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Survey: People Who Know Least About Bitcoin Want to Ban It Most

A Reason-Rupe survey suggests that educating people about bitcoin is key to mass acceptance.

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Bitcoin's Carbon Emissions: It's All Relative

We know how many pounds of carbon a bitcoin makes. How does it compare to the broader financial sector?

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Crisis in Ukraine Displays US Power Over Payment Systems

The crisis in the Ukraine highlights governments' use payment systems as weapons of war.

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Enthusiasts and Sceptics Debate Bitcoin at London's O2 Venue

Bitcoin enthusiasts and critics alike discussed security, regulation and entrepreneurship at a panel discussion on Saturday.

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Jeremy Allaire: 'Bitcoin Needs Greater Governance to Reach Mass Adoption'

Speaking at Inside Bitcoins New York, the Circle CEO offered his advice for taking bitcoin to the next level.

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What is the Carbon Footprint of a Bitcoin?

Figures suggest that mining a bitcoin is equivalent to burning around 16 gallons of gasoline.

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Noodles With Mark T. Williams, Bitcoin's Biggest Hater

CoinDesk dines with the king of bitcoin bashing, risk management expert Mark T. Williams, and finds him ... reasonable.

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The CoinDesk Mining Roundup: Solar-Powered Mining, DVR Malware and the 'Bitcoin Baron'

The mining world has ongoing profitability issues because of bitcoin's price drop – perhaps this roundup can help.

The average home in the U.S. uses 10,837 kWh per year.

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Tax to the Future, Tip-top Tiny Top-ups, and a Free Gift for Bitcoiners

This week John Law gives the taxman some ideas, makes micropayments, and gives you bitcoin without the hassle, almost.

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Bitcoin Regulation Roundup: Rumours, Court Cases and Taxing Times

Jason Tyra examines the most significant bitcoin news from the world’s regulators and law courts.

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