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Charlie Shrem's Arrest: Government Harassment or Necessary Law Enforcement?

Did the arrest of Charlie Shrem constitute unnecessary harassment by the government?

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Community Debates What's Next After New York Hearings

New York's hearings this week were a precursor to Bitlicense regulation. So what should happen next?

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What Will Chinese New Year Mean for Bitcoin?

It's Chinese New Year, and a deadline for payment processors and bitcoin exchanges is approaching, but most aren't worried.

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Legal Online Gambling is Next Major Bitcoin Market

The second-generation bitcoin gambling sites demonstrate market-based legitimacy and look set to bring the currency into the mainstream.

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PwC Report Has High Hopes for Bitcoin in Show Business

In an intriguing report, the UK firm found that digital currencies are already driving innovation across several industries.

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Bitcoin Hearings Day 1: Bitcoin Hits 'Tipping Point' with New York Regulators

New York regulators announced upcoming bitcoin regulation in 2014, but what that will entail is still up for debate.

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Ten People You Meet in Bitcoin

It's not just celebrities and high-flyers, but the everyday people you meet in bitcoin who make the scene tick.

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Charlie Shrem Arrest is Latest Chapter in Silk Road Story

Check out CoinDesk's Silk Road timeline.

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Derivatives, Futures and Protecting Against Bitcoin's Risks

As bitcoin's value continues to fluctuate, how will investors reduce risk exposure to the currency's volatility?

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The Implications of Bitcoin: Money Without Government

Investing in bitcoin companies is fraught with contradictions, so it's imperative to remain astute about the political landscape.

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