Daniel Cawrey

Daniel Cawrey has been a contributor to CoinDesk since 2013. He has written two books on the crypto space, including 2020’s “Mastering Blockchain” from O'Reilly Media. His new book, “Understanding Crypto,” arrives in 2023.

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SolidX Raises $3 Million to Give Institutional Investors Better Access to Bitcoin

With deep Wall Street experience, SolidX's team is bringing a financial tool called the 'total return swap' to bitcoin.

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Tim Draper Says Banks Are 'Hugely Threatened' By Bitcoin

Venture capitalist Tim Draper talks to CoinDesk about the potential of digital currencies despite current banking issues.

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Why Travel Could Be Bitcoin's Killer App

Traveling to various countries often can mean making complex currency conversions. Can bitcoin replace this problem?

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8 US Politicians to Receive Bitcoin By Mail This Week

BitPAC has sent $250 worth of bitcoin donations to eight members of Congress, including Rand Paul and Paul Ryan.

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Will Bitcoin Meet Napster's Fate?

Napster, a revolutionary peer-to-peer service, aimed to change music before its fall. Could bitcoin face the same fate?

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What Real-World Problems Can Bitcoin Actually Solve Right Now?

What bitcoin means as a real-world technology solution probably depends on where users are specifically located.

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New Exchange SFOX Aims to Find Traders the Best Bitcoin Price

SFOX aims to provide traders with the best bitcoin prices, like E-Trade and Scottrade do with stocks and options.

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How Consensus Algorithms Solve Issues with Bitcoin's Proof of Work

A promising algorithm may provide an alternative to bitcoin's arguably wasteful process of confirming transactions.

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Can Bitcoin Surpass Credit Cards for Low-Cost Fraud Protection?

Fraud makes credit cards costly for both consumers and merchants. Does bitcoin offer a better solution?

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Why New Forms of Spam Could Bloat Bitcoin's Block Chain

The block chain has potential uses beyond storing transactions, but could they pose a risk to bitcoin?

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