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Why the Bitcoin Rally Seems More Like a Bull Trap

South Korea's KOSPI index fell more than 8% at the open and triggered a circuit breaker, sending a risk-off shockwave through global markets before New York traders had finished their coffee. Bitcoin's response was fast…

Zcash Activates Ironwood Upgrade After Counterfeiting Scare

Weeks after a critical vulnerability sparked a market rout and raised questions about Zcash's supply, the privacy-focused cryptocurrency has activated Ironwood, an upgrade designed to ensure any counterfeit coins can ne…

The 10 most overcrowded commuter trains revealed

The most overcrowded train service in England and Wales last autumn was a Thameslink morning rush hour service between Bedford and Three Bridges in West Sussex, according to the Department for Transport (DfT).