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Bitcoin is the world’s first and most popular cryptocurrency with many siblings like ethereum, litecoin, and monero vying for the top spot. Invented by the unknown entity Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009, bitcoin has since grown exponentially and began spiking in 2017 as prices reached as high as $20,000. As prices continue to be extremely volatile, bitcoin’s novelty has yet to wear off. With other digital currencies on the rise, bitcoin remains one of the most well-known cryptocurrencies in this financial craze.

Visa says Coinbase is not at fault for overcharging cryptocurrency holdersVisa says Coinbase is not at fault for overcharging cryptocurrency holders
Coinbase responds to rampant overcharges: ‘We have identified a solution’Coinbase responds to rampant overcharges: ‘We have identified a solution’
Coinbase is erratically overcharging some users and emptying their bank accountsCoinbase is erratically overcharging some users and emptying their bank accounts
Scientists at Russian nuclear research facility arrested for mining cryptocurrencyScientists at Russian nuclear research facility arrested for mining cryptocurrency
The city of Berkeley wants in on the cryptocurrency maniaThe city of Berkeley wants in on the cryptocurrency mania
US regulators are struggling to rein in illegal cryptocurrency offeringsUS regulators are struggling to rein in illegal cryptocurrency offerings
Man sues T-Mobile for allegedly failing to stop hackers from draining his cryptocurrency accountMan sues T-Mobile for allegedly failing to stop hackers from draining his cryptocurrency account
Three major banks confirm that they won’t allow cryptocurrency transactions with their credit cardsThree major banks confirm that they won’t allow cryptocurrency transactions with their credit cards
Bitcoin value drops below $8,500Bitcoin value drops below $8,500
Square made an illustrated children’s story to explain bitcoinSquare made an illustrated children’s story to explain bitcoin
Samsung’s now making chips designed for cryptocurrency miningSamsung’s now making chips designed for cryptocurrency mining
Facebook bans all ads for Bitcoin, ICOs, and other cryptocurrencyFacebook bans all ads for Bitcoin, ICOs, and other cryptocurrency
Bitcoin mania is hurting PC gamers by pushing up GPU pricesBitcoin mania is hurting PC gamers by pushing up GPU prices
How to file your income taxes on bitcoin in 2018How to file your income taxes on bitcoin in 2018
50 Cent accidentally made $8 million in bitcoin50 Cent accidentally made $8 million in bitcoin
Stripe will end bitcoin support because customers aren’t interestedStripe will end bitcoin support because customers aren’t interested
This week’s Bitcoin crash was all about fraud and regulationThis week’s Bitcoin crash was all about fraud and regulation
Bitcoin drops 50 percent from its peak value as it falls below $10,000Bitcoin drops 50 percent from its peak value as it falls below $10,000
Japan has a new cryptocurrency-themed J-pop bandJapan has a new cryptocurrency-themed J-pop band
Retailer Overstock mixed up bitcoin and bitcoin cash, letting customers buy items at a steep discountRetailer Overstock mixed up bitcoin and bitcoin cash, letting customers buy items at a steep discount
Crypto-mining site NiceHash has a new CEO following hackCrypto-mining site NiceHash has a new CEO following hack
Coinbase trading went down amid plunge in Bitcoin priceCoinbase trading went down amid plunge in Bitcoin price
Bitcoin plummets in highly volatile tradingBitcoin plummets in highly volatile trading
Can renewable power offset bitcoin’s massive energy demands?Can renewable power offset bitcoin’s massive energy demands?
You can now let a prospective buyer know that you accept Bitcoin on CraigslistYou can now let a prospective buyer know that you accept Bitcoin on Craigslist

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