by Luno Team • 7 Aug 2018 • 4 minute read

Bitcoin is notorious for its volatile pricing, which goes through huge swings up and down in the span of days, hours or even minutes. But what causes this? Is Bitcoin itself just a bit fickle? No, it just has some unusual features. In this post, we delve into the causes of Bitcoin’s volatility.

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Why doesn’t Luno support more cryptocurrencies?

by Luno Team • 3 Aug 2018 • 3 minute read

This is one of the most common queries that we receive from our community. We understand the validity of this question; it’s one we often ask ourselves. With over 1500 alternative cryptocurrencies (altcoins) now in existence, and some exchanges supporting as many as possible - “Isn’t it in our best...

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BTC/EUR Exchange is now available

by Luno Team • 26 Jul 2018 • 1 minute read

We’re excited to announce that the EUR/BTC Luno Exchange is now available to customers in the UK and Europe.

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Cryptocurrency in Europe: what does the future hold?

by Luno Team • 19 Jul 2018 • 4 minute read

To better understand how Europeans are using Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, we delved into the workings of Luno community. Read on to find out about the European Bitcoin ecosystem.

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How to protect your crypto from hacks, scams, and phishing

by Luno Team • 17 Jul 2018 • 3 minute read

Hacks, scams and phishing - protecting your Bitcoin can seem like a full-time job. But it's not hard and well worth it to follow a few security best practices. Here are our guidelines for keeping your Bitcoin safe.

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Unravelling the misconceptions about Bitcoin

by Luno Team • 12 Jul 2018 • 5 minute read

As interest in Bitcoin grows, more people are being introduced to cryptocurrencies each day. This is exciting, but there are still common misconceptions and myths surrounding this new financial system.

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Setting our customers up for success

by Luno Team • 1 Jul 2018 • 2 minute read

Since we've started, our community has always been at the heart and soul of everything we do. We believe that your success is our success. It's in our best interest, to have your best interest at heart. The Global Luno team To reflect our commitment to customer happiness, we've renamed...

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Why is Bitcoin’s price so volatile?