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Why Some Bitcoin Exchanges Might Die in 2015

Bitcoin’s recently reduced price volatility might be good news for everyday bitcoin users, but could it send a bunch of exchanges off the cliff?

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A Year in Headlines: CoinDesk's Top News Stories of 2014

It has been a momentous year for bitcoin, with both good and bad news making the headlines. Here are CoinDesk's most popular news stories of 2014.

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Venture Capital Funding for Bitcoin Startups Triples in 2014

The amount of funding for bitcoin startups tripled in 2014 compared to the previous year, taking total funds raised to over $410m.

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Markets Weekly: 2014 Closes on Bearish Note for Bitcoin

The bitcoin price has plunged into the low-$300s in December, as a bearish month closes out 2014.

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

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Bitcoin Price 2014: A Year in Review

Bitcoin's price has been buffeted by a mix of factors, both negative and positive, in 2014. See our interactive chart to the year's highs and lows.

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6 Charts That Show Massive Bitcoin ATM Growth in 2014

As 2014 draws to a close, CoinDesk examines the various trends in the growing bitcoin ATM ecosystem.

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Markets Weekly: Bitcoin Prices Stay Flat While Volume Declines

The bitcoin price has remained flat, but traded volume has declined sharply over the last week.

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Markets Weekly: Bitcoin Stable Amid Global Oil and Metals Crash

The bitcoin markets are the picture of serenity as commodities and currencies shed value around the world.

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Too Many Bitcoins: Making Sense of Exaggerated Inventory Claims

The total number of bitcoins in claimed ownership is greater than the total mined so far. How is this possible?

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Analysis: Around 70% of Bitcoins Unspent for Six Months or More

A majority of all bitcoins in circulation have not moved in over six months, according to a new analysis.

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