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BitMEX Open Interest Collapses After Controversial Long Squeeze

Open interest in XBT/USD on BitMEX has crashed by over 50 percent from 115,000 BTC to 55,000 BTC over the past 12 days.

By Omkar GodboleMar 24, 2020

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XRP Sees Flash Crash and Quick Rebound on BitMEX

XRP, the native asset of San Francisco-based Ripple’s XRP Ledger, saw a flash crash on Hong Kong-based derivatives exchange BitMEX on Thursday.

By Daniel CawreyFeb 13, 2020

XRP/USD spot market prices, Feb. 13, 2020.

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Startup Crypto Exchange Blade to Launch Zero-Fee Trading in February

Crypto perpetuals exchange Blade will be introducing zero-fee trading next month in a bid to gain market share from rivals.

By Omkar GodboleJan 15, 2020

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The figure implies a sharp increase in the bitcoin price.

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Bitcoin (BTC), up 1.9% from Thursday, was also a top performer.

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