Reviews

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What a Gory New Horror Film Teaches Us About Financial Censorship
Much like the deranged lead of "Censor," financial regulators are deluding themselves that centralized control will lead to a crime-free utopia.
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Vivid History: 'How Money Got Free' Is the Untold Story of Bitcoin
Early bitcoin entrepreneur Alex Waters reviews the latest book in the bitcoin canon – arguing Brian Eha's "How Money Got Free" is one of the best.
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Review: Putting Ledger's New Bitcoin Hardware to the Test
Ledger's new hardware wallet is the most costly on the market. Does it have the features to justify the expense? BitGo's Jameson Lopp investigates.
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Ledger Launches Hardware Wallet for the Smart Contract Era
Ledger, the maker of the Nano USB hardware wallet, has announced a new high-end product aimed at enterprise users and savvy consumers.
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Review: Reveal App Channels SnapChat with a Crypto Edge
CoinDesk reviews Reveal, a new mobile social network with a built-in cryptocurrency that seeks to create an economy for attention.
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Book Review: Digital Gold is an Invaluable Page-Turner
A review of Nathaniel Popper's new book 'Digital Gold: Bitcoin and the inside story of the misfits and millionaires trying to reinvent money'.
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Review: GetGems iOS App Glitters But It's Still Seeking Gold
GetGems' bitcoin-powered messaging service is a striking and entertaining app, even if its most useful features feel secondary in current form.
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Simplicity is Bitcoin Investment App Lawnmower's Strength and Weakness
Bitcoin's take on the investment app Acorns, Lawnmower rounds bank purchases up to the nearest dollar and invests the change in bitcoin.
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Review: Is Purse's Discount Really Worth the Hassle?
CoinDesk has looked into the pros and cons of buying Amazon items via Purse's marketplace and found it less than simple.
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Review: Haasbot 2.0 Brings Automated Trading to the Next Level
CoinDesk reviews Haasbot 2.0, a sophisticated trading bot suite designed for bitcoin trading professionals.
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