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The CoinDesk Mining Roundup: Solar-Powered Mining, DVR Malware and the 'Bitcoin Baron'

The mining world has ongoing profitability issues because of bitcoin's price drop – perhaps this roundup can help.

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Tax to the Future, Tip-top Tiny Top-ups, and a Free Gift for Bitcoiners

This week John Law gives the taxman some ideas, makes micropayments, and gives you bitcoin without the hassle, almost.

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Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Rumours, Court Cases and Taxing Times

Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.

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Are Cryptocurrencies in a State of War?

Are cryptocurrencies in the midst of a battle similar to that fought by HD DVDs and Blu-ray Discs?

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Lamassu CEO: Our ATMs Will Soon Become Portals for Bitcoin Services

Zach Harvey describes his machine's development, his partner's departure and the bitcoin ATM's true potential.

Brothers and co-founders Zach and Josh Harvey with a Lamassu ATM.

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Congressional Hearing Explores Costs, Benefits of Small Business Bitcoin Use

A US Congressional committee discussed the potential impact of digital currencies on small businesses on 2nd April.

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Chinese Bitcoin Exchanges OKCoin, FXBTC Report New Deposit Freezes

The Chinese exchanges say they have halted some deposit services following talks with financial partners.

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Fitch: Regulation Could Rob Bitcoin of its Low-Cost Appeal

Fitch Ratings believes bitcoin is still too small to affect traditional payment systems and national currencies.

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Cryptsy Founder Paul Vernon on Worthy Altcoins, Pre-Mining and Compliance

The exchange currently trades 157 cryptocurrencies and 70,000 active users, but it hasn't added fiat currency – yet.

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Hemant Taneja: Quality Entrepreneurs are Driving Bitcoin Investment

The General Catalyst partner explains what bitcoin needs to make the mainstream, and why it's so popular with investors.

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