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The movement between traditional stock markets and the cryptocurrency markets is similar. This has been observed upon analysis of the gains and losses recorded in 2017 through 2018. However, if they actually do share a common ground, it may be based solely on sentiment.

Just like previous months, October 2018 was marked by long bearish runs in the second and third week, followed by brief recovery periods. October 11th was particularly marked by huge dips.

The emergence of peer-to-peer (P2P) cryptocurrency lending platforms in China has swiftly increased over the years. This is happening at a time when the nation is stuck in the middle of the latest liquidity crunch. The digital foreign currency markets are also seeing a long bearish period that has driven people to embrace P2P lending as a solution.

The price of Bitcoin is largely driven by speculation, and as a result, it fluctuates wildly. This presents a problem for old and new investors deciding whether to buy Bitcoin or not. To solve this issue, Tom Lee, a top Wall Street analyst, created the Bitcoin Misery Index (BMI).

Bitcoin is supported by blockchain technology that ensures transactions carried out on its network are transparent, fast and verifiable, yet anonymous. For an industry like gambling, this is a potential gold mine.

Online sports betting is a lucrative activity in an industry that continues to evolve with technology, such as blockchain. Valued at almost $38 billion, the market has turned out billions of dollars since the 90s. But how does Bitcoin sports betting change the game?

Ripple XRP recently announced that they have reached a multibillion-dollar settlement with R3, another blockchain enterprise corporation. Due to a violation of the terms of their partnership, the case has dragged out with both firms going against each other for almost a year.

ConsenSys, one of the biggest blockchain startups for decentralized operations, has launched an online blockchain course on Coursera, a popular online learning platform. According to the press release by Coursera, the platform will team up with ConsenSys to offer a foundational course that introduces students to the basics of blockchain technology.

The use of Bitcoin is gradually becoming popular in the world of online gaming for good reason. Since its creation in 2009, Bitcoin has functioned as a secure means of storing and exchanging value. This has led to its use as an alternate form of money and has spurred a game culture of investment.