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Ripple Explained: Medieval Banking with a Digital Twist

Antony Lewis of itBit explains how the ripple digital currency and payment protocol works, so anyone can understand it.

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A Network Analyst's View of the Block Chain

Analysing the block chain's network structure can help us grasp bitcoin's usage patterns, economy and growth.

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$46k Spent on Mining Hardware: What Happened Next?

Dario Di Pardo previously reported on his investments in mining equipment. So how has he fared since?

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What Are Bitcoin Nodes and Why Do We Need Them?

As a P2P network, bitcoin needs nodes, but the numbers are dropping – so what can be done?

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How Bitcoin's Technology Could Revolutionize Intellectual Property Rights

The block chain is more than the bitcoin ledger – it offers potential for other radical new services too.

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Survey Finds Silicon Valley, Wall Street Bullish on Bitcoin

A new survey sought to assess digital currency sentiment in Wall Street, Silicon Valley and the wider bitcoin community.

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When Payments Become Political Weapons of Mass Destruction

With the US targeting credit card accounts in Russia, payments networks have become weapons in the hands of politicians.

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How Bitcoin is Thriving in Argentina's Black Market Economy

Argentinian currency restrictions created a busy black market for US dollars, and now bitcoin is on the rise too.

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Why Bitcoin Exchange Audits Don't Go Far Enough

Several exchanges have already instigated inspections to reassure customers – but more thorough auditing is needed, argue experts.

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BTC China Halts Yuan Deposits from Bank of China

Chinese exchanges have suffered major setbacks recently after banks finally responded to repeated directives from the PBOC.

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