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What Real-World Problems Can Bitcoin Actually Solve Right Now?

What bitcoin means as a real-world technology solution probably depends on where users are specifically located.

By Daniel CawreySep 21, 2014

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Stripe: Bitcoin Has Future in Global Payments if Issues Solved

The payments processor examined bitcoin and weighed its potential impact on the world's payment network.

By Daniel CawreyJul 21, 2014

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Bitcoin's Role in Combatting Inflation

People in high-inflation countries with sufficient Internet access are increasingly seeking refuge in bitcoin.

By Jon MatonisApr 26, 2014

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Top 5 Bitcoin Tweets for May 27 to June 2

We review the most informative BitCoin Tweets of the week

By David GilsonJun 3, 2013

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Argentine bitcoiner tells filmmakers of 'perfect currency'

By Dan IlettApr 24, 2013

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XO Market bets on user-generated prediction markets to rival Polymarket and Kalshi

Backed by 20VC, Picus Capital and Coinbase Ventures; XO lets users create and profit from their own prediction markets, and plans to rollout a new vault product to democratize market making.

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Dogecoin zooms 10%, breaking away from bitcoin as open interest hits a yearly peak

Open interest in DOGE-tracked futures climbed to 15.36 billion tokens, a sign that traders are adding fresh leverage as the memecoin’s price surges.

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Trump-backed World Liberty Financial races toward 62 billion token unlock with near-unanimous vote

Proposal introduces vesting for 40.7 billion insider tokens after 2-year cliff, even as voting power remains concentrated among a handful of large holders

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Ouch. The U.S. 30-year Treasury yield just hit 5% and bitcoin may pay the price

Hawkish dissent within the Federal Reserve, elevated oil prices and rising long-term inflation expectations are pushing bond yields higher.

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