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Coin Center Launches its Website

Education and research institution Coin Center has launched its website.  Its focus will be policy issues relating to bitcoin and cryptocurrency.The institution states on its homepage:“Think of us as a think tank for blockchain technology.  Our mission is to build a better understanding of the…
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January 6, 2015
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Coin Center Unveils Bitcoin-Focused Public Policy Website

Coin Center, a non-profit research and advocacy centre, announced today the launch of its new website that offers educational resources and detailed information about the organisation.The group focuses on the public policy issues facing cryptocurrency technologies such as bitcoin. It provides updates on advocacy efforts,…
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January 6, 2015
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LazyCoins Launches… Again

Altcoin exchange LazyCoins is re-launching with a new mobile payments and merchant services app.In a growing world of digital currency, LazyCoins is looking to compete with the likes of bitcoin conglomerate BitPay and fight for its place in the virtual payments universe.Founder Danial Daychopan commented…
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January 5, 2015
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ChangeTip Brings Bitcoin Tipping to Social Media Cynics

Bitcoin micropayments startup ChangeTip has introduced a new feature that lets users make tips without a social media account.Currently, ChangeTip users can tip one another via accounts linked to their social networks, including Twitter, Reddit, Tumblr and GooglePlus. However, One Time Tip Link now allows users to send bitcoin…
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January 5, 2015
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‘Star Trek’ Will Be in ‘Star Wars’ in 2015

This will not happen next year. Photographer: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images" src="http://media.gotraffic.net/images/iCMjbI3vm5KU/v3/620x349.jpg"> This will not happen next year. As 2014 draws to a close, I offer my predictions for the new year. Some are serious, some are whimsical, most are heartfelt. They are not listed in…
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December 31, 2014
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Cornell Professor Challenges ChangeTip

Emin Gün Sirer , the Cornell professor who recently said that ChangeTip needed to die a quick death has returned to the offensive on the issue of privacy. ChangeTip CEO Nick Sullivan recently criticized Sirer´s statements saying that it felt “like a charity being yelled…
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December 31, 2014
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Bitcoin Is (Still) Not Doomed

by John LightWashington Post columnist Henry Farrell has just added himself to the Nakamoto Institute’s running list of skeptics making bold assertions about the certain demise of Bitcoin. In a post entitled “ Bitcoin’s financial network is doomed ,” Mr. Farrell demonstrates his short-sightedness in…
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December 27, 2014
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HSBC & Goldman Sachs Under Fire Again

A new attack on the predations of the financial industry was announced by Bloomberg  on Wednesday morning with the revelation of a lawsuit alleging that both HSBC Holdings Plc (HSBA) and  Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (GS) had jointly engaged in price manipulation of the precious…
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November 29, 2014
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Dutch Supermarket Joins Arnhem’s Growing Bitcoin Economy

Spar Arnhem Centraal Adding to the impressive roster of 40 merchants in the Dutch city of Arnhem that already accept bitcoin, a city centre supermarket has now also made the decision to accept payments in the digital currency.With the move, the Spar Arnhem Centraal has become the first franchised supermarket in the Netherlands…
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November 29, 2014
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Markets Weekly: Could Central Banks Spark a Bitcoin Rally?

Following mid-November's price spike, the bitcoin markets have resumed regular service. The price has dropped slightly, while trading volumes have reverted to more commonly observed levels.The price started last week at $385, according to the CoinDesk BPI, and closed the week at $366 – a fall of 5%.Trading volumes…
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November 24, 2014
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Why Bitcoin Needs an Aggressive Legal Defense

Justice statue Across the board, bitcoin requires forceful and aggressive legal defense, not complicity with governments in crafting policy and regulations. It's going to get a lot rougher for bitcoin in the months and years ahead. We have to be prepared.As Rick Falkvinge, author of…
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November 24, 2014
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The Future of Bitcoin Trading

Futures Exchanges The days of Mt. Gox are long behind us, and with the slaying of the giant, there was plenty of room for competitors to fill the void and spread the wealth. The scope is brought home when you see the Global Price Index…
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November 21, 2014
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‘Instead of Using KYC, We Prefer to Use Our Own Model: TYC (Trust Your Customer)’ – Bitcoin-Wave CCO, G. Heni

Facebook1Twitter1G+Pinterest reddit Upvote Downvote submit inShare G. Heni is Chief Communication Officer at the newly launched French Bitcoin exchange Bitcoin-Wave . In an interview with CoinTelegraph, the executive shares his company incentives and motivations, and discusses its future plans, as building the largest Bitcoin e-commerce…
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November 15, 2014
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What Ban? Russia’s VK.com is Mining Bitcoin

This year, at Riga’s International Economic Forum , CoinTelegraph had the chance to catch up with Yuri Ivanov , Head of Partner Relations at Russia’s largest and most popular social network, Vkontakte (VK.com).As of January 2014, VK.com had at least 239 million accounts. VK is…
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November 15, 2014
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Singapore Event Puts Bitcoin on Mainstream Finance Agenda

Singapore played host last week to a digital currency-centered conference led by two of its leading financial organizations. At issue were cryptocurrencies' place in financial industry innovation, and Singapore's own unique role in developing the ecosystem.The inaugural CAIA-SKBI Cryptocurrency Conference  on 4th November was significant as…
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November 13, 2014
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The Bitcoin Group #55 – Silk Road 2.0 Shutdown – Crypto Equity Crackdown – Lawsky Keynote

