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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Australia May Extradite Alleged Silk Road Moderator to US

An Australian alleged to be a Silk Road moderator will likely sent to the United States for trial soon.

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Banks, Corruption and Crypto: Can Bitcoin Change India?

Decentralized payment systems like bitcoin could influence financial innovation in India – whether the government likes it or not.

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Bitcoin's Growing Role in US Politics

With US midterm elections approaching, bitcoin's role in campaign donations will bring it further into the political spotlight.

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The CoinDesk Mining Roundup: Zoomhash, Cloud Hashing and Riggit V9 Mining Frame

As difficulty and hash rates continue to rise, cryptocurrency mining offers the promise of spoils for those who persevere.

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Icelandic Parliament Committee Holds Closed Session to Discuss Auroracoin

Iceland's Parliamentary Committee on Economic Affairs and Trade discussed auroracoin in a closed meeting on Friday, March 14.

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Avalon ASIC's 40nm Chip to Bring Hashing Boost for Less Power

Every bitcoin miner wants faster hashing at low power, and that's just what Avalon's new 40nm chip should deliver.

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Mintspare Will Pay Bitcoin For Your Old Electronics

MintSpare is a startup that doles out bitcoin to anyone who has devices that are no longer wanted.

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How to Increase Public Confidence in Bitcoin Exchanges

There are ways to prove an exchange has the asset holdings it claims, but implementation will be a challenge.

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Boost VC to Accelerate 100 Bitcoin Companies Over Next Three Years

The first incubator to accelerate bitcoin companies in Silicon Valley has an ambitious plan to grow the bitcoin industry.

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San Francisco Art Fair Takes a Creative Look at Bitcoin

Artists showcased digital currency-related works at 20Mission’s first Bitcoin Art Fair in San Francisco last Thursday.

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