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Bitcoin Bull Move on Hold as Downside Risks Grow

Bitcoin risks falling below $6,000, the bearish continuation pattern seen no the hourly chart indicates.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-bull-move-on-hold-as-downside-risks-grow/

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Cartier Owner Richemont Plans to Track Diamonds With Blockchain

A board member at Swiss luxury goods maker Richemont has said the firm will use blockchain to bring transparency to its supply chain.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/cartier-owner-richemont-plans-to-track-diamonds-with-blockchain/

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Code Is Speech: Amir Taaki on Crypto's Debt to Phil Zimmerman

Fresh from meeting legendary cryptographer Phil Zimmermann, hacktivist and early bitcoin adopter Amir Taaki reflects on the PGP inventor's legacy.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/code-is-speech-amir-taaki-on-cryptos-debt-to-phil-zimmerman/

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Shanghai Stock Exchange: New Regulation 'Crucial' to Clear Way for DLT

Shanghai Stock Exchange sees potential for DLT in the securities market, but says the lack of a regulatory framework is a hurdle to be addressed.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/shanghai-stock-exchange-new-regulation-crucial-to-clear-way-for-dlt/

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A $3.3 Billion Claim: Has Cardano's Blockchain 'Solved' Proof-of-Stake?

Charles Hoskinson explains cardano's iterative approach to security, and how its interaction with academic gives it an advantage over other designs.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/a-3-3-billion-claim-has-cardanos-blockchain-solved-proof-of-stake/

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85% Of Canadians Are 'Aware' Of Bitcoin, Says Bank of Canada

The results of a nationwide bitcoin survey conducted December by the Bank of Canada are now in.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/85-of-canadians-are-aware-of-bitcoin-says-bank-of-canada/

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Federal Judge Wavers as CFTC Seeks Injunction in Crypto Fraud Case

The CFTC is wrapping up its case against accused fraudster Patrick McDonnell – but the hearings in New York this week have been anything but simple.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/federal-judge-wavers-as-cftc-seeks-injunction-in-crypto-fraud-case/

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Trump Task Force to Aid Crypto Crime Investigations

President Trump has signed an executive order establishing a new task force that targets consumer fraud, including those involving "digital currency."
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/trump-task-force-to-aid-crypto-crime-investigations/

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Crypto Market Downturn Puts Drag on High-End GPU Prices

New research suggests that prices for high-end graphics cards – coveted by both cryptocurrency miners and gamers alike – are falling.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/crypto-market-downturn-puts-drag-on-high-end-gpu-prices/

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Bitcoin Price Spikes to Nearly $9K on Little-Known Crypto Exchange

Crypto exchange WEX – formerly known as BTC-e – saw its BTC/USD market spike to nearly $9,000 on Wednesday.
Source: https://www.coindesk.com/bitcoin-price-spikes-to-nearly-9000-on-wex-crypto-exchange/

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Source: https://www.coindesk.com/