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Bitcoin and other proof of work cryptocurrencies are decentralized, and therefore not powered by a centralized authority. Instead, they are powered by a network of minors using their computing power to validate transactions and keep the network secure.

Bitcoin mining is less popular now than it was two years ago, and this can be traced to the long run of poor pricing. However, crypto enthusiasts have kept faith with the market and until now. The recent surge in bitcoin price coupled with some industry expectations that it will keep rising is a bright spot.

Following the surge in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency interest in 2017, a lot of people began Bitcoin mining on phones. This surge in cryptocurrency interest eventually led to new restrictions being implemented from companies such as Google, Facebook, Apple, and others.

Before we get to the nuts and bolts of Bitcoin mining, let’s begin by understanding what Bitcoin mining is all about. First, where do new Bitcoins come from? Are Bitcoins minted by the central banks? Obviously no, Bitcoin operates in a decentralized network with no central authority at play.

In lieu of a preface Last month we got a strong bullish breakout in market sentiment. It was really the high wave of positive news in media as well as analysts’ view on market perspective. Market performance was not disappointing as well. This trend continues in June as well. Maybe we do not have as …

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Breaking the Mid-Autumn Slumber. October 2019 All summer, the Bitcoin market was primed for big shifts. The headlines were mostly promising, looking forward to Bitcoin options, a Bakkt futures launch, institutional investors entering with new money, and so on. There were also many reports about blockchain and cryptocurrency applications in spheres beyond trading, as well as optimistic …

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August 2019. Exhale! The market was quiet in August compared to the June-July period. Investors were waiting with bated breath for breakouts as big projects like Bakkt, Libra, and crypto Hedge funds were close to launching. It seemed as though the tiniest push would be enough to open a new era in crypto. But not …

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A Quiet Start – September 2019 September was one of the quietest months of the year, not only in terms of developments but also price volatility. BTC’s chart shows that every week had a smaller trading range than the previous one. Except for the Bakkt launch – a major and much-anticipated event – news reports …

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