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Kraken's Jesse Powell: Banks are the Biggest Hurdle for Bitcoin Businesses
The bitcoin exchange's CEO tells CoinDesk about the challenges posed by banking and regulation in the US.
Why the ATM Industry Could Launch Bitcoin into the Mainstream
Traditional ATM networks may be poised to adopt bitcoin, which would remove significant hurdles for the cryptocurrency.
Does Bitcoin's Falling Volume Herald a Bull Run?
Falling bitcoin transaction volumes could point to a coming price rally, says one analyst.
Ripple Explained: Medieval Banking with a Digital Twist
Antony Lewis of itBit explains how the ripple digital currency and payment protocol works, so anyone can understand it.
A Network Analyst's View of the Block Chain
Analysing the block chain's network structure can help us grasp bitcoin's usage patterns, economy and growth.
$46k Spent on Mining Hardware: What Happened Next?
Dario Di Pardo previously reported on his investments in mining equipment. So how has he fared since?
What Are Bitcoin Nodes and Why Do We Need Them?
As a P2P network, bitcoin needs nodes, but the numbers are dropping – so what can be done?
How Bitcoin's Technology Could Revolutionize Intellectual Property Rights
The block chain is more than the bitcoin ledger – it offers potential for other radical new services too.
Survey Finds Silicon Valley, Wall Street Bullish on Bitcoin
A new survey sought to assess digital currency sentiment in Wall Street, Silicon Valley and the wider bitcoin community.
When Payments Become Political Weapons of Mass Destruction
With the US targeting credit card accounts in Russia, payments networks have become weapons in the hands of politicians.
