Emily Spaven

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Emily served as CoinDesk's first managing editor from 2013 to 2015.

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US law firm Nesenoff & Miltenberg accepts payment in bitcoin
Manhattan law firm Nesenoff & Miltenberg is now offering its clients the opportunity to pay their fees in bitcoin.
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Jon Matonis named Bitcoin Foundation's new executive director
Jon Matonis has been named as the new executive director of the Bitcoin Foundation, taking over from Peter Vessenes.
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Kipochi launches M-Pesa integrated bitcoin wallet in Africa
Kipochi is now enabling people in Africa to convert bitcoins to and from the Kenyan currency M-Pesa.
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HMRC: UK bitcoin exchanges don’t have to register under money laundering regulations
Bitcoin exchanges operating in the UK do not have to register with HM Revenue & Customs under money laundering regulations.
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Bulls and bears: Why is the price of bitcoin falling?
CoinDesk examines what’s behind the decline in the bitcoin price witnessed over the past six weeks.
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Bitcoin exchange Mt. Gox resumes US dollar withdrawals after two-week hiatus
Mt. Gox has announced US dollar withdrawals have resumed following temporary suspension while testing its new transaction processing system.
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Bitcoin Foundation issues response to cease and desist warning
Bitcoin Foundation has challengingly responded to the cease and desist letter it was sent by the state of California.
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What does the future hold for bitcoin regulation? #BTCLondon
A panel of bitcoin and legal experts discussed the hot topic of regulation and digital currency today at the Bitcoin London conference.
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VC panel discusses investment opportunities in bitcoin #BTCLondon
A panel of investors displayed a certain level of scepticism today when they discussed the arguments for and against investing in bitcoin companies.
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Tuur Demeester: Bitcoin 'is the solution to financial dissatisfaction' #BTCLondon
Modern society is becoming increasingly dissatisfied with mainstream financial systems and currencies, Tuur Demeester explained at Bitcoin London today.
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