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Can Bitcoin Deliver on its Promise to the World's Unbanked?

Bitcoin offers financial services for underserved populations, but hurdles still remain before its potential can be realised.

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Bitcoin in the Philippines, By the Numbers

With millions unbanked in the Philippines, and remittances booming, the bitcoin solution practically writes itself, says Luis Buenaventura.

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The Promise and Pitfalls of Crypto Crowdfunding

New initiatives by Swarm are trying to push crypto-based crowdfunding forward. But are they the solution?

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All Things Alt: Starcraft Goes Crypto, Urocoin's Future and a Mining Pool Prohibition

The minerals community is sponsoring a StarCraft II tournament while Bitcoin Talk is restricting altcoin pool advertisements.

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BitLicense Bitcoins Will Trade at The Market Rate

Jason Tyra evaluates whether bitcoins that go through licensed exchanges will trade at market rate or at a discount.

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Hip-Hop Icon Nas: We're Entering the Age of Bitcoin

Musician-turned-entrepreneur Nasir Jones talks candidly with CoinDesk about his personal and business interests in the bitcoin space.

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Why Argentina’s Debt Default is an Opportunity for Bitcoin

Wednesday's controversial debt default by Argentina can only help bitcoin further boom in the country, says James Downer.

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Patrick Byrne: Overstock Exploring Block Chain-Based Public Stock Offering

Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne is considering issuing ‘cryptosecurities’ using block chain technology, saying it will help erase global corruption.

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New York's BitLicense Proposal: The View from China

Prominent members of China's bitcoin ecosystem discuss the possible effects of proposed US regulations on the industry.

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Bitcoins Affected by New York's BitLicense May Trade at Discount

Savvy traders could profit handsomely from the bitcoin arbitrage opportunities presented by a future BitLicense, argues Jon Matonis.

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