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Why Are So Many Digital Currency Players Anonymous?

Satoshi Nakamoto isn't the only anonymous player in the digital currency world. What makes them so secretive?

By Danny BradburyJan 2, 2014

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FEC proposes rule allowing political campaigns to receive bitcoin donations

The US Federal Elections Commission is proposing a measure that would allow election campaigns to accept bitcoin donations.

By Daniel CawreyNov 13, 2013

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Why the US debt crisis didn't affect bitcoin

Why didn't the threat of a currency default damage bitcoin?

By Danny BradburyOct 17, 2013

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Bitcoin Foundation presses for bitcoin campaign contributions

The Bitcoin Foundation wants people to be able to make election campaign contributions using the cryptocurrency.

By Danny BradburySep 18, 2013

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