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Peter Thiel Claims Bitcoin Has the Potential to Change the World

Venture capitalist and libertarian Peter Thiel likes the idea of bitcoin but remains cautious on its future with regulators.

By Jon SouthurstNov 15, 2013

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Who is right? Winklevosses for, Peter Thiel against bitcoin

The Winklevoss twins and Peter Thiel have made bullish and bearish statements about bitcoin recently. Who's right?

By Daniel CawreySep 26, 2013

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Markets

Peter Thiel & Founders Fund lead $2 Million funding round in BitPay

BitPay, a leading payment processor for bitcoin, said it had not been looking for funding but the opportunity was too good to turn down.

By John OatesMay 16, 2013

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