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5 Bitcoin Trends That Have Emerged in 2014 (So Far)

A number of trends have emerged this year that could shape the direction and velocity of bitcoin's growth.

By Tom SharkeyJul 13, 2014

Hass McCook compares the relative sustainability of the bitcoin network with the legacy banking system.

By Hass McCookJul 12, 2014

David Irvine describes how ants, neurons, and other natural marvels guide the structure of MaidSafe's decentralized data platform.

By Alyssa HertigJul 12, 2014

CoinDesk speaks to Perkins Coie about its role in helping over 40 fledgling cryptocurrency businesses get up and running.

By Daniel CawreyJul 8, 2014

Every hero needs a villain. Here are the eight most prominent figures of the year for and against bitcoin.

By Tom SharkeyJul 6, 2014

After examining the cost of gold production, Hass McCook looks at the sustainability of printing and minting physical currency.

By Hass McCookJul 5, 2014

Bitcoin use in the United States isn't limited to big cities. Even in Wisconsin, pockets of cryptocurrency fans gather.

By Carrie KirbyJul 5, 2014

As America celebrates Independence Day, CoinDesk looks at how cryptocurrencies are building a more independent financial world for everyone.

By Daniel CawreyJul 4, 2014

Could there be better uses of cyrptocurrency proof of work rather than just solving arbitrary cryptographic problems?

By Daniel CawreyJul 3, 2014

An indie game developer hopes to marry gaming economies and cryptocurrencies. But he needs dollars first.

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