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Butterfly Labs Accused of Buying Blog to Hide Negative Search Results

Mining hardware manufacturer Butterfly Labs is accused of buying satirical blog Buttcoins.org to manage its online reputation.

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Bitcoin's First Comic Book: The Hunt for Satoshi Nakamoto

The world of bitcoin is about to get its first comic book, courtesy of three Spanish artists.

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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.

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Under the Microscope: The True Costs of Banking

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

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Mystery Scavenger Hunt Gives Away Bitcoin in San Francisco

A mystery donor is leaving aluminium bitcoin wallets all over San Francisco, as part of an educational scavenger hunt.

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Ross Ulbricht Loses Bid to Dismiss Federal Silk Road Suit

A US district judge has denied the alleged Silk Road leader’s request to have all charges dismissed.

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The 8 Biggest Bitcoin Heroes and Villains of 2014 (So Far)

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

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Online Art Gallery Experiments with Bitcoin Payments

An online art gallery prices artworks in bitcoin and rewards artists who accept the cryptocurrency as payment.

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How Wisconsin is Helping Lead the Bitcoin Movement Across the Greater US Landscape

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

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Bitcoin: A Means for Global Independence

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

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