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Buying Bitcoin On a Margin: Winning Big or Losing Your Shirt

Buying Bitcoin On a Margin: Winning Big or Losing Your ShirtOn November 29 there were quite a few bitcoin market spikes, and so-called flash crashes on exchanges, according to traders on social media and forums. One particular group of traders that really felt the storm when markets got turbulent were margin traders on exchanges like Bitfinex. In fact, if one were to visit the Reddit forum […]

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December 2, 2017 0

“If My Wife Knows, I’m Dead” – Man Shares Story of Losing 1000 Bitcoins

"If My Wife Knows, I'm Dead" - Man Shares Story of Losing 1000 BitcoinsAn Australian man has recounted his story to local media of losing what would today be more than a seven-figure dollar sum of bitcoin, stressing that such should serve as a warning against storing one’s bitcoin’s keys on a cheap storage device. Also Read: Australian Tells Story of Throwing Away Hard Drive With 1400 Bitcoins Alex […]

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December 1, 2017 0

A Few Ways to Claim Bitcoin Gold

A Few Ways to Claim Bitcoin GoldLately, people have been talking an awful lot about bitcoin forks and how to claim them. One particular fork that took place on October 24 called, ‘bitcoin gold’ (BTG), has been a hot topic recently. As the network’s wallet and exchange support grows larger, people are trying to figure out ways to split their bitcoin […]

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December 1, 2017 0

Bitcoin ABC Developers Announce Medium-Term Bitcoin Cash Roadmap

Bitcoin ABC Developers Announce Medium-Term Bitcoin Cash RoadmapThis week the Bitcoin ABC development team released its medium-term plans for the Bitcoin Cash (BCH) roadmap. Developers say the proposal represents goals for the next 6-12 months. See also: The Cryptocurrency Market Cap Trends Higher – Commanding $300Bn This Week Bitcoin ABC and Seven Development Teams Aim to Improve Bitcoin Cash Two weeks ago news.Bitcoin.com […]

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November 28, 2017 0

As Bitcoin Goes Parabolic, Analysts Voice Their Concerns

As Bitcoin Goes Parabolic, Analysts Voice Their ConcernsIt takes a brave soul to bet it all on bitcoin. Yet six months ago, that’s exactly what one Redditor did, using $325,000 of equity to purchase 191 BTC. As one commenter put it: “Firstly, let me wish you good luck. Second, let me tell you how much of an idiot you are.” As bitcoin […]

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November 28, 2017 0

How to Calculate Bitcoin Transaction Fees When You’re in a Hurry

How to Calculate Bitcoin Transaction Fees When You’re in a HurryCalculating transaction fees is like riding a bike or rolling a cigarette: simple when you know how, but frustratingly complex otherwise. UX improvements over the last few years have made bitcoin easier than ever to send and receive, but fee calculation is still something of a dark art. The following resources make fee calculation a […]

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November 28, 2017 0

10 Things Bitcoin is Now Bigger Than

10 Things Bitcoin is Now Bigger ThanYou might have heard about this bitcoin thing; it’s been in the news a lot. Something to do with it passing $8,000…no $9,000…no, wait, where are we now? It’s hard to keep pace. No one knows where bitcoin will be a day, week, or year from now, but at this moment in time, bitcoin is […]

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November 27, 2017 0

The World’s Worst Named Cryptocurrencies

The World’s Worst Named CryptocurrenciesSome people call them cryptocurrencies. Others call them altcoins or alts. But to many they’re known as shitcoins: digital currencies that are like bitcoin but, well, crappier. Sure, they may boast faster transactions and lower fees, but they lack the brand recognition, network effects and catchy name. Without, they were destined to be doomed. Also […]

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November 27, 2017 0

12.6M Viewers Will Hear About Bitcoin Watching The Big Bang Theory

12.6 Million Viewers Will Hear About Bitcoin Watching The Big Bang TheoryBitcoin will be featured on another television series, The Big Bang Theory, airing this Thursday on November 30, 2017. In fact, the entire episode will be based on a bitcoin storyline as the cast finds a laptop with a cache of valuable cryptocurrency. See also: Bitcoin Touches a Milestone Price of $9K Across Global Exchanges The […]

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November 26, 2017 0

Bitcoin Touches a Milestone Price of $9K Across Global Exchanges

Bitcoin Touches a Milestone Price of $9K Across Global ExchangesThe price of bitcoin has crossed the $9,000 USD zone across global exchanges on November 26, 2017, at approximately 10:40 am EDT. Earlier this year, bitcoin’s meteoric price rise had crushed those who believed it would tank when it passed $2K, and has continued to exceed some of the more modest expectations. See also: New Trading […]

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November 26, 2017 0