Cryptocurrency Markets
Bitcoin Mining Difficulty Rises, Extending Recovery After China Crackdown
The Bitcoin blockchain's mining difficulty increased by 13%, but industry experts say operators are still looking at fat profits ahead.
Bearish Bitcoin Bets Might Signal Return of This Popular Trade
The data doesn't necessarily indicate that the traders are betting on price declines.
Bitcoin Trading Volume Stays Subdued as Price Recovers
The rally may not be sustainable, according to Arcane Research.
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Cardano Nears All-Time High as Investors Await Smart Contracts
Expectations are rising for the blockchain to implement smart-contract functionality by next month.
Cardano Jumps on Signals Smart Contracts Coming Next Month
The plan to add smart contracts next month could defy skeptics who have bet that the functionality wouldn't come anytime soon.
Ether Upside Strengthens Relative to Bitcoin
The ETH/BTC ratio is holding support above 0.05 and could face initial resistance near 0.08.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Slides as US Lawmakers Wrangle Over Crypto Tax Proposal
Analysts said the market doesn't have much of an appetite now for bitcoin above $46,000 or for a massive selloff.
Ether Holds Long-Term Support Ahead of All-Time High
The uptrend for ether is strengthening after the cryptocurrency avoided a breakdown below a crucial support threshold.
Goldman Crypto Report Shows Exchange Tokens, Proof-of-Stake Assets Outperforming
The Wall Street firm analyzed "which network features investors are rewarding."
