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ForkLog 12 24.08.2021

Riot Blockchain boosted bitcoin production by about 38% in Q2

The Nasdaq-listed mining company Riot Blockchain, for the April–June period, posted a record net income of $19.3 million. During the period it mined 675 BTC, up from 491 BTC in January–March.

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ForkLog 10 24.08.2021

Glassnode: Bitcoin on-chain activity remains at historically low level

On August 23, Bitcoin prices rose for the first time since May to surpass the $50,000 mark. However, on-chain transaction activity (adjusted for entities) in the Bitcoin network remains at historically low levels — about 175,000 to 200,000 transactions per day, Glassnode said in its report.

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ForkLog 16 24.08.2021

El Salvador to install 200 ATMs with Bitcoin conversion option

By September 7, Bitcoin operations will be available at 200 ATMs and 50 bank branches in El Salvador. The country has begun preparing the infrastructure for the entry into force of the law recognizing Bitcoin as legal tender.

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ForkLog 14 23.08.2021

Substack begins accepting Bitcoin payments via Lightning Network

The Substack online service, which allows creating newsletters and charging for access to them, added support for Bitcoin-based Lightning payments. This is stated in the platform's statement.

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ForkLog 7 23.08.2021

Three Arrows Capital chief forecasts Bitcoin to reach $88,888

The head of the cryptocurrency venture fund Three Arrows Capital, Su Zhu, forecast that Bitcoin would reach $88,888 in less than two months.

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ForkLog 15 23.08.2021

AdvisorShares applies to launch a Bitcoin-futures ETF

ETF provider AdvisorShares filed with the SEC to launch an actively managed Bitcoin-futures ETF. Morgan Creek Capital will serve as co-manager of the strategy.

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ForkLog 27 21.08.2021

South African loses bitcoins worth nearly $1 million

A young man from Pretoria (South Africa) lost access to a wallet containing 20 BTC mined ten years ago, according to MyBroadband. At the time of writing, the value of the bitcoins he lost is around $980,000.

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ForkLog 9 20.08.2021

Missouri city to distribute bitcoins to all residents

The mayor of Cool Valley, Missouri, Jason Stewart, plans to distribute bitcoins to all residents. He is seeking funding for a project slated to launch by the end of 2021.

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ForkLog 11 20.08.2021

Opinion: Bitcoin volatility raises the appeal of gold investments

Bitcoin has not yet reached the maturity to compete with gold as a safe-haven asset. Evolution Mining's chief executive Jake Klein said this on CNBC.

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ForkLog 16 20.08.2021

Peter Schiff: If I Could Go Back, I Would Buy Bitcoin

Bitcoin-sceptic and gold advocate Peter Schiff told Coin Stories in an interview that the price of the first cryptocurrency could rise to $100,000 and that he regrets not buying the asset in 2011.

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ForkLog 11 20.08.2021

NYDIG to launch three Bitcoin funds for Wells Fargo and JPMorgan clients

Wealthy clients of the leading US banks Wells Fargo and JPMorgan will gain access to Bitcoin through NYDIG funds launched. Two SEC filings from J.P. Morgan Securities and one from Wells Fargo Clearing Services point to this.

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ForkLog 9 20.08.2021

Coinbase to acquire crypto assets worth more than $500 million and reinvest 10% of profits

The cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase will acquire digital assets worth more than $500 million and, going forward, will reinvest 10% of all profits in them. This was disclosed by its chief executive, Brian Armstrong.

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