Bitcoin Cash vs. Bitcoin | The Pros and Cons
Bitcoin Cash vs. Bitcoin The history between Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash is a contentious one, but we’re here to look at the advantages and disadvantages of each…
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Amid Chaos, Our Decentralized Future Is Being Built
If, during CoinDesk’s Consensus conference in May 2017, I’d predicted the crypto and blockchain industry’s subsequent experiences, you wouldn’t have believed me. Back then,…
Bitcoin Cash and Litecoin Tie on Transaction Levels
When a cryptocurrency catches up with a rival it terms of transactions it could be a sign of greater adoption, or maybe not. Litecoin and…
Bitcoin Gains Significant Momentum, Rising Above 50-Day Average
Bullish Bitcoin Price Momentum? For the first time in a while, the daily Bitcoin price closed over the 50-day average. To most speculators, that may indicate a…
Bitcoin Transaction Volume Hits Two-Year Low, Despite Rock-Bottom Fees
Bitcoin’s sideways price action has led to the lowest number of confirmed transactions per day since March 2016, according to Blockchain.info. Data shows BTC transactions falling in line with…
Bitcoin Challenges $11,200 Before $12k Resistance Halts Progress
Bitcoin prices reached weekly highs of $11,189 Monday, Feb. 19 as the largest cryptocurrency met resistance around $12,000. Data from major exchanges tracked by Coinmarketcap showed BTC/USD suddenly…
Despite Slow Start, Analysts Believe 2018 Could be the Best Year for Bitcoin
Cryptocurrency markets are not off to a good start in 2018. Most markets have lost nearly half of their value during the first few weeks.…
Crypto Market In The Red Despite Bitcoin Transaction Fees Dropping, Dominance Rising
While Bitcoin (BTC) dominance is up and Bitcoin transaction fees are down, the crypto market is seeing an overall downturn by press time, Wednesday, Feb. 21, with…
SegWit Finally Embraced by Coinbase and Bitfinex, Bright Future Ahead
Today, Coinbase — cryptocurrency exchange, brokerage, wallet, and operator of GDAX — and Hong Kong-based exchange Bitfinex have announced the implementation of P2SH Segregated Witness…
Can Default SegWit Support Make Bitcoin Price Rise Even Higher?
Bitcoin is undergoing some big changes as we speak. In the latest client update, SegWit becomes enabled by default. It is a big step forward…