Recap
For the second consecutive week, the Bitcoin price fell to a new low, reaching a level that remained untested since 2015. $4,048 is the new temporary bottom, the lowest figure in over a year.
Bakkt announced a delay in the launch of the platform due to big volume in interest. The new target launch date is the 24th of January 2019.
With a daily transaction volume of over $8 billion, Bitcoin is on track to overtake Mastercard, the second largest credit card network in the world in volume.
Thousands of French tobacco shops will begin selling Bitcoin coupons from January 1, 2019 forward. Commonly known as “Tabacs,” the French corner stores will now offer crypto.
News
First Since 2015, Bitcoin’s Price Is Testing a 200-Week Average
ICE’s Bakkt Delays Bitcoin Futures Launch to 2019
Big Milestone: Bitcoin on Track to Transfer More Value Than Mastercard Daily
French Tobacco Shops Authorized to Sell Bitcoin Starting January 2019
Lightning-Powered Blog Sees 20,000 Bitcoin Micropayments in 7 Months
Kik Selects Stellar Over Ethereum for Token Launch
Bitcoin Seed Security Analysis
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Podcast of the week
Noded 0.31.0 with Dan Held