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Bitcoin Could Transform Internet of Things into Vast Data Marketplace

Researchers anticipate a future where sensors transmit money alongside data, as they are paid in bitcoin for their information.

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Study: Illicit Goods Use, Age and Politics Predict Bitcoin Holdings

Researchers at the University of Illinois have analysed a survey to explore the identity of bitcoiners.

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International Megabank Santander Commissions Study on Bitcoin

Santander has commissioned a study investigating the potential impact of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on the banking sector.

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DNA Block Chain Project Boosts Research, Preserves Patient Anonymity

Publishing genetic records on a block chain could help researchers design better drugs, while still maintaining patients' privacy.

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US Government Bans Researcher for Supercomputer Bitcoin Mining

A National Science Foundation (NSF) researcher has been blacklisted after mining bitcoin without authorization.

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Study: Speculation Isn't the Sole Driver of Bitcoin Prices

The newly released academic paper found evidence that the bitcoin market is maturing and building fundamentals.

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Study: Silk Road May Have Reduced Drug Violence

A new study argues that online drug bazaars, such as Silk Road, can actually reduce drug-related violence.

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New Paper Explores Cooling Challenges in Bitcoin Mining Industry

A new white paper provides an in-depth look at the cooling challenges experienced by large-scale bitcoin mines.

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California Scientist Seeks Cancer Cure With Bitcoin

Gene and Cell Technologies, a California-based stem cell research center, now accepts bitcoin.

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Should you mine for profit or proteins?

As your GPU loses traction with Bitcoin, you could start mining other coins - or you could give some power to a worthy cause like Folding@home for proteins

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