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The CoinDesk Mining Roundup: Alydian, Dogecoin and Cloud Mining

The globe's most important mining news, featuring: bad news for Alydian, dogecoin gets inflation, and new ways to mine.

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Bitcoin Has the Power to Transform Digital Media Forever

Bitcoin's frictionless payment system could profoundly change the way we monetize media, music and film.

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Cryptocurrency Auroracoin Given to Every Person in Iceland

A team of Icelandic cryptocurrency enthusiasts is gearing up to launch an altcoin designed specifically for Iceland's population.

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Heartbeat-Sensing Wristband Doubles as Bitcoin Wallet

Boinym grabbed headlines last year with its Nymi smart wristband – now the device doubles as a bitcoin wallet.

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Real-Time Bitcoin Price Tag Hits the High Street

The BitTag uses wireless technology to automatically update customers on the BTC price of retail items.

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Marc Andreessen Predicts Bitcoin Will Change Chip Design Forever

Silicon Valley venture capitalist Marc Andreessen believes digital currencies will transform the way we design processors.

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100 Bitcoin ATMs to Land in Australia Soon

Australian broadcaster ABC reports that a local company will import and install the ATMs across the country.

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Robocoin Launches $10k Incentive Program to Promote Bitcoin ATMs

Robocoin has announced a $10,000 incentive program for 'ambassadors' to sell and promote its two-way bitcoin ATMs.

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Plug and Play Unveils Bitcoin Startup Incubator With Expert Mentors

Silicon Valley's Plug and Play startup incubator is launching a bitcoin-centric accelerator, featuring some familiar faces.

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Vancouver ATM Operator Wants to Leave Bitstamp Following Breakdown

Vancouver's Robocoin ATM closed last weekend because its operator was unable to clear a backlog of Bitstamp buy orders.

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