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Bitcoin's new anti-inflation code means twice the work, same profits

Bitcoin mining just got harder, with the new anti-inflation code making it longer to mine Bitcoins.

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Silk Road helped reduce risks users faced trying to buy narcotics

Did using Silk Road help some users stay off the street?

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Bitcoin fighting to gain widespread support, while challenges remain

Trying to convince consumers and businesses to support bitcoins isn't easy.

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Criminals receiving bitcoin ransom payments converting money fast

Cybercriminals victimizing users with ransomware are converting bitcoins into currency due to volatile valuation.

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Police department forced to pay $500 bounty in ransomware cyberattack

Police agency forced to pay $500 in bitcoins to end ransomware siege due to Cryptoware.

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Supporters concerned mainstream bitcoin interest now stalling

The bitcoin cryptocurrency has suffered from declining value, and supporters are concerned interest is beginning to drop further.

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Bitcoin still not dead, but needs to better promote itself

Bitcoin valuation continues to be volatile, and consumers might be losing faith, but the cryptocurrency still isn't going away any time soon.

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Winklevoss twins want secure bitcoin exchange with FDIC support

The Winklevoss twins want to create the "Nasdaq of bitcoin," which would be a federally-insured bitcoin exchange for US consumers.

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Bitcoins draw interest, but volatility and tax headaches linger

Consumers and businesses might have shown more interest in bitcoins, but there are major headaches all around for bitcoin companies, supporters.

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Time is the first major publisher to begin accepting bitcoin payments

Time is the first major publisher to accept the bitcoin cryptocurrency.

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US Marshals will auction off another lot of 50,000 bitcoins

The US Marshals will auction off 50,000 bitcoins that were seized from Silk Road.

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Bitcoin security moving forward, and BitStash hopes to lead the way

Bitcoin has proven to be a relatively secure cryptocurrency platform, however, bitcoin exchanges and digital wallets have been victimized by criminals.

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Department of Banking and Securities concerned over bitcoin security

The bitcoin cryptocurrency is getting more headlines, but security remains a concern.

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Bitcoin provides a 'compelling investment thesis' for investors

TweakTown speaks with Trevor Murphy, CTO of the BitStash bitcoin storage company.

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bitcoin ATM seized during $2.6 million drug raid in Australia

A bitcoin ATM was seized as part of a drug bust in Australia.

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Bitcoin value drops to just $290 over the weekend, as investors cringe

Bitcoins remain highly volatile, as the value of a single bitcoin dropped down to $290 over the weekend.

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FTC shuts down Butterfly Labs, a supposed bitcoin mining company

The FTC isn't impressed with Butterfly Labs for scamming customers thinking they were able to mine for bitcoins.

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Bitcoin value drops 12% down to $435.60, lowest rate since May

The value of bitcoins dropped on Monday, sending alarm bells throughout the bitcoin community - while others urge patience.

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Lake Tahoe-area home site sells for $1.6 million in bitcoins

A recent Northern California real estate deal closed for $1.6 million in bitcoins.

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Bitcoin value shaky, with many investors says bubble pricing in play

Bitcoins might be rising in popularity, but there are still a lot of people worried about cryptocurrency volatility that can swing drastically.

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Dell embraces bitcoins, accepting the cryptocurrency on its website

Dell becomes one of the latest major companies in the United States to accept bitcoin cryptocurrency payments, giving online shoppers another choice.

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Newegg will now start accepting Bitcoins as a method of payment

Popular US based based online retail website for electronic and DIY PC components Newegg has now started accepting the popular virtual currency via Bitpay.

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Cybercriminals update Pony Loader malware to steal your bitcoins

Updated malware designed to compromise users and steal bitcoins, as users find it difficult to keep their digital currency safe online.

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U.S. federal government to auction off millions in Silk Road bitcoins

The U.S. Marshal's Service is auctioning off millions of dollars of bitcoins seized following the Silk Road closure.

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Someone in Germany just bought $150 million worth of Bitcoins

194,993 Bitcoins were just acquired by someone in Germany, with a value of over $150 million.