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Did Mathematician John Nash Help Invent Bitcoin?
Digital money researcher Travis Patron explains why the late American mathematician John Nash may have influenced the creation of bitcoin.
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By Travis Patron
Jun 13, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
Jun 13, 2015
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Deflation
Volatility, Deflation and Manipulation: A Response to Bitcoin's Critics
Criticisms from bitcoin pundits in the press almost always boil down to a few common misconceptions, argues Jon Matonis.
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By Jon Matonis
Jan 26, 2015 at 9:05 p.m. UTC
Jan 26, 2015
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Venture capital
VoidSpace Aims To Let Gamers Mine Dogecoin – With Lasers
An indie game developer hopes to marry gaming economies and cryptocurrencies. But he needs dollars first.
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By Danny Bradbury
Jul 3, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. UTC
Jul 3, 2014
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Why the OECD Needs to do its Homework on Bitcoin
A recently published working paper grossly misunderstood the economic nature of bitcoin, says the Bitcoin Foundation's Jon Matonis.
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By Jon Matonis
Jul 1, 2014 at 4:57 p.m. UTC
Jul 1, 2014
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US Federal Reserve Official Says He's Interested in Bitcoin Technology
Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank President Narayana Kocherlakota addressed bitcoin during a town hall meeting today.
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By Pete Rizzo
Apr 16, 2014 at 4:18 p.m. UTC
Apr 16, 2014
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Speculation
Why Bitcoin is Fated for Boom and Bust
As human beings, we may not be able to prevent it due to its emotionally-charged discourse.
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By Bob Swarup
Apr 12, 2014 at 12:36 p.m. UTC
Apr 12, 2014
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Politics
Fear of Russian Ban Caused Bitcoin Moscow Conference Cancellation
Russia’s bitcoin “ban” threw digital currency enthusiasts to a point of canceling a conference, but confidence remains.
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By Vasilije Markovic
Apr 11, 2014 at 7:09 p.m. UTC
Apr 11, 2014
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Forget Bitcoin vs Fiat, Welcome the Hybrid Economy
Circle's Sean Neville contemplates a moderate take on the future of finance, one where bitcoin and fiat co-exist.
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By Sean Neville
Mar 9, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 9, 2014
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