# Bitcoin derivatives markets ‘healthier’ than in Q1, says research after fresh leverage shakeout

# Bitcoin derivatives markets ‘healthier’ than in Q1, says research after fresh leverage shakeout

“# Bitcoin derivatives markets ‘healthier’ than in Q1, says research after fresh leverage shakeout ” Bitcoin (BTC) shook out leveraged traders in classic style this week, but new data suggests that the market is broadly healthier than earlier in the year. Highlighting findings from its latest weekly newsletter, data analysis firm Arcane Research showed how…

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# Crypto miner Hut 8 surpassed 5K Bitcoin held in reserves

# Crypto miner Hut 8 surpassed 5K Bitcoin held in reserves

“# Crypto miner Hut 8 surpassed 5K Bitcoin held in reserves ” In its third-quarter earnings release, Canadian cryptocurrency miner Hut8 announced that it surpassed the goal set earlier this year of holding 5,000 Bitcoins (BTC) in reserves through mining. Its Bitcoin balance now amounts to 5,053, for a total market value of $430 million. During the…

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# Indonesia’s national Islamic council reportedly declares Bitcoin haram

# Indonesia’s national Islamic council reportedly declares Bitcoin haram

“# Indonesia’s national Islamic council reportedly declares Bitcoin haram ” The National Ulema Council (MUI), Indonesia’s top Islamic scholarly body, has reportedly found cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC) to be haram, or forbidden, by the tenets of Islam.  Asrorun Niam Sholeh, chairman of MUI’s Fatwa Commission, confirmed the religious authority’s rejection of cryptocurrencies due to alleged…

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