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Why Bitcoin's Gambling Boom is Only Just Getting Started

Bitcoin has seen some success in online gambling, and greater rewards remain for those that overcome the challenges.

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3 Forces Shaping Next-Generation Bitcoin Exchanges

Recent bitcoin exchange funding deals reflect potential trends in that growing market.

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The Short-Term View on Bitcoin Remittances

If the world switched to bitcoin, remittances alone would save billions annually. But how can the dream become reality?

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5 US States Poised to Promote Bitcoin-Friendly Regulation

In America, states are given leeway to pass their own laws. Which states could be helpful to bitcoin?

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Meet the British Crown Dependencies Vying To Become Bitcoin Island

Two of Britain's largest Crown dependencies are vying to attract cryptocurrency companies to boost their economies.

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Hal Finney on Bitcoin: In His Own Words

Here are some of the late Hal Finney's most memorable quotes from his years in the bitcoin community.

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Bitcoin Pioneer and First Bitcoin Recipient Hal Finney Passes Away

Bitcoin pioneer Hal Finney passed away this week. In memory, CoinDesk looks back at his life and legacy.

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What Makes Bitcoin Exchanges Tick?

Christoph Cronimund examines the inner workings of a digital currency exchange to find out what moves bitcoin’s price.

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Which Nation Will Lead South America's Bitcoin Revolution?

Prominent members of the South American bitcoin community assess which market is most likely become the region's cryptocurrency leader.

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