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Transport and Velocity: Could Bitcoin be a Replacement for Gold?

CoinDesk takes a look at the transport and velocity implications of digital bitcoin versus analog gold.

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Bullion Dealer Amagi Metals to Stop Accepting Fiat Currency

Precious metals dealer Amagi Metals takes a giant leap for bitcoin acceptance: it won't accept US dollars after 2016.

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Bitcoin-to-Gold Service Faces Class Action Over Alleged Fraud

Bitcoin-to-gold website Coinabul is facing a serious federal class action that alleges it defrauded some of its clients.

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Coinapult Launches LOCKS, Aiming to Eliminate Bitcoin Price Volatility

Coinapult's LOCKS service allows consumers to reduce their exposure to bitcoin's volatility by pegging their BTC to another asset.

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Netagio Launches Exchange for Gold, Sterling and Bitcoin Traders

A new UK exchange lets users trade gold, pounds sterling and bitcoin with British banking facilities.

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Under the Microscope: The True Costs of Gold Production

In part two of a series on bitcoin's sustainability, Hass McCook looks at the true costs of gold mining.

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Under the Microscope: Economic and Environmental Costs of Bitcoin Mining

In part one of a new series, Hass McCook looks at the true costs of bitcoin mining.

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REEDS Jewelers Now Lets Customers Pay With Bitcoin in Stores and Online

The jewelery retailer has 64 outlets in the eastern US, as well as an online presence.

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Seller Seeks $2 Million in Bitcoin for Real Yukon Gold Mine

$2 million in bitcoin can now buy you a real-life mining operation in Yukon, Canada.

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Video: Inside the Offshore Vault Where Gold Trades for Bitcoin

CoinDesk's Kadhim Shubber visits the offshore vault where Bullion Bitcoin trades digital gold for the real thing.

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