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Study: Silk Road May Have Reduced Drug Violence

A new study argues that online drug bazaars, such as Silk Road, can actually reduce drug-related violence.

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New Paper Explores Cooling Challenges in Bitcoin Mining Industry

A new white paper provides an in-depth look at the cooling challenges experienced by large-scale bitcoin mines.

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California Scientist Seeks Cancer Cure With Bitcoin

Gene and Cell Technologies, a California-based stem cell research center, now accepts bitcoin.

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Should you mine for profit or proteins?

As your GPU loses traction with Bitcoin, you could start mining other coins - or you could give some power to a worthy cause like Folding@home for proteins

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