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Bitcoin News Roundup for July 28, 2020

With bitcoin pulling back a little after yesterday's frenzied rush above $11,000, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with another news roundup.

Updated Sep 14, 2021, 9:37 a.m. Published Jul 28, 2020, 4:00 p.m.
Markets Daily Front Page Adam Lyllah

With bitcoin pulling back a little after Monday's frenzied rush above $11,000, CoinDesk's Markets Daily is back with another news roundup.

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Today's Bitcoin News:

Bitcoin Futures Volume Surges 186% as Price Hits $11K

The market for bitcoin futures snapped back to life on Monday as the cryptocurrency's price surged to an 11-month high.

Ethereum Miners' Income Soars by 60% in a Month – Outruns Ether's Price Jump

Ethereum miners may have benefited the most from ether’s recent price rise and soaring transaction fees.

Ethereum 2.0: How It Works and Why It Matters

A new 22-page report from CoinDesk Research explains the technology behind Ethereum's upcoming overhaul and the potential market impact of Eth 2.0.

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