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Speculators Seek to Cash In on Bitcoin Domain Name Boom
With bitcoin domain names changing hands for thousands of dollars, a digital gold rush may be underway.
First Glimpse Inside Halsey Minor's New Payments Platform Bitreserve
CoinDesk previews Bitreserve's new bank-like wallet and payments platform, which opens to beta users next week.
Swiss Regulators Give Green Light for Bitcoin ATM Network
The go ahead was received following recent uncertainty about the status of bitcoin ATMs in the country.
British MP: Bitcoin May Be the ZX Spectrum of Digital Currencies
Private currencies sponsored by corporations will replace state-backed money and even distributed cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, says MP Douglas Carswell.
CONFIRMED: List of Possible Silk Road Bitcoin Bidders Leaked by US Marshals
The US Marshals Service accidentally leaked a list of potential participants in the auction of 30,000 Silk Road bitcoins.
CNET's Halsey Minor on Bankruptcy, Financial Disruption and His 'Reserve Bank' for Bitcoin
The creator of CNET talks about bankruptcy, Bitreserve and how bitcoin can help avoid another banking crisis.
'Eavesdropping' Attack Can Unmask Up to 60% of Bitcoin Clients
An attacker on a $2,000 budget could reveal bitcoin clients' IP addresses, researchers say.
Isle of Man Launches Digital Currency Startup Incubator
Six companies, from an accountancy firm to a broadband provider, now offer free or discounted services for cryptocurrency startups.
Expedia Will Accept Bitcoin for Hotel Bookings
The site will accept bitcoin for hotel reservations, becoming the first major travel company to accept payments in cryptocurrency.
Bitcoin Betting Kicks Off for Brazil World Cup
CoinDesk looks at the ways to enjoy a bitcoin bet on the World Cup tournament, starting tomorrow.
