

And, they're off!

Marchés

Bitcoin Crash vs. Correction: Do You Know the Difference?

Whether you're a first-time crypto user or a veteran trader, it's easy to get confused over crashes and corrections when both terms are thrown around so frequently.

Bitcoin market crash

Marchés

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hits $57K After $4.2B Options Expirations; Ether Steadies at $2.7K

The last time bitcoin traded at this level was almost two weeks ago, on April 17.

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Marchés

With Bitcoin 'Bear Markets' Like These, Who Needs the Bulls?

Bitcoin could be in for a long, cool spring of modest new all-time highs followed by sudden dips.

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Marchés

Financial Censorship Is a Thing. Bitcoin Fixes It

A recent campaign to blacklist a Russian news agency is the latest reminder that the world needs permissionless, neutral financial systems.

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Marchés

Bitcoin Jumps 6% to $57K as Market Shrugs Off $4B+ Options Expiry

Bitcoin tends to perform well in the days following the month-end options settlement, based on recent history.

Bitcoin was rallying Friday.