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The most well-known cryptocurrency, based on the proof-of-work blockchain. Bitcoin was created in 2009 by a mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakomoto, and its technology outlined by the white paper titled “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System.”

Bitcoin Price Could Continue on Bullish Momentum Towards $15,800 Amid Double-Dip Recession
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Bitcoin Price Could Continue on Bullish Momentum Towards $15,800 Amid Double-Dip Recession

Bitcoin’s price is currently struggling to continue its push towards $12,000, however, a chance of a double-dip recession could take BTC higher.

Brock Pierce's Presidential Campaign Enlists Akon as Chief Strategist
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Brock Pierce's Presidential Campaign Enlists Akon as Chief Strategist

Crypto entrepreneur Akon has announced that he will be endorsing Brock Pierce’s presidential campaign and joining the crypto venture capitalist’s campaign team.

Bitcoin Futures Exchange BitMEX to Block Ontario Crypto Traders
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Bitcoin Futures Exchange BitMEX to Block Ontario Crypto Traders

Cryptocurrency derivatives exchange BitMEX announced today that it planned on removing its trading platform services from a Canadian province.

University of Utah Paid Out $450k to Ransomware Gang to Prevent Student Data Leak
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University of Utah Paid Out $450k to Ransomware Gang to Prevent Student Data Leak

The University of Utah paid a hefty sum of $457,059.24 to a ransomware gang to prevent compromised student data from being leaked online.

US National Lab Computer Scientists Deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Thwart Illegal Crypto Mining
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US National Lab Computer Scientists Deploy Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Thwart Illegal Crypto Mining

Los Alamos National Laboratory has created an artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of identifying malicious codes that mine cryptos such as Bitcoin.

Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy to Dump Bitcoin and Chainlink (LINK) After $25,000 Loss
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Barstool Sports Founder Dave Portnoy to Dump Bitcoin and Chainlink (LINK) After $25,000 Loss

Dave Portnoy announced that he is done with cryptocurrency and Bitcoin after undergoing a loss of $25,000 due to market crash.

CFTC Demands $572 Million in Penalty and Restitution for Bitcoin Scam, Defendant Nowhere to be Found
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CFTC Demands $572 Million in Penalty and Restitution for Bitcoin Scam, Defendant Nowhere to be Found

US CFTC demanded that the founder of the Bitcoin cryptocurrency scam company Control-Finance pay $572 million in penalty and restitution fees for Bitcoin fraud.

Uber’s Former Security Chief Charged for Using $100K Bitcoin Hush Payment to Hide Data Breach
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Uber’s Former Security Chief Charged for Using $100K Bitcoin Hush Payment to Hide Data Breach

Former Chief Security Officer at Uber, Joseph Sullivan, has been charged with allegedly paying $100K in Bitcoin to hackers to cover up a company data breach.

Bitcoin Crowned ‘Most Viewed Asset in the US’ Last Month, Along with Tesla Stock
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Bitcoin Crowned ‘Most Viewed Asset in the US’ Last Month, Along with Tesla Stock

This week, Bitcoin surged in the market again, recording new highs that have not been seen of the digital asset since June of last year.

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Discusses ETH 2.0 Progress and Bitcoin-Ethereum Debate
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Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Discusses ETH 2.0 Progress and Bitcoin-Ethereum Debate

On Peter McCormack's talk show, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin discussed the challenges faced by Ethereum 2.0 and the debate between Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Bitcoin is Better than Gold: Billionaire Alters Advice on Holding Less BTC Than Gold
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Bitcoin is Better than Gold: Billionaire Alters Advice on Holding Less BTC Than Gold

Wall Street veteran and billionaire Michael Novogratz has made the statement that “Bitcoin is a better long-term bet than gold in his recent appearance on Bloomberg Television.

“Bitcoin Better Investment than Gold," Winklevoss Says to Dave Portnoy Over Talks on Elon Musk’s Plans to Mine Gold in Space
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“Bitcoin Better Investment than Gold," Winklevoss Says to Dave Portnoy Over Talks on Elon Musk’s Plans to Mine Gold in Space

In their interview with Dave Portnoy, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss advised the "Davey Day Trader" to invest in Bitcoin rather than gold.

Winklevoss Twins Brief David Portnoy on Bitcoin, BTC Talks Continue
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Winklevoss Twins Brief David Portnoy on Bitcoin, BTC Talks Continue

American internet celebrity David Portnoy officially hosted the Winklevoss Twins at his house for a long-due conversation regarding Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies.

Blockchain-Based Driving Licenses in South Korea Hit One Million Drivers
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Blockchain-Based Driving Licenses in South Korea Hit One Million Drivers

Blockchain-powered driving licenses were made available as an option in South Korea in May.

Coinbase Crypto Exchange to Launch Bitcoin-Backed Loans to US Clients
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Coinbase Crypto Exchange to Launch Bitcoin-Backed Loans to US Clients

Coinbase announced yesterday that it was going to offer Bitcoin-backed loans to their US customers, set to be in effect for fall of this year.