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Bitcoin Paves a Way for Evolution of the Species

Nozomi Hayase looks at bitcoin in the context of Darwin's evolutionary theories.

By Nozomi HayaseApr 25, 2015

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On the Origins of Money: Darwin and the Evolution of Cryptocurrency

Ryan Walker joins the dots between Darwin's theory of evolution, fiat money and the rise of cryptocurrencies.

By Ryan WalkerMay 25, 2014

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California Scientist Seeks Cancer Cure With Bitcoin

Gene and Cell Technologies, a California-based stem cell research center, now accepts bitcoin.

By Pete RizzoJan 25, 2014

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Should you mine for profit or proteins?

As your GPU loses traction with Bitcoin, you could start mining other coins - or you could give some power to a worthy cause like Folding@home for proteins

By Danny BradburyJun 6, 2013

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10:12 AM
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Tether invests $20 million in Argentine neobank Ualá as it expands Latin America push
Ualá’s CEO clarified Tether is acting solely as a financial investor, citing current regional regulations preventing any immediate USDT integration.
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U.S. adds four Iran central bank crypto wallets to sanctions, Tether freezes $131 million of contents
The freeze targets TRON-based addresses that held over $165 million, preventing those specific funds from being transferred or redeemed.
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Live updates: ZachXBT calls hardware wallets complete garbage; BTC steady after Korea rate hike
Blockchain investigator ZachXBT came down heavily on hardware wallets. BTC traded steady near $65,000 after South Korea's rate hike.

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