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Why Bitcoin's Volatility is Unique Among Commodities

It could be useful to evaluate bitcoin’s potential against other commodities, but the cryptocurrency walks its own path.

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Is it Too Late to Get Involved in Bitcoin?

Is it still possible to make millions from bitcoin, or has that boat sailed?

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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.

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Price of Bitcoin Tops $500 as China Fears Subside

The price of bitcoin rose today as a long-rumored PBOC deadline passed without further action from the regulator.

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What Does the Future Hold for the Price of Bitcoin?

What China's position against the US and EU tells us about behaviour of bitcoin markets ahead.

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Deposit Freeze at Chinese Exchanges Drives Bitcoin Price Below $400

Bitcoin prices fell in USD and CNY markets following reports of banking restrictions from several Chinese exchanges.

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Bitcoin Price Drops 10% as Chinese Exchanges Stop Bank Deposits

Bitcoin prices sank under $403 after several Chinese exchanges made public announcements on their sites.

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Chinese Bitcoin Exchange Huobi to Stop Voucher Deposits Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

The exchange is to halt voucher deposits due, in part, to possible restrictions by the Chinese central bank.

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Professor Susan Athey: 'If People Use It, Bitcoin Has Intrinsic Value'

The economist explains what gives bitcoin value, its worth as an investment and the purity of the protocol.

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Will Bitcoin Venture Capital Investment Reach $300 Million in 2014?

Just a month ago, the 2014 run rate for venture capital invested in bitcoin startups stood at $100m.

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