THIS WEEK: ----------------------------Gavin Andresen: I don't want to be 'king of Bitcoin' http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/20... Bitcoin Billionare Review http://toucharcade.com/2014/11/07/bit... Bill Nye supports Bitcoin https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/bill-... Silk Road 2.0 was just the first: police seize more Tor-shielded darknet sites http://www.engadget.com/2014/11/07/op... Silk Road 2.0, infiltrated from the start, sold $8M…
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November 8, 2014
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Japanese Scholars Draft Proposal for a Better Bitcoin

A team of Japanese researchers has published a paper with a set of proposals it says would improve bitcoin, effectively creating a hypothetical low-volatility digital currency called 'improved bitcoin' (IBC).The paper, authored by four scholars from various Japanese universities, was published by the  Institute of Economic…
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November 7, 2014
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Stephanie Murphy on NYC catcalling, Bitcoin, and xenophobia

The show: http://www.nomadcapitalist.com/radio/ The event: http://www.passporttofreedomevent.com In what may be his most controversial show ever, Andrew is joined by Let's Talk Bitcoin host Stephanie Murphy for the full hour to discuss a recent Youtube sensation, the latest news in Bitcoin, the Free State Project, and…
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November 4, 2014
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Swarm #1: Rick Falkvinge’s SwarmOps Project

Swarm #1: Rick Falkvinge’s SwarmOps Project Rick Falkvinge, the author of Swarmwise  (inspiration for Ethereum ) and founder of the Pirate Party , plans on shaking up the world with his new project called SwarmOps, which will be fully presented at the Swarm Demo Day this week…
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November 4, 2014
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Bitcoin Foundation’s New Head Patrick Murck Outlines Future Plans

Patrick Murck The Bitcoin Foundation's new executive director Patrick Murck has outlined his priorities for the organization's "new direction" and its relationship with stakeholders.His statement follows yesterday's  resignation of former executive director Jon Matonis both from the post and his position on foundation's board.Notably, former general counsel…
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November 1, 2014
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How to Protect Your Bitcoin Business from Regulators

SHA256 ALGORITHM HASHRATE: 319 Ph/s Facebook13Twitter63G+6Pinterest reddit Upvote Downvote 1 point inShare 8Mike Gropp is the co-founder of the BitBays Bitcoin exchange and is in charge of the company’s compliance to the ever-changing landscape of cryptocurrency law.After working in the financial sector in California, Mike moved…
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October 30, 2014
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Former SEC Chair Takes Advisory Roles at BitPay and Vaurum

Arthur Levitt (Former Chairman SEC) Two significant US-based bitcoin companies, BitPay and Vaurum, have signed a former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission to their respective advisory boards.The Wall Street Journal reported today that consultant Arthur Levitt – who served as SEC chairman from 1993…
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October 28, 2014
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INTERMARKET ANALYSIS: Where Bitcoin Fits In

SHA256 ALGORITHM HASHRATE: 238.9 Ph/s Facebook1Twitter15G+1Pinterest reddit Upvote Downvote submit inShare 1 This is part of a larger presentation I did at Coinagenda . See the complete slides here . I encourage everyone to quickly go through the slide deck to check the pulse of the…
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October 21, 2014
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Bitcoin is Not Backed by Anything (And That’s OK!)

Bitcoin is Not Backed by Anything (And That’s OK!) Whenever you hear, “That currency is not backed by anything!,” it’s almost always meant as criticism. Hard-money enthusiasts are quick to point out the horrible track record of fiat currency. Nearly without fail, currencies “backed by…
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October 21, 2014
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David Smith Bitcoin Investor Bitcoin Bulls

Jay Addison Technical and Media Advisor for CryptoBiz Magazine interviews David Smith, Bitcoin Investor, Bitcoin Bulls. David has been interviewed for CBS MoneyWatch and USA Today spreading the word about bitcoin. David Smith owns Bitcoin Bulls a website helping bitcoin investors mitigate risks and access…
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October 19, 2014
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On track: Bitnation CEO Rides Out Storm to Focus on Future

On track: Bitnation CEO Rides Out Storm to Focus on Future FacebookTwitter80G+1Pinterest reddit Upvote Downvote submit inShare 2Blockchain governance system Bitnation came under the spotlight this week when its crowdsale was unexpectedly postponed. Its vending partner, concerned about a negative reaction from Australian policy makers,…
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October 18, 2014
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Canadian Entrepreneurs Planning to Sue Robocoin

Canadian Entrepreneurs Planning to Sue Robocoin ForexMinute.com – In a post on Reddit, two emerging entrepreneurs from Canada described their not-so-ultimate experience with the world’s most renowned Bitcoin ATM manufacturers, Robocoin ATM. They are now planning to take strict legal actions against the company for…
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October 15, 2014
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Former Senate Adviser Joins Coinbase Team

Former Senate Adviser Joins Coinbase Team Story Highlights Coinbase hires John Collins Collins was a former Senate Adviser Related Articles FinCEN Ruling Does Not Classify Bitcoin Mining as Money Services Business 0 Comments 28.Dec Miami’s North American Bitcoin Conference Full Schedule Released 0 Comments 21.Jan…
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October 13, 2014
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Former Senate Aide Joins Coinbase as US Government Liaison

Bitcoin services provider Coinbase has hired an in-house liaison to US policy makers who are drafting digital currency legislation.John Collins joins the San Francisco-based company as Head of Government Affairs in Washington, DC. He previously worked as a senior advisor to the Senate Homeland Security and Government…
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October 13, 2014
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Why Apple Pay Is a Threat to Bitcoin

Apple Pay Bitcoin Threat Apple Pay isn’t even here yet and, arguably, it’s already winning the war against bitcoin.Like the digital currency, Apple is disrupting the payments system, but people will probably use it more than they use bitcoin.Cupertino has carefully focused on three areas to…
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October 11, 2014

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