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Bitcoin's Halving Captures Growing Interest – Among Google Searchers

"Bitcoin halving" searches are surging on Google, according to a report from the Norwegian cryptocurrency analysis firm Arcane Research.

Source: Arcane Research

Policy

Notes From the WEF: Oil-Producing Nations Want Dollar Alternatives, Just Not Bitcoin

Middle Eastern elites at the World Economic Forum are highly skeptical of bitcoin, but there are whispers about its potential for cross-border settlements in the energy sector.

SOVEREIGNTY: At Davos, Iraqi President Barham Salih said it is his nation's right to have relations with its neighbors on its own terms. (Photo by Leigh Cuen for CoinDesk)

Markets

Continued Losses See Bitcoin Erase 40% of Recent Price Rally

Bitcoin's price pullback has gathered steam in the last 24 hours, erasing a major portion of the cryptocurrency's recent gains.

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Markets

BlockFi Adjusts Interest Rates to Lure Larger Crypto Deposits

BlockFi recently announced it would make changes to the interest they pay for bitcoin and ether deposits.

BlockFi CEO Zac Prince

Tech

Bitcoin's Privacy and Scaling Tech Upgrade 'Taproot' Just Took a Big Step Forward

A privacy and scalability upgrade that could turn out to be one of bitcoin's largest to date has passed a couple of milestones that were little noticed outside technical circles.

NO LEADERS: The proposed upgrade to bitcoin's code "is obviously conditional on getting community support," says developer Pieter Wuille. (Scaling Bitcoin)

Markets

Bitcoin Faces Move to $8,200 After Dropping Out of Trading Range

Bitcoin's three-day range play has ended with a bear victory. Now prices could visit deeper support at $8,200.

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Markets

Crypto Asset Firm Amun Launches Inverse Bitcoin ETP

Digital asset issuer Amun is launching a new product for bitcoin bears on the Swiss Stock Exchange.

Amun CEO Hany Rashwan via Amun

Tech

Bitcoin's Lighting 'Torch' Reignites, Blazes Through 38 Countries in 3 Days

It's moving around the world much faster the second time around, already reaching 91 people.

Torch image via Shutterstock

Markets

Bitcoin Bulls Seek Stronger Move After Bounce to $8.8K Loses Momentum

Bitcoin continues to defend key support, but a sustained move above $8,750 is needed to revive the short-term bull case.

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Markets

Square Crypto Is Creating a 'Lightning Development Kit' for Bitcoin Wallets

Square Crypto is hoping to galvanize Lightning development with a new tool kit, currently under construction.

Jack Dorsey speaks at Consensus 2018