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High Frequency Trading on the Coinbase Exchange

After reading about high-frequency trading in Michael Lewis' Flash Boys, Andrew Barisser created his own bitcoin trading bot. Here are his findings.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: The Chicken and Egg Debate

This week, the media aimed to tackle bitcoin's biggest burning questions, but the results may have prompted more confusion than answers.

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How Blockchain Tech is Inspiring the Art World

As the broad strokes of distributed ledger technologies gain traction, the art world is starting to pay attention.

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Inside 21's Plans to Bring Bitcoin to the Masses

What is stealth startup 21 working on? Documents suggest a comprehensive plan to use mining and micropayments to expand the bitcoin network.

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When the Government Knocks at Your Door

Attorney Jared Marx discusses what cryptocurrency businesses should do when face-to-face with a US government subpoena, interview or search warrant.

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Demo Day Recap: 5 Boost VC Bitcoin Startups on the Rise

CoinDesk highlights the best pitches from Boost VC's Tribe 5 Demo Day, held at The Circus Club in Atherton, California, on 7th May.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: Argentina's Savior or Sign of the Antichrist?

CoinDesk has taken a look at the top bitcoin-related headlines from across the globe.

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Review: GetGems iOS App Glitters But It's Still Seeking Gold

GetGems' bitcoin-powered messaging service is a striking and entertaining app, even if its most useful features feel secondary in current form.

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London Photographer Embarks on Bitcoin-Only Challenge

London-based photographer Abby Scarlet has embarked on a six month challenge during which she will only accept payment in bitcoin.

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The Value of Replicated, Shared Ledgers from First Principles

In this post, Richard G Brown develops an argument for replicated shared ledgers from first principles.

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