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Game Developer Prepared to Return 'Bitstamp Hack' Donation

The creator of iOS game SaruTobi says he will return a donation of 1 BTC pending confirmation that it derived from funds stolen from Bitstamp.

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How One Startup Will Use Blockchain Tech to Disrupt Online Gaming

A Chinese startup called Play claims it can disrupt the incumbent online gaming industry by placing games' logic on a blockchain.

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Apple Approves iOS Game That Tips Players in Bitcoin

SaruTobi, a game that tips players in bitcoin, has been released on Apple's iTunes store.

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All Things Alt: McShibe Burgers, E-Sports Currencies and a Game of Coins

New alts square off to take a lead role in e-sports betting as McDonald's UK debates the McShibe.

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VoidSpace Aims To Let Gamers Mine Dogecoin – With Lasers

An indie game developer hopes to marry gaming economies and cryptocurrencies. But he needs dollars first.

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Minecraft Developer Accepting Dogecoin for New Game

Game developer Markus Persson has released a tongue-in-cheek game supported by dogecoin.

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Online and Mobile Gamers Can Now Buy In-Game Perks with BTC Through SuperRewards

Mobile gaming monetization specialist SuperRewards has announced it is now accepting bitcoin.

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Big Fish Games to Integrate Bitcoin Payments on all Titles

Big Fish Games has teamed up with Coinbase to bring bitcoin payments to its extensive line-up of casual games.

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Legendary Game Programmer John Carmack 'Guardedly Excited' About Bitcoin

Computer game programmer John Carmack expressed some pretty positive views on bitcoin in a series of recent tweets.

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Who'd Have Known, Lily Allen Could Have Been a Bitcoin Millionaire

UK Singer Lily Allen regrets turning down a £6m bitcoin opportunity she was offered five years ago.

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