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Secretive Mining Firm Revealed as Possible US Marshals Auction Winner

A winner of the latest US Marshals bitcoin auction may have been identified by blockchain and crowdsourced analysis.

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Markets Weekly: Bitcoin Price Holds Firm Following Volume Growth

The bitcoin price continues to trade well above the $250 mark as trading volumes grow on global exchanges including Bitfinex and Huobi.

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Why Wiper Added Bitcoin to Its Disappearing Chat App

Messaging could be the logical starting point for digital currency adoption, according to the CEO of bitcoin-enabled chat app Wiper.

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Why Bitcoin Regulation Lags Where it's Needed Most

Africa has significant market potential for bitcoin companies, but its challenging regulatory environment is deterring development.

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With Decentralization, Where is the Money?

Toronto-based angel investor William Mougayar discusses who it is that makes money in decentralized business models.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: The 'Battle' Continues

CoinDesk takes a look at this weeks bitcoin headlines from all over the world.

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Introducing CoinDesk Research: Exclusive Insight and Analysis

CoinDesk is pleased to announce the launch of a new in-depth analysis service, CoinDesk Research, and its first report focusing on regulation.

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Gallery: CoinDesk Launches 'Expert Briefing' Series

CoinDesk launched its Expert Briefings with a new State of Bitcoin and a panel with Circle and Elliptic. General Bytes showcased its latest ATM.

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Markets Weekly: Bitcoin Price Rallies Amid Positive Newsflow

The bitcoin price spike over the last four days, which saw it gain 12% to hit a high of nearly $262, has been attributed to positive newsflow.

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Video: Hashrabbit's Melissa Volkmann on Bitcoin's Design Mistakes

To Ƀ or not to ฿? That is the question posed by designer Melissa Volkmann, who wants bitcoin companies to rethink the industry's creative direction.

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