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Gavin Andresen Steps Down as Bitcoin's Lead Developer

Andresen will focus on his Bitcoin Foundation work, leaving the lead developer role to Wladimir van der Laan.

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BitXatm Announces ATM with Merchant-Friendly Point of Sale Function

The Sumo Pro has ATM and POS functions it hopes will appeal to merchants and consumers alike.

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Blockchain CEO Nic Cary: Global Stories Highlight Bitcoin's Value

Blockchain CEO Nic Cary used personal stories to illustrate bitcoin's disruptive potential at Inside Bitcoins New York.

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Bitcoin Mining Hardware Maker AMT Facing Court Over Delays

Another ASIC bitcoin mining hardware manufacturer is facing legal action over claimed failure to deliver product on time.

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DigitalBTC Signs Bitcoin Mining Hardware Deal with BitFury

The agreement means DigitalBTC is now one of the biggest players in bitcoin mining.

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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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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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European Bitcoin ATM Maker PayMaQ to Market €1,000 Models

PayMaQ's new low-cost ATM model aims to make business adoption easier and more affordable for bitcoin users.

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Money-Spinners: Bitcoin ATMs Make Firsts from California to Congress

This week's roundup of bitcoin ATM/vending machine installations, and a couple of other interesting items to watch out for.

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Lamassu CEO: Our ATMs Will Soon Become Portals for Bitcoin Services

Zach Harvey describes his machine's development, his partner's departure and the bitcoin ATM's true potential.

Brothers and co-founders Zach and Josh Harvey with a Lamassu ATM.