Emily Spaven

Emily served as CoinDesk's first managing editor from 2013 to 2015.

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US law firm Nesenoff & Miltenberg accepts payment in bitcoin

Manhattan law firm Nesenoff & Miltenberg is now offering its clients the opportunity to pay their fees in bitcoin.

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Jon Matonis named Bitcoin Foundation's new executive director

Jon Matonis has been named as the new executive director of the Bitcoin Foundation, taking over from Peter Vessenes.

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Kipochi launches M-Pesa integrated bitcoin wallet in Africa

Kipochi is now enabling people in Africa to convert bitcoins to and from the Kenyan currency M-Pesa.

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HMRC: UK bitcoin exchanges don’t have to register under money laundering regulations

Bitcoin exchanges operating in the UK do not have to register with HM Revenue & Customs under money laundering regulations.

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Bulls and bears: Why is the price of bitcoin falling?

CoinDesk examines what’s behind the decline in the bitcoin price witnessed over the past six weeks.

Ether bears have an upper hand following the trendline break (Shutterstock)

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Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox resumes US dollar withdrawals after two-week hiatus

Mt. Gox has announced US dollar withdrawals have resumed following temporary suspension while testing its new transaction processing system.

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Bitcoin Foundation issues response to cease and desist warning

Bitcoin Foundation has challengingly responded to the cease and desist letter it was sent by the state of California.

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What does the future hold for bitcoin regulation? #BTCLondon

A panel of bitcoin and legal experts discussed the hot topic of regulation and digital currency today at the Bitcoin London conference.

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VC panel discusses investment opportunities in bitcoin #BTCLondon

A panel of investors displayed a certain level of scepticism today when they discussed the arguments for and against investing in bitcoin companies.

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Tuur Demeester: Bitcoin 'is the solution to financial dissatisfaction' #BTCLondon

Modern society is becoming increasingly dissatisfied with mainstream financial systems and currencies, Tuur Demeester explained at Bitcoin London today.

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