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The Pros and Cons of Bitcoin: a Merchant’s View

Online music store Digital Tunes started taking bitcoin a year ago, CEO William Coates shares his experience so far.

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The Promise of Bitcoin Micropayments: Corporations, Incentives and Altcoins

Micropayments could help provide a future for cryptocurrencies, but there are many factors yet to be ironed out.

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CoinDesk Removes Mt. Gox from Bitcoin Price Index

CoinDesk has removed Mt. Gox from the BPI due to the exchange’s persistent failure to meet the Index’s standards.

CoinDesk drops Mt. Gox from Bitcoin Price Index

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Why Mt. Gox, the World’s First Bitcoin Exchange, is Dying

From collectible card exchange to the world's biggest bitcoin player, it seems Gox may be headed for the grave.

Mt. Gox bitcoin exchange has died

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Why Lower Bitcoin Price Volatility is No Panacea

There has been a fair amount of digital ink spilled, suggesting that bitcoin’s price volatility may be decreasing.

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Apple Sours on Bitcoin, Corner Shop Conundrum, and the Stolen Good

This week John Law takes a bite out of Apple, ventures into 'unbanked' territory and ponders a sticky bit-lemma.

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Fits and Startups

We don't need Apple, we need investors. Here's why bitcoin's best story got buried yesterday.

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Venture Capitalists and Bitcoin Companies React to Apple’s Blockchain Ban

Could Apple's decision to axe the last bitcoin wallet app cause long-term damage to the bitcoin ecosystem?

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57% of Young Americans Believe Bitcoin Boosts Global Economy

57% of 18- to 25-year-olds believe bitcoin benefits the economy, while 33% believe it helps the US dollar.

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You Can Now Pay Cash For Bitcoin at 28,000 UK Stores

Bitcoiners can now pay cash for bitcoins at 28,000 shops across the UK.

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