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Why Professional Audits are Essential in a Post-Gox World

Bitcoin needs an institution-based auditing strategy that does more than simply check exchange funds.

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All Things Alt: Darkcoin Duels XC and the Demise of McDogecoin

This week saw several coin communities erupt into turmoil, while McDonald's stifled a dogecoin awareness initiative.

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Coinffeine to Challenge Centralized Bitcoin Exchanges with Distributed Alternative

A development team from Spain is working on what could be the world's first decentralized bitcoin exchange.

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Two Charts Show How Different Bitcoin and Fiat Payments Really Are

What is most frustrating about banking today is the process that must be endured by both consumers and businesses.

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Canadian Economists: Bitcoin Needs Flexible Regulation to Thrive

The Montreal Economic Institute has published a research note that concludes bitcoin’s future hinges on its legal status.

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Who Will Protect Investors in a Cryptocurrency Crowdsale?

Crowdselling via block chains is about to become big news, say advocates – but who will protect investors?

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Why Bitcoin's Price Has Leapt 64% Since April

The bitcoin price recently surged above $590, representing a 64% gain from 10th April. But why?

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Inching Towards Bitcoin Derivatives

As the bitcoin economy matures, derivatives exchanges will emerge to satisfy commercial hedgers.

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The Five Biggest Threats Facing Bitcoin

CoinDesk looks at the biggest hurdles bitcoin needs to overcome before it can hit the mainstream.

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Bitcoin and Regulation: Lessons from the Early Days of Skype

Skype fought regulation at every turn, says former COO Michael Jackson, and bitcoin should do the same.

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