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Do Bitcoin Startups Stand a Chance in Argentina?

Can bitcoin conquer Argentina? CoinDesk explores the evidence in an attempt to discern whether the digital currency can really take off.

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Wences Casares: The Bitcoin-Obsessed Serial Entrepreneur

Wences Casares, serial entrepreneur and founder of bitcoin security company Xapo, tells CoinDesk why he is "obsessed" with bitcoin.

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Taringa’s Content Creation Surges Following Bitcoin Integration

The amount of content created on Taringa has risen by an average 40-50% since the company started tipping its content creators with bitcoin.

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Rock Band Queen Drives First Bitcoin Sale for Argentina Ticket Startup

An Argentinian fan of the classic rock band Queen has become the first to buy tickets with bitcoin through online ticket marketplace EntradaFan.

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Bitcoin in the Headlines: Argentina's Savior or Sign of the Antichrist?

CoinDesk has taken a look at the top bitcoin-related headlines from across the globe.

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The Blockchain and the Rise of Networked Trust

From big cities to small villages – all around the world we are seeing a common current that weaves together the diverse actions of ordinary people.

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Added Regulatory Oversight Wins Unisend New Banking Partner

Bitcoin exchange Unisend has a new Argentinian bank partner following integration with the country's tax agency.

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Argentina's Stock Exchange Hosts VCs and Finance Pros for Bitcoin Roundtable

Finance professionals and VCs met at the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange Tuesday to discuss bitcoin's impact on their industries.

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Bitex.la Exchange Acquires User-Friendly Bitcoin Buying Service

Bitex.la is merging with marketplace Conectabitcoin as an easy onramp to bitcoin for Latin Americans.

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Argentina's OmbuShop Adds Bitcoin Payment Option for 2,000 Merchants

Argentinian e-commerce website provider OmbuShop now enables its 2,000 merchants to accept bitcoin.

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