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Venezuela Launching Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency – the Petro!
President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela has announced the creation of a new national digital currency – the Petro. He believes that this cryptocurrency will fight off the effects...
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bitFlyer, Japan’s Largest Bitcoin Exchange, Launches in the United States
US-based exchanges are going to have some serious competition in the coming months, as bitFlyer has opened up trading to US customers and has also obtained the ever important NY...
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Rand Paul Vouches for Bitcoin at NY Fundraiser Event
Considering crypto-currency is a relatively new technology, many are still unfamiliar with it and don’t understand the concept. Consequently, public opinion of Bitcoin is...
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Crimean oDesk Freelancers Unpaid Due to U.S. Sanctions; Perfect Opportunity for Bitcoin
On December 19, 2014, United States President Barack Obama signed an executive order prohibiting financial transactions between people and businesses located in the United States and...