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Ripple Creator Donates $500k in XRP to Artificial Intelligence Research Charity
The creator of Ripple, Jed McCaleb, has donated $500,000 in XRP to the Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI).
How Bitcoin Makes Transactions Cheaper
CoinDesk investor John Henderson discusses how looking for a way around electronic transaction fees got him interested in bitcoin.
Are Stealth Addresses the Secret to Bitcoin Privacy?
Bitcoin developer Peter Todd proposes that stealth address will allow for increased anonymity on the block chain.
Chicago Sun-Times and BitWall to Trial Bitcoin Paywall
BitWall is partnering with the Chicago Sun-Times to trial a 24-hour bitcoin paywall on its website next month.
New York's Bitcoin ATM Could Hit BitLicence Snag
The first bitcoin ATM in New York City could hit a regulatory snag with the state's planned BitLicences.
Skyhook's Open-Source Bitcoin ATM Will Cost Under $1,000
Unlike Robocoin's $20,000 ATM, Skyhook will utilise low-cost hardware to keep the unit's price down.
Slovakia Sets Record Straight on Europe's First Bitcoin ATM
Marian Jancuska, who operates a bitcoin ATM in Bratislava, claims his machine was the first permanent installation in Europe.
TipperCoin Co-Founder on Micropayments, Dogecoin and Bringing Bitcoin to the Masses
CoinDesk talks to TipperCoin's Scott Li about micropayments, dogecoin and how social media can further bitcoin's adoption worldwide.
Princeton Researchers Developing Bitcoin-Based Prediction Market
A team of Princeton faculty members are developing a prediction market based on bitcoin transactions.
Credit Cards Have Not Evolved With the Internet. Enter Bitcoin.
Credit card companies have not evolved with the internet, creating issues that prove how outdated they have become.
