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CoinTerra Tackles Backlog of 200 Refund Requests as Complaints Mount

Bitcoin mining hardware producer CoinTerra has revealed it has a backlog of around 200 refund requests to process.

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Fidor Exec: Banks Can't Avoid Competition from Cryptocurrencies

Fidor COO Michael Maier tells CoinDesk about the bank's growing role in serving and expanding the digital currency ecosystem.

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KnCMiner Titan to Deliver 400 MH/s, Tape-Out Imminent

KnCMiner says the Titan will deliver near 400 MH/s, adding that the ASIC's tape-out is now complete.

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MIT Bitcoin App Contest to Award Innovative Developers $15k in Prizes

The MIT contest will award developers $15,000 in prizes to bolster bitcoin awareness at the university.

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Xapo Bitcoin Debit Card to Launch This Month

The card will launch by the end of June, but the choice of card network partner remains a mystery.

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Bitcoin Smart Meters Could Revolutionise How South Africans Pay for Power

A Johannesburg energy management company has integrated bitcoin wallets into its smart meters.

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Apple’s Virtual Currency Policy Update: Good or Bad for Bitcoin?

While the company's update regarding the use of virtual currencies is intriguing, it doesn't necessarily mean acceptance.

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Cash-Strapped MultiBit Developers to Charge Transaction Fee

MultiBit is one of the most popular bitcoin wallets, but will people be willing to pay for its use?

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Mining Roundup: Walmart, BFGMiner and Altcoins in the Cloud

CoinDesk takes a look at the latest in the mining industry, examining power consumption, Walmart selling miners and more.

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Bitcoin Mining Giant BitFury Announces $20 Million Funding Round

BitFury has raised $20m to accelerate production and expand its international footprint.

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