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Are Off-Block Chain Transactions Bad for Bitcoin?

Faster off-block chain bitcoin transactions are increasingly popular, but that may not be a good thing.

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ATM Maker Diamond Circle to Launch Bitcoin Debit Card

The company has announced it will launch the card this week at the 2014 Bitcoin Conference in Amsterdam.

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Bity App Sneaks iOS Bitcoin Transactions Under Apple's Radar

A new app for iOS devices offers limited transactional abilities despite not being a digital wallet.

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$46k Spent on Mining Hardware: What Happened Next?

Dario Di Pardo previously reported on his investments in mining equipment. So how has he fared since?

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Trezor and Hardbit Hardware Bitcoin Wallets Will Launch Within Days

Two new wallets that store their bitcoins on dedicated hardware are about to start shipping.

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What Are Bitcoin Nodes and Why Do We Need Them?

As a P2P network, bitcoin needs nodes, but the numbers are dropping – so what can be done?

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Singapore’s 8pip to Sell Prepaid Bitcoin Cards at Retailers

Bitcoin pre-loaded cards in Singapore aim to be convenient, friendly to beginners, and in manageable amounts.

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How Bitcoin's Technology Could Revolutionize Intellectual Property Rights

The block chain is more than the bitcoin ledger – it offers potential for other radical new services too.

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Authentication Protocol BitID Lets Users 'Connect with Bitcoin'

BitID allows bitcoin wallet owners to identify themselves and access websites using just their wallet address.

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VC Fred Wilson: Block Chain Could be Bigger Opportunity than Bitcoin

The Union Square Ventures founder says the bitcoin protocol has bigger potential in key fields like Internet identity.

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