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#### [Lightning “Critic” Peter Todd Confirms Bitcoin's Scaling Solution is Maturing](https://www.newsbtc.com/2018/04/22/lightning-critic-peter-todd-confirms-bitcoins-scaling-solution-maturing/)
> "The feedback provided by Peter Todd serves as a valuable reminder. Although initially critical about Lightning, it seems most of his remarks were on point."

<sub>*Read more: [www.newsbtc.com](https://www.newsbtc.com/2018/04/22/lightning-critic-peter-todd-confirms-bitcoins-scaling-solution-maturing/)*</sub>

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## More news sources

#### [Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Rises to $8,800](https://themerkle.com/bitcoin-price-watch-currency-rises-to-8800/)
> The bitcoin price is now up by approximately eight percent since the beginning of the week. At press time, the currency is trading for over $8,800, and $9,000 by Monday seems like a done deal granted bitcoin can keep up its current momentum. “We believe...

<sub>*Read more: [themerkle.com](https://themerkle.com/bitcoin-price-watch-currency-rises-to-8800/)*</sub>

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#### [South Korea’s Bitcoin Price Premium Returns as Crypto Market Climbs to $385 Billion](https://www.ccn.com/cryptocurrency-market-at-385-billion-bitcoin-premium-in-south-korea-is-back/)
> Over the past seven days, the cryptocurrency market has increased in value from $324 billion to $385 billion, as the bitcoin price increased from $8,000 to $8,800 and other major cryptocurrencies also recorded gains in the 10 to 20 percent range. South Ko...

<sub>*Read more: [www.ccn.com](https://www.ccn.com/cryptocurrency-market-at-385-billion-bitcoin-premium-in-south-korea-is-back/)*</sub>

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