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Bitcoin Society CEO: Why Digital Currency is a Tool for Global Good

Matthew Kenahan tells CoinDesk about the charitable side of bitcoin and its need for a more positive image.

Business  ·  24 May 2014
Prediction Markets

Can Bitcoin Help Predict the Future?

Prediction markets attempt use 'crowd wisdom' to predict the future and some are now factoring bitcoin into their models.

Business  ·  24 May 2014
Charity

Bitcoin Holds Big Promise for Charity but Hasn’t Delivered Many Big Gifts

Interest in fundraising in bitcoin is growing among charities, but the donations are slow to come in.

Business  ·  24 May 2014
News

Forbes’ Kashmir Hill on What Bitcoin Must Do to Go Mainstream

The writer, who spent a week with bitcoin as her sole means of payment, tells CoinDesk about the experience.

Business  ·  22 May 2014
Exchanges

Budweiser, Coinbase Partner to Give Free Bitcoin to Concert Attendees

Coinbase is continuing to court the college crowd with its latest bitcoin giveaway program.

Business  ·  21 May 2014
Payments

San Jose Earthquakes Kick Off In-Stadium Bitcoin Payments

The Californian soccer team hopes to attract local cryptocurrency fans by accepting bitcoin for tickets, food and merchandise.

Business  ·  21 May 2014
Crime

‘Silk Road’ the Play Seeks Bitcoin Funding for Edinburgh Fringe Debut

Based on the story of the online black market, 'Silk Road', like its online namesake, will be bitcoin funded.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 May 2014
News

Dutch Artist Earns €10,000 in BTC During Bitcoin2014 Conference

A Dutch artist sold a painting for 10,000 euros-worth of bitcoin at a gallery in Amsterdam during Bitcoin2014.

Business  ·  20 May 2014
Cryptocurrency

‘Cryptocurrency’ Officially Added to Oxford Dictionary Online

Following last year's addition of 'bitcoin', 'cryptocurrency' has made its way into the respected online dictionary of modern English.

Business  ·  20 May 2014
Lifestyle

Bitcoin’s Youngest Entrepreneurs and Educators

Meet the enterprising youngsters who have already discovered bitcoin and are making excellent pocket money with it.

Business  ·  18 May 2014
CoinJar

CoinJar Launches Bitcoin Donation Drive for Teen Entrepreneur

The Australia-based exchange is giving a funding boost to an enterprising young farmer.

Business  ·  15 May 2014
Bitcoin

$46k Spent on Mining Hardware: What Happened Next?

Dario Di Pardo previously reported on his investments in mining equipment. So how has he fared since?

Business  ·  10 May 2014
Exchanges

BitPay Partners With Software Provider For New Hotel Booking Tool

GuestLeader, a hotel booking tool, was developed by BitPay and hotel revenue management software provider REVPAR GURU.

Business  ·  6 May 2014
Exchanges

How Bitcoin is Thriving in Argentina’s Black Market Economy

Argentinian currency restrictions created a busy black market for US dollars, and now bitcoin is on the rise too.

Business  ·  6 May 2014
Travel

CheapAir Now Accepts Bitcoin for Amtrak Railway Bookings

CEO Jeff Klee talks to CoinDesk about his company's continued support for the bitcoin ecosystem.

Business  ·  6 May 2014