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Exchange Vircurex Freezes Withdrawals, Claims Lack of Reserves

Exchange Vircurex announced a freeze on BTC/LTC withdrawals starting today, but has promised to pay back all funds eventually.

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International Effort Brings Boost for Bitcoin in Vietnam

A new bitcoin exchange project in Vietnam combines German experience, Israeli technology, and local knowledge to educate and promote.

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DirectPool Aims To Prevent 51% Attack with Community-First Mining Pool Approach

DirectPool has launched with the goal differentiating itself from other mining pools with a community emphasis.

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Money-Spinners: This Week's Bitcoin ATM News

In this week's bitcoin ATM news roundup, Jon Southurst tracks down the latest models to touch down.

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Spondoolies-Tech Promises More Power-Efficient Mining

Spondoolies-Tech says it can better existing ASIC mining performance using a smarter chip.

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SecondMarket CEO Barry Silbert Talks Vision for Bitcoin Investment Trust

Barry Silbert talks to CoinDesk about how his initiatives will help reshape the US bitcoin market this year.

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Mt. Gox May Still Hold $118 Million (200,000 BTC) in Funds, Report Suggests

A Mt. Gox bankruptcy judge has revealed the exchange uncovered a lost wallet with 200,000 BTC.

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ATM Industry Association Publishes Report on Bitcoin ATMs

The ATM Industry Association has published a report on bitcoin and what it means for the world of ATMs.

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Streamin' Garage Announces World's First Bitcoin Game Show

Live streaming company Streamin' Garage has announced the launch of a bitcoin-only game show, dubbed "Take my Bitcoins".

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When Will Bitcoin Be Truly Inclusive?

The Bitcoin Foundation is trying to make bitcoin more inclusive. That's a tall order.

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