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Ether Drops Below $400 to Hit Lowest Price Since November
The price of ether, the cryptocurrency of the ethereum network, fell below $400 on Thursday for the first time since November.
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Major Cryptocurrencies Are Hitting 2018 Lows Today
Ripple's XRP, ether and bitcoin cash have all hit fresh lows for the year, amid broader crypto market weakness.
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$7K Next? Bitcoin Bears Pull Off Downside Break
Bitcoin bears have come out victorious in the two-day tug of war with the bulls and may push prices down to $7,000.
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Uphold Adds Buy and Sell Options for Ripple's XRP
Digital payments startup Uphold announced Wednesday that it has added support for Ripple’s XRP cryptocurrency.
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Why Bitcoin's 'Death Cross' May Be a Bear Trap
Bitcoin risks entering a technical "death cross" soon, but the bearish signal will likely not be as severe as has been made out in reports.
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Bitcoin: Safe Haven Asset or Lead Indicator for the S&P?
Bitcoin is yet to find acceptance as "digital gold," an S&P 500 and bitcoin price comparison suggests.
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Bitcoin Slides Below $8K, But Downside Could Be Limited
The bears continued to be in the driver's seat on Monday, but bitcoin could see a minor corrective rally soon.
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If Facebook Can Be Worth Billions, Why Can't Cryptos?
CoinDesk Editor Pete Rizzo puts forth an alternate way to think about crypto valuations – one that might poke holes in critics' bubble talk.
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Why Coinbase Won't Add New Cryptos Anytime Soon
Adding new cryptocurrencies is a "top priority" for Coinbase, and it's becoming more clear how the exchange makes decisions about which to support.
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Trapped Below $9K, Bitcoin Risks Downside Break
Bitcoin has been trading sideways in a narrow range over the last week, but a drop toward $8,000 may be on the way.
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