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.

Daniel Cawrey

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The Promise of Bitcoin Micropayments: Corporations, Incentives and Altcoins

Micropayments could help provide a future for cryptocurrencies, but there are many factors yet to be ironed out.

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Money2020 'Bitcoin World' Brings Bitcoin and Finance Leaders Together

Over 5,000 people from 2,000 companies will have the opportunity to engage with bitcoin at the 2014 summit.

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Inaugural Bitcoin Fair in San Francisco Sees High Turnout

The first of possibly many Bitcoin Fairs has brought newbies and experts together to share a passion for cryptocurrencies.

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The CoinDesk Mining Roundup: Alydian, Dogecoin and Cloud Mining

The globe's most important mining news, featuring: bad news for Alydian, dogecoin gets inflation, and new ways to mine.

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KnCMiner Offers 'Plan B' in Case of Neptune Miner Delivery Delay

'Plan B' will help compensate customers if setbacks occur for the company’s 20nm chip, due out later this year.

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‘500 Startups’ Recruits Ex-MySpace VP to Mentor Bitcoin Businesses

The startup incubator is bringing on entrepreneur Sean Percival as a partner to help facilitate bitcoin-related investments.

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Hive's Bitcoin Wallet is out of Beta for OS X Users

The company's strategy is to build a bitcoin wallet that anyone can use, hassle-free.

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Charlie Shrem's Arrest: Government Harassment or Necessary Law Enforcement?

Did the arrest of Charlie Shrem constitute unnecessary harassment by the government?

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Plug and Play Unveils Bitcoin Startup Incubator With Expert Mentors

Silicon Valley's Plug and Play startup incubator is launching a bitcoin-centric accelerator, featuring some familiar faces.

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Derivatives, Futures and Protecting Against Bitcoin's Risks

As bitcoin's value continues to fluctuate, how will investors reduce risk exposure to the currency's volatility?

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