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Gallery: Take a Tour Inside France’s Bitcoin Advocacy Centre

CoinDesk takes a look inside La Maison du Bitcoin, a cryptocurrency education centre in Paris.

Business  ·  15 July 2014
Bitcoin

Butterfly Labs Accused of Buying Blog to Hide Negative Search Results

Mining hardware manufacturer Butterfly Labs is accused of buying satirical blog Buttcoins.org to manage its online reputation.

Business  ·  14 July 2014
Satoshi Nakamoto

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.

Business  ·  13 July 2014
Venture Capital

5 Bitcoin Trends That Have Emerged in 2014 (So Far)

A number of trends have emerged this year that could shape the direction and velocity of bitcoin's growth.

Business  ·  13 July 2014
Banking

Under the Microscope: The True Costs of Banking

Hass McCook compares the relative sustainability of the bitcoin network with the legacy banking system.

Business  ·  12 July 2014
Bitcoin

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.

Business  ·  11 July 2014
Crime

Ross Ulbricht Loses Bid to Dismiss Federal Silk Road Suit

A US district judge has denied the alleged Silk Road leader's request to have all charges dismissed.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 July 2014
Features

The 8 Biggest Bitcoin Heroes and Villains of 2014 (So Far)

Every hero needs a villain. Here are the eight most prominent figures of the year for and against bitcoin.

Business  ·  6 July 2014
Art

Online Art Gallery Experiments with Bitcoin Payments

An online art gallery prices artworks in bitcoin and rewards artists who accept the cryptocurrency as payment.

Business  ·  5 July 2014
Merchants

How Wisconsin is Helping Lead the Bitcoin Movement Across the Greater US Landscape

Bitcoin use in the United States isn't limited to big cities. Even in Wisconsin, pockets of cryptocurrency fans gather.

Business  ·  5 July 2014
Regulation

Bitcoin: A Means for Global Independence

As America celebrates Independence Day, CoinDesk looks at how cryptocurrencies are building a more independent financial world for everyone.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 July 2014
Bitcoin

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.

Business  ·  3 July 2014
Travel

Expedia Exec Says Bitcoin Spending Has Exceeded Estimates

Expedia's Michael Gulmann talks to CoinDesk about the company's plans for expanding its bitcoin payment services.

Business  ·  2 July 2014
Documentaries

7 Must-See Bitcoin Documentaries

These films aim to educate the public about bitcoin's different use cases and its value to global society.

Business  ·  29 June 2014
Features

What Would You Buy With 30,000 Bitcoins?

The federal government is auctioning off 30,000 bitcoins. What would you do with them?

Business  ·  28 June 2014