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Charity and cryptocurrency have developed quite a partnership over the years. The latest addition to that mix comes in the form of UNICEF, the United Nations’ organization that seeks to aid starving and impoverished children across the globe.UNICEF Is at the Heart of a Crypto BoostUNICEF has announced that it will begin accepting donations in both ether and bitcoin. It is the first UN-based organization to accept crypto, which could potentially mark a huge point in crypto’s development and...

Earlier today, Forbes put out an article asking the question, “Is Bitcoin Dead?” The writer suggests that the currency is not necessarily deceased; just experiencing a nasty pullback of sorts, and that what could really sink it is if it doesn’t find a “killer app” that keeps it alive and in use.Bitcoin: It’s Still Chugging AlongIt’s funny how the minute something doesn’t seem to be doing well, people begin to question whether it had any prowess in the first place, and bitcoin is no exception....

It looks like we won’t be seeing a bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) anytime soon. The latest (and allegedly final) attempt being made by Bitwise has outright been rejected by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which means there are no more proposals on the table waiting to get a “yes” or “no” vote.Bitwise Is Out of the LoopThe good news is that this hasn’t harmed bitcoin or Ethereum in the process, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market cap. While other smaller coins have...

At press time, bitcoin has jumped beyond $8,600, meaning the currency has incurred a $500 spike in the last 24 hours. Naturally, everything is looking good for the currency right about now, but would it be possible for bitcoin to still wind up in the gutter, and if so, when?Could Bitcoin Fall Into a Dismal State?According to MIT’s Cory Fields and former Block Stream CTO Greg Maxwell, bitcoin is still something of an “experiment.” They acknowledge that it’s been around for roughly ten years...

At press time, bitcoin – the world’s number one cryptocurrency – is trading for over $8,500. This marks a massive rise from yesterday, when the currency was trading for just under $8,200, and a $300+ spike is being welcomed by enthusiasts everywhere.Bitcoin Jump Is the First in Some TimeRoughly two weeks ago, bitcoin and its altcoin cousins suffered from what was arguably one of the worst bloodbaths in some time. The negativity doesn’t stem from how much bitcoin lost necessarily, but rather...

Bitcoin price is consolidating above the $8,000 and $7,800 support levels against the US Dollar.The price is facing a strong resistance on the upside near the $8,350 and $8,400 levels.There are two key bearish trend lines in place with resistance near $8,350 on the 4-hours chart of the BTC/USD pair (data feed from Coinbase).The pair could either rally above the $8,350 resistance or it might decline further below $7,800.Bitcoin price is facing a strong resistance near $8,350 and $8,400 against...

Considering there is so much hype surrounding bitcoin and other mainstream altcoins, is it possible we’ve forgotten about stable currencies? According to Jeff Garzik, that’s certainly the case.Jeff Garzik: Stable Coins Have a Lot to OfferGarzik is a former bitcoin core code contributor. While he’s confident bitcoin has a lot going for it, he believes the real staples of the crypto industry are stable coins, which he says are more valuable in a lot of ways in that they heavily mimic the...

Privacy-centered search engine DuckDuckGo says that people’s interest in online privacy is growing like crazy, and executives think this could spell good news for bitcoin and cryptocurrency.DuckDuckGo Pushes Privacy FurtherIn a recent survey conducted by the search platform, the general public was asked questions regarding their online security, and about why they felt internet privacy was one of today’s most important issues. Many suggested that they don’t want information being collected...

Telegram is once again in the news, only this time, it doesn’t have to do with some fancy new partnership. The encrypted chap application is being used by hackers looking to potentially steal cryptocurrency.Telegram Has Had Its Ups and DownsThe thefts are occurring through a new form of malware known as the Masad Stealer, which searches through internet cookies, browser passwords and clipboard data. Hackers in charge can replace with data of their own, i.e. bitcoin or cryptocurrency addresses...

Bitcoin fell below $8,000 again yesterday, trading at roughly $7,800. It was an ugly sight to see, but as analysts are learning right about now, the present resistance level is still at around $8,100 given that the currency has jumped back up to this position within the last 24 hours.Bitcoin Is About to Get BiggerThe volatility that has been striking the coin over the past ten years – yes, it’s been vulnerable to price swings since it first emerged in the financial space – is far from over....