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Bitcoin Branded a Failure as Media Erupts Over Mike Hearn Exit

Long-time bitcoin developer Mike Hearn officially “left” the project this week, creating a negative narrative that was seized by the press.

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Bitcoin Group Cleared to List on Australian Securities Exchange

Australian bitcoin mining firm Bitcoin Group is expected to make its long-awaited debut on the Australian Securities Exchange next month.

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2015 Was Do or Die for Bitcoin Miners But Promise Lies Ahead

With low bitcoin prices, it was a tough year for miners, says MegaBigPower founder and CEO Dave Carlson, but 2016 looks brighter.

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Eating the Bitcoin Cake

Litecoin creator Charlie Lee discusses the trade-offs developers are currently considering as they seek to increase the bitcoin network's capacity.

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Is Segregated Witness the Answer to Bitcoin’s Block Size Debate?

A newly introduced proposal for how the bitcoin network can be scaled to handle greater transaction volumes is gaining traction among developers.

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Former Senior White House Staffer Joins Bitcoin Miner Bitfury

A former White House employee has taken up a new role at the best funded miner in bitcoin.

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Hard Fork Question Divides Developers at Scaling Bitcoin Day 2

Highlights of day two of Scaling Bitcoin included the debut of segregated witnesses and a roundtable discussion between developers and China's miners.

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Bitcoin Mining Giant BitFury is Being Sued By its Former CFO

Bitcoin mining firm BitFury is currently being sued by its former chief financial officer (CFO), according to court documents obtained by CoinDesk.

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Bitcoin Miner Faces New Pressure from Australian Regulator

Australian bitcoin firm Bitcoin Group is hiring a bitcoin expert after the country's top regulator raised concerns about its forthcoming IPO.

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Amazon Starts Shipping 21 Bitcoin Computers

Online retail giant Amazon is now shipping 21 Bitcoin Computers, the first product offering from the industry’s best-funded startup 21 Inc.

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