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What happens to Bitcoin if the lights go out?

If mobile phone communications, the internet or the power grid should fail -- whatever the reason -- Bitcoin could have a problem.

By Shirley SilukMay 30, 2013, 10:57 a.m. EDT

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10 things you need to know about Ripple

Ripple is the name for both a digital currency (XRP) and an open payment network within which that currency is transferred.

By Ariella BrownMay 17, 2013, 6:00 a.m. EDT

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What is the price of a bitcoin?

By Shirley SilukApr 1, 2013, 5:15 p.m. EDT

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How do I buy bitcoins?

By Shirley SilukApr 1, 2013, 4:19 p.m. EDT

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How are bitcoins mined?

By Shirley SilukApr 1, 2013, 2:12 p.m. EDT

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Who is Satoshi Nakamoto?

By Shirley SilukApr 1, 2013, 1:19 p.m. EDT

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