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Whale Club: The Trading Room That Loves Bitcoin Price Declines

CoinDesk examines the controversy and culture surrounding Whale Club a group reviled for perceived shadowy market practices and lauded by exchanges.

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Chainalysis CEO Denies 'Sybil Attack' on Bitcoin's Network

Chainalysis was forced to defend itself after allegations its surveillance tactics had disrupted services and threatened the privacy of bitcoin users.

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Bitcoin and iGaming: Disruption Comes From Your Blind Spot

Bitcoin technology is set to disrupt online gaming and the big players had better start paying attention, says Jon Matonis.

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Survey: Is the Bitcoin Community Just Young, White and Male?

People often say the bitcoin community is full of young, white males. But to what degree is this actually true? Take our survey and help us find out.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: 21 Inc Hits Media Jackpot

Complete with staggering funding rounds and mysterious bitcoin startups, this week's news served up an unusually high dose of intrigue

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Review: Is Purse's Discount Really Worth the Hassle?

CoinDesk has looked into the pros and cons of buying Amazon items via Purse's marketplace and found it less than simple.

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Is Bitcoin's Merchant Appeal Fading?

CoinDesk examines the current challenges facing merchant-focused companies in the bitcoin and digital currency space.

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Secretive Mining Firm Revealed as Possible US Marshals Auction Winner

A winner of the latest US Marshals bitcoin auction may have been identified by blockchain and crowdsourced analysis.

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Markets Weekly: Bitcoin Price Holds Firm Following Volume Growth

The bitcoin price continues to trade well above the $250 mark as trading volumes grow on global exchanges including Bitfinex and Huobi.

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Why Wiper Added Bitcoin to Its Disappearing Chat App

Messaging could be the logical starting point for digital currency adoption, according to the CEO of bitcoin-enabled chat app Wiper.

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