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Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne to Keynote Bitcoin 2014 Conference
Overstock.com CEO and bitcoin advocate Patrick Byrne will deliver the keynote at the Bitcoin 2014 conference in Amsterdam.

UK Cash-for-Bitcoin Service ZipZap Suspends BTC Transactions
The global cash payment network has 'temporarily' halted digital transactions as its payment processor awaits clarification on regulations.

Australian Manufacturer Debuts First Cashless Bitcoin ATM
Diamond Circle claims it has produced one of bitcoin’s holy grails: a cashless two-way ATM.

Exchange Vircurex Freezes Withdrawals, Claims Lack of Reserves
Exchange Vircurex announced a freeze on BTC/LTC withdrawals starting today, but has promised to pay back all funds eventually.

International Effort Brings Boost for Bitcoin in Vietnam
A new bitcoin exchange project in Vietnam combines German experience, Israeli technology, and local knowledge to educate and promote.

DirectPool Aims To Prevent 51% Attack with Community-First Mining Pool Approach
DirectPool has launched with the goal differentiating itself from other mining pools with a community emphasis.

Money-Spinners: This Week's Bitcoin ATM News
In this week's bitcoin ATM news roundup, Jon Southurst tracks down the latest models to touch down.

Spondoolies-Tech Promises More Power-Efficient Mining
Spondoolies-Tech says it can better existing ASIC mining performance using a smarter chip.

SecondMarket CEO Barry Silbert Talks Vision for Bitcoin Investment Trust
Barry Silbert talks to CoinDesk about how his initiatives will help reshape the US bitcoin market this year.

Mt. Gox May Still Hold $118 Million (200,000 BTC) in Funds, Report Suggests
A Mt. Gox bankruptcy judge has revealed the exchange uncovered a lost wallet with 200,000 BTC.
