Emily Spaven

Emily served as CoinDesk's first managing editor from 2013 to 2015.

Latest from Emily Spaven

Bitcoin Price Hits $300 Amid Continuing Price Rally

The price of bitcoin reached $300 today for the first time in over three months, continuing a steady climb since mid-September.

Oct 28, 2015

The CoinDesk Bitcoin Price Index (BPI) hit $280 today as bitcoin continues its month-long rally.

Oct 24, 2015

Scotland should create its own digital currency, named 'ScotPound', an independent economic think tank has advised.

Sep 11, 2015

The bitcoin stress tests planned by CoinWallet could breach UK law, a legal professional has suggested.

Sep 4, 2015

Blockchain, the operator of the world’s most popular bitcoin wallet service, is currently offline.

Sep 4, 2015

The UK government is exploring the use of blockchain technology in improving the transparency and accuracy of its record keeping.

Sep 1, 2015

More than 30 bitcoin developers and contributors have signed a letter that discusses how the project aims to achieve consensus for scalability.

Sep 1, 2015

A US secret service agent who stole $820,000 worth of bitcoin pled guilty yesterday to money laundering and obstruction of justice.

Sep 1, 2015

Microsoft director of technology and civic innovation, John Paul Farmer, explains how his team is exploring use cases for blockchain technology.

Aug 17, 2015

The topic of how blockchain technology can be used to support social good was discussed at an event hosted by Microsoft last night.

Jul 28, 2015

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