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The African continent may not be the biggest crypto/blockchain market yet but the growing adoption of the technology illustrates that this will likely be a key market in the future. For instance, instead of being seen or used as a tool for speculative trading, crypto is proving to be a more convenient and cheaper way of sending remittances. In countries whose economies have been devastated by inflation, cryptocurrencies are an alternative way of storing value. As more people on the continent understand these attributes of cryptocurrencies and the underlying technology, their demand for....
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After a turbulent summer, the “Crypto Winter” has begun, as volatility in the market remains rife, with prices of tokens fluctuating on a daily basis.
Recent moves have seen bitcoin (BTC) move below $20,000, with ethereum (ETH) dropping under $1,200 as market sentiment has shifted.
This shift has come as a result of the rise in consumer prices, with global inflation currently tracking at its highest level in several decades.
Central banks have moved to tackle the crisis by increasing interest rates, which has then impacted investors, and their....
This week's altcoin news update discusses the Darkcoin price downtrend, Cloakcoin's PoSA, and Feathercoin's move to NeoScrypt. Welcome to the CCN weekly altcoin news update, where we profile newsworthy items that have flown under the mainstream radar. This week's edition features an exceptionally impressive lineup of stories. In the past week, the Darkcoin price fell below $5, which may be partly due to Cloakcoin's announcement that their unique Proof of Stake Anonymity algorithm entered public beta. Finally, Feathercoin is set to become the first noteworthy altcoin to adopt the NeoScrypt....
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