Features
Review: GetGems iOS App Glitters But It's Still Seeking Gold
GetGems' bitcoin-powered messaging service is a striking and entertaining app, even if its most useful features feel secondary in current form.

London Photographer Embarks on Bitcoin-Only Challenge
London-based photographer Abby Scarlet has embarked on a six month challenge during which she will only accept payment in bitcoin.

The Value of Replicated, Shared Ledgers from First Principles
In this post, Richard G Brown develops an argument for replicated shared ledgers from first principles.

Be Vigilant on Compliance, Coinbase Warns Bitcoin Startups
Coinbase's associate counsel Sarah Hody told a crowd of bitcoin developers, "it’s always compliance time".

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Media Ga-Ga for Goldman Sachs
CoinDesk takes a look at this week's top bitcoin-related headlines.

Bitcoin Community Rallies to Aid Nepal Earthquake Victims
Bitcoin donations have been flooding in to help rebuild the country in the aftermath of the natural disaster.

CoinDesk Releases Cryptocurrency 2.0 Report
CoinDesk's latest research report, Cryptocurrency 2.0, is available to download from today.

5 Ways to Spend Bitcoin in Amsterdam
CoinDesk takes a look at five different ways in which you can fund a trip to Amsterdam.

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Pundits Ignite Battle of the Sexes
Bitcoin continued to take a beating in the press this week, facing attacks for its perceived male-dominated user base and lack of merchant acceptance.

FinTech's Slow Embrace of Bitcoin on Display at Draper University Event
Featuring speakers from Citi Ventures and CBW Bank, the FinTech Connection provided a unique forum for bitcoin discussion.
