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Bitcoin's Popularity Boosts Phishing Scam Success
Phishing scams using bitcoin as cover are the latest indicator of the digital currency's popularity.
Russian Tech Magnate's First Bitcoin Project Launches in Beta
BlockTrail is the newly launched block chain explorer founded by tech magnate and VKontake co-founder Lev Leviev.
Bank of Canada Research: Cryptocurrency Arbitrage Doesn't Exist
A new working paper from the Bank of Canada suggests that arbitrage opportunities don't exist in the cryptocurrency markets.
Austria Offers 'Contradictory' Guidance on Bitcoin's Financial Status
Two ministers have given new guidance on tax and accounting rules for bitcoin, but some advice varies, say commentators.
Bitcoin Price Drops Below $600 After Relative Stability
Big news should cause big price moves, right? Apparently not, as long stable BTC prices declined below $600 today.
6 New Hedge Funds Seeking Bitcoin Returns
A new crop of bitcoin-focused hedge funds wants to direct sophisticated investors into the cryptocurrency markets.
Trend Micro Report Finds Criminals Unlikely to Abuse Namecoin
A namecoin botnet throws up questions about privacy and censorship in alternative domains.
7 Charts That Show a Year of Growth for Bitcoin ATMs
An analysis of the CoinDesk Bitcoin ATM Map shows an evolving landscape for cryptocurrency teller machines.
South African E-Commerce Giant Takealot Launches Bitcoin Support
South African online retailer Takealot, which has raised more than $100m in funding, is now accepting bitcoin.
CoinSummit Day Two: Mining Superpowers and the 51% Challenge
During the second day of CoinSummit in London, miners talked nomenclature while exchange operators discussed banking.
