Iran Officially Recognizes Cryptocurrency Mining

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As economic sanctions start to bite, Iran is now looking to cryptocurrencies to ease the damage. The world’s third-largest oil-producer seeks to follow in the footsteps of Venezuela, which has issued an oil-backed digital currency called the Petro. But can Iran succeed where Venezuela is ostensibly faltering? Also read: As Zimbabweans Struggle for Cash, Even the … Read more

Bittrex to Delist Bitcoin Gold Over 51% Attack

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Over the last nine months, news.Bitcoin.com has reported on the many misfortunes the project Bitcoin Gold (BTG) has experienced. The forked protocol has been mired with issues and controversy since the day the project was announced will be delisted from the exchange Bittrex. The Seattle-based trading platform says they lost over 12,000 BTG during the … Read more

How About Chocolate Bitcoins? 6 for a Dollar

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Supermarket chain Walmart is selling candy bitcoins, at least according to a photo posted in crypto forums. A dollar will get you half a dozen in a bag under the “Everyday Low Price” banner. “The modern currency in chocolate!” hits store shelves in the U.S. while the retail giant files another blockchain-related patent, this time … Read more

Bitcoin Seals Further Gains in a Mostly Green Market as Ethereum Fails to Break $300

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Almost all cryptocurrencies are in the green today, with Bitcoin pushing $7,400 and many top-twenty altcoins sealing solid gains Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico