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"O Christmas Bit!"

A poem for the season about bitcoin, family, unity and remembering the things that are most important at this time of year - Happy Christmas!

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Review: Brawker Let's You Buy 'Almost Anything' with Bitcoin

Brawker says it allows users to buy "almost anything" with bitcoin. But does it really live up to the claim? CoinDesk's Dan Palmer investigates.

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The 10 Most Influential People in Bitcoin 2014

Members of the bitcoin community had a big impact on the digital currency this year. Here are CoinDesk's 10 most significant influencers of 2014.

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Bitcoin Predictions for 2014: How the Pundits Fared

As the bitcoin world hopes for the best in 2015, we look back at pundits' predictions for this year.

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Review: Ledger Wallet Nano Provides Premium Security on a Budget

The Ledger Wallet Nano is a relatively affordable bitcoin hardware wallet with a few clever tricks up its sleeve.

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Bitcoin Crowdfunding is Catching on in China

Bitcoin crowdfunding in China is taking off despite its uncertainties, thanks to a risk-taking culture and innovative ownership models.

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Stellar's Joyce Kim Talks the Launch, the Fork and the Future

Stellar Foundation co-founder Joyce Kim talks about the issues surrounding the distributed payment network and why developers see its potential.

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Why Bitcoin Apps and Bitcoin Speculators Need Each Other

Speculation about bitcoin's price is healthy, and it's the speculators who provide liquidity for miners and app development in the industry.

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Dispute Breaks Out Over Title of 'First Regulated Bitcoin Hedge Fund'

Since July, GABI has been widely acknowledged as the first regulated bitcoin hedge fund. Now a challenger has emerged to dispute this.

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What Bitcoin Can Learn From Mobile Money's Journey

Many of the greatest challenges faced by bitcoin today mirror those of its predecessor – mobile money.

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