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Find the latest news on Bitcoin, a decentralized, peer-to-peer digital currency founded by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto.
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BlockFi Files for Spot Bitcoin ETF As Ruling Looms
While having approved several futures-based Bitcoin ETFs, the SEC's first ruling on a physically backed Bitcoin ETF is due on Sunday — and likely to be "no."
By Leo Jakobson
2yr ago
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BREAKING: Bitcoin Hits $67,000 for the First Time
For most of Monday, Bitcoin was attempting to break through stubborn resistance at $66,000, which appeared to be the final hurdle before racking up unprecedented gains.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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CMC Daily, Nov. 8: Bitcoin on Brink of Record Highs
Plus... the millionaire who thinks Ether could flippen Bitcoin next year, an update on SHIBA INU's supply, and New York City's mayor says crypto should be taught in schools.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News
Bitcoin Nears Record After Highest-Ever Weekly Close
BTC has already managed to break new price records in some local fiat currencies, including the British pound.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Millionaire, 24, Says ETH Could Flippen BTC in 2022
Rahul Rai said he "wouldn't be surprised" if this event happened within the current bull cycle.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Let's Teach Bitcoin in Schools, NYC's New Mayor Says
Eric Adams says a number of young people have stopped him on the street to ask what Bitcoin is — and jokingly argued that explaining crypto simply is even tough for experts.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News
Fraudsters Taking Advantage of Crypto ATMs, FBI Warns
Criminals usually generate a QR code that directs funds to their own address, and then encourage the victim to visit a physical crypto ATM.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News
Bitcoin Success: Square App Notes $1.8B Revenue for Q3
However, Square noted that the relative stability of Bitcoin’s price caused the firm to lose revenue in Q3 normally generated by more Bitcoin trades.
By Emily Tonelli
2yr ago
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Crypto News
NYC Mayor-Elect Eric Adams Wants His First 3 Paychecks in Bitcoin
The future NYC mayor has one-upped the Miami mayor, who first tweeted he would receive his next paycheck in BTC.
By Andrey Sergeenkov
2yr ago
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Crypto News
Bitcoin 'Has Fuel for Sprint to $100,000'
In new research, commodity strategist Mike McGlone said global asset managers who don’t have exposure to BTC and ETH “may need to rethink their approach as 2022 draws near.”
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News
El Salvador to Build 20 Schools Using Bitcoin Profits
The Central American country now owns 1,120 BTC and bought them for an average price of $53,062, resulting in a profit of about $11 million at current rates.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Tech Deep Dives
A Deep Dive Into Bakkt and its Mastercard Roll Out
CoinMarketCap takes a deep dive into Bakkt — a NYSE-listed crypto payment company behind the recent Mastercard roll out of cryptocurrency services to banks and merchants worldwide.
By Angelika Polshikova
2yr ago
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Crypto News
Why Tom Brady Gave a Whole Bitcoin to an NFL Fan
The quarterback broke records on Sunday night — but a historic memento of his achievement nearly ended up being given away.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News
1,000 People Own 3 MILLION Bitcoin, Report Reveals
New research reinforces the fact that — for the most part — a small number of individuals own a large chunk of the crypto in circulation. It's a similar picture when it comes to mining.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News
CMC Podcast: Bitcoin Predictions for 2025 and 2030
Plus... Bitcoin can now be purchased at Walmart (kind of,) Facebook partners with Coinbase for a trial of its new Novi digital wallet, and Steam bans NFT games.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News
U.S. is Now World's Biggest Hub for Bitcoin Mining
Beijing's crackdown means mainland China's share of the global hashrate now stands at 0% — with miners hurriedly moving their equipment to the U.S.
By Connor Sephton
2yr ago
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Crypto News
JPMorgan: Big Investors Choosing Bitcoin over Gold
The bank’s analysts told clients that the first cryptocurrency is becoming seen as a better inflation hedge than gold.
By Leo Jakobson
2yr ago
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How-to Guides
Crypto Auctions in the US — How to Buy Bitcoin at Lower Rates
Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, could be acquired cheaply in US government auctions. Learn more about how crypto came into US authorities hands, and how you could participate in the next Bitcoin...
By Werner Vermaak
2yr ago
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