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2016 was a landmark year for Bitcoin, from soaring prices to major hacks and global adoption. Here’s a look back at the top 10 Bitcoin news stories of the year that shaped the crypto world.

Bitcoin saw a 54% surge in 2016, outperforming all fiat currencies. Discover the key reasons behind Bitcoin’s success, from investor trust to blockchain advancements.

Bitcoin hits a three-year high at $900, fueled by Chinese currency depreciation and India’s crackdown on cash. Despite cyberattacks, its value continues to climb, crossing $14 billion in circulation.

Hong Kong-based Bitcoin exchange Bitfinex suffered a massive security breach, losing 119,756 BTC ($72M). The hack triggered a 20% price drop in Bitcoin.

Ethereum underwent a controversial hard fork in 2016 to recover stolen DAO funds, creating Ethereum (ETH) and Ethereum Classic (ETC). Learn what happened and why it mattered.

In 2016, Bitcoin saw a fundamental shift, with adoption trends changing, miner economics improving, and short squeezes looming. Read Vinny Lingham’s insights on what fueled Bitcoin’s price trajectory.

Ethereum, the rising competitor to Bitcoin, is more than just a digital currency—it’s a revolutionary technology with the potential to disrupt finance, law, and beyond. Could its adoption by Microsoft and other industries lead to a top-down transformation?

Former JPMorgan exec Blythe Masters’ startup, Digital Asset Holdings, is negotiating a $35M financing round to revolutionize finance with blockchain technology.

Bitcoin’s price saw a modest increase in 2015, leading to speculation about Greek investors turning to the digital currency amid the financial crisis.

Ross Ulbricht, the mastermind behind the infamous Silk Road online drug marketplace, was sentenced to life in prison without parole on May 29, 2015.…