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n n n n Litecoin rose in value to over $90 per coin on the highest ever trading volumes on GDAX, driven by Lightning Network success and geopolitical tension.n

n n n n B5K is real as Bitcoin almost doubles in one month to top $5,000n

The second most powerful figure in the Russian Federation endorses blockchain tech. The post Russian PM Orders Study of Blockchain Technology for Public Administration appeared first on CryptoCoinsNews.

After a years-long development process and even more debate and political struggle, Segregated Witness finally activated on the Bitcoin network last week. The protocol upgrade introduced a number of benefits which can enable more advanced second-layer protocols. It also offers… Continue Reading →

One of Russia’s largest exchanges hasn’t launched support for crypto products, but representatives say it is considering the idea.

An ethereum-based microfinance startup has become the latest to close a successful ICO, raising $26 million in ether and bitcoin in its token sale.

A U.S. federal agency has awarded a $100,000 grant to a research group in Arizona looking to apply blockchain to public library systems.

Interest in crypto mining has boosted the revenue of GPU makers at a time that’s traditionally their slowest. But some fear the boom won’t last.

Gains have been made across many of the top cryptocurrencies today, with litecoin achieving a new all-time high.

Having briefly topped the $4,800 mark for the first time yesterday, bitcoin’s price has bounced back to achieve a new high of almost $4,880 today.

Tech giant Microsoft has joined the Initiative for Cryptocurrencies and Contracts IC3 research effort, it was announced today.

An organization representing the interests of online finance firms in China has issued a warning on initial coin offerings.

Researchers in India supported by the country’s central bank are planning to launch a new blockchain platform this year.

A new paper suggests bitcoin mining may naturally resist centralization a finding with potential implications for the long simmering scaling debate.

Russia may have a finalized cryptocurrency trading bill by the end of the summer, according to a senior lawmaker.

BTC-e has posted a new update claiming that funds withdrawals will be activated starting tomorrow.

Another day, another all-time high for the BTC-USD markets. Bitcoin has been on a strong bull run since its bottom in the $1800s and, despite many technical indicators, has pushed to new highs, week after week. With the international uncertainty… Continue Reading →

29 Aug 2017, Singapore and Kyiv, Ukraine Hacken, the cybersecurity marketplace for bug bounties,…nThe post Meet Hacken, The First Decentralized Marketplace for White Hat Hackers appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.n

Fees have been extraordinarilyhigh this past week, and this article aims to clear up misconceptions…nThe post How Bitcoin Fees Work and Why Theyve Been So High appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.n

SRG is planning to redefine the online gaming loyalty platform powered by the Blockchain technology….nThe post SRG Announces Token Sale for the First Decentralized Gaming Loyalty Program appeared first on Bitcoinist.com.n