Rising Ripple Threatens to Usurp Bitcoin and Usher In “The Rippening”

Rising Ripple Threatens to Usurp Bitcoin and Usher In “The Rippening”

First came ethereum, which threatened to unseat bitcoin as the dominant cryptocurrency in an event dubbed The Flippening. Then came bitcoin cash, which lay a glove on bitcoin core in The Cashening. Now, a revitalized ripple (XRP) is eyeing bitcoin’s top...

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While Bitcoin Soared, Crypto Domain Names Served Up Prime Online Real Estate In 2017

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China is reportedly eyeing government regulation on the power usage of bitcoin mining

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Founders Fund Unveils US$15-20 Million Investment in Bitcoin; Price Rises 13%

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• Peter Thiel’s VC Fund Invests Millions Into Bitcoin, Market Reacts
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• Bitcoin's first block was mined 9 years ago today, the reward was 50BTC
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