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Ready for a hash war? Bitcoin cash's upcoming network update (or hard fork) is coming on November 15, but a fractious divide between competing stakeholders has raised the specter that the fourth largest cryptocurrency by market cap – which broke off from bitcoin in the heat of the scaling debate last year – could split…

Dec 6, 2019 at 00:00 UTCUpdated Dec 6, 2019 at 00:00 UTCMable Jiang image via BlockBeats/OdailyAs American cryptocurrency markets remain relatively subdued, investors are turning to Asia for fresh lifeblood.Case and point, Multicoin Capital just hired Beijing-based investor Mable Jiang, formerly of Nirvana Capital, to spearhead the venture firm’s hunt for new deals in Asia.The…

Shiba Inu developers are working with internet domain player D3 to introduce a “.shib” internet and blockchain domain to the market in the coming months as part of a push toward identity-focused projects.Representatives for the Shiba Inu network told CoinDesk in a Telegram chat that they are working on the application for the .shib domain

markets View Bitcoin’s price consolidation in a tight range continues for the eighth day, as litecoin rallies to its highest level since May 2018. BTC’s 4-hour chart shows $8,053 is the level to beat for the bulls. A high-volume break higher could be followed by a rise to $8,500. LTC looks set to extend its…

This article originally appeared in First Mover, CoinDesk’s daily newsletter, putting the latest moves in crypto markets in context. Subscribe to get it in your inbox every day.Latest PricesTop StoriesAltcoins led gains on Tuesday, with NEAR Protocol NEAR climbing 15% and Avalanche AVAX and Solana SOL adding 8% over the past 24 hours, while bitcoin

Nov 25, 2020 at 12:35 p.m. UTCBitcoin Options Market Suggests Investors Preparing for All-Time HighActivity in bitcoin’s options market shows investors are eyeing more gains for the top cryptocurrency, which is now just 2.8% below a record high. Bitcoin‘s one-month implied volatility, which is influenced by demand for call (bullish) and put (bearish) options, has risen…

Nike Virtual Studios, the sportswear giant's digital arm, and video game developer EA Sports are partnering together to bring digital creations from Nike's .SWOOSH platform to the EA Sports gaming ecosystem.Details about the partnership are limited, though Nike said in a press release that the collaboration will allow .SWOOSH members and EA Sports fans "to…

Blockchain technology non-profit the Anoma Foundation has raised $25 million in its third funding round. The raise was led by crypto-focused venture capital firm CMCC Global. The new capital will go toward further development of the Anoma architecture, research and development, ecosystem development and strategic partnerships, according to a press release provided to CoinDesk.The Anoma…

Jun 17, 2020 at 14:00 UTCUpdated Jun 17, 2020 at 14:28 UTC(Michael Vi/Shutterstock)China’s second-largest online retailer, JD.com, is teaming with blockchain privacy platform ARPA to protect the financial data of major clients. Specifically, the data platform for the firm’s subsidiary JD Digits (formerly JD Finance) will integrate with ARPA’s blockchain-based network, which uses technology known…