Bitcoin

Researchers Find Bitcoin’s Carbon Footprint Is Comparable to That of Las Vegas

According to a recent study by researchers at the Technical University of Munich and MIT, Bitcoin is responsible for the same a...
June 15, 2019
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Venezuela Issues Updated Bolivar Notes in the Wake of Hyperinflation

For the second time in a year, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will issue new banknotes. The new currency, in denominations...
June 15, 2019
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Bitcoin Scarcity: How Much of the Earth’s Surface Is Equivalent to 1 BTC?

We all know Bitcoin (BTC) is scarce — but, when considering just how rare an asset it truly is, tens of millions of coins divid...
June 14, 2019
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Scientists Connect Ancient Bitcoin-Like Currency in Micronesia

Over half a millennia ago, inhabitants of a small Micronesian island used stone money disks to count value and verified consens...
June 14, 2019
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Twitter CEO: Bitcoin’s Principles, Brand, and Resilience Make It Ideal Currency of the Internet

Jack Dorsey has once again championed the cause of a single currency for the internet. The Twitter and Square CEO still believe...
June 14, 2019
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78 Arrested in Indian Bitcoin Call Center Scam

A fraudulent group of call centers, which targeted U.S. citizens, has been shut down by Indian authorities. The entity was exto...
June 14, 2019
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Bitcoin Being Propped Up by Slowing Economy and Moderate Inflation?

According to analysis from the Labor Department released Wednesday, the Federal Reserve (Fed) could be in line to cut rates up ...
June 14, 2019
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These Were the Top 10 Bitcoin Cities Over the Past Year

According to Google Trends, the ‘Bitcoin’ keyword has been steadily increasing over the past years. These results have spiked a...
June 13, 2019
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Global Economy Is Hanging by a Thread, Claims Latest World Bank Report

The World Bank has downgraded its original annual growth forecasts for 2019. In January, it anticipated a growth of 2.9 percent...
June 12, 2019
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A Single Bitcoin Satoshi Is Worth More Than Some National Currencies

Many love to scoff at Bitcoin (BTC), claiming that it’s not ‘real money.’ However, its smallest denomination, commonly referred...
June 11, 2019
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