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Crime

Timeline of Ross Ulbricht’s Legal Battle

Check out our interactive timeline of alleged Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht's legal battle.

Policy & regulation  ·  4 October 2014
Crime

Silk Road Timeline

To refresh your memory of the full Silk Road story, check out CoinDesk's interactive timeline.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 October 2014
News

Spain’s Bitcoin Boulevard Aims to be World’s Biggest and Best

More than 20 merchants in Madrid's busiest shopping district will open for Calle Bitcoin, a Bitcoin Boulevard-style event, today.

Business  ·  2 October 2014
Travel

Planning the Perfect Bitcoin-Only Vacation

The travel industry has been particularly receptive to digital currencies, so we've helped you plan the perfect bitcoin holiday.

Business  ·  27 September 2014
News

Sir Richard Branson: Bitcoin is Working

Virgin’s Sir Richard Branson says bitcoin is already a functional currency – one that has spawned a growing industry.

Business  ·  11 September 2014
Startups

More Companies Are Paying Employees in Bitcoin

A small but growing number of companies are taking advantage of bitcoin payroll services.

Business  ·  7 September 2014
News

Coin Academy Launches Online Classes for Budding Bitcoiners

Coin Academy has been set up as an online learning site dedicated entirely to bitcoin and digital currencies.

Business  ·  3 September 2014
Gambling

Why Bitcoin’s Gambling Boom is Only Just Getting Started

Bitcoin has seen some success in online gambling, and greater rewards remain for those that overcome the challenges.

Business  ·  2 September 2014
Features

Hal Finney on Bitcoin: In His Own Words

Here are some of the late Hal Finney's most memorable quotes from his years in the bitcoin community.

Business  ·  29 August 2014
Travel

Air Lituanica Shows Bitcoin’s Use in Travel is Taking Flight

Air Lituanica's decision to embrace bitcoin is the latest example of how it is gaining traction in the industry.

Business  ·  29 August 2014
News

70,000 Caribbean Island Residents to Receive Bitcoin in 2015

All residents of the Caribbean nation of Dominica will receive free bitcoin as part of The Bit Drop project.

Business  ·  28 August 2014
Gold

Bullion Dealer Drops Credit Card Payments After Bitcoin Success

Agora Commodities recently dropped credit card payments, favoring bitcoin as both an investment and means of value exchange.

Business  ·  25 August 2014
Features

6 Cool Machines that Accept Bitcoin

CoinDesk looks at six unconventional and cool gadgets that accept bitcoin.

Business  ·  24 August 2014
Travel

Bali’s BitIsland Initiative Launches Bitcoin Travel Agency

Newly created Indonesian travel agency BitcoinTour accepts bitcoin for flight, train and hotel reservations.

Business  ·  22 August 2014
Dogecoin

How Burning Man’s Camp Bitcoin Became Camp Dogecoin

Out in the Nevada desert, Burning Man's bitcoin-themed camp has morphed into 'Camp Dogecoin'. Carrie Kirby uncovers why.

Business  ·  22 August 2014