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How Bitcoin Tech Could Make Infamous Anonymous Tor Network More Powerful

A proposed altcoin called torcoin aims to strengthen the Tor network by incentivizing relay creation.

By Stan HigginsJun 9, 2014

The world's first decentralized crowdfunding platform should provide a simple way to create cryptographic shares in new companies.

By Richard BoaseJun 9, 2014

The US bank holding company is seeking data scientists with sufficient expertise to investigate cryptocurrencies and other disruptive technologies.

The document reveals more details about the RockerBox ASIC behind the company's SP-30 unit, "the most powerful miner available".

If anything, the news that satellite operator DISH Network will accept bitcoin is positive publicity for the virtual currency.

By Daniel CawreyJun 7, 2014

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

By Emily SpavenJun 6, 2014

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

By Daniel CawreyJun 5, 2014

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

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

By Stan HigginsJun 4, 2014

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