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NYDIG Launches Wolf an Accelerator for the Lightning Network
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NYDIG Launches Wolf an Accelerator for the Lightning Network

NYDIG's parent company, Stone Ridge has launched a new accelerator designed for the Lightning Network

Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Capacity Crosses 5,000 BTC Benchmark
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Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Capacity Crosses 5,000 BTC Benchmark

The capacity of Bitcoin’s lightning network has crossed the 5,000 BTC benchmark, data shows.

Bitcoin Hodlers are Unwilling to Spend at Lower Prices as Most Coins Remain Untouched
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Bitcoin Hodlers are Unwilling to Spend at Lower Prices as Most Coins Remain Untouched

Despite the bearish momentum experienced in the Bitcoin (BTC) market, long-term hodlers remain steadfast because they are not selling.

Bitcoin Lightning Network Hits ATH, Signalling Heightened Grounds for Adoption
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Bitcoin Lightning Network Hits ATH, Signalling Heightened Grounds for Adoption

The Bitcoin Lightning Network continues going through the roof by making historic highs.

Bitcoin Hits a 2-Month High as BTC Lightning Network Scales the Heights
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Bitcoin Hits a 2-Month High as BTC Lightning Network Scales the Heights

After surging past $31,000, a scenario was last seen in March, momentum seems to be ticking in the Bitcoin market.

Is Bitcoin on the Verge of Forming the Bottom?
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Is Bitcoin on the Verge of Forming the Bottom?

The Long-Term Holder NUPL (LTH-NUPL) indicator shows Bitcoin’s bottom is forming since it is at the same level as the past two significant pullbacks of 2021.

Bitcoin Remains Bullish Based on the Formation of an Ascending Channel
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Bitcoin Remains Bullish Based on the Formation of an Ascending Channel

The formation of a parallel channel on the daily chart suggests BTC can still drop to $57,000-$54,000 to then rebound towards $75,000, according to analyst Ali Martinez.

Bitcoin's Taproot Upgrade Goes Live: Here are Expected Changes
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Bitcoin's Taproot Upgrade Goes Live: Here are Expected Changes

The Bitcoin Network's Taproot Upgrade has gone live at a block height of 709,632.

Bitcoin Scarcity Scales the High as Illiquid Supply Hits 85% in the Last Three Months
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Bitcoin Scarcity Scales the High as Illiquid Supply Hits 85% in the Last Three Months

92% of Bitcoin supply hasn't moved in at least 30 days and 85% of this has been immobile for at least 3 months.

Bitcoin Lightning Network Capacity Breaches 3,000 BTC for the First Time
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Bitcoin Lightning Network Capacity Breaches 3,000 BTC for the First Time

The Bitcoin Lightning Network has been seeing an uptick in activity because it crossed the 3,000 BTC capacity for the first time.

Bitcoin Supply on Exchanges Slip to Lows Last Seen in May 2019 Amid the Lightning Network Recording Exponential Growth
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Bitcoin Supply on Exchanges Slip to Lows Last Seen in May 2019 Amid the Lightning Network Recording Exponential Growth

Bitcoin (BTC) supply on crypto exchanges has been nosediving because it hit a 28-month low.

Major Strip Club in Las Vegas Crazy Horse 3 Accepts Bitcoin as Payment
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Major Strip Club in Las Vegas Crazy Horse 3 Accepts Bitcoin as Payment

Las Vegas-based adult strip club Crazy Horse 3 has announced the acceptance of bitcoin as a payment method, aiming to provide customers with a more private way to enjoy facilities and services.

Bitcoin Economy Gives El Salvador Village Hope Amidst COVID-19
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Bitcoin Economy Gives El Salvador Village Hope Amidst COVID-19

Despite being heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a small beach town in El Salvador, dubbed El Zonte, have strived to keep their economy afloat with the integration of Bitcoin as a digital currency.

5 Ways The Crypto Market Has Changed In 2020
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5 Ways The Crypto Market Has Changed In 2020

The cryptocurrency market is constantly evolving. Among new investment methods, new technologies, and new cryptocurrencies altogether, these are some of the most prominent developments in 2020.

Sparkswap Decentralized Exchange Shuts Down Citing Low User Volume
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Sparkswap Decentralized Exchange Shuts Down Citing Low User Volume

The decentralized exchange, Sparkswap which is backed by Pantera Capital has made an announcement that it is going to shut down permanently. The announcement came from the editor of Sparkswap exchange, Trey Griffith who attributed the shutting down of exchange to the low and weak user base of the exchange.