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Bitcoin in the Headlines: Macroeconomics Debated

Having recovered from the bad news fatigue that riddled the headlines last week, the mainstream media seems to have engaged in the bitcoin debate.

Headlines

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Bitcoin Foundation Trials Blockchain Voting in Latest Election Controversy

CoinDesk examines the Bitcoin Foundation's recent attempt to launch a blockchain-based voting system and its impact on its latest election round.

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WordPress: We Haven't Given Up on Bitcoin

WordPress co-founding developer Matt Mullenweg says the company hasn't given up on bitcoin, despite it disappearing from the platform's checkout page.

Matt Mullenweg

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Bucks to Bitcoin: Top Exchange Platform Fees Compared

CoinDesk compares the top USD/BTC exchange platforms to see just how much they charge users to turn fiat money to digital currency.

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What Does it Take to Succeed as a Decentralized Autonomous Organization?

Venture advisor William Mougayar discusses what makes a successful Decentralized Autonomous Organisation, or DAO for short.

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Canada Looks for Bitcoin Exchange Leader Amid Market Turmoil

Following the closure of CAVIRTEX and Vault of Satoshi, CoinDesk takes a look at the state of the Canadian bitcoin exchange ecosystem.

Canada

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Video: Jered Kenna on Losing Bitcoin.com and His Struggle for Success

Jered Kenna discusses the highs and lows of running Mt Gox's earliest rival, the projects he's busy with now and life in his new home, Colombia.

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Markets Weekly: Price Jumps $50 in Four Days of Trading

The bitcoin price jumped $50 in four days of trading, but settled back below the $250 mark after crossing the threshold in earlier trading.

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Bitcoin Powers New Worldwide Cellphone Top-Up Service

Mobile payments pioneer mHITs has created a bitcoin platform it claims is the "easiest way" to send phone credit across borders.

Mobile phones, cellphones

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Factom is Serious About Stopping Smart Dishwasher Fights

An attempt to use blockchain technologies for advanced recordkeeping, Factom has attracted attention and scrutiny for its laudable goals.

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