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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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Unofficial Apple iOS Store to Allow Bitcoin Wallet Apps

A startup says it has developed an independent app store for Apple's iOS and isn't afraid of being stopped.

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Are Cryptocurrencies in a State of War?

Are cryptocurrencies in the midst of a battle similar to that fought by HD DVDs and Blu-ray Discs?

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Canadian Government to End 'MintChip' Digital Currency Program

The Canadian government has announced plans to sell its MintChip digital cash service to the private sector.

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Chicago Sun-Times Becomes First Major US Newspaper to Accept Bitcoin

The Chicago Sun-Times announced a new partnership with Coinbase on 3rd April.

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CrowdCurity 'Capture the Coin' Contest Rewards Bug Finders With Bitcoin

The novel bug-finding scheme rewards security researchers for locating private bitcoin keys hidden within a website.

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South Korean Bitcoin Startup Coinplug Secures Further $400k Investment

The bitcoin multi-services company will use the new funds to hire more engineers and expand into new markets.

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Bitcoin Commodity Exchange CEX.io Imposes Trading Fee, Prepares for USD

The CEX.io bitcoin commodity exchange is to introduce a trade fee in two stages within weeks.

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Cryptsy Founder Paul Vernon on Worthy Altcoins, Pre-Mining and Compliance

The exchange currently trades 157 cryptocurrencies and 70,000 active users, but it hasn't added fiat currency – yet.

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