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Bitcoin's Killer Apps – A Look Into the Future

Bitcoin's real killer apps won't be alternatives to existing systems, they will solve problems thought impossible before its invention.

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Russia's Startups Seek Refuge Abroad Under Threat of Bitcoin Ban

CoinDesk speaks with Russian entrepreneurs who have had to shift market focus following government threats of bitcoin prohibition.

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Dark Markets Grow Bigger and Bolder in Year Since Silk Road Bust

The FBI may have taken Silk Road down, but dark markets seem to be booming a year after that marketplace was shuttered.

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What's the Verdict? The Bitcoin Community Weighs in On Ross Ulbricht

People in the bitcoin space share their views on Silk Road's alleged mastermind, Ross Ulbricht.

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Tim Draper Says Banks Are 'Hugely Threatened' By Bitcoin

Venture capitalist Tim Draper talks to CoinDesk about the potential of digital currencies despite current banking issues.

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Greenpeace: Bitcoin Helps Us Promote Free Speech, Independence

In a new interview, Greenpeace tells CoinDesk how the bitcoin community's values inspired it to begin accepting bitcoin donations.

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One Year Later, Lyn Ulbricht Still Fights for Her Son's Freedom

CoinDesk speaks with Lyn Ulbricht about her life and her fight to clear her son's name.

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Why Travel Could Be Bitcoin's Killer App

Traveling to various countries often can mean making complex currency conversions. Can bitcoin replace this problem?

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IBM Executive Highlights Block Chain's Utility for Internet of Things

IBM internet of things guru Paul Brody discusses how the block chain could revolutionize large-scale device networks.

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