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World's First Insured Bitcoin Storage Service Launches in the UK

The world's first insured bitcoin storage service has launched in the UK, with Lloyd's of London as its underwriter.

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Bitcoin Miners Ditch Ghash.io Pool Over Fears of 51% Attack

Bitcoin miners around the world are leaving Ghash.io, following a significant increase in the pool’s hash share.

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Still Don't Get Bitcoin? Here's an Explanation Even a 5-Year-Old Will Understand

Still can’t figure out what a bitcoin is? This simple explanation for a five-year-old may help.

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Yahoo Infects 2 Million European PCs with Bitcoin Malware

Cyber criminals recently targeted Yahoo, making it display millions of malware-laden ads, including bitcoin mining malware.

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Slovakia Sets Record Straight on Europe's First Bitcoin ATM

Marian Jancuska, who operates a bitcoin ATM in Bratislava, claims his machine was the first permanent installation in Europe.

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Roger Ver and Erik Voorhees Back Bitcoin Wallet KryptoKit

KryptoKit, the browser extension that facilitates simple bitcoin payments and encrypted messaging, has recruited three of bitcoin's biggest names.

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1 Millionth Bitcoin Wallet Created on Blockchain.info

Blockchain.info has reached the biggest milestone in its history: one million wallets.

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ASIC Manufacturer HashFast Faces Legal Action From Bitcoin Miners

HashFast is facing allegations from customers who placed orders for its missing Baby Jet mining rigs last summer.

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Taiwan Regulators Block Robocoin Bitcoin ATMs

Taiwan's Financial Services Commission said it will block bitcoin ATMs there, after Robocoin announced plans to expand installations.

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Robocoin Bitcoin ATMs Head to Taiwan and Hong Kong

The first Robocoin bitcoin ATMs destined for the Far East are to land in Taiwan and Hong Kong soon.

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