World Bank Report: Bitcoin is a 'Naturally Occurring' Ponzi
A World Bank policy research working paper on Ponzi schemes mentions bitcoin as a market-driven bubble.
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Jul 17, 2014 at 10:02 a.m. UTC
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Hackers Offer Stolen CNET Database for Bitcoin in Publicity Stunt
Russian hacking group wOrm, which managed to steal CNET’s user database, offered to sell the information for 1 BTC.
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Jul 16, 2014 at 1:20 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin's First Comic Book: The Hunt for Satoshi Nakamoto
The world of bitcoin is about to get its first comic book, courtesy of three Spanish artists.
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Jul 13, 2014 at 11:15 a.m. UTC
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Mystery Scavenger Hunt Gives Away Bitcoin in San Francisco
A mystery donor is leaving aluminium bitcoin wallets all over San Francisco, as part of an educational scavenger hunt.
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Jul 11, 2014 at 5:03 p.m. UTC
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Italian Authorities Issue Bitcoin Warnings, Urge Regulation
Three Italian institutions have issued new warnings on bitcoin, calling for legislation to eliminate regulatory ambiguity and illicit use.
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Jul 11, 2014 at 10:09 a.m. UTC
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First Regulated Bitcoin Investment Fund to Launch on Island of Jersey
What is claimed to be the world's first regulated bitcoin fund will launch on the island in August.
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Jul 10, 2014 at 11:46 a.m. UTC
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Facebook Breaks Up Cryptocurrency Mining Botnet 'Lecpetex'
Facebook has successfully dismantled a major bitcoin botnet operated by a small team of cyber criminals based in Greece.
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Jul 9, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. UTC
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Brock Pierce Announces Dollar-backed Cryptocurrency 'Realcoin'
The bitcoin entrepreneur has announced a new cryptocurrency backed one-to-one by US dollar reserves.
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Jul 9, 2014 at 12:02 p.m. UTC
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Xapo Sets $40 Million Fundraising Record for Bitcoin Industry
Xapo has raised $20m in its latest round, leapfrogging BitPay to become the best-funded bitcoin startup to date.
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Jul 8, 2014 at 3:28 p.m. UTC
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New Zealand Central Banker: Cryptocurrencies Could Supplant Cash
The Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of New Zealand believes digital currencies could one day replace money.
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Jul 7, 2014 at 4:17 p.m. UTC
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