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Bitcoin payment processor GoCoin to ride Singapore's wave

Singapore is attracting bitcoin entrepreneurs thanks to its booming economy and active startup network.

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Elizabeth Ploshay and Micky Malka elected to Bitcoin Foundation board

Elizabeth Ploshay and Micky Malka have been elected to the board of the Bitcoin Foundation.

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Seven bitcoin startups pitch for funding at Boost VC demo day

CoinDesk takes a look at seven of the newest bitcoin startups seeking funding at the Boost VC Demo Day.

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How to Buy Bitcoin in the UK

We look at some of the best options for UK-based buyers interested in purchasing bitcoins.

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Life on Bitcoin couple pays for hotel and flights in bitcoin

The Life on Bitcoin couple have overcome yet another hurdle and paid for a hotel and flights in bitcoin.

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Swiss politician asks government to create report on bitcoin

A member of Switzerland's federal parliament has asked the National Council to write a report on bitcoin.

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Ripple plan to make its software open source on September 26

Ripple, OpenCoin's decentralised payment system and currency, is to be open sourced at the end of September.

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Centralway Ventures invests $250k in bitcoin startup Buttercoin

Company builder Centralway is investing $250,000 in bitcoin startup Buttercoin via its new early-stage investment arm Centralway Ventures.

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Online game developer Bigpoint's 330m users can now buy virtual goods with bitcoins

Online game developer Bigpoint now allows its users to purchase in-game virtual goods using bitcoins.

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KnCMiner offers free speed increase with first bitcoin miner shipments

KnCMiner is offering a bonus speed increase to customers awaiting delivery of its Jupiter bitcoin mining rig.

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