Big miners pose a growing threat to Bitcoin
As of May, AntPool and Foundry USA controlled more than 50% of Bitcoin’s hash rate. That could become a problem for Bitcoin users in the near future.
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Australia’s Bendigo Bank blocks high-risk payments to crypto exchanges
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Past rate cuts indicate potential crypto bull market catalyst — 21Shares
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CME: Open Interest in Bitcoin Futures Contracts Hit All-Time High
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Just HODL! Bitcoin and Ethereum outperform ‘lower risk’ crypto index funds
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