<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></title><description><![CDATA[RSS Feed]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link><image><url>http://direct.ecency.com/logo512.png</url><title>RSS Feed</title><link>http://direct.ecency.com</link></image><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:13:50 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="http://direct.ecency.com/@lucasj/rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Verge (XVG) – Will This Crypto-Coin Go Over 20 Cents Again?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite this cryptocurrency’s impressive gains last week, Verge (XVG) has ticked downward over the last few days. Between the 22nd and 25th of December, this coin was flying above the 20-cent mark. According]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/cryptocurrency/@lucasj/verge-xvg-will-this-crypto-coin-go-over-20-cents-again</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/cryptocurrency/@lucasj/verge-xvg-will-this-crypto-coin-go-over-20-cents-again</guid><category><![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lucasj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2017 17:09:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZz5s5m2y5giwdgRqNnQFAqJWXTfEcVanZjsMob28J8kRdf6dW2G6Zk2Ai4hccKu5XVTQ5dn4eJ?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[ZClassic Gains 5400% in December on Upcoming Fork]]></title><description><![CDATA[ZClassic (ZCL) token gained about 200% in the past 24 hours to trade at $110 levels yesterday. The underlying bullishness can be understood from the price chart which indicates a gain of 5400% or $108]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/cryptocurrency/@lucasj/zclassic-gains-5400-in-december-on-upcoming-fork</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/cryptocurrency/@lucasj/zclassic-gains-5400-in-december-on-upcoming-fork</guid><category><![CDATA[cryptocurrency]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lucasj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2017 17:01:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZ1K5HyiWTWj1X9JZ3JtbWob5akLxMdcCPfutwdg4VvikWuMV8RDTwWesGHMmu9Di9XSo3Mq5kS?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ripple’s price is going up right now]]></title><description><![CDATA[The altcoin has gone up over 50% in 24 hours to become the second biggest cryptocurrency, taking over from Ethereum. Over the last 24 hours Ripple's XRP price has gone through the roof, hitting over US$2]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/ripple/@lucasj/why-ripple-s-price-is-going-up-right-now</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/ripple/@lucasj/why-ripple-s-price-is-going-up-right-now</guid><category><![CDATA[ripple]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lucasj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2017 16:56:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZu2XwpeBLwMY5uc1uRjxQFYuHBZ7rF8Cm6hgRtUW6LJigQpjgZgMiA5cstR6tzGmm68EiNqcB8?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Trading Strategies to Build BTC Wealth During Altcoin Downtrends]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a remarkable year for Bitcoin, and especially the past six months, many altcoins have seen an ever-dwindling BTC price. In response, many traders have shifted their focus to prioritizing dollar]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/trading/@lucasj/five-trading-strategies-to-build-btc-wealth-during-altcoin-downtrends</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/trading/@lucasj/five-trading-strategies-to-build-btc-wealth-during-altcoin-downtrends</guid><category><![CDATA[trading]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lucasj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2017 16:51:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXZjQ47vwi6NoReEgpuou5xmXLLwoRFb18h8H5skxsMnp7ZtWSBjkGVdTuqV4ev6KtaFY8zpeDzv?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cryptocurrency This Week: India And South Korea Shy Away From The Bitcoin Party And More]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s the end of the year 2017! Celebrations continue, despite the recent mayhem at the Lower Parel-pubs in Mumbai. 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But crypto-currencies have also been great news for hackers]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/cryptocurreny/@lucasj/oh-great-even-chrome-extensions-are-mining-cryptocurrency-now</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/cryptocurreny/@lucasj/oh-great-even-chrome-extensions-are-mining-cryptocurrency-now</guid><category><![CDATA[cryptocurreny]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lucasj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2017 16:34:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYbpgSwYEjDsM11kjxrm5VuqBCR8JnQvX5YrZyRm2TzfUtXMoPaF7wrzjJ5K64QgugUdcPx5foL?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kidnappers release cryptocurrency boss after receiving £750,000 ransom in bitcoin]]></title><description><![CDATA[An executive of a UK-registered cryptocurrency exchange kidnapped in Ukraine this week has been released after paying a ransom of more than $1m in bitcoins, according to an adviser to the Ukrainian interior]]></description><link>http://direct.ecency.com/bitcoin/@lucasj/bitcoin-ransom-of-usd1m-paid-for-cryptocurrency-boss</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://direct.ecency.com/bitcoin/@lucasj/bitcoin-ransom-of-usd1m-paid-for-cryptocurrency-boss</guid><category><![CDATA[bitcoin]]></category><dc:creator><![CDATA[lucasj]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 30 Dec 2017 16:28:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://images.ecency.com/p/2gsjgna1uruvUuS7ndh9YqVwYGPLVszbFLwwpAYXYSSz2J99V4C7hkMpKmGdGA3oZK41Qt7wMNmhqrKCC2LcLZk6CvF2hZmBQQnKLPzVW4HJmSaMr6?format=match&amp;mode=fit" length="0" type="false"/></item><item><title><![CDATA[17 memes that will help you understand bitcoin and how it works.]]></title><description><![CDATA[1. In January of 2009, the very first bitcoin came to be. The first transaction took place a few days later. "I'm gonna need you to start paying me in Bitcoin." 2. 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